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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...

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’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...

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...

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...

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...

Minister Barbara Creecy: 14th SARA International Rail Conference and Exhibition in Sandton Convention Centre

Keynote address speech by the Minister of Transport Ms Barbara Creecy on the occasion of the 14th SARA International Rail Conference and Exhibition in Sandton Convention Centre, Sandton Programme Director President of SARA, Mr Nixon Dlamini Hon...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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 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),...