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Malawi leads AI-Driven Climate Governance Worldwide

Africa's First AI-driven Digital Paris Agreement Implementation Platform: Malawi Pioneers New Era in Climate Governance with Green Economy Partnership DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, October 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark move for...

African Development Bank Group gets first funds from Global Agriculture and Food Security Program’s new financing window

An estimated 1.5 million smallholder farmers across Africa will benefit from a new facility, which will unlock more than US$200 million WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global Agriculture and Food...

Top African Economies Now Shield 95% of GDP from Climate Risk, GCA Index Finds

Rotterdam, Netherlands, Oct. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Momentum for economic resilience: New GCA report shows Africa’s economies demonstrating path-breaking climate readiness, with 10 nations leading in policy and performance. Debt pressure...

Malawi Grapples with Surge in Mpox Cases

(MENAFN) Malawi is grappling with a rising number of mpox cases, with the capital, Lilongwe, emerging as the epicenter, as per the latest report from the Public Health Institute of Malawi (PHIM). The outbreak, which began on April 17, has now...

Malawi’s President Mutharika Appoints Partial Cabinet

(MENAFN) Malawi’s newly inaugurated President Peter Mutharika has announced a partial lineup of his Cabinet following his election victory on September 16 and swearing-in on Saturday. On Sunday, Mutharika appointed Enock Chihana from the Alliance...

Arthur Peter Mutharika Assumes Presidency of Malawi

(MENAFN) Arthur Peter Mutharika was officially sworn in as Malawi's seventh president on Saturday, following a decisive victory in the September 16 general elections. At the ceremony in Blantyre, the 85-year-old former law professor issued a stern...

Malawi’s Chakwera Concedes Election Defeat

(MENAFN) Malawi’s head of state, Lazarus Chakwera, has acknowledged defeat after failing in his attempt to secure a second term, in a vote where the southern African nation’s financial difficulties were the main concern of the electorate....

Malawi’s leader concedes defeat following losing his bid

(MENAFN) According to reports, Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has acknowledged defeat in his bid for a second term, following an election heavily influenced by the country’s ongoing economic challenges. The electoral commission announced that...

WTO members discuss professional qualification recognition and other services trade issues

Recognition of professional qualifications An experience- and information-sharing session on the recognition of professional qualifications (RPQs) of service providers was held on 2 October, as agreed by the Council for Trade in Services. The...

Malawi Detains 8 Election Officials Accused of Vote Tampering

(MENAFN) Authorities in Malawi have detained eight election officials accused of trying to tamper with vote counts, intensifying concerns as the country awaits official results from last Tuesday’s pivotal general election. The suspects, comprising...

Former Leader Mutharika Wins in Malawi's Presidential Poll

(MENAFN) Malawi’s ex-head of state, Arthur Peter Mutharika, emerged victorious in last week’s presidential vote, officially announced on Wednesday. He achieved a decisive win over the current president, Lazarus Chakwera, securing a return to...

Future Trends Multiverse & “Multiverse Malawi” Partners with Movement for Change Showcasing Malawi in the Multiverse

Multiverse Malawi debuts with Movement for Change, unlocking immersive digital access to Malawi’s culture, tourism, and investment potential. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Movement for Change is proud to...

University of Malawi Launches Student Laptop Empowerment Programme in Partnership with Astria Learning

ZOMBA, MALAWI, September 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗶 (𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗠𝗔), in collaboration with 𝗔𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, has officially launched the Student Laptop Empowerment Programme, a groundbreaking initiative designed to make...

Movement for Change Hosts Live Interview with Hon. Atupele Muluzi — Discover Malawi’s Vision for Transformation

Jeffrey Smith sat down with Hon. Atupele Muluzi to discuss the challenges facing Malawi and the vision to restore hope, employment, and economic prosperity WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful...

Movement for Change Partners with Hon. Atupele Muluzi to Spotlight Malawi’s Path to Prosperity

Movement for Change is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Hon. Atupele Muluzi, one of Malawi’s most dynamic next-generation leaders. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Movement for Change, the...

Namibia Declares Mpox Outbreak as First Case Detected in Swakopmund

(MENAFN) Namibia confirmed an mpox outbreak on Sunday following the identification of its first case in the coastal city of Swakopmund, situated west of the capital, Windhoek. "The patient is receiving comprehensive treatment and is isolated at...

The 33rd African Diaspora International Film Festival Celebrates African Voices and the Fight for Artistic Freedom

The 33rd African Diaspora International Film Festival spotlights a bold lineup of contemporary African films exploring resilience, artistic freedom and identity NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 33rd African...

Nature turning on the taps: New water scheme brings safe drinking water to 18,000 Malawians

Nature turning on the taps: New water scheme brings safe drinking water to 18,000 Malawians SOUTH AFRICA, August 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The President of Malawi, His Excellency Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, today switched on the taps of a...

Malawi 100th WTO member to formally accept Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

DG Okonjo-Iweala said: "The depletion of marine fish stocks globally requires our urgent collective action. I thank Malawi for joining this crucial collective effort. With Malawi's instrument of acceptance, we have reached a milestone for putting...

Basecamp Research Announces Malawi Biodiscovery Partnership in Series of New Collaborations Across Three Continents at UK Government Nature Action Event

Partnerships with Malawi, Hungary, and other new partners will rapidly expand BaseData, the largest biological protein database designed specifically for training generative AI foundation models to improve drug discovery and planetary health....