Tag: EU

EU hits back at IMF over austerity

Published on November 8, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Are the austerity measures imposed on struggling eurozone countries contributing to a deepening recession in the region? It is a […]

EU gives Malawi K4.8 billion to boost sugar production

Published on November 3, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi has received a boost of K4.8 billion from the European Union –EU towards enhancing the production of sugar by […]

Malawi considers controversial EU trade deal

Published on October 26, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi has opened up negotiations on the economic partnership agreement (EPA) with the European Union, which have been deadlocked since […]

Malawi weighs signing controversial EU trade deal

Published on October 23, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi has opened up negotiations on the economic partnership agreement (EPA) with the European Union, which have been deadlocked since […]

Joyce Banda secures K35bn for Malawi

Published on October 18, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

President Joyce Banda has secured K35 billion (€98 million) meant for Agriculture Sector Wide Approach and Social Transfer Program, a […]

EU warns Malawi on trade agreements

Published on October 18, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The European Union (EU) has asked Malawi to quickly return to the negotiation table and sign the Economic Partnership Agreements […]

EU to sign a new financial agreement with Malawi

Published on October 17, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The European Union-EU has said it will sign a new financial agreement with Malawi before the end of this year. […]

EU not impressed with Malawi’s exports

Published on October 5, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The European Union-EU says it is not impressed with the level of exports that Malawi makes to the region; head […]

EU falls short on Africa water projects

Published on September 30, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

More than half of the European Union’s projects to provide safe drinking water in sub-Saharan Africa failed to deliver, the […]

Don’t expect rescue package – EU tells Malawi

Published on September 22, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The EU’s ambassador to Malawi on Friday called on Malawi to put its house in order, warning it should not […]

IMF warns Malawi on donor aid dependency

Published on July 30, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that unless Malawi weans itself off donor aid, the country faces an uncertain […]

EU to consider easing Zimbabwe, Mugabe sanctions

Published on July 21, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

EU governments are considering easing sanctions against Zimbabwe in exchange for political reform, reports say. Foreign ministers are due to […]

‘The economy has improved’ – Lipenga

Published on July 19, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Finance Minister Ken Lipenga says the country’s economy has improved, citing increased foreign currency reserves and steady supplies fuel as […]

UNDP and the EU clash over role in Malawi polls

Published on July 6, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The European Union (EU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have crossed paths, with the latter warning the former […]

EU pumps $56 million into Rural Infrastructure Development

Published on June 16, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Head of European Commission to Malawi, Alexander Baum, has announced that the European Union will pump more money into the […]

EU Plans to Boost East Africa’s Capacity to Deal With Pirates

Published on April 25, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The European Union will begin a program to help East African nations improve maritime security as pirate attacks in the […]

No IMF programme, no donor support, EU envoy tells Malawi

Published on February 23, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi should forget about getting balance of payment support from its key donors any time soon in the absence of […]