Fuel hunting in Malawi
Published on February 1, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
“There is fuel in Monkey Bay!” a text message reads. A game of telephone quickly transpires. “Get there quick! No […]
Year: 2012
Fuel scarcity fuels corruption in Malawi
Published on February 1, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
It’s a Thursday afternoon and the thermometer is about to hit 40 degrees. Taxi driver Mike Msindira, 32, is sweaty, […]
Daliso Chaponda’s Laughter therapy
Published on February 1, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
January 28th was a girl’s night out and certainly a night to remember. One thing on my mind: Releasing stress […]
Two editors given jail terms in Central African Republic
Published on February 1, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
The convictions of two journalists in the Central African Republic over their critical coverage of a top official constitute political […]
HIV – AIDS center of discussions at the Organisation of African First Ladies (OAFLA) general assembly
Published on February 1, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
The Organization of African First Ladies Against HIV/AIDS (OAFLA) held its General Assembly, today 30 January 2012, at the African […]
18th Ordinary Session of the African Union ends with postponement of Commissioners elections
Published on February 1, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
The Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU), meeting at the 18th Ordinary Session of the AU […]
Malawi losing 140 megawatts a day in electricity generation
Published on February 1, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
Malawi is losing 140 megawatts a day in electricity generation due to siltation and hyacinth in the Shire river – […]
Former Malawian Leader Seeks Respect
Published on January 31, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
Former Malawian President Bakili Muluzi says more respect must be shown to former heads of state like him, especially those […]
African Union elections rescheduled for June in Malawi
Published on January 31, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
Following a deadlock during Monday’s African Union elections, with a tie between former wife to South African president Jacob Zuma, […]
Censored ‘Semo’ play back on stage in Lilongwe
Published on January 30, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
Semo, the controversial play by Thlupego Du Chisiza hit the stage for the first time in Lilongwe last weekend. Lions […]
STRIP-ME-NOT CAMPAIGN
Published on January 30, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
Dear Sisters, Please join us in condemning the stripping of women in Malawi by endorsing the Strip-Me-Not Campaign. The Strip-Me-Not […]
MicroLoan Foundation Sets Up Women as Solar Entrepreneurs in Malawi
Published on January 30, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
Kasungu, Malawi: In the small landlocked southeastern African nation of Malawi only 8% of its growing 15.263 million people are […]
Madonna says charity now plans to build 10 schools in Malawi
Published on January 30, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
Nearly six years after it was created, Madonna’s Raising Malawi charity is set to break ground on the construction of […]
Children’s Books: Denver Post review of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers
Published on January 30, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer, illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon ($16.99) [note: I change the cover […]
Lake of Stars 2012 music festival cancelled, back 2013
Published on January 27, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
Organizers of one of Malawi’s big annual entrainment festivals, Lake Of Stars have cancelled this years event. Speaking on the […]
Lake of Stars takes a year off to support local initiatives – Lake of Stars 2012 Press Release
Published on January 27, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
PRESS RELEASE 27th January 2012 After the fantastic success of the 2011 event, which the international media hailed as the […]
Arizona State University (ASU): HEARING FOR HUMANITY Audiology Mission in Malawi July 2012
Published on January 27, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
Hearing for Humanity is a program at Arizona State University. We are a non-profit team of audiologists and audiology doctoral […]
Statement by the Solidarity of African Women’s Rights (SOAWR) Coalition Condemning the Recent Stripping of Women in Malawi
Published on January 27, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
The 39 members of the Solidarity for African Women’s Rights Coalition based in 18 African countries vehemently condemn the stripping […]