Tag: Democracy

Malawi’s democracy dips into recession

Published on March 25, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

President Bingu wa Mutharika is displaying signs of increasing authoritarianism in Malawi. Between independence in 1964 and the referendum to […]

Impeachment ruled out

Published on March 17, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawians should forget about using impeachment as a solution to do away with a failed president or a failed vice […]

Malawi: Africa’s ‘warm heart’ feels chill of creeping dictatorship

Published on February 16, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

“Something terrible is about to happen to me,” read the handwritten note. “Am sorry I never explained anything when I […]

Malawi president Bingu wa Mutharika condemns Mugabe comparison

Published on February 16, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

At a time when democracy is gaining footholds in Africa with more elections and fewer dictatorships, Bingu wa Mutharika is […]

Malawi Parties may ‘mirror’ Germany’s Pirates to enter govt

Published on November 7, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

By Collins Mtika The so called Pirates, a new entry in the Berlin Federal State Parliament, may have broken the jinx […]

When yesterday meets today and we worry about tomorrow…in Malawi

Published on September 27, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

By Mai Malawi Yesterday.. Normally when times are good most people rarely make frequent visits into their past. Why should you […]

PP SUES DPP | StarRadio Malawi

Published on September 26, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

The People’s Party (PP) of state vice president Joyce Banda has said it is the right of every citizen of […]

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 […]

Even Opposition Have Nothing to Offer Malawi | Jimmy Kainja

Published on July 13, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

Having Malawi “opposition” calling for president Bingu wa Mutharika to resign for the dire political and economic situation in Malawi […]

Mutharika Wrecks Malawi | African Dictator

Published on July 6, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

Bingu wa Mutharika’s Malawi is sinking fast. In the past few days, the embattled dictator has been forced to introduce […]

Wa Mutharika destroying Malawi democracy says Namibia NGO

Published on July 5, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

LILONGWE (Malawi Democrat) –Malawi  President Bingu wa Mutharika  has been accused of  destroying the country’s democratic tenets and the rule […]

Muluzi to receive Democracy Award on Mandela’s 93rd | Nyasa Times

Published on July 4, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi’s former president Bakili Muluzi has been nominated for the Champion of Freedom Award by a pan-African organisation Africa Heritage […]

University students demo are justified | Nyasa Times

Published on July 4, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

There has been a disproportionate amount of criticism over the last years of students not acting exemplarily, demonstrating over trivia […]

Malawi’s uncertain future | Nyasa Times

Published on July 1, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

To say that at the moment there are signs that within three years Malawi will see prosperity, is indeed wishful […]

DEMOCRACY IN A TEST TUBE

Published on May 17, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

Is politics a question of different rules, the same game? When answering the National Referendum question of “Yes/No” in 1992, […]

Our grumpy old president

Published on May 17, 2011 by Dannie Grant Phiri

You’re uncomfortable. No, make that very uncomfortable. The source of your discomfiture is your wife. She’s sitting in the sofa […]

Malawi: Govt Lays Out Its Agenda At UN Development Conference

Published on May 12, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

Escalating fuel prices, climate change and the impact of the global financial crisis are the challenges currently compromising development in […]

DEMOCRACY, GOOD GOVERNANCE AND RULE OF LAW

Published on January 5, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

Who said most of founding African presidents were not educated? Why has Africa not developed as fast as it should […]