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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...

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...

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...

Zayed Sustainability Prize Announces 2026 Finalists Driving Global Impact
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, October 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- • 33 finalists selected from 7,761 submissions across 173 countries • This year’s finalists are pioneering inclusive, tech-enabled, and locally adapted solutions that tackle...

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...

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....

Carbon Streaming Announces Corporate Update and Legend Removal Process for All U.S. Investors From the 2021 Financings
TORONTO, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carbon Streaming Corporation (Cboe CA: NETZ) (OTCQB: OFSTF) (FSE: M2Q) (“Carbon Streaming” or the “Company”) today provides a corporate update and announces legend removal process for all U.S. investors...

Russian fertilizer company increases ship-outs to Africa
(MENAFN) Uralchem, one of Russia’s leading fertilizer producers, has announced plans to significantly increase its fertilizer exports to Africa, aiming to reach 5 million metric tons annually by 2030. The company’s CEO, Dmitry Konyaev, outlined...

Election Workers Get Detained Over Vote Manipulation
(MENAFN) Authorities in Malawi have confirmed that at least eight individuals were taken into custody on accusations of altering vote counts in the southern African nation’s recent general elections. The detained suspects had been employed as data...

OPEC Fund mobilizes over US$1 billion to advance sustainable development
VIENNA, Sept. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) announced the approval of more than US$1 billion in new development financing during the 193rd meeting of its Governing Board and throughout the...

Mobell Communications Limited Wins Prestigious King's Award for International Trade
Hednesford-based telecoms company recognised for global success and social impact HEDNESFORD, STAFFORDSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, May 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Mobell Communications Limited, a pioneering telecoms provider based in Hednesford,...

Energy Storage Systems Market Size is Expanding US$ 569.39 Billion by 2034
Ottawa, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to Precedence Research, in 2024, the energy storage systems market size was valued at approximately USD 266.82 billion and is anticipated to reach around USD 569.39 billion by 2034, reflecting a...

Carbon Streaming Announces Financial Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2024
TORONTO, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carbon Streaming Corporation (Cboe CA: NETZ) (OTCQB: OFSTF) (FSE: M2Q) (“Carbon Streaming” or the “Company”) today reported its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. All figures...

Innovative financing plan helps Vietnamese wind farm get off the ground
Looming over Viet Nam’s southeast Binh Thuan province, the Dai Phaong windfarm is a testament to international cooperation. The 10-turbine plant was built by the Singapore-based green energy company The Blue Circle and made possible through...