Author: FACE OF MALAWI

Zuma officially openes the 29th Africa Cup of Nations

Published on January 19, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

South African President Jacob Zuma officially opened the 29th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) soccer tournament at the National Stadium […]

57% of Malawians live in grass thatched house structures

Published on January 19, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

About 57 in every 100 Malawians live in grass thatched houses some 49 years after independence, a study has revealed. […]

Peoples Party abusing public resources

Published on January 19, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Ruling People’s Party (PP) has gone against its word and is now exploiting public resources for political interests. CAMA’s Kapito […]

Malawi’s Kayelekera uranium mine output jumps to 21%

Published on January 19, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Kayelekera Mine (KM) output jumped 20.9 percent in the quarter ending December 2012, Paladin Energy Limited, owners of the mine […]

Malawi’s urgent window of feminist opportunity

Published on January 18, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

If you don’t know about President Joyce Banda, now’s the time to introduce yourself. Banda, named one of the eight […]

Government extends Mkango’s exploration licence

Published on January 18, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Capital Hill has extended the Exclusive Exploration Licence (EPL) for Mkango Resources Limited, the company searching for rare earth metals […]

Malawi and Kenya to reopen resident diplomatic missions

Published on January 18, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Kenya and Malawi have resolved to establish resident Diplomatic Missions in Lilongwe and Nairobi as a matter of priority as […]

AmeriCares Responds to Urgent Aid Request from Malawi President

Published on January 18, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

AmeriCares is delivering emergency medical aid to Malawi in response to an urgent plea for help from President Joyce Banda. […]

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 […]