Malawi anger at jailing of Mutharika critic Kasambara
Published on February 20, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
An outspoken critic of Malawi’s President Bingu wa Mutharika is being held illegally and should be released, his lawyers have […]
Year: 2012
Aid freeze leaves Malawi with $121 million budget hole
Published on February 20, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
Malawi is facing a $121 million budget shortfall in the current financial year due in part to suspension of an […]
Presidential critic, Kasambara hospitalized
Published on February 20, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
The lawyer for an outspoken opponent of Malawi’s president says his client has been moved from jail to a hospital, […]
The Judicial strike goes on….
Published on February 20, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
The judicial strike in Malawi has now entered it’s second month. All 200 courts, from the Supreme Court to the […]
Malawi and Zambia experiences in the sustainability of community based organizations
Published on February 20, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
Sustainable funding for community-based organisations (CBOs) is an ongoing issue facing civil society. According to presentations at the conference of […]
MZUNI STUDENTS DEMONSTRATE AGAINST MSB
Published on February 20, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
Mzuzu University (MZUNI) students on Wednesday expressed their anger over Malawi Savings Bank (MSB) school fees procedures by blocking Mzuzu-Karonga […]
4 Women Murdered In Biwi Township, Lilongwe
Published on February 20, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
Four women have been murdered in Biwi township un the Capital City, Lilongwe. The deceases have not yet been identified […]
Malawi: Africa’s ‘warm heart’ feels chill of creeping dictatorship
Published on February 16, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
“Something terrible is about to happen to me,” read the handwritten note. “Am sorry I never explained anything when I […]
SA the only country with ‘programme’ to fight corruption: Zuma
Published on February 16, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
Replying to points raised in the National Assembly during debate on his state of the nation address, Zuma said it […]
Human rights lawyer jailed after calling on Malawi president to resign
Published on February 16, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
A prominent critic of Malawi‘s president has been jailed in what activists say is the latest sign that the country […]
Semo returns to Nanzikambe Arts Space
Published on February 16, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
Lions Theatre Company led by its mentor and director, Thlupego Dunduzu Chisiza, will be re-launching a theatrical masterpiece, “Semo” which […]
Is Bingu wa Mutharika the latest African Dictator?
Published on February 16, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
Malawi was home to a bizarre and long term dictator: Hastings Kamuzu Banda. President Muluzi also tried to build a […]
Malawi president Bingu wa Mutharika condemns Mugabe comparison
Published on February 16, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
At a time when democracy is gaining footholds in Africa with more elections and fewer dictatorships, Bingu wa Mutharika is […]
Luvushi Manda National Park number 8 in Africa’s 50 Largest National Parks
Published on February 15, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
The idea of protecting large tracts of lands as national parks took off in Africa in 1925 with the establishment […]
Research in Malawi finds girls who receive regular payments are able to resist attentions of older men and avoid infection
Published on February 15, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
Regular small cash payments to girls and young women can enable them to resist the attentions of older men and […]
Nelson Mandela banknotes to be issued by South Africa
Published on February 13, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
South Africa is to issue a complete set of banknotes bearing the image of its first black president, Nelson Mandela. […]
President Kabila’s aide dies in plane crash
Published on February 13, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
A senior adviser to the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Joseph Kabila, has been killed in a plane […]
Zambia win Africa Cup of Nations after dramatic penalty shoot out
Published on February 13, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
Zambia lifted the Africa Cup of Nations Sunday after beating the Ivory Coast 8-7 in a dramatic penalty shoot out […]