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Malawi launches minerals and mining policy

Published on April 10, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Government  officials s are assuring Malawians that they will start reaping the fruits from the mining sector soon after the […]

President Joyce Banda Says Madonna ‘Just Came Unannounced…and Made Poor People Dance for Her’

Published on April 10, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Last Monday, Madonna arrived in Malawi a VIP. Last Saturday, she left the country with her VIP status revoked. She […]

Lake Malawi dispute: SADC Forum keen to resolve dispute

Published on April 10, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Southern African Development Community (Sadc) forum of retired heads of State has confirmed that it will continue mediating on […]

Madonna, Malawi, and manners

Published on April 10, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Madonna recently visited Malawi, and managed to forget to take her manners with her. FirstJezebel and then Gawker published a story about Madge’s […]

Malawi to begin treason trial of former officials

Published on April 10, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi’s information minister says the trial of former high ranking government officials accused of treason will begin Wednesday. Moses Kunkuyu […]

Madonna stripped of VIP status during visit to Malawi

Published on April 9, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Pop sensation Madonna was stripped of her VIP status during her recent visit to Malawi following incidents occurring between the […]

Madonna Made Poor Malawi Kids Dance For Her, Not Welcome Back To Do Charity: President Joyce Banda

Published on April 9, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Someone high up in the pecking order of Malawi is reportedly so mad at Madonna over her charity dealings that […]

Joyce Banda’s First Year in Office

Published on April 9, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Joyce Banda, Malawi’s first female president, has been marking her first year in office since she came to power after […]

Man Arrested For ‘Insulting’ President Joyce Banda In Chikhwawa

Published on April 9, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

John William, 35, of Traditional Authority Maseya in Chikhwawa has been arrested for insulting President Joyce Banda. Chikhwawa’s Publicist Sunday Ngulube […]

Malawi sees annual inflation at 18%

Published on April 9, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi expects inflation to slow to an average of 18% this year, helped by a bumper crop and strong tobacco […]

Joyce Banda marks year with more promises

Published on April 8, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi President Joyce Banda on Sunday marked one year in office with more promises to increase salaries for teachers, nurses […]

Madonna leaves Malawi after controversial week-long tour

Published on April 8, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Someone needs to learn some manners — and grammar skills. Pop star Madonna just returned from a week-long goodwill “Holiday” to […]

Who has read that letter Madonna sent to the president of Malawi?

Published on April 8, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Madonna, who’s currently in Malawi to visit the schools she funded, sent a letter to Malawi president, Joyce Banda, asking […]

Malawi: Mind the Gap

Published on April 8, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

The historian Dame Margery Perham was a major architect of the British colonial technique of indirect rule. “The great gap […]

Ignorance or Lies?

Published on April 7, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

There is nothing worse than a president that lies to the people constantly. A state visit to the UK involves […]

Why Should Women Die Like Goats?

Published on April 7, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

In Malawi, one in 36 mothers dies in childbirth—but even the U.S., which ranks 50th in the world in maternal […]

Let Malawians judge me, says Pres. Banda after one year in power

Published on April 7, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi on Sunday April 7  marks one year since President Joyce Banda took office after the death of president Bingu […]

Malawi Pres. Joyce Banda’s BBC Focus on Africa interview: Transcript

Published on April 7, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

BBC—Madam President, who is in charge of Malawi? JB—The Malawians are taking decisions about their own destiny. What has happened […]