Month: May 2012

Beware The IMF, Oh Malawi!

Published on May 9, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

We know that territorial colonialism has almost ended. But a new colonialism of a more insidious and pervasive kind–economic colonization […]

Currency Devaluation a Necessary Evil – Malawi Civil Society

Published on May 9, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi’s decision to devalue its currency will help the country in the long-term, despite potential short-term pain, said civil society […]

Multichoice Malawi raises Subscription Rates

Published on May 9, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Multichoice Malawi subscribers are feeling the pinch of Monday’s devaluation of the Kwacha. Their subscription rates have increased. “Customers on […]

More Money Than God

Published on May 8, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Trying to help people visualize exactly how much spare cash apple has lying around making the place look untidy.

Chief justice Munlo can’t defend himself – Malawi Law Society

Published on May 8, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Malawi Law Society (MLS) says Chief Justice Lovemore Munlo cannot defend himself in the media against allegations of being […]

MRA used dirty trickery, borrowing to sugar-coat revenues – Finance Minister confirms

Published on May 8, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi’s Minister of Finance Ken Lipenga has confirmed today the widespread reports that the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) borrowed money […]

Media Body questions MACRA on licensing

Published on May 8, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

A northern region-based grouping of ICT media practitioners; the Nyika Media Club (NMC), has asked the Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority […]

MTL launches Wimax, unveils MiNET

Published on May 8, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi Telecommunications (MTL) has launched Wimax services and rebranded its consumer internet services under the name MiNET. Acting CEO Elias […]

Malawi in $13 Million Partnership with Iceland IDA

Published on May 8, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi has signed a partnership agreement worth $13 million (about K2.1 billion) with the Iceland International Development Agency (Iceida) for […]

Least we forget the struggle against rising authoritarianism in a democratic Malawi

Published on May 8, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Malawian Political Roller Coaster Ride. A narrative of events from July to September 2011 The Constitution of Malawi 12 […]

Tembo to remain as Leader of Opposition – DPP

Published on May 8, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is reportedly planning to let Malawi Congress Party president John Tembo stay put as leader […]

Malawi optimistic on MCC’s US$350 million

Published on May 8, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Malawi government has said power supply problems faced by the private sector will in the short run be a […]

The al-Bashir Threat: Malawi in a Dilemma

Published on May 8, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

One of the developments that compelled the international community to cut aid to Malawi was our decision to let Sudan […]

Sending and receiving money has never been this easier, Malawi Posts Corporation’s Fast Cash Money Transfer,

Published on May 8, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

I never thought that i will set my foot in a post office again! I had altogether given up the […]

Reserve Bank f Malawi’s statement on Kwacha devaluation

Published on May 7, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Reserve Bank of Malawi (the Bank) has today 7 May 2012 devalued the Malawi kwacha exchange rate from K168 […]

Al-Bashir and the Malawi AU Summit – Will President Banda Stand her Ground?

Published on May 7, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

With just over two months before the 19th African Union Summit kicks off in Malawi, it is being asked whether Malawi […]

Demonstrations loom at Chanco as Govt devaluates kwacha

Published on May 7, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The recent decision by the Malawi government to devalue the kwacha , may lead to demonstrations by Chanco students if […]

Closed forex bureaus to re-open as Kwacha has been finally to devalued by 60%

Published on May 7, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawians are expected to feel the pinch as final decision to devalue the Kwacha is expected to be implemented tomorrow […]