The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) has appealed for more humanitarian efforts to support over 5.7 million Malawians facing food insecurity due to adverse weather conditions.
The appeal was made during the handover of 1,830 metric tons of rice from the Chinese government to the Malawi government.
Reverend Moses Chimphepo, Commissioner for DoDMA, thanked the Chinese government for their timely response, noting that this donation will cover over 36,600 households (164,700 people) through a once-off distribution.
However, Chimphepo emphasized that more support is needed to address the growing impacts of climate change.
The donation is part of the Chinese government’s commitment to providing emergency food assistance to African countries in need.
Chinese Ambassador to Malawi, Lu Xu, pledged her government’s continued support to Malawi, highlighting the importance of solidarity in times of global uncertainty.
DoDMA is distributing the rice to food-insecure households in Lilongwe District under the 2024/2025 Lean Season Food Insecurity Response Programme. Chimphepo urged the government and development partners to implement resilience-building interventions, such as irrigation farming, to ensure long-term food security.
The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) has appealed for more humanitarian efforts to support over 5.7 million Malawians facing food insecurity due to adverse weather conditions.
The appeal was made during the handover of 1,830 metric tons of rice from the Chinese government to the Malawi government.
Reverend Moses Chimphepo, Commissioner for DoDMA, thanked the Chinese government for their timely response, noting that this donation will cover over 36,600 households (164,700 people) through a once-off distribution.
However, Chimphepo emphasized that more support is needed to address the growing impacts of climate change.
The donation is part of the Chinese government’s commitment to providing emergency food assistance to African countries in need.
Chinese Ambassador to Malawi, Lu Xu, pledged her government’s continued support to Malawi, highlighting the importance of solidarity in times of global uncertainty.
DoDMA is distributing the rice to food-insecure households in Lilongwe District under the 2024/2025 Lean Season Food Insecurity Response Programme. Chimphepo urged the government and development partners to implement resilience-building interventions, such as irrigation farming, to ensure long-term food security.
The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) has appealed for more humanitarian efforts to support over 5.7 million Malawians facing food insecurity due to adverse weather conditions.
The appeal was made during the handover of 1,830 metric tons of rice from the Chinese government to the Malawi government.
Reverend Moses Chimphepo, Commissioner for DoDMA, thanked the Chinese government for their timely response, noting that this donation will cover over 36,600 households (164,700 people) through a once-off distribution.
However, Chimphepo emphasized that more support is needed to address the growing impacts of climate change.
The donation is part of the Chinese government’s commitment to providing emergency food assistance to African countries in need.
Chinese Ambassador to Malawi, Lu Xu, pledged her government’s continued support to Malawi, highlighting the importance of solidarity in times of global uncertainty.
DoDMA is distributing the rice to food-insecure households in Lilongwe District under the 2024/2025 Lean Season Food Insecurity Response Programme. Chimphepo urged the government and development partners to implement resilience-building interventions, such as irrigation farming, to ensure long-term food security.
President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has arrived in Abuja, Nigeria, to participate in the 32nd African Export-Import Bank (AFREXIM Bank) Annual Meetings, scheduled to take place from 25th to 27th June.
He joins fellow African and Caribbean Heads of State and Government, development partners, and global financial thought leaders at one of the continent’s most highly anticipated gatherings.
Chakwera in Nigeria
The AFREXIM Bank Annual Meetings serve as a major platform for high-level policy discussions on matters crucial to the social and economic advancement of Africa.
Upon his arrival at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, President Chakwera was warmly received by Nigerian Chief of Protocol Ibrahim Agumbi.
He was accompanied by First Lady Madam Monica Chakwera and Malawi’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Nancy Tembo, alongside other senior government officials.
During the summit, President Chakwera is expected to engage in bilateral talks with global leaders to strengthen partnerships aligned with Malawi’s development priorities.
These talks will focus particularly on key sectors such as Agriculture, Tourism, and Mining, as well as other supporting areas vital to Malawi’s economic transformation.
Among the scheduled engagements, President Chakwera will hold talks with His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
He will also meet with Professor Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of AFREXIM Bank, to discuss collaboration on Malawi’s economic initiatives.
Further engagements with other prominent African leaders will center on promoting investment opportunities in Malawi and deepening continental cooperation.
The theme for this year’s summit, “Building the Future on Decades of Resilience”, underscores Africa’s achievements over the past thirty years.
It also emphasizes the critical steps the continent must take to navigate an increasingly complex and evolving global landscape.
Afreximbank, a Pan-African multilateral financial institution, is tasked with financing, facilitating, and promoting both intra- and extra-African trade.
For more than three decades, the bank has developed innovative financial instruments to support structural transformation in Africa’s trade landscape.
Its mission includes accelerating industrialization and boosting intra-regional trade across the continent.
In Malawi, AFREXIM Bank has played a key role in supporting economic growth and industrial development.
Among its significant contributions is a landmark US$100 million Trade Finance Facilitation Facility agreement signed with the National Bank of Malawi (NBM).
This facility is designed to support trade transactions in crucial sectors such as manufacturing, energy, and agriculture, reinforcing Malawi’s efforts to build a robust and diversified economy.
President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has arrived in Abuja, Nigeria, to participate in the 32nd African Export-Import Bank (AFREXIM Bank) Annual Meetings, scheduled to take place from 25th to 27th June.
He joins fellow African and Caribbean Heads of State and Government, development partners, and global financial thought leaders at one of the continent’s most highly anticipated gatherings.
Chakwera in Nigeria
The AFREXIM Bank Annual Meetings serve as a major platform for high-level policy discussions on matters crucial to the social and economic advancement of Africa.
Upon his arrival at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, President Chakwera was warmly received by Nigerian Chief of Protocol Ibrahim Agumbi.
He was accompanied by First Lady Madam Monica Chakwera and Malawi’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Nancy Tembo, alongside other senior government officials.
During the summit, President Chakwera is expected to engage in bilateral talks with global leaders to strengthen partnerships aligned with Malawi’s development priorities.
These talks will focus particularly on key sectors such as Agriculture, Tourism, and Mining, as well as other supporting areas vital to Malawi’s economic transformation.
Among the scheduled engagements, President Chakwera will hold talks with His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
He will also meet with Professor Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of AFREXIM Bank, to discuss collaboration on Malawi’s economic initiatives.
Further engagements with other prominent African leaders will center on promoting investment opportunities in Malawi and deepening continental cooperation.
The theme for this year’s summit, “Building the Future on Decades of Resilience”, underscores Africa’s achievements over the past thirty years.
It also emphasizes the critical steps the continent must take to navigate an increasingly complex and evolving global landscape.
Afreximbank, a Pan-African multilateral financial institution, is tasked with financing, facilitating, and promoting both intra- and extra-African trade.
For more than three decades, the bank has developed innovative financial instruments to support structural transformation in Africa’s trade landscape.
Its mission includes accelerating industrialization and boosting intra-regional trade across the continent.
In Malawi, AFREXIM Bank has played a key role in supporting economic growth and industrial development.
Among its significant contributions is a landmark US$100 million Trade Finance Facilitation Facility agreement signed with the National Bank of Malawi (NBM).
This facility is designed to support trade transactions in crucial sectors such as manufacturing, energy, and agriculture, reinforcing Malawi’s efforts to build a robust and diversified economy.
