Author: FACE OF MALAWI

Protests in Malawi Scheduled for 20 July

Published on July 19, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

In a rare show of unity, Malawi’s opposition parties and a coalition of civil society groups have united to organize […]

Reuters taking sides on Malawi?

Published on July 19, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

First line of a Reuters story on the situation ahead of mass protests in Malawi: Gangs of machete-wielding pro-government youths took to […]

Blantyre Good to Go! We Got Us Clearance! | Mutafire

Published on July 19, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

Ronald Maloya, one of the Blantyre organizers has just brought me a copy of the letter from Blantyre City Assembly […]

Video | DPP gangs take to the streets…

Published on July 19, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

By Katie Lin from TwitVid With a #protest just around the corner, DPP sympathizers take to the streets with machetes in hand in Blantyre, #Malawi #humanrights

PICTURE UPDATE OF THE 20 JULY MALAWI DEMONSTRATIONS | PICTURES

Published on July 19, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

Wednesday 20th July Demonstrations, 19 July 2011 – 1 Day before the 20th July Malawi Demonstrations  

CRACKDOWN FEARS AHEAD OF MASS PROTESTS

Published on July 19, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Malawian authorities must respect the rights of those taking part in peaceful protests, Amnesty International said today, ahead of […]

Update from winner at The Great Football Giveaway

Published on July 19, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

After giving up her successful career to take part in the world of Difference programme, read about how Stephanie is getting […]

BINGU BANS JULY 20 DEMO, BIDS VP ARREST | Nyasa Times

Published on July 19, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika told his party’s Nationals Governing Council meeting on Sunday that he has banned protests planned […]

5 Reasons why the 20 July demos should go ahead | VINCE KUMWENDA

Published on July 19, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

It is being reported in media that the Malawi President has ordered that the 20 July demonstrations should be shifted […]

I am not a dictator, says Wa Mutharika

Published on July 19, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

LILONGWE (AFP) –Malawi’s President Bingu wa Mutharika brushed off accusations that his presidency is turning autocratic, in an interview with […]

Malawi Church body prays for peaceful demonstrations

Published on July 19, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

Lilongwe – Malawi Council of Churches says it is disappointed with governments failure to engage in dialogue in order to […]

DELETING KAMUZU FROM THE HISTORY OF MALAWI | PETER QEKO JERE

Published on July 19, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

Weeks ago an article appeared on the Nyasatimes where the author advocated the Anti Kamuzu Banda sentiments where he proposed […]

Orengo tears into plan to import GMOs

Published on July 19, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

Controversy over a Cabinet decision to allow the importation of Genetically Modified (GMO) maize has deepened, with James Orengo taking […]

DPP GOVT. SUPPORTERS THREATEN VIOLENCE; Zodiak speaks out

Published on July 19, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

Machete (panga)-carrying ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Youth Cadets plied the streets of Blantyre in open trucks Tuesday threatening “to deal” with anybody […]

Bursaries in Palliative Care for Africa

Published on July 19, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

This is heartening. The International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care (IAHPC) calls for applications for a bursary scheme to support palliative care […]

Bakili Muluzi receives democracy award from Africa Heritage Society (AHS)

Published on July 19, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

On Sunday 17th July, 2011, Africa Heritage Society (AHS), based in South Africa salutes champions of freedom at a special […]

Trees Improve Lives in Malawi

Published on July 18, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

In this two minute film we discover how the introduction of specially bred trees has improved the soil, and raised […]

The tone rises between Malawi and Britain

Published on July 18, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

The President of Malawi, Bingu wa Mutharika said on Sunday 17 July, he did not intend to apologize to London […]