The President of the Republic of Malawi arrived in Harare, Zimbabwe on 15^th August 2024 to attend the 44^th Summit meeting of the SADC countries. The summit was held at the New Parliament in Mount Hampden, Harare.

Zimbabweans of Malawian origin welcomed the president with Malawian Traditional Dances including Chimtali and Gule wa Mkulu. His Excellency, Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, had a special meeting with these Malawians. Key things discussed at the meeting were remote voting for Malawians living in Zimbabwe and Pensions for those who receive through the Government of Malawi.

His Excellency, Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera told the crowd of his fruitful discussion with his Brother, His Excellency, Dr. Emmerson D. Mnangagwa on various key issues affecting the two countries. He advised all to be patient and responsible people in the country of residence. He reminded them the significance of praying for the country one is living in regardless of their origin because the prosperity of the country of residence would trickle down to them.

The president departed from Zimbabwe via Robert Mugabe International Airport on 18th August to the Vatican where he had other business.