Analysis of existing weather and climate information for Malawi
Published on June 26, 2014 by Face of Malawi
Climate science can support planners in making informed decisions on future investments aimed at optimising the use of scarce resources […]
Tag: agriculture
Farm entrepreneurs feed Malawi despite climate change
Published on June 25, 2014 by Face of Malawi
Conditions for Malawian farmers are tough – with over 80 percent of agriculture reliant on rainfall, the shifting climate means […]
Living wage project for tea farmers in Malawi launched
Published on June 23, 2014 by Face of Malawi
Measures to increase wages for those dependent on the tea industry for their livelihood have been put forward in Malawi, […]
We have a Ravenala madagascariensis commonly known as Traveller’s Tree
Published on June 19, 2014 by FACE OF MALAWI
We were surprised today to find out that the green outside of our office is home to a Ravenala madagascariensis, […]
Mutharika opens Malawi parliament, urges unity
Published on June 18, 2014 by Face of Malawi
President Peter Mutharika on Tuesday inaugurated the 45th Session of Parliament with a call to the opposition to join hands […]
Malawi President Peter Mutharika vows to crack down on corruption
Published on June 18, 2014 by Face of Malawi
Malawi’s President, Peter Mutharika, said there will be no ‘sacred cows’” or ‘untouchables’ in his administration when it comes to fighting […]
Will the new government and local councils improve service delivery in Malawi?
Published on June 14, 2014 by Face of Malawi
Local administration and service provision are failing in Malawi. Overall human development indicators have improved in the past couple of decades (e.g. […]
Why Joyce Banda lost Malawi’s presidency
Published on June 9, 2014 by Face of Malawi
On Sunday May 18, 2014 just two days before Malawians went to polls, the Malawi director of information asked me […]
Malawian president Joyce Banda faces electoral humiliation – and possibly jail
Published on May 30, 2014 by Face of Malawi
“I learned that leadership is about falling in love with the people and the people falling in love with you. […]
Malawi’s election: What a job!
Published on May 28, 2014 by Face of Malawi
ON A plot next to the ultra-modern parliament building in Lilongwe is a shrine to Hastings Kamuzu Banda, who ruled […]
Malawi’s subsidies farms are only affordable donor support not what is needed to boost agriculture
Published on May 28, 2014 by Face of Malawi
For a decade, Malawi has been subsidising farm inputs. The policy is very popular in rural areas, but other things […]
AGRA introduces e-farming platform in Malawi
Published on May 2, 2014 by Face of Malawi
The Agriculture Green Revolution for Africa (AGRA) have introduced an e-farming platform that will integrate the value chain actors in […]
Malawi tobacco sales rakes over $13.3 million so far
Published on April 11, 2014 by Face of Malawi
Tobacco sales have raked in over 13.3 million dollars since the market opened two weeks ago, against 6.8 million dollars […]
Tobacco prices increases as auction continues
Published on March 28, 2014 by Face of Malawi
There has been a slight improvement on tobacco prices at the Limbe auction floors today. The leaf is now starting […]
Malawi govt putting in place policies to attract tobacco cigarette manufacturing companies
Published on March 25, 2014 by Face of Malawi
President Joyce Banda says her government is putting in place deliberate policies to attract tobacco cigarette manufacturing companies as a […]
“WE HAVE DELT WITH BOGUS GROWERS.” TCC ADMITTS THE DECREASE OF REGISTERED TOBACCO FAMERS
Published on January 23, 2014 by FACE OF MALAWI
This year’s tobacco growers registration exercise has attracted less farmers with the figures declining from last year’s 58 000, but […]
The parliamentary agriculture committee has found that there is no maize in the government silos in the northern region.
Published on September 5, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI
The parliamentary agriculture committee has found that there is no maize in the government silos in the northern region. This […]
10th Agricultural Fair, which opens today in Blantyre.
Published on August 29, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI
At least 94 exhibitors are expected to showcase their products at the 10th Agricultural Fair, which opens today in Blantyre. […]