Malawi (Republic of)
History
of Relations | Diplomatic Representation | Travel
Info | Health Requirements | Climate Info
| Currency Info | Trade Statistics | Visits
and Meetings | Agreements | Interest Groups/
Organisations
History of Relations
South
Africa established its first formal diplomatic relations with an independent African
country, being the Republic of Malawi, in 1967. Upon South Africa's return to
the Commonwealth, relations with Malawi have been conducted at the level of High
Commission.
Diplomatic Representation
South
African Representation in Malawi
Vacant
High Commissioner
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
South African High Commission
Malawi
Representation in South Africa
H E Prof C N Kaponda
High Commissioner
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
High Commission of the Republic
of Malawi in Pretoria
Travel
Info
Visa requirements for South Africans
For more information, contact the Malawi High Commission in Pretoria.
Health Requirements
The
most common diseases are malaria, bilharzia, cholera, and enteritis.
Immunisation against hepatitis A and hepatitis B is recommended
before departure.
Preventative measures against malaria, includes
the taking of prophylaxes and spraying. Visitors should start taking
the prophylaxes two days prior to arrival and continue taking it until
four weeks after departure from the area.
For further information go to
Travelers' Health.
Climate
Malawi has
a moderate, tropical climate. The warmest month is normally November, with an
average temperature of 29 degrees C. The winter days are pleasant but the nights
are cold. The months from September to November can be most unpleasant due to
high humidity.
For up-to-date weather information click here.
Currency
The monetary unit is the Kwacha, which
is divided into 100 tambala.
For current exchange rates click here.
State
and Official Visits / Bilateral Meetings
No Information
Bilateral
Agreements
If you have any queries with regard to treaties please contact the Treaty Section of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) at 012 351 1000.
Trade
Info
For current information on trade statistics between South Africa
and Malawi, visit the website of the Department
of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa.
Interest
Groups and Information
No Information
