April 22
Malawi: Malawi Challenges USA and European Nations to Lift Sanctions On Zimbabwe
Malawi has told the United States of America and European countries to lift sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe. Read more »
April 18
Malawi: Historical! Malawi Opens Diplomatic Relation With Israel, MOU On Labour Export Deal Signed
Malawi Embassy in Tel Viv, Israel, has officially been opened today with a blessing of also having the memorandum of understanding (MOU)with Israel on the labour export deal… Read more »
March 28
Malawi: Chakwera Hosts US Senators - Hails Strong and Enduring US-Malawi Partnership During Talks
President Lazarus Chakwera has praised the enduring alliance between Malawi and the United States during bilateral discussions with members of the USA Congress consisting of five… Read more »
Malawi: UNDP Tells Malawian Women to Embrace Renewable Energy
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has challenged women to embrace renewable energy for social-economic development to make meaningful strides within their respective… Read more »
March 11
East Africa: In Leading Continent's Sustainable Growth, East Africa Must Strike Right Global Partnerships
After a year that juxtaposed unprecedented crises with rising global influence in the Global South, the Group of 77 (G77) convened in Kampala, Uganda on 21 January for its Third… Read more »
February 19
Africa: Chakwera Stays Away From AU Meeting As He Honours Austerity Govt Measures
Political and social commentators are giving President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera a thumbs up following his decision to stay away from a crucial African Union summit as he… Read more »
February 14
Malawi: U.S Embassy Issues Alert As DPP, MCP Youths Gear for Opposite Political Activities in Lilongwe City Centre
Scared of a gathering political storm, the US Embassy has issued an alert, warning its employees of two political activities happening within Lilongwe City Centre involving youth… Read more »
December 23, 2023
Malawi: World Bank Provides U.S.$420m Grant to Strengthen Resilience to Water-Related Climate Impacts
Malawi continues to sail in waters of grace as evidenced by the back-to-back grants the government is receiving from various development partners. Read more »
December 17, 2023
Malawi: Malawi, France Renew Diplomatic Ties
Malawi and France are renewing their diplomatic ties as France is being kicked out in military regime dominated West Africa. Read more »
December 06, 2023
Malawi: Japan Hands Over Malawi 5,200mt of Fertilizer to Malawi
The Government of Japan has given Malawi 5, 200 metric tonnes of fertilizer to Malawi to help the latter in its efforts to produce enough food. Read more »
November 22, 2023
Malawi: World Bank Grants Malawi $60 Million to Avert Acute Shortages of Critical, Lifesaving Commodities
The World Bank has approved a $60 million grant to avert acute shortages of critical and lifesaving commodities in Malawi. Read more »
November 18, 2023
Malawi: ActionAid Malawi Calls for IMF Reform Over Kwacha Devaluation
In light of the growing public outcry following the recent 44% devaluation of the Malawi Kwacha by the Reserve Bank of Malawi, ActionAid Malawi has called for a reform of the… Read more »
November 16, 2023
Malawi: Hundreds Protest in Malawi Against War in Gaza
Hundreds of people, the majority of them Muslims and Asians took to the streets on Wednesday in Blantyre to protest against the war in Gaza. Read more »
November 13, 2023
Malawi: EU, UNDP Launch Program to Foster Entrepreneurial Culture, Facilitate Sustainable Enterprise
European Union (EU) and its partners - United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) - have launched the… Read more »
November 09, 2023
Malawi: Chakwera Off to Saudi Arabia for Summit, to Get K22bn for Makanjira Road
President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera on Wednesday left the country for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia where he is expected to attend the first Saudi Arabia-Africa Summit, with a promise to bring… Read more »
Malawi: CSOs in Disability Rights Call Upon Malawi Government to Ratify Africa Disability Protocol
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) advocating for the wellbeing of persons with disabilities have called upon the government to ratify Africa Disability Protocol (ADP). Read more »
November 07, 2023
Malawi: Chakwera Off to Saudi Arabia
President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera's trip to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 has been overshadowed by reports that he has taken with him unnecessary and irrelevant… Read more »
Malawi: U.S. Government Funds 18 Social and Economic Small Grants Across Malawi
The United States (US) Government, through its Embassy in Malawi, has awarded approximately $225,000 (MWK 262 million) to 18 organizations working in 11 districts across Malawi. Read more »
November 01, 2023
Malawi: US Renews Commitment to Supporting Agoa in Malawi
United States (US) Ambassador to Malawi, David Young, has reaffirmed his government's commitment to continue supporting AGOA in Malawi, stressing that the implementation of the… Read more »
October 18, 2023
Malawi: Chakwera Calls the Safety of 300 Malawians in Gaza, Demands an End to Gaza War
President Dr Lazarus Chakwera is calling for the safety of over 300 Malawians living in and on religious pilgrimage to the Holy Land of Israel. Read more »
September 28, 2023
Malawi: UN Advises Staff in Malawi to Be On High Alert Following Recent Brutal Murders and Residential Robberies
While Minister of Homeland Security, Ken Zikhale Ng'oma maintains that the recent brutal killings in Lilongwe City is not a threat to national security as alluded to by the… Read more »
September 19, 2023
Malawi: At Chakwera's Appeal, Givedirectly Gifts Malawi U.S.$42 Million for Social Protection Interventions
United States (US)-based non-profit making organization - GiveDirectly - has given the Malawi Government a grant of US$42 million for the implementation of social protection… Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera Appeals for Assistance Towards Cyclone Survivors
Malawi President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, currently attending the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, US, has asked International Labour… Read more »
September 15, 2023
Malawi: Undule Backs Chakwera's Attendance At UNGA - 'Summit Offers Numerous Opportunities for Bilateral, Multilateral Discussions'
Governance and human rights advocate Undule Mwakasungula has spoken in support of President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera's physical attendance at the 78th United Nations General Assembly… Read more »
July 31, 2023
Malawi: Govt Says Over 300 Young Women Still Stuck in Oman
Government has disclosed that over 300 young women are still in Oman awaiting repatriation. Read more »