Tag: politics

‘I am not surprised that Joyce Banda lost the elections’ – John Kapito

Published on May 30, 2014 by Face of Malawi

John Kapito of Cama says he is not surprised that Joyce Banda lost the elections because she was an absent […]

Malawian president Joyce Banda faces electoral humiliation – and possibly jail

Published on May 30, 2014 by Face of Malawi

“I learned that leadership is about falling in love with the people and the people falling in love with you. […]

Malawi’s election: What a job!

Published on May 28, 2014 by Face of Malawi

ON A plot next to the ultra-modern parliament building in Lilongwe is a shrine to Hastings Kamuzu Banda, who ruled […]

Malawi election threatens violence after two decades of democracy

Published on May 28, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Malawi’s tumultuous elections, held last week, have left the country reeling and at risk of violence. While peaceful campaigns marked […]

Malawi vote recount may take up to a month

Published on May 26, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Malawi is only likely to have an official result of its chaotic 20 May election in 30 days, as the […]

Malawi poll another stain on Africa

Published on May 25, 2014 by Face of Malawi

The outcome of the Malawi General Election characterises a malady that afflicts electoral processes in Africa. Having started off on […]

Malawi stares at constitutional crisis after disputed election

Published on May 25, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Malawi’s electoral authorities said Sunday they will re-open ballot boxes after finding evidence of irregularities, as the country was thrown […]

Kicks of a Dying Horse: Banda throws Malawi into new political crisis

Published on May 24, 2014 by Face of Malawi

President Joyce Banda of Malawi has declared this week’s election to be “null and void”, throwing the nation into a new […]

Anomaly claims in Malawi vote count raise tensions

Published on May 23, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Malawi’s ruling People Party says there are “serious irregularities” in the counting and announcement of results from a May 20 […]

Ruling party PP surprised by Malawi vice president Khumbo Kachali conduct

Published on April 30, 2014 by Face of Malawi

The ruling People’s Party (PP) has said it is surprised with the conduct of Vice President Khumbo Kachali as the […]

Muslims march, petition DC over women dancers at political rallies

Published on April 14, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Muslims in Mangochi on Friday marched and presented a petition to the district commissioner (DC), demanding an immediate stop to […]

UDF ready to guard against May 20 Elections rigging attempts

Published on April 2, 2014 by Face of Malawi

The leadership of the United Democratic Front (UDF) says it is ready to guard against any attempts to rig the […]

Cashgate report in Parliament on Monday

Published on February 23, 2014 by Face of Malawi

The presentation of the report is expected to finally give a detailed account on how billions of tax payers’ money […]

Pandemonium at AFORD Convention As Loveness Gondwe’s Sinister Plan to take over leadership is foiled.

Published on September 7, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

SINISTER plans by NARC President Lovemess Gondwe to destabilise the convention have been exposed. According to delegates attending the convention […]

“JB has a Powerful Dream”

Published on September 5, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Mr. Speaker, Sir, Martin Luther King Jnr. once said “I have a dream”. Yes, I also have a dream. I […]

THE BAD SIDE OF MULAKHO WA ALOMWE AND D.P.P.

Published on September 5, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Mulakho wa alomwe has been there before DPP,but Bingu and DPP grabed it as if its a pressure group or […]

DPP scheming on having a “substitute” presidential candidate

Published on September 5, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi’s opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is scheming a fallback option on having a “substitute” presidential candidate as they fear […]

Chihana jailed…loses Mzimba North seat – Act

Published on September 4, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

A MAGISTRATES’ Court in Mzuzu yesterday convicted a newly-elected Aford MP and four accomplices for wounding a former UDF official […]