Author: FACE OF MALAWI

HHI re-opens Monday, headmaster not dismissed

Published on March 12, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The CCAP-run Henry Henderson Institute (HHI) secondary school in Blantyre which was temporarily closed last month after angry students vandalized […]

Public Affairs Committee (PAC) indaba on, as planned

Published on March 12, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Despite government’s schemes to block the much publicised March 14 meeting convened by the Public Affairs Committee (Pac), the body […]

Government attacks media again

Published on March 12, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Government has opened a fresh attack on the media, the recent being an order that its departments should stop buying […]

Dutch organisation in an HIV SMS combat in Malawi

Published on March 12, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

As the war against HIV and AIDS rages in the sub Saharan Africa, the Dutch organization Humana People to People […]

“Am not cheap” Mutharika tells World Bank officials

Published on March 12, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The World Bank should never expect a wholesale acceptance of their programmes aimed at bailing the country out of the […]

DPP implicates JB, Kadawati in ‘coup plot’

Published on March 12, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Claims by the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on a possible coup this mid month refuse to die, with Joyce […]

To Malawi with love: Leeds teacher’s African odyssey

Published on March 12, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

A teacher who has dedicated 25 years of his life to improving educational facilities in one of the world’s poorest […]

MISA concerned about growing intolerance of media freedom in Malawi

Published on March 11, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Regional Secretariat of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) notes, with profound distress, the growing intolerance of media […]

Malawi: Dismissed Journalist Raises Concern Over ‘Espionage’ Within Media Fraternity

Published on March 11, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

A journalist working for a private newspaper, The Eye Witness, claims he has been fired for allegedly expressing his views […]

RBM introduces new K1,000 note

Published on March 11, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) on Friday announced it will introduce a new K1,000 note as it embarks on […]

Bunda, US sign agreement to strengthen its 40 year relationship

Published on March 10, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Bunda College of Agriculture and the United States government have signed an agreement to strengthen its 40 year relationship in […]

Government to block Pac indaba

Published on March 10, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The government is plotting to stop the March 14-15 meetings scheduled at Sunbird Mount Soche Hotel in Blantyre which the […]

State House statement on conduct of media and civil society

Published on March 10, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The State House has yet again noted with grave concern the continuing habit by some civil society organizations and sadly […]

US criticises Malawi’s Mutharika over freedom of expression

Published on March 10, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

A senior U.S. official urged Malawian President Bingu wa Mutharika on Friday to respect his citizens’ right to freedom of […]

TESSA project honoured with a Women Deliver Award

Published on March 10, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

n the same week International Women’s Day was marked the OU Teacher in Education in Sub Saharan Africca (TESSA) Access […]

The story behind Malawi Vice President Joyce Banda’s dedication to women’s empowerment

Published on March 10, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

It’s often fascinating to hear from where an activist found their dedication to a cause. I’ve interviewed a young victim […]

In Malawi when ‘Life’ gets tough, it gets banned

Published on March 10, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Saturday night in Blantyre and the drinks are flowing at Mustang Sally’s, a fluorescent bar with a swimming pool centerpiece […]

Oxfam warns of Africa drought ‘catastrophe’

Published on March 10, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Urgent action is needed to stop drought in West Africa’s Sahel region turning into a humanitarian disaster affecting 13 million […]