London to host ‘Malawi@50’ discussion forum May 3

As Malawi clocks 50 years since independence from Britain, the Malawi Development Network – London (MDN-L), a developmental charity based in the UK, has organised a discussion forum themed “Malawi @  50: Moving Forward” to be held on May 3  at Canada Water Library in London. According to Rhodrick J Kalumpha, Secretary General of MDN-L, […]

Malawians rock the red carpet at Achievers Awards in UK

The first edition of Malawi Achievers Awards took place at the four-star Marriot Hotel in Leicester last Saturday organised by Malawi Association UK. Glamour was the order of the night at the inagural dinner. Floor length gowns embellished with diamante and sequins proved a favourite for the ladies and an audience adorned in their finest […]

Malawi Awards UK nominations extended to March 7: Tickets on sale

Nominations of the inaugural Malawi Achievers Awards (MAA) dubbed The ‘Malawi Grammy’s’ have been extended for another seven days  – by public demand – to allow people make more nominations,  organisers  have announced. Malawi Achievers Awards UK whose aim is to celebrate outstanding Malawian individuals and groups in the UK for their exceptional achievements and […]

Two Malawian Scholars win Scottish university awards

A pair of outstanding Malawian scholars has won prestigious awards to pursue post-graduate studies  at a top-notch distinctive Scottish university in the United Kingdom. According to Glasgow Caledonian University’s international Communications officer for the Directorate of External and Community relations Lynn McGarry, this is the first time a Scottish university and housing association have teamed […]

Malawi Association UK elects new executive

Malawi Association UK, an umbrella body for all Malawians in the United Kingdom during its Annual General Meeting held Saturday in Leicester, elected its new executive committee members to steer the organisation’s objectives and goals. Martin Guga was elected as the new chair for Malawi Association UK (MAUK) and the organisation’s longs serving vice chairperson […]

UK Malawi Achievers Awards set for March 29: Nominations open

Outstanding diaspora Malawians and organisations be recognised for their larger-than-life individual brilliance, selfless commitment and hard work within their communities in UK and their contributions to their country at the inaugural Malawi Achievers awards red carpet ceremony to be held on March 29, 2014 at the Leicester Marriott Hotel in Leicester City, organisers have announced. […]

Malawi martial artist Guba scoops British Military Award

Malawian martial artist serving in the British Military, Yamikani Guba,  who is based in Germany has been decorated with  this year’s third best British Military Sportsperson of the Year achiever. Guba received the third place award ceremony took place on December 12 2013, when the Army held its annual conference at its headquarters in London. […]

Malawi envoy to UK urges: ‘Keep supporting the needy back home.’

Malawi’s High Commissioner to United Kingdom, Bernard Sande has applauded Malawians in the UK for their benevolence and for continually supporting the needy in Malawi through charity. Sande said this in reference to the recent dinner and dance fundraiser hosted by the Health Care Support (MAHECAS), a UK based Malawian non-profit making charity organisation that […]

Maskal heads to UK for concert at Birmingham, to shoot video

Malawi’s Afro-R&B singer, Maskal, is set to perform in Birmingham in the United Kingdom on November 30. The ‘Udalire’ and ‘Zili ndi Iwe’ hits maker will be will leave the country for UK on November 27 and will perform on November 30 in Birmingham. The award-winning singer will have a concert at Iqbal Banqueting Suite 136-138 Victoria Road […]

Peoples Party UK wing donates computers to their party

Members of Malawi’s ruling Peoples’ Party (PP) based in the United Kingdom have donated eight Dell and HP computers to the governing party to help strengthen and improve communication between its head office and regional offices. The presentation of the donation took place in Manchester City on the sidelines of the Conservative Party’s annual conference […]

Malawian entrepreneur wins 2013 global award

One of Malawi’s most successful entrepreneurs, Chancy Mopho Jere, has won second position in global best business award in the 2013 Black Business Achievers. The United States of America (USA) based Malawian, who owns Robert Brown Consulting Group (RBCG) (www.rbcg.co.uk) and IT Genie (www.itgeniegroup.com), came second out of 600 nominated business gurus. The announcement and […]

Malawi Development Network-London elects new executive committee

Malawi Development Network-London  (MDNL) a London based charitable organisation committed to among other things, strengthening the Malawi Diaspora engagement in Greater London and beyond, has ushered in new executive committee. MDNL is also aimed at contributing to strategic planning processes and public policy development in Malawi, promoting social cohesion amongst Malawians in Greater London and […]

Malawi Association-UK Summer fete Saturday at Kwacha House

Malawians in UK will this Saturday gather at  Malawi High Commission’s premises Kwacha House  in London for a a sumptuous family summer feast organised by the Malawi Association UK (MAUK), an umbrella body for Diaspora Malawians in the UK to draw closer together Malawians and friends of the southern African nation  to an exciting entertainment galore . MAUK secretary General, […]