Year: 2012

UK’s Foreign Office Minister Bellingham to visit Malawi

Published on July 12, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The British government continues to send high level representatives to Malawi as it supports President Banda’s reforms since assuming the […]

Prison Break: Malawi prison escapees turn themselves in

Published on July 12, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Two of the three inmates who escaped from Zomba maximum security prison in eastern Malawi on Sunday night during clashes […]

Katopola’s case archived, police not ready

Published on July 12, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Police have said they are yet to finalise investigations into the case of Clerk of Parliament Matilda Katopola who was […]

Govt to reshuffle lawyers in Muluzi case

Published on July 12, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

A team prosecuting ex-president Bakili Muluzi in the K1.7 billion (about $6.8 million) graft case needs to be reconstituted, the […]

Vendors threaten not to leave the streets

Published on July 12, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

A group of street vendors in Lilongwe have threatened not to comply with an order by the government to move […]

Police faulted in July 20 protests – report

Published on July 12, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The commission of inquiry established to look into the events of last July 20 has urged government to ensure police […]

JZU Tembo ‘still’ eying 2014 presidency

Published on July 11, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

President of the Malawi Congress Party John Tembo says he is ready to lead the party in 2014 general elections […]

Vendors given a 14-day ultimatum to leave streets

Published on July 11, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

endors in Lilongwe and Blantyre have been given a two week grace period to get off the streets and relocate […]

Kasambara lied on govt spending – Finance minister Lipenga

Published on July 11, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Malawi government is yet to start using funds approved in the 2012/2013 budget because President Joyce Banda is yet […]

Six companies bid for Shire-Zambezi viability study

Published on July 11, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Malawian government, the secretariat of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the African Development Bank (ADB) are analysing […]

Deputy Parliament Clerk Njolomole to certify bills, after Katopola’s snub

Published on July 10, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Deputy clerk of parliament Henry Njolomole is this week expected to certify parliament bills passed during the just ended sitting […]

Government saving alot by ignoring the use of Statutory Corporations Assets

Published on July 10, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

President Joyce Banda claims government is saving about K15 every month by “not abusing statutory corporation vehicles” during political rallies. […]

MERA shuts down 12 fuel stations for ignoring new prices

Published on July 10, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Energy authorities on Monday closed 12 fuel service stations in Lilongwe and Blantyre for overpricing fuel, despite the supplies’ price […]

Police hunt for Zomba prison escapees

Published on July 10, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi police and prison authorities on Tuesday launched a manhunt on four prisoners, who escaped at Zomba Central Prison amid […]

Malawi to host Youth Parliament

Published on July 10, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi has been chosen to host the 2013 African Youth Parliament of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association-CPA. This was announced during […]

Lake Malawi oil exploration turns fishy

Published on July 10, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The process of awarding oil exploration licences targeting Lake Malawi and other areas was so fraught with irregularities that the […]

Honouring the dead? Kamuzu Central moves hospital bed to Tapiwa Mutharika’s house

Published on July 10, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH) early this month moved a hospital bed and mattress to the house of late president Bingu […]

Government should be cautious on arrests

Published on July 10, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The recent spate of police arrests of senior government officials and an opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) MP have sparked […]