Year: 2012

China to boost Malawi’s agriculture sector

Published on July 20, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

At the 2008 China-Africa Forum, China promised to help Africa improve its agricultural infrastructure and agricultural technology. More than three […]

Malawi children falling victim to human traffickers

Published on July 20, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Children from Malawi are being trafficked into neighbouring Tanzania to work as forced labour or in the sex trade Walusungu […]

China starts aid project in Malawi

Published on July 20, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

China’s commitment to helping Malawi is taking the form of an Agricultural Technology Demonstration Center. The opening ceremony has been […]

Fewer mothers, children dying, but progress could be better

Published on July 20, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Deaths of mothers giving birth in developing countries have dropped by nearly half since 1990, while deaths of children under […]

Mutharika appears before Robert Chasowa Inquiry

Published on July 20, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) acting president Peter Mutharika on Thursday appeared before the Commission of Inquiry set up to get […]

Maize price up by 19%

Published on July 20, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The price of the country’s staple food, maize went up by 19 percent in May, a development the Centre for […]

Joyce Banda refuses to fire Katopola

Published on July 20, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi President Joyce Banda has rejected the recent recommendation by the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) to fire Matilda Katopola as […]

China offers Africa $20 billion in loans, promising a new approach

Published on July 20, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

China intensified its economic courting of Africa on Thursday, as Premier Hu Jintao pledged $20 billion in loans to countries […]

Zimbabwe loan to be fully repaid by November

Published on July 19, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The US$23 million loan which Zimbabwe is repaying to Malawi through fuel is expected to be completely recovered through fuel […]

Carlsberg beer shortage hits Central Region

Published on July 19, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

There is a huge scarcity of Carlsberg Green and Special in the Central Region, forcing some bottlestore owners to be […]

‘The economy has improved’ – Lipenga

Published on July 19, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Finance Minister Ken Lipenga says the country’s economy has improved, citing increased foreign currency reserves and steady supplies fuel as […]

World Bank approves US$150 million to Malawi to support current reform program to stabilize the economy

Published on July 19, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved US$150 million to Malawi to support the government with its current reform […]

Dry port in offer for stalled Chipata–Mchinji railway

Published on July 19, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

After independence, Zambia’s second largest revenue contributor after mining was the railway industry. Will the stalled Chipata-Mchinji railway line, with […]

Malawi Nominated as Awards Finalist in the 2012 Safari Awards

Published on July 19, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi has been nominated as an awards finalist in the ŒBest African Tourism Board in Africa category in the 2012 […]

Zambia army chief pledges good ties with Malawi

Published on July 19, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

ZAMBIA Army Commander Paul Mihova has pledged continued good relations between Zambia and Malawi Defence Forces. Lieutenant General Mihova said […]

Canadians transform lives of Malawian girls

Published on July 18, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Hidden in a rural and poverty stricken area 30 kilometres north west of Malawi’s capital, Lilongwe, is a Canadian sponsored […]

ill-treatment at Bwaila Hospital

Published on July 18, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

There are strong reports that most women in Lilongwe are complaining over alleged ill-treatment at Bwaila Hospital Martenity wing by […]

Sidik Mia apologizes to JB

Published on July 18, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Transport and Infrastructure Development Minister Honorable Sidik Mia has apologised to State President Mrs Joyce Banda on the remarks he […]