Month: February 2021 Posts

Malawi to get donation of 1.5 million Covid vaccine doses  

Feb 03, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Malawi will receive about 1.5 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine for free under COVAX global vaccines facility which makes sure developing countries can access coronavirus vaccine. Today, the Global Vaccines Alliance (GAVI) has announced… ...

New global coalition to address impacts of climate change

Jan 25, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

A new global coalition involving Malawi and aimed at tackling the impacts of climate change is set to be launched. The coalition has been developed by the UK in partnership with Egypt, Bangladesh, Malawi, the… ...

Travellers from Malawi banned from entering UK

Jan 09, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 1 &

The United Kingdom has banned travellers from Malawi from entering the European country. A statement posted by Heathrow Airport says the UK Government has halted travel from Malawi and all southern African countries to England… ...

UK provides income relief to Malawian families affected by Covid-19

Dec 02, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The United Kingdom has contributed to a new fund which will provide income relief to more than 8,000 families affected by a drop in remittances from South Africa due to the negative impacts of COVID-19.… ...

‘British druglord’ arrested in Malawi

Nov 07, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 1 &

A 31-year-old man described by police as a British druglord has been arrested at Kamuzu International Airport (KIA) in Lilongwe after being found with about 6Kgs of dangerous drugs. The man identified as Mohammed Hamid… ...

Malawian footballer commits suicide in UK after being released by Manchester City

Oct 26, 2020 Lyonike Mughogho 0 &

Malawian youthful player Jeremy Wisten has taken his own life in the United Kingdom having fallen out of favour at Manchester City. The 17-year-old was released by Manchester City Academy after a four-year spell, a… ...

FAM monitoring UK based Kumwenda

Oct 14, 2020 Lyonike Mughogho 0 &

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has said it is monitoring United Kingdom based soccer starlet Henri Kumwenda. According to the association, they are making efforts to establish if Kumwenda is willing to play for his… ...

UK Minister impressed with Malawi Govt’s commitment to deliver prosperity

Oct 08, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

UK’s Minister for Africa, James Duddridge, who has concluded his visit to Malawi, says he is impressed with the Lazarus Chakwera administration’s commitment to deliver prosperity for Malawians. Duddridge visited Malawi from 6 to 8… ...

UK gives Malawi K6 billion for COVID-19 response

Oct 07, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Visiting UK Minister for Africa, James Duddridge, has announced an additional £6 million (about MWK6 Billion) to Malawi for scaling up the country’s COVID-19 preparedness and response. The Minister made this announcement during his visit… ...

UK supports Malawi with K11 billion for anti-corruption fight

Oct 07, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The United Kingdom has committed £10.8m (approx. MWK11 billion) to support Malawi in tackling serious and organised corruption. The UK’s Minister for Africa, James Duddridge, made the announcement after his audience with President Lazarus Chakwera… ...

Beer honoured

Sep 26, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

"I am honoured and delighted to our partnership," said Beer with a promise "to continue exploring this beautiful, diverse and warm-hearted country." David Beer replaces Ms Holly Tett as British High Commissioner to Malawi. Prior… ...

David Beer replaces Tett as UK High Commissioner

Sep 25, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The United Kingdom has appointed a new High Commissioner to the Republic of Malawi, replacing Ms Holly Tett. Mr David Beer is the new British High Commissioner and will take up his appointment in October… ...

Queen honours Malawian volunteer

Jul 04, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Queen Elizabeth II on Friday recognised Malawian volunteer, Brian Khembo, due to his exceptional voluntary service supporting the elderly and street kids during the COVID-19 pandemic. Khembo has been recognized as the 146th Commonwealth Point… ...

People in UK directed to Malawi’s Times Radio during launch of new radio station

Jul 02, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

People in the United Kingdom were directed to Malawi’s Times Radio as they attempted to listen to a newly launched radio station with the same name. The Guardian news site reported on Monday that Times… ...

Political violence in Malawi shocks donors

May 07, 2020 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Malawi’s development partners have expressed shock over cases of political violence in the country and have called on political actors to unite and exercise restraint. Ambassadors of the United Kingdom, The European Union, Norway, German,… ...