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Malawians left counting rising cost of living after devaluation

Published on May 26, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

A sizeable devaluation of Malawi’s currency, aimed at reinvigorating the economy and wooing back international donors, has triggered steep increases […]

George Chaponda replaced as DPP’s leader of the house, young Mutharika takes over

Published on May 26, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Former ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has appointed party interim President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika to be in charge of […]

Mulli sponsored govt in July 20 massacre – Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC)

Published on May 26, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has named late president Bingu wa Mutharika’s close ally, businessman Leston Mulli, as having sponsored […]

Wage crisis hits Malawi

Published on May 24, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Survival in Malawi has become a balance between the rising cost of living and stagnant wages; a situation experts say […]

Unilever (Malawi) facing $20 million debt, suspends production

Published on May 24, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Unilever Malawi is facing operational and financial problems and has since temporarily suspended production at Limbe factory and scaled down […]

Canada applauds JB on repealing bill targeting gays, lesbians

Published on May 24, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Canada’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has been very outspoken in condemning countries, particularly those in Africa, who have sought to limit […]

Malawi ready to host AU summit

Published on May 23, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi will be a battlefield when the African Union convenes for its summit in July as regional blocks ensure that […]

Bad laws should not be removed so quickly – DPP

Published on May 23, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Leader of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in Parliament George Chaponda on Tuesday slammed the policies of President Joyce Banda and […]

Chaponda defends Bingu’s nepotism, tears apart JB speech

Published on May 22, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi’s former ruling Democratic Progressive Party leader in parliament Dr. George Chaponda has torn apart President Joyce Banda’s speech describing […]

John Tembo welcomes new era of Malawi democracy

Published on May 22, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi’s leader of opposition John Tembo has said the end of an era of oppression, suppression and depression has beckoned […]

Budget not finalised for Friday, statement postponed

Published on May 22, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The budget statement will not be presented this Friday as earlier scheduled as the budget for the year 2012 to […]

Mixed reactions over Malawi’s plan to repeal anti-gay law

Published on May 22, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Repealing a colonial-era ban on homosexuality may please foreign donors, intent on protecting democratic rights of minorities. But it causes […]

Joyce Banda asks G8 countries to invest in Malawi

Published on May 22, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi leader Mrs. Joyce Banda has appealed to world’s top eight richest countries, otherwise known as Group of 8 (G8) […]

JB didn’t consult Malawians on homosexuality legalisation – Petra

Published on May 22, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The decision by the People’s Party (PP) led government to repeal anti-homosexuality laws in the country has been hastened as […]

Chief Justice Munlo denies being part of coup plot

Published on May 21, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Chief Justice Lovemore Munlo, through his lawyers Patrice Nkhono and Samuel Tembenu, has dared critics to formally lodge and substantiate […]

Govt appoints election commissioners

Published on May 21, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

President Joyce Banda has appointed 10 people to be commissioners of the Malawi Electoral Commission (Mec). The 10, who were […]

Four UDF MPs desert young Muluzi

Published on May 21, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Just a few weeks after the Deputy National Organising Secretary for the opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) Levy Luwemba and […]

Joyce Banda to reinstate good political and economic governance

Published on May 21, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

President Joyce Banda on Friday addressed Parliament for the first time since assuming office spelling out her dream for a […]