Tag: Southern Africa

World Food Programme (WFP) appeals for $30 mln to feed Malawi

Published on September 13, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The World Food Programme is seeking $30 million to feed more than 1 million people in Malawi facing severe shortages […]

Malawi revives debate on gay rights

Published on June 26, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

By selling the presidential jet and getting rid of 60 limousines driven by high-ranking officials, Joyce Banda, Malawi’s new president, […]

SADC ‘to review’ Zimbabwe, Madagascar cases

Published on May 31, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) organ on defence and security is set to meet on Thursday to review the […]

COSAFA Senior Challenge starts July 21

Published on May 13, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

It’s now official, the much-awaited Council of Southern African Football Association (COSAFA) Senior Challenge Cup will be held on July […]

Africa’s only female presidents join forces to support women

Published on May 10, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The only two female heads of state in Africa, Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Malawian President Joyce Banda, have […]

Joyce Banda to visit to Liberia’s Ellen Johnson -Sirleaf

Published on April 26, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi’s President Joyce Banda is expected to pay a two-day working visit to President Ellen Johnson -Sirleaf here on Saturday […]

Southern African countries collaborate on plans for climate research centre

Published on April 23, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Five countries in southern Africa have joined forces to launch a research center that will work on combating climate change […]

The Life of President Bingu wa Mutharika

Published on April 19, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The death of President Bingu wa Mutharika early this month has not only robbed Malawi of its leader but also […]

Liberia’s President Ellen Johnson- Sirleaf Consoles Malawi

Published on April 12, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

President Ellen Johnson- Sirleaf has sent a message of condolence to the Government and People of the Republic of Malawi […]

Zimbabwe: Political ‘Meltdown’ Expected If Mugabe Dies in Office

Published on April 11, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

A leading political analyst has warned that Zimbabwe will be plunged into a ‘political meltdown’ if Robert Mugabe was to […]

Statement by U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Johnnie Carson on Death of President Mutharika

Published on April 6, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The following is a statement by Johnnie Carson, Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, United States Department of State. On April […]

Impact of Malawi’s Judicial Strike

Published on March 29, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

It is not often that a constitutional democratic state faces a full blown strike by one of the three arms […]

Sub-Saharan Africans Join Forces for TB Vaccine Research

Published on March 28, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Researchers in Sub-Saharan Africa are playing a key role in the development of a new tuberculosis (TB) vaccine, following South […]

Malawi cops warn govt critics

Published on March 15, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi’s police warned on Thursday it would use force to break up any protests against President Bingu wa Mutharika as […]

MISA concerned about growing intolerance of media freedom in Malawi

Published on March 11, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Regional Secretariat of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) notes, with profound distress, the growing intolerance of media […]

Malawi: Dismissed Journalist Raises Concern Over ‘Espionage’ Within Media Fraternity

Published on March 11, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

A journalist working for a private newspaper, The Eye Witness, claims he has been fired for allegedly expressing his views […]

Malawi president lashes donors

Published on March 6, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika has accused Western donors of funding an opposition protest movement that is challenging his increasingly […]

Bill, Melinda Foundation Gives 90 Billion to Tanzania to Support Seed Production

Published on March 3, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

LOCAL seed industries, crop breeding and agro-dealer networks last week received 56 million US dollars (over 88bn/-) from Bill & […]