Tag: development

A drive-by analysis of Malawi’s election

Published on May 23, 2014 by Face of Malawi

The whole election seems to have been pretty dodgy. From the outside it looks like all major parties have tried to […]

Malawi making strides in energy sector

Published on May 1, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Malawi is said to be making strides in energy sector following the commissioning of Kapichira II Hydro Electric Power station […]

More Escom blackouts on the way

Published on August 28, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Electricity users should brace for more frequent blackouts in the next two weeks following a massive load shedding program by […]

K20m Dowa Local Development Funds go missing

Published on July 21, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Dowa District Council is in turmoil following the disappearance of about K20 million of Local Development Fund (LDF) money which […]

Chartered Institute of Marketers (CIM) has embarked on a project to engage and help government in building Malawi

Published on July 17, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Chartered Institute of Marketers (CIM) has embarked on a project to engage and help government in building Malawi as […]

President Joyce Banda will lay the first brick at Henan Gouji Housing Project in Area 49 tomorrow

Published on July 1, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

President Dr. Joyce Banda, will tomorrow, on 2nd July, 2013, lay a foundation stone for Malawi Housing Corporation: Henan Gouji […]

President Joyce Banda using powers given to her by the constitution has reshuffled the cabinet

Published on July 1, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

The new Cabinet is as follows:- Her Excellency Dr. Joyce Banda, President of the Republic of Malawi, Commander-in-Chief of the […]

K10 billion goes down the drain

Published on June 20, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

By Gabriel Kamlomo WITHIN ten years, close to K10 billion of taxpayers’ money, including loans from international banks, has been […]

DR. JOYCE BANDA’S PLANS TO TRANSFORM RURAL COMMUNITIES UNDER MUDZI TRUST

Published on June 17, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

All things being equal, it is Her Excellency Dr. Joyce Banda’s vision to push ahead with a sweeping plan to […]

Britain to focus Malawi aid on private sector

Published on June 15, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

The United Kingdom’s High Commissioner in Malawi, Michael Nevin, has pledged his government’s support to the development of the Malawi […]

World Bank electricity project stalls for 18 months

Published on June 3, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Amid perennial electricity woes plaguing the country, a K33 billion five-year World Bank project that should have helped to ease […]

Livingstone Scholarships

Published on May 22, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

As a part of the wider Malawi development prog.the Scottish govt has awarded a one off grant of 100000 pounds […]

The story of Francis the Maize farmer

Published on May 9, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

“I am learning something: a new way for planting maize,” announces Francis Mussa, with a slight smile on his face. “Twenty […]

Mercy James’ granny bitter with Madonna

Published on May 6, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Granny of Madonna’s daughter bitter for being denied access to her granddaughter; wonders if she will be able to see […]

MCA compact yet to roll out

Published on May 2, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

No agreement has yet been struck on the date for the rollout of the US$351m Millennium Challenge Compact for Malawi […]

Joyce Banda has bigger problems than Madonna

Published on April 26, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

President has proved willing to comply with the demands of western donors, but the people she governs are not impressed. […]

Malawi: Presidents, Pop Stars and the ‘White Savior’ Complex

Published on April 24, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

It started out as a disagreement over definitions – can a classroom block be considered a school? – and soon […]

Malawi lacking development indicators 50 years after independence

Published on April 16, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Research aimed at measuring growth in the country has shown that Malawi has not shown any indicators of development almost […]