Abraham Simama

Abraham John Simama
Born
Mbeya, Tanzania
CitizenshipMalawian
EducationUniversity of Malawi
OccupationBusinessman
Known forEnvironmental activism
TitleChairman of the Northern Region Football Association
Term2014–present
AwardsAfrica Leadership Award (2015)

Abraham John Simama is a Malawian businessman, preacher, and philanthropist.[1] He is the founder and CEO of Simama Industries, a conglomerate with interests in the construction, real estate, and agriculture.[2] He is also the senior pastor and the founder of the Glorious Light International Church, which is headquartered in Lilongwe and has written several books on spirituality and leadership.[3][4] He is the founder of Simama Hotel located in the capital Malawi.[5]

Background

Early life and education

Simama was born on October 12, 1975, in Mbeya, Tanzania, but was raised in Malawi after his family moved there when he was a child. He attended primary school in Lilongwe and later went to secondary school in Blantyre. He then earned a scholarship to study theology at the University of Malawi, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1999. He later earned a Master's degree in business administration from the University of South Africa in 2005.

On 16th February 2025, bishop Abraham John Simama officiated the consecration and Ordination of Bishop Dr. Glory Khembo Joshua, Bishop Joseph Douglas Mambala, and Bishop Priest Rabbi Kabvina in an event organized by the Christian Associations Worldwide: Christian Association of Malawi

Business ventures

Simama Hotel

Simama owns the Simama Hotel, an international standard hotel located in Lilongwe, Malawi's capital city.[6] The hotel was officially opened by Minister of Information, Tourism and Civic Education, Jappie Mhango, on Thursday, September 10, 2015.[6] The hotel cost MK3.6 Billion to build and has 52 rooms. It was built by the Simama Group of Companies. The hotel has modern amenities, including satellite television, conference rooms, a health club, gym, sauna, steam room and IPTV system. The hotel is the significant addition to Malawi's hospitality industry, offering comfortable and luxurious accommodation to business travelers and tourists alike.[5]

Football clubs and organisations

Simama is the chairman of the Northern Region Football Association (NRFA) and owns the Simama Premier League, a football league.[2] The NRFA is the governing body for football in the Northern Region of Malawi.[7] The organisation is responsible for overseeing and developing the sport in the region as well as responsible for running football affairs in the Northern Region of Malawi.[8] The current chairperson of the NRFA is Lameck Zetu Khonje. The organization works to promote and develop football in the region, and provides support to its member clubs. The NRFA also organizes football competitions and tournaments in the region. [9][10]

Accolades

Simama has received several awards for his business and philanthropic work, including the Malawian Businessman of the Year award in 2010 and the Africa Leadership Award in 2015.

Accusations

Simama has been accused of being a Satanist and has faced rumors of occultism, but he has denied these allegations and stated that they are spread by people who do not understand him.[11] He has been married to his current wife, Lizness, for over 25 years. He has also been accused of using his political connections to acquire a government building in Lilongwe for his church's use, but he has denied these allegations and stated that his church pays rent for the building. Simama has also been involved in various philanthropic efforts, including building schools and hospitals in rural Malawi.[12]

References

  1. ^ "Simama donates maize in Lilongwe - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2016-02-14. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  2. ^ a b "Simama Premier League prizes up to K7 million - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2018-03-05. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  3. ^ Oduah, Henry (2022-01-03). "Prophetess Anne adopts new spiritual father, mother in Malawi". QED.NG. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  4. ^ "Church to hold international youth seminar in Lilongwe - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2022-08-27. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  5. ^ a b "Simama hotel adds beauty to Lilongwe - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2014-10-13. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  6. ^ a b "Minister officially opens Simama Hotel in Lilongwe - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2015-09-10. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  7. ^ Zgambo, Mike Lyson (2018-01-20). "Simama League sponsorship remains at K4 million Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  8. ^ "Simama Premier League to kick off April 21 - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2018-03-31. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  9. ^ "Simama threatens to pull out North League sponsorship - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2015-03-13. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  10. ^ "Mzuzu Coffee Division one League up to K6 million, higher than Simama League - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2016-09-09. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  11. ^ "'I'm not a Satanist': Malawi's bishop Simama quizzed on human body parts - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2012-12-21. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  12. ^ "Confession letter to Bishop Simama: Police hunting for criminal - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2015-03-18. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
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