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Mkandawire, Chavula win DPP primaries in Mzimba by-elections

Published on August 30, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Supporters of the former ruling Democratic Progressive Party have chosen their torch bearers in the Mzimba Central and Mzimba South […]

Analyst cautions PP on electing new comers

Published on August 30, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

A local political analyst says the ruling People’s Party-PP should carefully handle the issue of newcomers dominating in major positions […]

Al-Qaeda plots attacks on African countries

Published on August 30, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

As the country struggles to curb the violent activities of the Islamic fundamentalist sect, Boko Haram, international intelligence agencies have […]

Tony Blair expected to visit Malawi today

Published on August 30, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is expected to arrive in the country today (Thursday) for a visit that will […]

Malawi’s problems need efficiency – UNDP representative

Published on August 30, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi is facing a complex political, social and economic situation which calls for efficient ways to address the challenges, UNDP […]

Malawi, South Africa to meet again in Cosana cup next month

Published on August 30, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

There will be a third installment of Malawi Queens’ and South Africa’s Spar Proteas’ rivalry at the Confederation of Southern […]

Chilumpha and Mia win big at People’s Party convention

Published on August 28, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Joyce Banda and her deputy Khumbo Kachali were confirmed as People’s Party(PP) president and vice president respectively at the party’s […]

Health stakeholders want Lake Chilwa closed for fishing

Published on August 28, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Health stakeholders in Zomba district are planning to call for a ban in fishing on Lake Chilwa following a cholera […]

German official shocked by Malawi’s poverty

Published on August 28, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

German parliamentary State Secretary in the Development Ministry Gudrun Kopp was on Wednesday stunned by Malawi’s poverty levels after touring […]

DPP regime planned to kill me – Joyce Banda

Published on August 28, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi’s president Joyce Banda has said were it not for the vigilance of members of her personal security team, she […]

Niger and Ghana lift Airtel Rising Stars Africa Championships trophies

Published on August 26, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Niger and Ghana have won the inaugural Airtel Rising Stars Africa Championships in the Boy’s and Girl’s tournament respectively with […]

Of water and politics in Malawi

Published on August 26, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Each time a new political party wins a parliamentary seat, some communities in Ndirande, Blantyre know it is that time […]

ARVS being smuggled to South Africa

Published on August 26, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

While Malawi hospitals are experiencing drug stock outs, some Malawians are smuggling drugs, including ARVs, to South Africa where they […]

World Bank and Malawi seal a US$125m Shire River Basin Management Program agreement

Published on August 25, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi’s Ministry of Finance and World Bank Wednesday signed an initial US125 million agreement that is set to boost sustainable […]

Malawi to refund K900m Aids money

Published on August 25, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi government is to pay back to The Global Fund about K940m ($3.3m) of Aids money but both local authorities […]

Chasowa probe report out in two weeks

Published on August 25, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The much awaited report into the death of Robert Chasowa, the Polytechnic student who was murdered in mysterious circumstances is […]

Malawi condemns discrimination on people with epilepsy

Published on August 25, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Ahead of the 2012 national epilepsy day commemoration, the ministry of health in Malawi has condemned any form of discrimination […]

China to build $500m, 1,000 megawatts coal-powered-plant in Malawi

Published on August 25, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi energy minister Dr Cassim Chilumpha shakes the hand of Gezhouba Group International Vice President Yang Yisheng on Thursday after […]