Month: April 2013

MCP convention postponed indefinitely due to inadequate resources

Published on April 26, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

The much awaited convention for the opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) which was slated to take place this weekend at […]

Over 50 years down the road: Is the once ‘mighty’ MCP now a mere income generating racket for aged JZU?

Published on April 26, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

“I am at my best, when I meet opposition” “Apo njuchi ziluma mpo ndipita” “History takes long to declare its […]

Joyce Banda has bigger problems than Madonna

Published on April 26, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

President has proved willing to comply with the demands of western donors, but the people she governs are not impressed. […]

A review of Malawi President Joyce Banda’s First Year with Jimmy Kainja

Published on April 26, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

This week on Heart Of Africa, Kudakwashe discusses 2 fundamental topics with Malawi based media scholar, writer, social & political […]

Does MCP convention postponement bolster Tembo’s chances of winning?

Published on April 26, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has come up with an eight-point checklist that will be used in screening and short-listing […]

Malawi is a long time to deal with severe economic situation

Published on April 24, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

During the last months of the term of President Bingu wa Mutharika a political and economic mismanagement, centered on the […]

AfDB to Host the Sustainable Energy for All Initiative’s Africa Hub

Published on April 24, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

During the first Advisory Board Meeting of the Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) Initiative, Donald Kaberuka, President of the African […]

World Vision committed to improving livestock production

Published on April 24, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

The World Vision Lilongwe Cluster recently presided over a livestock pass on ceremony at Chilenje Area Development Programme (ADP) at Nkhoma in the […]

Malawi passport abuse reduces—Immigration

Published on April 24, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Department of Immigration has said cases of foreigners accessing Malawi passport have reduced since the introduction of new issuance system […]

Malawi National Association of the Deaf (Manad) launches sign language project, website

Published on April 24, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi National Association of the Deaf (Manad) has launched a website and a Malawi’s Sign Language and Rights project aimed […]

Thyolo Siamese babies die

Published on April 24, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Siamese twin babies that were born in Thyolo in December last year have died. The babies died on Sunday […]

Blantyre water board hikes water tariffs from K720 to K1, 130 per 5,000 litres

Published on April 24, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Blantyre water consumers will have to dig deeper in their pocket from this month end as Blantyre Water Board (BWB) […]

Former Malawi first lady Callista Mutharika seeks son’s benefits from govt

Published on April 24, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Former First Lady Callista Mutharika wants his son from her previous marriage to receive in cash benefits from the late […]

From Malawi to McDonald’s: Two Brits in Malawi quench Western thirst for smoothies

Published on April 24, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

The mango trees on Lake Malawi feed most of their fruit to the shadows. Each year, millions of sweet, yellow-fleshed […]

Mixed reactions over plans to have prepaid water supply in Malawi

Published on April 24, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Amid denunciations and counter accusations between water suppliers and clients on poor delivery service and wastefulness, respectively, the Blantyre Water […]

Malawi: Presidents, Pop Stars and the ‘White Savior’ Complex

Published on April 24, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

It started out as a disagreement over definitions – can a classroom block be considered a school? – and soon […]

France Legalizes Gay Marriage After Harsh Debate

Published on April 24, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

French lawmakers have legalized same-sex marriage after months of bruising debate and street protests that brought hundreds of thousands to […]

Joyce Banda in Zimbabwe for ZITF

Published on April 24, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

MALAWI President Joyce Banda arrived in Harare Tuesday for a five-day State visit during which she will also open this […]