News and events

01. Mar. 2017

International funds for theatre performances

Ibsen Awards are announcing The Ibsen Scholarships 2017. Funds amounting to NOK 2.000.000 (approx. Euro 221.000 / USD 235.000) are awarded theatre projects worldwide.

01. Mar. 2017

Handover ceremony at St. Joseph College of Nursing and Midwifery

The Ambassador mr. Kikkan Haugen watching the ceremony at St. Joseph College of Nursing and Midwifery together with Minister of Health, Dr. Peter Kumpalume, MP, and the Country Director of CHAI, Andre

01. Mar. 2017

Launch of NASFAM tree planting season at Kangakundi Hill in Balaka

Ambassador Haugen held a speech at the launching of NASFAM tree planting season at Kangakundi Hill in Balaka January 24.

01. Mar. 2017

The Federation of Disability Organisations in Malawi fights for equity

In Malawi, persons with disabilities are traditionally viewed as charity objects. Patricia Moyo (17) is an activist and a feminist. She fights stereotypes, superstition and violations of disability and women's rights in Malawi.

16. Mar. 2017

Applications for visa or residence permits are now only accepted through online payment of the fee

As of today the Embassy is returning to online payments of the application fees for visa and residence permits.

24. Mar. 2017

Inclusive Education - Leaving No One Behind

The Norwegian Embassy supports a four-year project for Inclusive Education. Delegates from the Embassy undertook a school visit this week to Kaphuta LEA School, in Mzimba South.

12. Apr. 2017

Launch of the Education Services Joint Fund and Common Fiduciary Oversight Arrangement

On April 12th Development Partners and the Government of Malawi marked the signing of a Common Funding Mechanism for the Education Sector in Malawi.

26. Apr. 2017

Five student interns from Norwegian embassies on retreat in Tanzania

Last week, the interns at the Norwegian embassies in Africa south of Sahara met in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

10. May. 2017

Joint Programme on Girls' Education visit to Salima

The Norwegian Embassy supports UN’s Joint Programme on Girls’ Education. Delegates from the embassy undertook a school visit today to Demera Primary School in Salima, and the Norwegian Counsellor Vigdis Cristofoli held a speech at the event.

15. May. 2017

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (1) (VISA SECTION)

The Royal Norwegian Embassy, Lilongwe invites applications for one position as an Administrative Officer (Visa Section). It is a temporary position for six months, but with a possibility of extension.

22. May. 2017

Official 17th of May speech by Ambassador Kikkan Haugen

On May 17, Ambassador Kikkan Haugen held a speech at the official celebration of the Norwegian Constitution Day in Lilongwe. Norwegian citizens in Malawi and over 300 distinguished guests was gathered to the celebration of “Norway’s Birthday”.

25. May. 2017

Meet Ane, the new intern at the Norwegian Embassy in Lilongwe

Ane Grindstad from Åsta, south of Rena, Norway, is the newest addition to the Norwegian Embassy in Lilongwe, starting mid-June 2017.