Tag: pp

Of water and politics in Malawi

Published on August 26, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Each time a new political party wins a parliamentary seat, some communities in Ndirande, Blantyre know it is that time […]

Newcomers rock People’s Party convention, delegates confused

Published on August 24, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

It is not all rosy for Malawi’s ruling People’s Party (PP), which is set to make history by holding a […]

UDF MPs not satisfied with PP’s partnership

Published on August 24, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

United Democratic Front (UDF) parliamentarians say they are dissatisfied with the working relationship with the ruling People’s Party (PP). Clement […]

Peter Mutharika appears before commissioners on brother’s death

Published on August 24, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Acting president of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Thursday appeared before a commission of inquiry into the death of his […]

15 MPs ditch People’s Party fearing Section 65

Published on August 24, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Up to 15 Members of Parliament (MPs) have so far abandoned ruling People’s Party (PP) and returned to the parties […]

Pay hike meeting yields nothing – University Lecturers Union

Published on August 22, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Chancellor College Academic Staff Union (Ccasu), in reaction to last week’s communication from government that salaries had been increased by […]

Malawi, Tanzania border talks: Minister urges restraint

Published on August 22, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi Government has warned against careless statements as its experts and those from its northern neighbour Tanzania engage in a […]

Peoples Party to hold polls at the end of August

Published on August 16, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The ruling Peoples Party (PP) has disclosed that it will go to the polls on August 27 2012 to elect […]

Britain gives Malawi $4.7 million for food aid

Published on August 15, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Britain has given $4.7 million (2.9 million pounds) to Malawi for food aid as more than 1.6 million people face […]

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 […]

Peoples Party & DPP fight over committees

Published on August 13, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

District Commissioner for Mulanje Jack Ngulube has sought government’s intervention after the governing PP demanded dominance in village development committees […]

Unilever Malawi to resume production

Published on August 12, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Unilever Malawi is expected to resume production any day this week. The company stopped production a couple of months ago […]

People’s Party top officials tussle for VP position

Published on August 9, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

President Joyce Banda’s People’s Party is being hit by reports of serious divisions a few weeks before the ruling party’s […]

Malawi govt wants local polls before 2014

Published on August 3, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi Government says it wants Local Government Elections to be held before 2014 if the process of clearing the legal […]

Section 65 clear – Kasambara

Published on August 3, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi’s Minister of Justice and Attorney General (AG) Ralph Kasambara has said Section 65 of the Constitution is clear and […]

MEC launches Mzimba by-elections

Published on August 2, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The process of conducting by-elections in Mzimba South West and Mzimba Central constituencies is expected to be launched on Wednesday […]

Homosexuality still illegal in Malawi – Govt

Published on July 31, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The government of Malawi on Tuesday downplayed concerns raised by the leadership of the former ruling Democratic Progressive Party(DPP) that […]

Govt should call for a referendum on homosexuality – DPP

Published on July 31, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has said government should call for a national referendum to solicit views of Malawians on the […]