Tag: parliament

Section 65 is straight-forward matter – Professor Edge Kanyongolo

Published on June 24, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

A constitutional lawyer has said the Section 65 matter that rocked Malawi Parliament on Friday is a straightforward issue which […]

MPs want 137% pay hike

Published on June 22, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Parliament has written Treasury proposing a 137 percent basic pay hike for MPs, a development which, if approved, will see […]

Speaker to rule on Section 65 this Thursday

Published on June 20, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Speaker of Malawi parliament Chimunthu announced Wednesday that he will on Thursday rule on the dreaded section 65 of the […]

American couple escapes jail for misbehaving in Malawi parliament

Published on June 20, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

An American couple, Reverend and Mrs. Paul Hella, on Tuesday escaped a two year imprisonment for disturbing parliament proceedings in […]

TVM was operating illegally, dissolved

Published on June 6, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi’s former minister of Information and Civic Education Patricia Kaliati on Monday told Parliament that Malawi Television (TVM) which, since […]

Of defections in the Malawi Parliament

Published on June 5, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

One of the biggest changes we need to go through as Malawians is respecting the law and mean it. We […]

Zodiak Broadcastion Station given green light to broadcast live parliamentary proceedings

Published on June 1, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Speaker of Parliament Mr. Henry Chimunthu Banda has announced that Zodiak Broadcasting Station, ZBS has been granted permission to […]

DPP bay for Tembo’s blood as leader of opposition, Peter Mutharika set to take over

Published on May 31, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Former ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is set to ask speaker of parliament to make a ruling on whether John […]

Malawi Economic Justice Network (Mejn) discourages importation of products in its final summary of submissions for the 2012/13 budget

Published on May 30, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Malawi Economic Justice Network (Mejn), in its final summary of submissions for the 2012/13 budget, says most Malawians believe […]

DPP in a move to make Peter Mutharika Leader of Opposition

Published on May 29, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi’s former ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has petitioned Speaker of Parliament Henry Chimunthu Banda, demanding a fresh vote for […]

Injunctions bill ‘No More’

Published on May 28, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The journey to repelling laws that sparked the deadly demonstrations of July last year began on Thursday with the reversal […]

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 […]

Malawi Parliament repeals Civil Procedures Amendment bill

Published on May 25, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi Parliament on Thursday repealed the Civil Procedures Amendment bill back to its original version. On July 8, 2011 the […]

MP wants Facebook,Twitter and other social media unblocked at parliament

Published on May 23, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

A lawmaker in Malawi has appealed to government to enable the legislators start accessing Facebook at his workplace (parliament premises) […]

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 […]

Government gets 105 more MPs for free

Published on May 20, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The sitting plan in Parliament on the opening of the budget sitting on Friday has indicated that the Joyce Banda […]

Chaponda replaced as young Mutharika takes over DPP house leadership

Published on May 17, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

After failing to topple the vice-president Joyce Banda in a civilian coup, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has appointed the anointed […]

Child rights body engages Parliament on child rights

Published on May 11, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

A child’s rights body expects the next seating of parliament to prioritize on enactment of child rights bills that will […]