Tag: Britain

Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher dies at the age of 87

Published on April 8, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Love her or loathe her, one thing’s beyond dispute: Margaret Thatcher transformed Britain.  The Iron Lady who ruled for 11 […]

Malawi to take Tanzania dispute to court

Published on April 3, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi President Joyce Banda says her country is giving up on mediation efforts in the long running border dispute. President […]

President Dr Joyce Banda Invites British Investors

Published on March 25, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

We start by extending our heartfelt thanks to President Dr Joyce Banda for her personal interest in indentifying foreign direct […]

When the West flirts with you…

Published on March 21, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Those that are smiling with their brains at the praises that President Joyce Banda is getting from foreign capitals are […]

Of David Cameron pledges and bad politics

Published on March 21, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

A lot of celebration has been made out of financial pledges that Britain, through Prime Minister David Cameron, has made […]

Malawi, Tanzania lake dispute: Mbeki, Chissano and Mogae roped in to mediate

Published on February 19, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Three former presidents from the Sadc region, including South Africa’s Thabo Mbeki, are expected to form a panel to mediate […]

Malawi’s donors meet over drugs crisis

Published on February 7, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi’s bilateral donors are holding talks in the Capital, Lilongwe aimed at finding a lasting solution to the country’s ailing […]

US publicly voices concerns over Britain leaving EU

Published on January 10, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

America has publicly voiced its concern about the consequences of Britain leaving the European Union, stating that London’s “voice” within […]

How western governments use the threat of the label “Failed State” to intimidate developing nations

Published on December 20, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Not too long ago, Raphael Tenthani interviewed the current British High Commissioner to Malawi, Michael Nevin.In the interview, Mr Nevin […]

Malawi could have become a failed state without devaluation

Published on December 15, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Historic relations between Great Britain and Malawi hit its lowest ebb when former President Bingu wa Mutharika expelled Her Majesty’s […]

Tanzania furious over CNN border report

Published on December 6, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Tanzania has dismissed as “biased and false” a recent Cable News Network (CNN) series, which claims that its border with […]

Britain gives Malawi £20 million emergency funds

Published on December 2, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Britain will give Malawi £20 million ($32 million, 25 million euro) in “emergency budget support” to boost social schemes in […]

Police raid Banja La Mtsogolo HQ, net two illegal workers

Published on November 12, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

There was an atmosphere of upheaval at Banja La Mtsogolo Head Offices at Ginnery Corner, Blantyre, when immigration officers stormed […]

Malawi suspends anti-gay laws

Published on November 6, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi is shelving its laws against homosexuality pending a vote on whether to repeal them, a rights group said, a […]

Britain plays the neutral on Malawi, Tanzania border dispute

Published on October 14, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Britain, Malawi’s former colonial master, has urged both Malawi and Tanzania to resolve the ongoing border dispute peacefully amid tension […]

Britain speaks on Malawi, Tanzania border dispute

Published on October 13, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Britain, Malawi’s former colonial master, has urged both Malawi and Tanzania to resolve the ongoing border dispute peacefully amid tension […]

New map ‘clears’ the TZ-Malawi border row

Published on September 28, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The government yesterday issued a new map of Tanzania that, among other features, shows the disputed boundary between Tanzania and […]

Britain wants amicable solution to Malawi-Tanzania tussle over Lake Malawi

Published on September 19, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

New British Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds has said London wants an amicable solution of the border dispute between Malawi […]