Tag: Lilongwe

Recycled politicians old habits never die

Published on August 14, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

While in Malawi recycled politicians are highly valued and regarded as political assets, they have one huge setback which even […]

NO! To oil drilling on Lake Malawi, Africa’s Third Largest Lake

Published on August 13, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

BY Jones Ntaukira For centuries European explorers had speculated about the existence of a great lake in Central Africa. Returning […]

Govt allocates K186.8 million towards public works in Neno

Published on August 13, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Malawi government has allocated K186.8 million towards its poverty alleviation and food security projects in Neno district, where over […]

Fight for supremacy continues at Local Govt Ministry

Published on August 13, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

There is an open fight for supremacy at the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, a situation that has […]

Malawian residents throng envoy`s office in Dar es Salaam

Published on August 12, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

A state of confusion ensued yesterday at the Malawi High Commission offices after residents originating from that country living in […]

JB claims proof of attempt on her life

Published on August 12, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi President Joyce Banda said in an interview with a newspaper Sunday that an attempt was made to kill her […]

Of Malawi schools and children with disabilities

Published on August 11, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Children with disabilities in Malawi are often discriminated against and denied access to an education. The SOS School in Lilongwe, […]

Lilongwe city CEO, M’mangisa pleads not guilty

Published on August 11, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Lilongwe Chief Executive Kelvin Mmangisa has pleaded not guilty to two counts when he appeared before the Lilongwe magistrates court […]

Beer shortage hits continues in Malawi

Published on August 11, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi has been hit with a shortage of Carlsberg beer, a situation which has resulted in traders travelling all the […]

DCs petition Banda, accuse bosses of nepotism

Published on August 10, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Sixteen district commissioners (DCs) have petitioned Malawi President Joyce Banda, complaining about nepotism and abuse at the Ministry of Local […]

Malawi’s new law targeting Chinese traders in rural areas draws criticism

Published on August 9, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Legislation barring foreign business from trading outside four major cities branded xenophobic by civil rights organisations The move in Malawi […]

JB heading the police illegally

Published on August 8, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

President Joyce Banda, just like her predecessors the late Bingu wa Mutharika and Bakili Muluzi, is illegally holding the position […]

The Warehouse Cultural Centre closed

Published on August 8, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The famous entertainment centre in the heart of Blantyre City, The Warehouse Cultural Centre has been closed. This deals a […]

German pumps in K1.4 bn towards Malawi’s health sector

Published on August 7, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi’s health system performance expects to improve following a boost of K1.4 billion from the German government. The joint financial […]

UNIMA lecturers threaten strike, demand 113% salary increment

Published on August 7, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Lecturers of the University of Malawi (UNIMA) on Monday threatened to take an industrial action against their employers if their […]

Clinton lauds Malawi’s president, will see Mandela

Published on August 7, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton praised Malawi’s leaders Sunday for reforms in the impoverished African nation before arriving […]

Malawi checks China’s African advance

Published on August 7, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

All Chinese-run businesses outside Malawi’s four major cities have to close down after a new law barring foreigners from trading […]

Malawi’s Activists Turned Politicians: What Standards Should Joyce Banda’s Administration Be Held To?

Published on August 7, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

In the wake of the death of Malawi’s former president, Bingu wa Mutharika due to cardiac arrest, the country’s political […]