China hands over 5-star hotel to Malawi govt
Published on June 27, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
China has officially handed over the K24 billion kwacha Presidential Hotel, International Conference Centre and Presidential Villas to Malawi government. […]
Month: June 2012
Devaluation costs South African Airways $5 million
Published on June 27, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
South African Airways (SAA) has lost $5 million (K1.2 billion at the current exchange) in Malawi due to the 49 […]
Revamping the Malawi Police Service, the story of Comfort Chitseko
Published on June 26, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
“I was detained, in jail for 7 days for no reason,” said Comfort Chitseko, who was arrested by Malawi police […]
Smooth handover of political power critical
Published on June 26, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
THE handover of power, in any country and especially after the death of a sitting president, is a critical moment. […]
Malawi revives debate on gay rights
Published on June 26, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
By selling the presidential jet and getting rid of 60 limousines driven by high-ranking officials, Joyce Banda, Malawi’s new president, […]
Tobacco earnings hit US$ 116 million
Published on June 26, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
Earnings from Malawi’s major cash crop, tobacco, have gone up to US$ 116 million, which is about K31 billion, since […]
Nigerian president vows to ‘deal’ with Boko Haram
Published on June 26, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday vowed to “decisively deal” with members of Islamist sect Boko Haram which has pressed […]
Big Brother Stargame Update: Zambia and Malawi up for eviction
Published on June 26, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
Zambia and Malawi are next on the chopping block. Who will survive? After a dramatic Live Eviction Show, which saw […]
Malawi gets Miss East Africa rep
Published on June 26, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
Elidas Ella Chirwa secured the slot for representing Malawi in this year’s Miss East Africa beauty contest planned for Dar […]
Burundi and Malawi’s agriculture investment boosted
Published on June 26, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
Burundi and Malawi are among the six African countries that have been awarded grants to support their National Agriculture Investment […]
Malawi Lawyers encourage law reform to promote the rights of LGBT
Published on June 26, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
On 21 June 2012, lawyers affiliated to the Malawi Law Society attended a workshop in Blantyre to discuss how they […]
Malawians deserve better – JB
Published on June 25, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
The leader of Malawi, one of the world’s poorest countries, recounts to Aljazeera how she fought to protect her country’s […]
UNDP pumps in K9 million for 50-50 representation campaign
Published on June 25, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
United Nations Development Programme-UNDP-has pledged to a continue supporting the design and implementation of a new 50-50 representation campaign program […]
‘Devaluation only way to economic recovery’ – MCCCI defends govt
Published on June 25, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
The Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) has defended government’s decision to devalue the kwacha, saying it […]
Crossroads National Bank ‘panga knife’ robbers arrested
Published on June 25, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
Malawi Police in Lilongwe on Monday arrested five robbers out of the seven suspects who robbed Crossroads National Bank of […]
DPP changes tune on Sec. 65 Injunction
Published on June 25, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
The Democratic Progressive Party DPP says it will pursue issues surrounding section 65 in parliament, backtracking on its earlier stand […]
Mvula, Makande exit UDF
Published on June 24, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
United Democratic Front (UDF) has downplayed the departure of three of its top officials, describing it as ‘good riddance’. The […]
Lynas Corp. likely to give up rare earths project in Africa
Published on June 24, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
With its highly-controversial Malaysian rare earths processing plant an already ample source of headache, Lynas Corp. has been reported to […]