8 envoys will not be resident in Malawi, present letters of credence to Mutharika

President Peter Mutharika on Thursday welcomed new ambassadors from Canada, Finland, Georgia, Ethiopia, Austria, Israel, Iceland and Morroco at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe. As they presented their letters, the envoys said they are eager to foster lasting bi-lateral relations with Malawi in areas of agriculture, health and education among others for the benefit all people […]

Joyce Banda speaks at Canada Parliament Hill: Tackles right to food and nutrition

Immediate former president of Malawi, Joyce Banda, spoke at Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada on the occasion of Nutrition International’s (formerly Micronutrients Initiative)25th anniversary celebrations. Banda, an esteemed member of Nutrition International’s board, spoke about the importance of nutrition for the poorest and most vulnerable women and girls. “Too often in many parts of Africa […]

Malawian Mona Singing nominated for Canadian awards

Canada-based Malawian singer, Mona Singing, has been nominated for this year’s Obsidian Awards Singer of the year to take place on October 12 in the Canadian city of Calgary. The Obsidian Awards is presented by the African, Caribbean and Afro-Canadian Cultural Society of Excellence (ACACSE) to celebrate African, Caribbean and Afro-Canadian culture and excellence. In […]

Canadian envoy praises Malawi on reforms, takes leave of Pres. Banda

Canadian High Commissioner to Malawi Alain Latulippe on Friday took leave of President Joyce Banda at Sanjika Palace in Blantyre after three year tour of duty. Latulippe who was based in Maputo , Mozambique, told reporters after his audience with President Banda that he is leaving a happy man. “The last three years our bilateral relations have […]

Malawi VP Kachali pleads for Canada support to Global Fund

Vice President Khumbo Kachali has asked Parliamentarians from Canada to continue their efforts to mobilise funds and support to the Global Fund which is facing reduced commitments die to the global economic meltdown. Kachali was speaking at Capital Hill in Lilongwe when he met a Canadian MPs Joe Daniel and Djaouida Sallah and members of […]