By Suleman Chitera Thousands of Malawians dreaming of studying, working, doing business, or seeking medical treatment in the United States could soon face higher costs and tougher hurdles if the U.S. government proceeds with plans to drastically reduce the number of embassies that process visas. Also U.S. Visa Restrictions Could Make Travel More Difficult for […]
By Suleman Chitera Many Malawians could face greater challenges in travelling to the United States if plans by the U.S. government to reduce the number of embassies issuing visas are implemented. According to a policy reportedly approved recently by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the United States is considering reducing the number of visa-processing […]
By Suleman Chitera Minister of Foreign Affairs George Chaponda has openly expressed concern over growing challenges in Malawi’s relationship with the United States, warning that visa restrictions, plans to close consular services, and the termination of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact Two could have far-reaching consequences for Malawians.Chaponda Hails India’s Progress, Reaffirms Malawi–India Ties […]
By Suleman Chitera Doha, Qatar – Minister of Foreign Affairs George Chaponda has reiterated Malawi’s unwavering commitment to the three core pillars of the Copenhagen Declaration—poverty eradication, employment creation and social integration—which are aligned with the country’s long-term vision, Malawi 2063. Chaponda made the remarks while representing Malawi at the Second World Summit for Social […]
By Suleman Chitera Lilongwe, Malawi — His Excellency Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika, President of the Republic of Malawi, has delegated Minister of Industrialization, Business, Trade and Tourism Dr. George Partridge and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. George Chaponda to represent Malawi at a crucial International Conference on Trade and Investment to be held in Doha, […]
By Vincent Gunde Leader of Opposition in Parliament Dr. George Chaponda, says he has noted with great concern over the abuse of relief food distribution exercise by the MCP government saying the exercise is being shamefully manipulated for political gain describing this as a grave injustice and a betrayal of the trust and welfare of […]
By Burnett Munthali Leader of Opposition in Parliament, George Chaponda, has expressed surprise over a parliamentary decision to hold a vote on whether to suspend proceedings following the controversial actions of Sameer Suleman, Chairperson of the Agriculture Committee. Suleman had visited the offices of the Smallholder Farmers Fertilizer Revolving Fund of Malawi (SFFRFM) despite being […]
By Burnett Munthali Leader of the opposition, George Chaponda, has expressed frustration after Parliament blocked his attempts to question the government on two significant matters—the plane crash that killed former Vice President Saulos Chilima and the handling of Malawi’s K15.1 trillion debt. Chaponda stated that Parliament prevented him from raising concerns about the investigation into […]
