Tag: africa

President Mutharika vows crackdown on graft

Published on June 23, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Malawi’s new President Peter Mutharika on Tuesday vowed to crack down on corruption after a multi million dollar graft scandal […]

Speech by the Development Minister at the Africa Rising event – part of the International Festival of Business 2014 in Liverpool

Published on June 18, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Thank you for that introduction. I’m delighted to be here today to kick off this important conference. There can be […]

Why Joyce Banda lost Malawi’s presidency

Published on June 9, 2014 by Face of Malawi

On Sunday May 18, 2014 just two days before Malawians went to polls, the Malawi director of information asked me […]

Lake Malawi Talks: Which way after Malawi polls?

Published on June 9, 2014 by Face of Malawi

It is clear, the lake border dispute talks between Tanzania and her Southern neighbour Malawi over Lake Nyasa have hit […]

Full Scholarships for African students and Developing Countries

Published on June 9, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Looking for the best and most promising financial aid and scholarships for African Students and developing countries, offered annually by […]

Morocco’s King congratulates Peter Mutharika on his election as President of Malawi

Published on June 6, 2014 by Face of Malawi

HM King Mohammed VI sent a congratulatory message to Peter Mutharika on the occasion of his election as president of […]

Mobile internet doubles in Sub-Saharan Africa: Ericsson

Published on June 5, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Ericsson has revealed the scale of the region’s ongoing data revolution with traffic growth doubling in the past year. The […]

Joyce Banda never existed

Published on June 5, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Banda was considered by much of the West to be a new kind of African leader, but Malawians knew otherwise […]

Malawi to hold national energy conference

Published on June 5, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Malawi will on June 19 organise a day-long national community energy conference in Lilongwe, to mobilise communities and individuals to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Malawi vote recount may take up to a month

Published on May 26, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Malawi is only likely to have an official result of its chaotic 20 May election in 30 days, as the […]

Anomaly claims in Malawi vote count raise tensions

Published on May 23, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Malawi’s ruling People Party says there are “serious irregularities” in the counting and announcement of results from a May 20 […]

AGRA introduces e-farming platform in Malawi

Published on May 2, 2014 by Face of Malawi

The Agriculture Green Revolution for Africa (AGRA) have introduced an e-farming platform that will integrate the value chain actors in […]

Maternal mortality in Malawi ‘tragic’, says SOS Children charity

Published on April 30, 2014 by Face of Malawi

A charity has described the number of maternal fatalities in Malawi as a tragedy. According to SOS Children, maternal mortality […]

“Cashgate”scandal jeopardizing Malawi’s future

Published on April 30, 2014 by Face of Malawi

“Cashgate” scandal is jeopardizing Malawi’s future, as the country struggles to pay its bills following aid cuts and public anger […]