News & Announcements

His Excellency the Ambassador Edward Y. Sawerengera hosted the 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) fellows from Malawi, to a dinner, at the Embassy of the Republic of Malawi in Washington D.C, on 30th July, 2019.

There have been widespread rumours on blood suckers circulating in Malawi, especially in the districts of Mulanje, Phalombe, Chiradzulu, Thyolo and lately Blantyre, where there have been alleged attacks on people by ‘Blood suckers.
In other extreme instances there has been loss of innocent lives and destruction of property.It is unfortunate that non-law abiding citizens have exploited the situation to advance their ill intentions such as theft and destruction of property.

Earlier in August 2020, the Embassy received news of a successful endeavor approving a marker in the City of Lynchburg, the Commonwealth of Virginia to commemorate Malawi’s Baptist and politician Rev John Chilembwe. His Excellency Ambassador Edward Sawerengera attended the Unveiling Ceremony of the Marker, which was held on Saturday, November 14th, 2020 at the Virginia University of Lynchburg.

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday June 6, 2020! PPE 4 MALAWI VIRTUAL BENEFIT CONCERT , 1PM ET - 7PM ET (*all time zones listed on flyer).
Join the Malawi Diaspora Network in support of the ongoing corona virus (COVID-19) response efforts in Malawi. They will be hosting a VIRTUAL Benefit Concert to provide lifesaving Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) like masks, gloves, and gowns to front line health care workers in Malawi. Enjoy Live entertainment, speakers and DJ's all for a great cause!

Attention all Malawians students studying and those who wish to study in Canada. Kindly find the link below to the Global Affairs Canada (GAC) for your urgent attention regarding the updated information relevant for international students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The document highlights the new temporary measures around student permit processing by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), which can be found under the Immigration status and related travel section.

Malawi,the “Warm Heart of Africa and Africa's Newest Big5 Destination” links the Southern and Eastern Africa region and offers unique flora and fauna which include the magnificent Lake Malawi, diverse nature which includes rivers, mountains and valleys; wide variety of wildlife in spectacular surroundings; vibrant culture and people legendarily renowned for friendliness and hospitality and international standard MICE facilities.

THE DREAM -IT'S AN HONOUR
Acceptance speech by His Excellency Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, President of the Republic of Malawi.
My Fellow Citizens,
To stand before you as your President today is an honor.
It’s an honour that fills me with unspeakable joy and immense gratitude.
It’s an honour forged in the furnace of your desire and demand for change.
It’s an honour crafted by your hand when you braved the winter chill to cast your vote.
It’s an honour that has reignited the dream of our nation’s founders for a New Malawi.

Attention all, please find below the link to the African Union Diaspora TV .
http://www.audiasporatv.com/

In 2009, the Tri for Malawi was created to honor the scholars’ efforts and benefit AGE Africa’s scholarship fund.

Now in its 10th year as AGE Africa’s largest annual fundraising event, the 2018 Tri for Malawi will take place will take place on Sunday, September 9th, 2018 as part of the Nation’s ESCAPE Triathlon in Washington, DC. Athletes will complete both the Sprint and Olympic distance triathlons and compete to raise $75,000.