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Malawi Diaspora Conference - Canada 2021 held virtually on May 15th 2021

Malawi Embassy to the USA & Canada hosted the Malawi Diaspora Conference - Canada 2021 themed 'Harnessing the Role of the Malawi Diaspora in Canada for Innovation and Development'. The Conference was organized together with the Malawi Diaspora in Canada and the Malawi Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It was held on May 15th 2021 and His Excellency Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, President of the Republic of Malawi gave the Keynote Address.

Sat, May 22, 2021 Wed, Jun 2, 2021

Malawi - Canada Diaspora Conference

His Excellency Ambassador Edward Y. Sawerengera, is happy to invite you to the first Malawi – Canada virtual Diaspora Conference, under the theme “Harnessing the role of Malawi Diaspora in Canada for Innovation and Development”. The conference will be held on May 15th, 2021 and will bring together Malawians and all people with connections to Malawi living in Canada. It is an exciting moment to meet and network with fellow Malawians and people interested in the mother nation Malawi.

Thu, Apr 29, 2021 Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Exclusive Malawi Tea Tasting

Join Jordan Price, Malawi’s first and only Honorary Consul in the United States for an exclusive Wimberley Valley tea tasting. At this fun and free hour-long workshop, you’ll relax at home sipping and learning about the science and art of crafting Malawi tea, a delicious artisanal crop. Jordan will share insider secrets about the terroir, growing, and crafting process to enhance your tasting experience. The five teas, fresh from Malawi, have been selected with library patrons in mind.

Mon, Mar 1, 2021 Mon, Mar 1, 2021

Meet Jordan Price: The First Honorary Consul Of Malawi In The USA

Spend an hour learning about the Warm Heart of Africa, Malawi, from our first and only Honorary Consul in the United States, Wimberley resident Jordan Price. Known to the famous explorer, “Dr. Livingstone, I presume,” and more recently Madonna, Prince Harry, Rihanna, and Roger Federer, Malawi follows the dramatic contours of the Great Rift Valley with enormous mountains and giant 2,300’ deep and 360 miles long lake. Jordan will spend an hour sharing stories about his experiences in Malawi, living in a tent surrounded by elephants, and his Honorary Consul responsibilities.

Mon, Mar 1, 2021 Mon, Mar 1, 2021

Covid-19 Situation Update As of 26th January 2021

In the past 24 hours, Malawi has registered 843 new COVID-19 cases, 225 new recoveries, 22 new deaths.

Ministry of Health Tue, Jan 26, 2021 Tue, Jan 26, 2021

Press Realese- Declaration of The State of National Disaster Due To Covid-19

The Embassy of the Republic of Malawi to the United States of America in Washington, D.C., wishes to inform all Malawians in the USA, Canada and friends of Malawi that His Excellency the President, Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, declared a State of National Disaster on January 12th, 2021 due to the exponential increase in the number of positive COVID-19 cases in Malawi. As you may know, between January 1st and January 22nd 2021, the number of people confirmed to be newly infected has exceeded 10,692, pushing the total confirmed cases beyond 17,365.

Embassy of the Republic of Malawi in the United StatesTue, Jan 26, 2021 Tue, Jan 26, 2021

Press Release- Malawi Tea At Maynard Keenan's Caduceus Cellars

PRESS RELEASE

MALAWI TEA AT MAYNARD KEENAN’S CADUCEUS CELLARS

On December 28, 2020, Caduceus Cellars, owned by winemaker Maynard James Keenan, Grammy award-winning vocalist for Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer, will feature five hand-crafted Malawian teas at his Jerome, Arizona Tasting Room. The tea, curated and blended by the United Kingdom’s Rare Tea Company and grown by Malawi’s Satemwa Tea and Coffee Estate, perfectly compliment Caduceus’ award winning wines.

Embassy of the Republic of Malawi in the United StatesThu, Jan 21, 2021 Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Notice For Embassy Holiday Closure

The Embassy of the Republic of Malawi to the United States of America will be closed for business this holiday season from Monday, December 21st, 2020 to Friday, January 01st, 2020.

The Embassy will open for business on Monday, January 04th, 2021. For urgent consular matters please contact Mr. Chikhulupiliro Kakatera at +1240-429-2671 or consular@malawidc.com ; for all other Embassy issues please contact malawidc@aol.com.

Embassy of the Republic of Malawi in the United StatesSat, Dec 12, 2020 Sat, Dec 12, 2020

Lynchburg Remembers John Chilembwe

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.

Embassy of the Republic of Malawi in the United StatesThu, Nov 19, 2020 Thu, Nov 19, 2020

Austin Honey & African Tea Tasting

Discover incredible artisanal tea from the Republic of Malawi, Africa and honey from Austin, Texas in the comfort of your own home.

Embassy of the Republic of Malawi in the United StatesWed, Oct 14, 2020 Wed, Oct 14, 2020

Press Release - Hibiscus Ooolong Malawi Tea Dark 60% Chocolate

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River-Sea ChocolatesTue, Sep 15, 2020 Mon, Sep 21, 2020

Press Release - Resumption of International Flights From The United States of America To Malawi

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Embassy of the Republic of Malawi in the United StatesFri, Sep 11, 2020 Mon, Sep 14, 2020

Urgent Notice To All Malawian Students Studying and Who Wish To Study In Canada

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.

Global Affairs Canada Wed, Aug 12, 2020 Wed, Aug 12, 2020

Pre-departure Registration Form

Attention all travelers and Malawian returnees. Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and rise of cases in Malawi, the government is requesting all travelers and Malawian returnees to complete a pre-departure form, stating approval to comply to the COVID-19 response requirements established by the government . Thank you and please find the form below.

Embassy of the Republic of Malawi in the United StatesWed, Aug 5, 2020 Wed, Aug 5, 2020

Urgent Notice To All Malawian Students in the United States of America

Attention all Malawians students in the United States of America. Kindly find the link below to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for your urgent attention in regards to the temporary exemptions for nonimmigrant students taking online courses during fall 2020 semester.

U.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementMon, Jul 6, 2020 Tue, Jul 7, 2020

Acceptance Speech by His Excellency Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, President of the Republic of Malawi

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.

Embassy of the Republic of Malawi in the United StatesWed, Jul 1, 2020 Wed, Jul 1, 2020

Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera Declared Winner in the 2020 Malawi Presidential Election Re-run

On June 27, 2020, the people of Malawi elected His Excellency Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera as President of the Republic of Malawi for a term of five years following the Fresh Presidential Election that took place on June 23, 2020.
His Excellency Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera was sworn into office by the Chief Justice of Malawi on Monday, June 28, 2020 with Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima as his Vice–President.
His Excellency Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera formally took over the Office of President of the Republic of Malawi on Monday, June 29, 2020.

Embassy of the Republic of Malawi in the United StatesWed, Jul 1, 2020 Wed, Jul 1, 2020

PPE4Malawi Virtual Benefit Concert

Join the Malawi Diaspora Network for PPE4Malawi Virtual Benefit Concert, an initiative to raise funds for healthcare workers in Malawi. Featuring Malawian DJs, Musicians and guest speakers! The concert will be streaming live on YouTube, Diaspora Network and Eventbrite on Saturday, June 6th, 2020 from 1-7 PM EDT. For more information visithttp://ppe4malawi.eventbrite.com and PPE4Malawi: Malawi Virtual Benefit Concert #PPE4Malawi #MalawiDiaspora

Malawi Diaspora NetworkThu, Jun 4, 2020 Thu, Jun 4, 2020

PPE4Malawi : Malawi Virtual Benefit Concert

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!

Tue, May 26, 2020 Tue, May 26, 2020

PPE's For Health Care Workers in Malawi

Join the Malawi Diaspora Network in support of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) response efforts in Malawi.
We need your donation today to provide lifesaving Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) like masks, gloves, and gowns to front line health care workers.
Contributions of any amount are cherished since we must act immediately and collectively to get ahead of the pandemic in Malawi.

Embassy of the Republic of Malawi in the United StatesMon, May 11, 2020 Mon, May 11, 2020