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Malawi, UK restore ties

Published on September 13, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi and its former colonial power Britain formally re-established full diplomatic relations on Wednesday when London’s envoy Michael Nevin presented […]

JB getting mixed rating from UK MPs over performance

Published on August 2, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi’s President Joyce Banda is getting a mixed rating from Members of parliament in the United Kingdom, praising her for […]

Malawi Olympic team gets into action Friday

Published on August 1, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

‘Team MW’, Malawi’s representation at the London Olympic games, gets down to business in their respective fields starting this Friday. […]

Joyce Banda the renegade

Published on July 29, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

By the standards of most African leaders, President Joyce Banda is a renegade. Since taking office less than four months […]

Nanzikambe start preparations in UK

Published on July 26, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

After impressing in Germany, an initiative by Theatre Konstanz, Nanzikambe Arts is finally in United Kingdom to showcase And Crocodiles […]

JB’s reforms encourage UK MPs to urge budget support for Malawi

Published on July 24, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

MPs on UK’s international development committee say budget support likely to be most efficient way of providing aid to Malawi […]

EU to consider easing Zimbabwe, Mugabe sanctions

Published on July 21, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

EU governments are considering easing sanctions against Zimbabwe in exchange for political reform, reports say. Foreign ministers are due to […]

UK’s Foreign Office Minister Bellingham to visit Malawi

Published on July 12, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The British government continues to send high level representatives to Malawi as it supports President Banda’s reforms since assuming the […]

Nanzikambe Theatre to perform in UK

Published on June 21, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Nanzikambe Arts Theatre, still basking in the pride of having represented Malawi well during their performance of World 3.0 –The […]

Joyce Banda promises to cut on foreign travel

Published on June 18, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

President Joyce Banda has promised to cut on her foreign trips, saying she would now be delegating vice president Khumbo […]

Donor bailout awaits approval

Published on June 16, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

President Joyce Banda has said Malawians should wait a little longer for the donor community to release money for cushioning […]

Joyce Banda visiting Britain and the United States of America

Published on June 5, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

President Joyce Banda has said she will take advantage of her trip to the United Kingdom to speak with other […]

British aid not tied to gay rights

Published on June 4, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The British government has denied legalising gay relationships is a precondition that it has set for Malawi to be a […]

Malawi: UK helps protect poorest from devaluation difficulty

Published on May 31, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Britain will help stabilise the Malawian economy by providing urgent assistance to support the country’s currency following devaluation. International Development […]

UK Rapper Lowkey announces retirement from music

Published on May 14, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

After the heralded “Soundtrack To The Struggle” album and work with Immortal Technique, Lowkey went to Facebook to explain he’s […]

JB asked to launch an inquiry into events after Mutharika’s death

Published on May 14, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The executive director of the human rights group Malawi Watch said President Joyce Banda should set up a commission of […]

Malawi Lifts Lending Rate as Costs Rise After Devaluation

Published on May 14, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate 3 percentage points to 16 percent, days after devaluing its currency by […]

UK, US pledge to support Pres. Banda

Published on April 12, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

On her first official day of duty, President Joyce Banda has announced that she has been speaking to donor partners who […]