Tag: Lilongwe

‘I want Malawians to say our country became a better place’ says Joyce Banda

Published on December 18, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Malawi president and award-winning gender activist on the pressure of steering the country through economic crisis. She is southern […]

NGO pledges to complete abandoned school project

Published on December 17, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The youth consecutive forum (YFU),a non governmental organisation (NGO) Campaigning for sustainable development has assured people of Malembe village in […]

Britain weighs in on Mec, gay debate

Published on December 15, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

New British High Commissioner to Malawi Michael Nevin has said while there is need to have a “docking point” for […]

Defense Minister Ken Kandodo faints during sex with teenage

Published on December 13, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi is buzzing following reports that defence minister, Ken Kandodo collapsed in a hotel room during a session with his […]

JB wants Air Malawi partner by end 2013

Published on December 13, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

President Joyce Banda has told Minister of Transport and Public Works, Sidik Mia, to speed up the process of identifying […]

JB, Peter Mutharika shake hands at prayers event

Published on December 12, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi President Joyce Banda and President of Democratic Progressive Party, Prof. Peter Mutharika had a rare handshake on Wednesday during […]

Don’t contradict me—JB tells ministers

Published on December 12, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

President Joyce Banda on Monday advised newly sworn in cabinet ministers and deputies to watch out what they say in […]

Lilongwe, Malawi scoops top international award for urban innovation

Published on December 12, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Malawian City of Lilongwe has received arguably one of the highest accolades that can be bestowed on a city […]

Youth Parliament underway in Lilongwe

Published on December 12, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi Youth Parliament which started on Monday 10 December will continue until 15 December. This is a second meeting of […]

Former Miss Malawi in brawl with lover’s wife

Published on December 9, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Former Miss Malawi Ireen Nkhwazi was involved in a verbal war with her ex-lover’s wife before she was attacked by […]

Ethiopian Airlines, ComAir among 11 firms expressing interest in Air Malawi

Published on December 8, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi’s Privatisation Commission says it has received expressions of interest from 11 local and foreign companies vying to take over […]

Berl launches $8m jatropha-based bio-diesel plant in Lilongwe

Published on December 7, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawian firm Bio Energy Resources Limited (Berl) has launched a $8-million jatropha-based biodiesel production plant in Lilongwe district. Smallholder Farmers […]

President Joyce Banda enjoying full salary despite pledges to cut the pay four months ago

Published on December 6, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

President Joyce Banda and her deputy Khumbo Kachali are getting full salaries despite their pledge four months ago to cut […]

Clinical Officer leaks photos of woman giving birth

Published on December 6, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

A sole Clinical Officer at Ndaula health centre in Lilongwe, central Malawi, is on the run after communities threatened to […]

KIA strike rages on, 3 flights rescheduled

Published on December 6, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

As strike continues at Malawi’s Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe, three flights were rescheduled on Tuesday as employees continued boycotting […]

Miss Malawi 2012 in limbo as economic crisis worsens

Published on December 5, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

There is a cloud of uncertainty over this year’s Miss Malawi following the news of economic blues which have crippled […]

HIV positive farmer improves health and income by raising goats

Published on December 4, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Farmer Yohane Machira tested positive for HIV in 2002. Yet the farmer, who hails from Kasiya, northwest of the capital […]

University of Science at Ndata Farm to be handed over in December

Published on November 28, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) currently under construction at Ndata Farm in Thyolo district is set to […]