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Former Leader Mutharika Wins in Malawi's Presidential Poll

(MENAFN) Malawi’s ex-head of state, Arthur Peter Mutharika, emerged victorious in last week’s presidential vote, officially announced on Wednesday. He achieved a decisive win over the current president, Lazarus Chakwera, securing a return to...

Malawi’s Chakwera Concedes Election Defeat

(MENAFN) Malawi’s head of state, Lazarus Chakwera, has acknowledged defeat after failing in his attempt to secure a second term, in a vote where the southern African nation’s financial difficulties were the main concern of the electorate....

Malawi’s leader concedes defeat following losing his bid

(MENAFN) According to reports, Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has acknowledged defeat in his bid for a second term, following an election heavily influenced by the country’s ongoing economic challenges. The electoral commission announced that...

President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulates Professor Peter Mutharika on his electoral victory in Malawi

On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa extends his warm congratulations to Professor Peter Mutharika on his electoral victory in the Republic of Malawi’s general elections of 16 September 2025. President...

Malawi Detains 8 Election Officials Accused of Vote Tampering

(MENAFN) Authorities in Malawi have detained eight election officials accused of trying to tamper with vote counts, intensifying concerns as the country awaits official results from last Tuesday’s pivotal general election. The suspects, comprising...

Zayed Sustainability Prize Announces 2026 Finalists Driving Global Impact

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, October 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- • 33 finalists selected from 7,761 submissions across 173 countries • This year’s finalists are pioneering inclusive, tech-enabled, and locally adapted solutions that tackle...

Future Trends Multiverse & “Multiverse Malawi” Partners with Movement for Change Showcasing Malawi in the Multiverse

Multiverse Malawi debuts with Movement for Change, unlocking immersive digital access to Malawi’s culture, tourism, and investment potential. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Movement for Change is proud to...

University of Malawi Launches Student Laptop Empowerment Programme in Partnership with Astria Learning

ZOMBA, MALAWI, September 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗶 (𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗠𝗔), in collaboration with 𝗔𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, has officially launched the Student Laptop Empowerment Programme, a groundbreaking initiative designed to make...

Movement for Change Hosts Live Interview with Hon. Atupele Muluzi — Discover Malawi’s Vision for Transformation

Jeffrey Smith sat down with Hon. Atupele Muluzi to discuss the challenges facing Malawi and the vision to restore hope, employment, and economic prosperity WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful...

Movement for Change Partners with Hon. Atupele Muluzi to Spotlight Malawi’s Path to Prosperity

Movement for Change is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Hon. Atupele Muluzi, one of Malawi’s most dynamic next-generation leaders. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Movement for Change, the...

Nature turning on the taps: New water scheme brings safe drinking water to 18,000 Malawians

Nature turning on the taps: New water scheme brings safe drinking water to 18,000 Malawians SOUTH AFRICA, August 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The President of Malawi, His Excellency Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, today switched on the taps of a...

Malawi 100th WTO member to formally accept Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

DG Okonjo-Iweala said: "The depletion of marine fish stocks globally requires our urgent collective action. I thank Malawi for joining this crucial collective effort. With Malawi's instrument of acceptance, we have reached a milestone for putting...

Basecamp Research Announces Malawi Biodiscovery Partnership in Series of New Collaborations Across Three Continents at UK Government Nature Action Event

Partnerships with Malawi, Hungary, and other new partners will rapidly expand BaseData, the largest biological protein database designed specifically for training generative AI foundation models to improve drug discovery and planetary health....

From Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, President of the Republic of Malawi

AZERBAIJAN, May 20 - 20 May 2025, 15:00 His Excellency Mr. llham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Your Excellency, On the occasion of your national holiday - 28 May - Independence Day, I am pleased to extend my congratulations to...

Election Workers Get Detained Over Vote Manipulation

(MENAFN) Authorities in Malawi have confirmed that at least eight individuals were taken into custody on accusations of altering vote counts in the southern African nation’s recent general elections. The detained suspects had been employed as data...

Astria Learning and LUANAR Collaborate to Revolutionize Online Agricultural Education, Inaugurated by Malawi’s President

Astria Learning and LUANAR Collaborate to Revolutionize Online Agricultural Education, Inaugurated by Malawi’s President LILONGWE, MALAWI, November 29, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Astria Learning, a global leader in eLearning and Online Program...

Innovation Africa Pledges Clean Water to Additional 200,000 People Across Zambia and Malawi by End of 2024

International NGO Scales Efforts in Response to Crisis Due to El Niño-Induced Drought NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Innovation Africa, a leading international charity dedicated to transforming lives through...

Tiyeni and The Chophouse Team Up to Film Documentary on Lifesaving Deep Bed Farming Techniques in Malawi

Production has started and a Crowdfunding Campaign Launched to raise awareness and funds for distribution. CORVALLIS, OR, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Malawi, October 2024 — Tiyeni, a nonprofit organization promoting...

OPEC Fund mobilizes over US$1 billion to advance sustainable development

VIENNA, Sept. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) announced the approval of more than US$1 billion in new development financing during the 193rd meeting of its Governing Board and throughout the...

China: ICRC attends the 50th Florence Nightingale Medal Award Ceremony

Your Excellencies, Distinguished Awardees of the Florence Nightingale Medal, Ladies and gentlemen, On behalf of the International Committee of the Red Cross, I am delighted to attend the Award Ceremony of the Florence Nightingale Medal today. The...