IMF expects Malawi’s economy to grow by 5.5% this year
Published on January 8, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects Malawi’s economy to grow by 5.5% this year, more than double the rate estimated […]
Tag: Bingu wa mutharika
MRA pounces on Bingu’s estate…Demands duty for 41 vehicles
Published on January 8, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI
The tax collecting body, Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA), has pounced on the late President Bingu wa Mutharika’s estate, demanding customs […]
Mining operations to contribute $500m a year to Malawi fiscus
Published on January 8, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI
Malawi expects to earn over $500-million a year from four recently launched and planned mining projects, the country’s Geological Surveys […]
Parliament powerless on JB’s assets
Published on January 8, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI
Parliament cannot force President Joyce Banda to declare her assets, who last week reiterated that she will not declare her […]
Malawians blame late Bingu wa Mutharika for the economic hardships
Published on January 8, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI
He has been gone since April, but the ghosts of Bingu wa Mutharika are very much around for Malawians who […]
Kwacha down by 107% since May
Published on January 3, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI
The Malawi kwacha exchange rate to the United States dollar closed the year 2012 at an average price of K346, […]
From the Bawo Club Archives, Dated 28th September, 2012
Published on January 2, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI
THE SOUND OF SILENCE “Let me have silence, and I will speak, and let come on me what may.” – […]
Joyce Banda Adamant on Reforms, Debate Gay Rights
Published on January 2, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI
President Banda of Malawi has given her first live interview to a private broadcaster, saying she will not backtrack on […]
Director of Public Prosecutions starts working on July 20 files
Published on January 1, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI
The office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has started working on the files on July 20, 2011 demonstrations. […]
PP’s policy document a secret – Msonda
Published on January 1, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI
The governing People’s Party (PP) says it will keep its policy document a guarded secret as it is afraid that […]
I come to bury Bingu, not to praise him – The Chief Mourner
Published on December 30, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
Friends, Bawo Club members, countrymen, lend me your ears: I come to bury Bingu, not to praise him. The evil […]
Malawi analysts look for improved politics, economy in 2013
Published on December 29, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
Malawi political scientists and human rights campaigners are looking back at 2012 as a year of both progress and setbacks. […]
MALAWI’S INEVITABLE CYCLE OF DISCONTENT: Reflections from 2012
Published on December 26, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
In this article, I argue that there is an inevitable cycle of discontent in Malawi that is as hard-wired into […]
University of Malawi closed untill further notice
Published on December 24, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
All university of Malawi constituent colleges (Kamuzu College of Nursing, College of Medicine, Chancellor College, Polytechnic) have been closed indefinitely. […]
Mulli sailing in troubled financial waters, claims govt is squeezing it hard
Published on December 24, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
Local business conglomerate MBL Holdings owned by Mulli Brothers has admitted it is currently sailing in troubled financial waters, alleging […]
Malawi cabinet finally recommends to sell presidential jet
Published on December 24, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
Malawi’s cabinet committee tasked to handle the fate of the controversial presidential jet has finally recommended selling the aircraft and […]
Joyce Banda seeking help from DPP secretly
Published on December 24, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
People’s Party members will always demonize the leaders of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) at every available opportunity in terms […]
Malawians divided on demonstrations
Published on December 20, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
The call for demonstrations against the rising cost of living is receiving mixed reactions from members of the public with […]