Month: January 2013

Malawi open for investment in mining – Minister

Published on January 18, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

The government of Malawi was looking to reposition the country from an agricultural hub to an emerging mining economy, Natural […]

Flooding compounds hunger fears in Malawi

Published on January 18, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Several months of heavy rains in Malawi are threatening to undo any gains that farmers in the south may have […]

January 17 protests: Riot police deployed but protests go on peacefully

Published on January 18, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Heavily armed riot police were deployed on the streets of Malawi’s major cities on Thursday as the government braced for […]

Malawi sees first major protest under President Banda

Published on January 18, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Thousands of Malawians took to the streets on Thursday to protest against soaring inflation in the first major unrest under […]

Kibaki hails Malawi,Kenya historic ties

Published on January 18, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki has hailed the long and historic ties between Malawi and Kenya and has urged that his […]

Mugabe, Tsvangirai agree on new constitution

Published on January 18, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Zimbabwean leaders Robert Mugabe and Morgan Tsvangirai said on Thursday they had resolved disputes over a proposed new constitution and […]

Madonna did not build 10 schools, says Malawi education ministry

Published on January 18, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi education authorities on Thursday challenged a claim by American pop queen Madonna that her charity last year built 10 […]

Chief Justice, Attorney General face contempt

Published on January 18, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Interdicted Blantyre principal resident magistrate Mzonde Mvula has sued Chief Justice Lovemore Munlo and two others for contempt of court […]

Govt, CAMA impressed with peaceful mass protests

Published on January 18, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Both government and organizers of Thursday’s mass protests in Malawi said were impressed with how peaceful and orderly the demonstrations […]

Media urged to sensitize people on human rights

Published on January 18, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Malawi Human Rights Commission has challenged the media to take a leading role in sensitizing people about the state […]

Zimbabwean Vice-President John Nkomo dies in South Africa

Published on January 17, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Zimbabwean Vice-President John Nkomo died on Thursday after treatment for cancer in South Africa, a Zimbabwean political source said, removing […]

Kenya’s president Kibaki makes last visit to Malawi before retiring in March

Published on January 17, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Kenya President Kibaki arrived in Malawi for a three-day official visit where he is expected to discuss trade and bilateral […]

Football Association of Malawi starts hunt for new coach

Published on January 17, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Football Association of Malawi (Fam) was yesterday locked in a meeting with Malawi National Council of Sports and government officials […]

Paladin Kayelekera uranium mining agreement won’t be renegotiated

Published on January 17, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Paladin Africa Limited has declared that it will not renegotiate the Kayelekera uranium mining agreement with the Malawi government until […]

January 17 protesters deliver petition without major incidents

Published on January 17, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawian consumers are today protesting against high cost of living but quietly and silently unlike the previous demonstrations on July […]

Malawi, Mozambique agree new electricity deal

Published on January 17, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi and Mozambique have amended their electricity deal to create a “win-win” situation for both countries, Malawi’s government confirmed on […]

Harare Police intercepts 4,000 kgs of chamba in Malawi registered truck

Published on January 16, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Police in Harare have intercepted a Malawi-registered truck carrying about 3 700kg of Indian hemp worth thousands of United States […]

FDH Malawi disposal in limbo

Published on January 16, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

AFRASIA Kingdom Holdings Limited (AKHL) says the disposal of its stake in First Discount House Financial Holdings of Malawi is […]