February 13, 2023
Malawi: Turkey, Syria Earthquake Affect 22 Malawians
Government says the number of Malawi nationals affected by earthquakes in Turkey and Syria has risen to 22 from eight. Read more »
February 09, 2023
Malawi: UK Weighs in On Chizuma Interdiction Saga
United Kingdom has become the second powerful country in the world to condemn Malawi government over issues surrounding ACB director Martha Chizuma's interdiction. Read more »
January 31, 2023
Malawi: India Renews Commitment to Bilateral Relationship With Malawi
The Government of India has reiterated its firm commitment to continue its partnership with the Malawi Government and to strengthen the two countries' bilateral ties for the… Read more »
Malawi: UK Supports Malawi With U.S.$582,000 As Cholera Response
The United Kingdom (UK) has committed over K600 million (£500,000) towards Malawi's cholera emergency response as the country is currently experiencing its worst cholera… Read more »
January 25, 2023
Malawi: Govt Asks WHO for 7.6 Million Doses of Cholera Vaccine
The Malawi government has asked for a donation of 7.6 million doses of cholera vaccine from the World Health Organisation (WHO). Read more »
January 20, 2023
Malawi: U.S. Applauds Chakwera's Zeal to Stamp Out Corruption, for Maintaining Chizuma
The United States Embassy in Lilongwe has given thumbs up to Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera for showing abundant zeal concerted efforts and political will to stamp out… Read more »
January 18, 2023
Malawi: Japan Pledges Continued Support to Malawi
The Government of Japan has pledged continued technical and financial support to various sectors of the economy in Malawi. Read more »
January 06, 2023
Malawi: Malawi Government, IMF Talks Resume
Government says its team is shortly meeting the IMF for a second meeting to push for debt restructuring and resumption of an extended credit facility. Read more »
December 20, 2022
Malawi: World Bank Commits to Resume Direct Budgetary Aid to Malawi
The World Bank has committed to resume budgetary support by disbursing $50 million (over K51 billion) and $100 million (over K102 billion) towards the cholera fight and some… Read more »
November 30, 2022
Malawi: EU Trashes Currency Devaluation in Low Exports Countries
European Union Ambassador to Malawi Rune Skinnebach says devaluation of a currency does not work in countries whose exports are low such as Malawi. Read more »
November 09, 2022
Malawi: Chakwera Secures K28bn Energy Deal At COP27 in Egypt
Spurred by the sheer desire to alleviate energy and power problems in the country, Malawi president Dr. Lazarus Chakwera currently attending the ongoing COP27 World Leaders Climate… Read more »
October 31, 2022
Malawi: Us City Declares October 29, 2022 As Malawi Seattle Association Day
In a bid to cement the relationship that exists between diaspora Malawians and in Washington, the Mayor of the City of Seattle in the United States of America, (USA) Bruce Harrell,… Read more »
October 28, 2022
Malawi: Malawian Girls Treated Like Dogs in Gulf States, Plight Highlighted
Alarming numbers of young Malawian women and girls are being trafficked to Gulf countries such as Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates where they are subjected to sexual,… Read more »
October 23, 2022
Malawi: IMF, Malawi Reach Agreement On Rapid Credit Facility Through Food Shock Window and Program Monitoring With Board Involvement
Bretton Woods institution - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - and the Malawi Government have finally reached Staff-Level Agreement on Rapid Credit Facility (RCF) through the Food… Read more »
September 28, 2022
Malawi: Chakwera in Washington DC, U.S. to Sign U.S.$350 Million MCC Compact
President Dr Lazarus Chakwera has arrived in Washington DC, US to sign the much awaited US$350 million Millennium Challenge Corporation compact which is to give a facelift to the… Read more »
September 23, 2022
Malawi: Chakwera Gets Rare Praise From Biden Administration On the Fight Against Corruption
President Dr Lazarus Maccathy Chakwera has received rare praise from the Biden administration for his relentless efforts to stem graft in the country. Read more »
September 08, 2022
Malawi: Norway Pledges Unflinching Support to Malawi
New Norwegian Ambassador to Malawi Ms. Ingrid Marie Mikelsen has expressed her government's unwavering support to Malawi's social and economic development aspirations. Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera Mourns Queen Elizabeth II
President Dr Lazarus Chakwera and the First Lady Madam Monica Chakwera have led Malawians in mourning Queen Elizabeth II who died on Thursday afternoon at her private residence in… Read more »
August 31, 2022
Malawi: UNDP Reaffirms Commitment Towards Unity, Peacebuilding in Malawi
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting efforts by the Malawi Government to settle disputes and set up local mechanisms for… Read more »
August 07, 2022
Malawi: Finance Minister Upbeat On IMF Extended Credit Facility
Finance minister Sosten Gwengwe says he is upbeat Malawi will get the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) saying talks with the IMF are on track. Read more »
July 30, 2022
Malawi: Govt Demands U.S.$309.6 Billion From U.S. Company for Illegal Mining in Malawi
Under instructions from the Minister of Finance, Malawi's Attorney General, Thabo Chakaka-Nyirenda has written Columbia Gem House of Vancouver, USA demanding US$309.6 billion as… Read more »
June 23, 2022
Malawi: EU Ambassador Says Corruption a Big Obstacle for Malawi Development
European Union (EU) Ambassador to Malawi, Rune Skinnebach, has said corruption is a very big obstacle for development in the country. Read more »
June 18, 2022
Malawi: Govt Calls for Adequate Chinese Govt Support On Racism Abuse Investigations
As Malawi is still in enraged over the exposure by the BBC Africa Eye on June 13 -- of inhumane and degrading treatment of Malawian children by some Chinese nationals -- the… Read more »
June 07, 2022
Malawi: Govt Secures U.S.$60 Million From World Bank to Rehabilitate the Damaged Kapichira Hydro Power
President Lazarus Chakwera has disclosed that his government has secured a K60 billion ($60 million) soft loan from the World Bank to rehabilitate Kapichira Hydro power in the next… Read more »
June 06, 2022
Malawi: Japan Donates K2.5bn Airport Ground Support Equipment to Malawi
The Japanese Government, through Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has donated Ground Support Equipment (GSE) to Malawi to improve operations at Kamuzu… Read more »