Malawi’s ambassador to the United States Steve Matenje has implored Malawians in the diaspora especially those in United States (US) to consider investing back home in Malawi in areas of trade, education and health sectors in order to reinvigorate the country’s socio-economic development. “The size of the investment is not necessary but the impact it […]
Malawi former national team football players and netball stars took to the pitch once again on July 6 in Manchester during the 49th independence celebrations from British rule, festive social football games. The Malawi Association Manchester which was hosting the celebrations, organized a football tournament between Malawian teams from different cities in UK and also […]
Malawi in the diaspora are always hard-working and never miss a chance to relax away from their busy schedules when an opportunity arises and indeed on July 6 they celebrated the 49th independence from British rule with pomp from United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland and Kenya. In the US, the association of Malawians in […]
People in the country have been reminded that they have not reached the destiny of peace and prosperity, but still working towards the destiny so that all Malawians can praise God. Giving the sermon Friday at Bingu International Conference Centre in Lilongwe on the National service of Worship to commemorate 49 years of Independency, Moderator […]
Newly appointed Malawi expatriate coach Tom Saintfeit on Saturday watched the Flames squad playing awfully before thousands of Malawians who went to Civo Stadium to commemorate the 49 years since the country got its independence from Britain, and losing to Mozambique. The Flames conceded an early goal which was enough for the Mozambicans to carry […]
President Joyce Banda on Saturday, July 6 awarded – Malawi’s 49th independence celebrations from British rule – presented medals to distinguished Malawians who have made tremendous achievements at function which was held Civo Stadium in Lilongwe. Some of the individuals who were awarded with medals were, Chief Justice Anastasia Msosa – recognized in her career […]
US President Barack Obama wished Malawi a happy 49 Independence celebrations from BritIsh rule which falls on July 6 and paid tribute to President Joyce Banda for “progress” the country has made since she ascended to power following the death of death of president Bingu wa Mutharika on April 5 last year. “The U.S. Government […]
Unless the majority of Malawians are freed from the merciless yoke of poverty, independence from the colonial masters, which the country is celebrating this weekend, has no meaning. So much is made about the fact that some countries such as Taiwan which were poorer than Malawi at independence in 1964 are now more industrialised and […]
We have now meandered down the road of ‘development’ for 49 years and have very little to show after receiving billions of dollars of aid from our well-wishers? The statistics tell a grim tale of woe. Malawi is one of the world’s poorest countries, ranking 160th out of 182 countries on the Human Development Index. […]
The Moog Sports Bar in Nottingham will Saturday July 6th and Sunday July 7th play host to an explosive Malawi’s 49th Independence Celebrations party themed ‘Boog at the Moog’ for the Warm heart of Africa. According to Moog Sports Bar management, exciting times awaits Malawians and other nationalities who will patronise the joint at the action-packed weekend […]
Malawi President Joyce Banda has challenged all Malawians to become actors in the unfolding effort of eradicating the “painful” legacy of poverty and economic stagnation, saying the attainment of the country’s independence 49 years ago will still be meaningless if millions of Malawians live under the scourge of poverty. Speaking on Friday during a National […]
Malawi President Dr Joyce Banda on Wednesday pardoned 394 prisoners convicted of minor offences to mark the country’s 49 years of independence from British rule. The statement from Ministry of Home Affairs in Lilongwe said President Banda had pardoned “prisoners who had served half of their sentences and those with good behaviour and were not convicted […]
Malawians in the United Kingdom are set to celebrate Malawi’s 49th independence in Manchester city Saturday where the High Commissioner Benard Sande will be in attendance. Masses are set to gather in Manchester where many have already confirmed their attendance to the event which is to be held on July 6th, the official day of Malawi […]
Last Sunday, Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika drew a mammoth crowd to the ‘re-launch’ of DPP’s 2014 Project at Thyolo Community Centre Ground. What is significant is that this rally was conducted in peace and harmony, and there was no politically-induced police interference intended to prevent Arthur Peter and the DPP from holding the rally. We […]
With British temperatures struggling to scale up to acceptable levels as summertime fails to materialise, you could be forgiven for thinking that diaspora Malawians in the United Kingdom would stay indoors to turn up the heating, a notch or two and shy away from the country’s 48th Independence celebrations in East Midlands. They didn’t. Malawians from […]
President Joyce Banda has come under heavy criticism from the public and opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in cancelling the national Independence celebrations but held pomp parties in marking the first 100 days in office. Some civil society groups, clergy and DPP questioned the rationale of holding such celebrations. They further probed the source of […]
The Malawian Ambassador to the United States of America (USA) Stephen Matenje has asked Malawians in the American Diaspora to espouse a new sense of patriotism and loyalty to their country in order to help the new administration of President Joyce Banda achieve its highest priority of poverty eradication. Ambassador Steve Matenje made the plea […]
Malawians in the United Kingdom will this Saturday July, 14 hold a family Independence family pomp feast at Forest Recreation grounds in Nottingham as the main event of this year’s 48th Independence Anniversary, the Malawi Association Midlands (MAM) in conjunction with Malawi Association (MAUK) organising the event have announced. According to the organisers, Malawi’s renowned broadcast […]