Author: Face of Malawi

Malawi court clears release of election results

Published on May 30, 2014 by Face of Malawi

High Court says MEC can recount the votes but should not go beyond the 8 statutory days. Effectively MEC will […]

Judge Nyirenda rules that Malawi Electoral Commission has to announce results by midnight

Published on May 30, 2014 by Face of Malawi

High Court says MEC can recount the votes but should not go beyond the 8 statutory days. Effectively MEC will […]

Malawi Election Analysis: A New Trouble-spot?

Published on May 30, 2014 by Face of Malawi

On May 20th 2014 the Small landlocked Nation of Malawi went to the Polls to determine the leadership for the […]

Malawi Faith Based Election Initiative appeal for calm

Published on May 30, 2014 by Face of Malawi

The Interfaith Election Initiative has appealed to all Malawians and, political party leaders to maintain calm and let the Malawi […]

1 dead in the Mangochi riots, several others admitted at Mangochi District Hospital

Published on May 30, 2014 by Face of Malawi

One person is reported to have died in Mangochi and several others are being treated at Mangochi District Hospital following […]

Heads of missions in Malawi call for calm & respect of rule of law

Published on May 30, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Heads of missions in Malawi have called for calm; respect of rule of law as High Court considers the next […]

Malawi polls put SADC to the test

Published on May 30, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Depending on how SADC chooses to handle Malawian President Joyce Banda’s decision last Saturday to annul the presidential election in […]

Tensions rise as Malawi awaits vote results, police fire teargas, rubber bullets at protesters

Published on May 30, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Malawi police fired teargas to disperse dozens of rioters in the south-eastern city of Mangochi on Friday, as the country […]

Malawi election results out today

Published on May 30, 2014 by Face of Malawi

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has abandoned the decision to recount ballots cast in the presidential election and will proceed […]

Ministry of Education Turkish Public Universities Scholarships for Malawians

Published on May 30, 2014 by Face of Malawi

The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology is inviting applications from suitably qualified Malawians to pursue undergraduate studies under the […]

Mangochi residents riot over election dissatisfaction

Published on May 30, 2014 by Face of Malawi

UDF, PP and MCP supporters are protesting in Mangochi following dissatisfaction with the elections. The demonstrators are attempting to present […]

‘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. […]

I’m ready to step down, says Joyce Banda

Published on May 30, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Malawian President Joyce Banda said on Thursday she is ready to step down if the High Court ratifies a disputed election last […]

Paladin to shut down it Kayelekera uranium mine in Malawi

Published on May 28, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Paladin has announced it will cease production at its Kayelekera uranium mine in Malawi. It comes after the miner advised […]

Apple acquires Beats Electronics for $3 billion

Published on May 28, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Apple has indeed purchased Beats, which includes both Beats Audio hardware and Beats Music, the streaming radio service that was founded […]

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 […]

Manchester United owner Malcolm Glazer dies

Published on May 28, 2014 by Face of Malawi

The owner of Manchester United football club, Malcolm Glazer, has died. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the American football club which […]