Tag: joyce banda

Will Malawians ever forget how the previous cabinet nearly committed treason??

Published on May 11, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Although the Malawian constitution is clear about succession in the event of the death or incapacitation of the president, a […]

The System, not Ken Lipenga, should go

Published on May 11, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

It pains me to realize that all of a sudden we have woken up and behaving as if we are […]

Ken Lipenga dismisses resignation demands

Published on May 10, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi’s finance minister Ken Lipenga has dismissed resignation demands by opposition groups. They accuse him of willfully misleading parliament over […]

Africa’s only female presidents join forces to support women

Published on May 10, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The only two female heads of state in Africa, Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Malawian President Joyce Banda, have […]

Malawi’s Joyce Banda, A Potentially Transformational Leader

Published on May 10, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi has long lacked responsible, effective, nation-centered leaders. Now that Joyce Banda has acceded to the country’s presidency, she plausibly […]

THE FORTHCOMING SITTING OF PARLIAMENT: Another Opportunity to Consolidate a Child-Friendly Legislative Environment-CRIDOC

Published on May 10, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

With about two weeks to the next sitting of Parliament, the Child Rights Information & Documentation Centre (CRDOC) would like […]

John Tembo meets Banda, fuelling speculation on 2nd vice president post

Published on May 9, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president John Tembo last week met President Joyce Banda for the third time within a month, […]

JB should fire Ken Lipenga, MRA Management!!

Published on May 9, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Parliament, is a House of records. On 17th February 2012 there was a private members motion by Karonga Nyungwe MP […]

Beware The IMF, Oh Malawi!

Published on May 9, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

We know that territorial colonialism has almost ended. But a new colonialism of a more insidious and pervasive kind–economic colonization […]

Chief justice Munlo can’t defend himself – Malawi Law Society

Published on May 8, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Malawi Law Society (MLS) says Chief Justice Lovemore Munlo cannot defend himself in the media against allegations of being […]

Least we forget the struggle against rising authoritarianism in a democratic Malawi

Published on May 8, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Malawian Political Roller Coaster Ride. A narrative of events from July to September 2011 The Constitution of Malawi 12 […]

Tembo to remain as Leader of Opposition – DPP

Published on May 8, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is reportedly planning to let Malawi Congress Party president John Tembo stay put as leader […]

The al-Bashir Threat: Malawi in a Dilemma

Published on May 8, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

One of the developments that compelled the international community to cut aid to Malawi was our decision to let Sudan […]

Al-Bashir and the Malawi AU Summit – Will President Banda Stand her Ground?

Published on May 7, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

With just over two months before the 19th African Union Summit kicks off in Malawi, it is being asked whether Malawi […]

Demonstrations loom at Chanco as Govt devaluates kwacha

Published on May 7, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The recent decision by the Malawi government to devalue the kwacha , may lead to demonstrations by Chanco students if […]

Closed forex bureaus to re-open as Kwacha has been finally to devalued by 60%

Published on May 7, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawians are expected to feel the pinch as final decision to devalue the Kwacha is expected to be implemented tomorrow […]

JZU to assume second Vice Presidency

Published on May 7, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Malawi Congress Party President John Tembo is expected to assume the post of Second Vice President. Sources indicate that […]

Malawi opposition under threat over JB’s inclusive government

Published on May 7, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi President Joyce Banda’s all-inclusive government has received mixed reactions with some commentators fearing it will kill the opposition while […]