For Country Director for Department for International Development (DFID), David Beer is now the new British High Commissioner to Malawi, replacing outgoing Ms. Holly Tett, who was appointed in 2016. Holly Tett will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment, According to statement released by Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The statement further says […]
British High Commissioner Holly Tett says worsening corruption is impacting negavtively on the average Malawians that continue being subjected to sub-standard public service as well as loss of investments in the public sector. She was speaking on behalf of development partners at the International Anti-Corruption Day in Mangochi held on Monday. “We are speaking as […]
Malawi government has been asked to follow the law in replacing Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) director general Atuweni Juwayeyi Agbermodji whose contract expired. Government has decided not to extend Atuweni’s contract. But British High Commissioner to Malawi Holly Tett and Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) described the outgoing FIA head as “professional.” According to Tett, […]
Britain has expressed commitment to supporting Malawi in its fight against cyber crime and its resultant risks on the economy and social livelihoods. The British High Commissioner to Malawi, Holy Tett, made the commitment on Monday during the capacity building workshop for cyber security assessment specialists, which the Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has organised […]
British High Commissioner to Malawi, Holly Tett, has encouraged the media fraternity to apply for the Chevening Africa Media Freedom Fellowship, which offers a unique opportunity to explore the mechanisms through which public trust in the media can be restored, and the boundaries of media freedom. The High Commissioner made the remarks at the opening […]
British High Commissioner to Malawi Holly Tett has decried allegations that police raped women and girls in and around Msundwe, Mpingu and M’bwatalika areas on the outskirts of Lilongwe in retaliation to the killing of a cop in the area. She has described the allegations as serious and disturbing. “These allegations have a bearing on […]
At least 440 Malawian ex-servicemen are among the 7000 Commonwealth war veterans who, from this year, will start receiving regular cash transfers to prevent them from going hungry under the new Department for International Development (DFID). The programme, worth £11.8 million, extends to their widows and widowers in more than 30 countries. Making the announcement during the Remembrance Day centenary […]
Paramount Chief Kyungu of Karonga and Chitipa has asked the British High Commissioner to Malawi, Holly Tett to stop interfering withculture Malawian saying every country is well known by its cultural values. Kyungu’s reaction follows a twitter message that Tett wrote on her page Thursday after seeing a picture, in the local newspaper of a woman […]
A picture of a flood victim in Karonga kneeling on the feet of Vice-President Saulos Chilima, who is also Minister responsible for Disaster Management Affairs, in appreciation for relief food and other items he presented to him and other victims is trending in social media and drawn mixed reactions. British High Commissioner to Malawi Holly Tett said […]
UK in Malawi has embarked on an Anti-International Wildlife (IWT) Trade awareness campaign, which has seen the mission partnering popular local musician Fredokiss Kalua the fight against International Wildlife Crime. The signing ceremony for the partnership agreement took place a couple of days ago in Lilongwe, where the local rap music king made his strong […]
British High Commission in Lilongwe and the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) have joined forces in an initiative to raise K10 million towards helping world war veterans and ex-service men. British High Commissioner to Malawi Holly Tett says there is a need to properly look after brave and dedicated soldiers from Nyasaland who fought alongside the […]
The United Kingdom has pledged to work with the government of Malawi and other partners to combat the insidious ivory trade. Speaking in an interview on Saturday on World Elephant Day, a day dedicated to honouring and reflecting upon the grandeur and plight of Asian and African Elephants, the British High Commissioner to Malawi, Ms […]
New British High Commissioner Holly Tett on Wednesday paid a courtesy call to former president Bakili Muluzi who governed Malawi from 1994 to 2004 and also toured private news organisations Times Group and Nation Publications Limited. During a coutesy call with Muluzi at his private home, BCA Hill in Blantyre, the former president thanked the […]
Britain has appointed veteran career diplomat Ms Holly Tett as its new High Commissioner to Malawi. She will take over from Michael Nevin who ended his tour of duty to the southern African nation. Tett is expected to take up her appointment in January 2017, according to a statement issued on Friday by the British High […]