Tag: Lilongwe

Free lesson to the president on maize prices

Published on March 2, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

During a press conference last Saturday, a journalist asked the president if she was aware that her rhetoric on maize […]

Malawi govt withdraws mid-term budget

Published on March 1, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi Minister of Finance Ken Lipenga on Thursday withdrew the Mid-Term Budget Supplementary Bill in an unprecedented move that opposition […]

Malawi Boxing Committee’s arrogance costs promising Agnes Mtimaukanena

Published on March 1, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

The World Boxing Federation (WBF) has lashed at the Malawi Boxing Committee for getting involved with a fake boxing body, […]

Malawi paying the price of devaluation

Published on March 1, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi is facing unrest amidst rising prices and falling living standards. Is the hope that was once invested in President […]

Donors fault Malawi on massive payouts to fired bosses

Published on March 1, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi’s key donors under the Common Approach to Budget Support (Cabs) on Wednesday faulted recent large payouts in compensation to […]

Malawi Health Equity Network Calls on Government to Review Health Agreements It Signed with Neighboring Countries

Published on March 1, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Malawi Health Equity Network (MHEN) has called on government to review the health agreements it signed with neighboring countries. […]

Malawi needs new leadership – Atupele Muluzi

Published on February 27, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

United Democratic Front President Atupele Muluzi says unless Malawi elects leaders who have the needs of Malawians at heart the […]

Joyce Banda condemns MPs

Published on February 27, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

President Joyce Banda yesterday condemned members of Parliament for demanding hefty fuel allowances that could see each MP pocketing K10 […]

Police arrests human meat rumour monger

Published on February 26, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Police in Lilongwe have arrested a 21-year-old man who is alleged to have spread a rumour that owners of restaurants […]

Brazil to open embassy in Malawi in six months’ time

Published on February 25, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

President Joyce Banda of Malawi has disclosed that the Brazilian government has agreed to open diplomatic ties with her government. […]

Joyce Banda: A dangerous enemy to her fellow women

Published on February 22, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

The ascendancy to the highest office by Joyce Banda provided an opportunity to her to demonstrate that in women are […]

2013 tobacco sales start mid-March

Published on February 21, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Tobacco selling season for 2013 will open in mid March, Tobacco Control Commission TCC chief executive officer has confirmed. TCC […]

Strike in Malawi grows

Published on February 20, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Public workers in Malawi, on strike demanding a 67 percent pay hike, have threatened to close the country’s airports. The […]

Strike closes Malawi airport, pressure builds on govt

Published on February 20, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Striking state workers in Malawi on Wednesday closed the main international airport in the capital Lilongwe over demands for better […]

Joyce Banda angers IMF

Published on February 19, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission that was in the country until yesterday has faulted the Malawi government for failing […]

Malawi misses IMF target on social spending

Published on February 19, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission that was in the country until yesterday has faulted the Malawi government for failing […]

Teachers Union of Malawi joins civil servants strike

Published on February 19, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Dear All, This is to bring to the attention of all that Teachers Union of Malawi will with effect from […]

Vendors cash in on govt drugs

Published on February 19, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

The story of drug shortages rocking Malawi has become more than just a crisis paralysing the public health service delivery. […]