Tag: Lilongwe

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 […]

Southern African focused distributor MillChem acquires Chemicals and Marketing Company in Malawi

Published on May 28, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Cambria’s Millchem division, the first accredited Responsible Distribution company in Africa has announced the the acquisition of Chemicals and Marketing […]

Malawi election threatens violence after two decades of democracy

Published on May 28, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Malawi’s tumultuous elections, held last week, have left the country reeling and at risk of violence. While peaceful campaigns marked […]

Statement from Madonna regarding Malawi Election

Published on May 26, 2014 by Face of Malawi

“I am so sad to see that because of the actions of their President Malawians will continue to suffer. In […]

Malawi recounts votes after fraud allegations

Published on May 25, 2014 by Face of Malawi

The initial count after Tuesday’s vote was to be followed by a recount to make sure the result was not […]

Malawi poll another stain on Africa

Published on May 25, 2014 by Face of Malawi

The outcome of the Malawi General Election characterises a malady that afflicts electoral processes in Africa. Having started off on […]

Malawi Electoral Commission to recount votes Monday

Published on May 25, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Malawi’s electoral commission plans to begin a recount Monday of all votes cast in last week’s presidential, legislative and local […]

Kicks of a Dying Horse: Banda throws Malawi into new political crisis

Published on May 24, 2014 by Face of Malawi

President Joyce Banda of Malawi has declared this week’s election to be “null and void”, throwing the nation into a new […]

Highlights of Malawi’s 50 years of independence

Published on May 23, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Although Malawi gained independence fifty years ago it has struggled to make the transition to democracy. Let’s take a look […]

Joyce Banda continues to divide opinion

Published on May 22, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Malawian President Joyce Banda, 64, is a complex and compelling figure. Some praise her as courageous and caring and refer […]

DISTRIBUTION OF BALLOT PAPERS SUSPENDED IN LILONGWE

Published on May 18, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Suspended! Distribution of ballot papers in Lilongwe district has been suspended after irregularities marred the process which has seen people […]

POLICE RESCUE LILONGWE CEO AFTER BEING LINKED TO RIGGING

Published on May 18, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Lilongwe city Chief Executive Officer, Richard Hara, has been rescued by the police from an angry mob after he was […]

I OWN A SINGLE CAR FROM MY PRESIDENCY AT AOG, DECLARES CHAKWERA

Published on May 18, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Lazarus Chakwera, the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) leader, has indicated that he owns two cars of which one is a […]

KANSIIME’S SHOW TO COST MK8,000

Published on May 8, 2014 by Face of Malawi

African comedy queen’s show in the Capital Lilongwe will cost MK8,000 (about 20 U$). Information released by the organizers indicated […]

Final phase of Malawi voter inspection begins Thursday

Published on May 1, 2014 by Face of Malawi

The final phase of Malawi’s voters’ roll inspection is expected to commence Thursday and close on May 12, Malawi Electoral […]

“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 […]

Piksy sends warning shots to Lawi with Tsoka Liyenda

Published on April 15, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Piksy on Saturday, released a new-dimensional hit single titled Tsoka Liyenda, a vernacular wording of ‘flow of misfortunes’. The hit […]