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President Cyril Ramaphosa: 45th Ordinary Summit of SADC Vote of Thanks on behalf of Heads of State and Government
Your Majesty - King Mswati III, Your Excellency, President Andry Rajoelina, President of the Republic of Madagascar and Chairperson of SADC, Your Excellency, President Dr Lazarous Chakwera of the Republic of Malawi and the Chairperson of the SADC...

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...

Minister Angie Motshekga: Defence and Military Veterans Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
House Chairperson Deputy Ministers of Defence and Military Veterans, Chairpersons and Members of the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans and the Joint Standing Committee on Defence, Honourable Members, Acting Secretary for...

Minister Angie Motshekga: Arrival of troops from SADC Mission in DRC
Ladies and Gentlemen of the media, Senior Leadership of the DOD and the SANDF Distinguished guests, Good Afternoon It is with immense pride and a profound sense of gratitude that I stand before you today. On May 4th, 2025, we announced the phased...

Deputy Minister Thandi Moraka: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
Honourable Speaker / House Chair, Honourable Minister Lamola and Deputy Minister Botes, Chair of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations, Hon. Mahumapelo, Honourable Members, Senior Officials of DIRCO led by Director-General Zane...

Minister Maropene Ramakgopa: National Planning Commission Summit
Keynote Address by Minister Maropene Ramakgopa, Minister in The Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation and Chairperson of the National Planning Commission, at the National Planning Commission Summit - Venue: Sol Plaatje University,...

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....

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...

Heifer International Announces Winners at AYuTe NextGen 2025: Youth-Led Innovation Set to Transform Africa's Agriculture
Four young AgriTech innovators have emerged as the winners of the AYuTe NextGen 2025 competition KAMPALA, UGANDA, June 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Four young agricultural technology (AgriTech) innovators have emerged as the winners of the...

Minister Dion George: Regional dialogue on revision of biodiversity strategies and action plans
Distinguished delegates, representatives from the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, African Union Commission, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),...

XJTLU International Education Partnership Forum explores international talent development
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University held an International Education Partnership Forum in Beijing on 18 May to explore the benefits and challenges of global talent development through international education exchanges and cooperation. In her...

Minister John Steenhuisen: Soy Celebration Day
Mr Russell du Preez (CIO Russellstone Group and organiser), esteemed delegates, industry leaders, farmers, researchers, and colleagues, Good Afternoon It is a privilege to join you today at the Soy Symposium - a platform that speaks not only to...

Deputy Minister Narend Singh: Opening of Regional Dialogue for Member States of SADC and East African Community on update or revision of NBSAPs
Distinguished delegates, representatives from the Secretariat of the Convention of Biological Diversity, African Union Commission, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),...

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...

Mobell Communications Limited Wins Prestigious King's Award for International Trade
Hednesford-based telecoms company recognised for global success and social impact HEDNESFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, May 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Mobell Communications Limited, a pioneering telecoms provider based in Hednesford,...

MMEC 2025 Kicks Off with Strategic Partnerships, Presidential Vision, and Bold Energy Commitments
MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE, May 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 11th edition of the Mozambique Mining and Energy Conference (MMEC 2025) officially began today in Maputo, setting the stage for transformative dialogue, cross-sector partnerships, and a...

Minister Nomakhosazana Meth on election of South Africa as Chairperson of African Regional Labour Administration Centre Governing Council
The Ministry and Department of Employment and Labour welcomes the election of South Africa as the Chairperson of African Regional Labour Administration Centre (ARLAC) Governing Council for the 2025-2027 term of Office. ARLAC is a regional...

President Cyril Ramaphosa: Transfer ceremony and memorial service for SANDF troops killed in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
Programme Director, The Bereaved families of our fallen soldiers, Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Ms Angie Motshekga, Minister of Defence of the DRC, H.E. Mr Guy Kabombo Muadiamvita, Ambassador of the DRC to South Africa, H.E. Fidele...

Minister Angie Motshekga: Debate on events in DRC
The Speaker/Chairperson Ministers and Deputy Ministers Members of Parliament Ladies and Gentlemen Allow me to thank the Speaker for allowing us time and space to debate this very important and yet tragic matter which attracted a lot of public...

Minister Ronald Lamola: Debate in Parliament on recent casualties sustained by the South African National Defence Force in Democratic Republic of Congo
Honourable Members, I stand shoulder to shoulder with my esteemed parliamentary colleagues, united in our tribute to the fallen heroes of our national Defence Force members, Malawi Defence Force members, Tanzanian Defence force members and...