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Sophie Kalinde is new MHRC chairperson

Published on September 6, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Newly appointed commissioners for the Malawi Human Rights Commission-MHRC-have elected Mrs. Sophie Kalinde as new chairperson for the commission. MHRC […]

Joyce Banda awards Phoya, Kasambara Senior Council status

Published on September 6, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

President Joyce Banda has given Justice Minister and Attorney General Ralph Kasambara, and Minister of Lands and Housing Henry Phoya […]

MCP not comfortable working with Daza

Published on September 5, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Malawi Congress Party MCP has said it will not be comfortable working with Secretary General Dr. Christopher Daza whose […]

Peter Mutharika not understanding procedure for death inquiries, insists only doctors should be quizzed

Published on September 5, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Despite some of family members appearing before a commission of inquiry into the death of former President Bingu wa Mutharika, […]

KCN support staff on strike over salaries

Published on September 4, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Support staff at Kamuzu College of Nursing (KCN) yesterday went on strike to press their employers to hike their salaries. […]

JB govt told to resolve public workers’ strikes

Published on September 4, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi trade unionists have told President Joyce Banda’s administration to take responsibility for the spate of industrial strikes that have […]

Chiefs to receive special subsidy coupons

Published on September 4, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Traditional leaders across Malawi will this year be provided with coupons for the subsidy fertilizer, as a strategy to prevent […]

Kikwete favours diplomacy on Lake Nyasa border dispute

Published on September 2, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

President Jakaya Kikwete said diplomatic negotiations over the border dispute between Tanzania and Malawi were still in progress and reiterated […]

Govt rebuffs MPs on salary hike, but still gives them 28%

Published on September 2, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi President Joyce Banda has turned down a Parliamentary Service Commission proposal to increase MPs basic pay by 137 percent. […]

Chasowa probe report out in two weeks

Published on September 1, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The much awaited report into the death of Robert Chasowa, the Polytechnic student who was murdered in mysterious circumstances is […]

Tony Blair arrives in Malawi meets Joyce Banda

Published on September 1, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair arrived in Malawi on Thursday at around 19:35 local time through Chileka Intertnational Airport. […]

Joyce Banda and the IMF: A dangerous courtship

Published on August 31, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

There is nothing new under the sun. Absolutely nothing. Not even woman presidents. Cleopatra and the Queen of Sheba are […]

JB asks traditional leaders, communities to join fight against crime

Published on August 31, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

State President of the Republic of Malawi Mrs. Joyce Banda has said that there was a great need for traditional […]

Analyst cautions PP on electing new comers

Published on August 30, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

A local political analyst says the ruling People’s Party-PP should carefully handle the issue of newcomers dominating in major positions […]

Kasambara, Makande, Chilumpha, Kalanzi Mbewe claim big posts at Peoples Party convention

Published on August 30, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Ralph Kasambara and former United Democratic Front member Hophmally Makande won seats as Legal […]

Malawi’s problems need efficiency – UNDP representative

Published on August 30, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi is facing a complex political, social and economic situation which calls for efficient ways to address the challenges, UNDP […]

Joyce Banda ordered police officers to “pinch” suspects

Published on August 30, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

President Joyce Banda has ordered police officers to “pinch” suspects in order to extract information from them. She made the […]

Peoples Party heavyweights lick their wounds and accept loss

Published on August 30, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

s the People’s Party (PP) convention spilled into the second and final day on Tuesday, major electoral casualties Brown Mpinganjira […]