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Clerk of parliament Matilda Katopola arrested, released on bail

Published on June 28, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Police on Tuesday morning arrested Clerk of Parliament Matilda Katopola and released her on bail, but refused to disclose the […]

Accountants strategise on economic recovery

Published on June 27, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The country’s top accountants met in Blantyre on Friday evening to draw a roadmap for Malawi’s economic recovery during the […]

Zambia:Fuel shortage, nothing to do with Malawi donation

Published on June 27, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Energy minister has reiterated that the fuel shortage in the country had nothing to do with the recent donation of […]

Academic freedom constitutional right – Joyce Banda

Published on June 27, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi President Joyce Banda has pledged her government’s commitment to promote respect and protect academic freedom as provided for in […]

Media meets president Joyce Banda, engage in frank talk

Published on June 27, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi President Joyce Banda on Monday met media representatives at Sanjika Palace in the commercial capital, Blantyre where they raised […]

China hands over 5-star hotel to Malawi govt

Published on June 27, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

China has officially handed over the K24 billion kwacha Presidential Hotel, International Conference Centre and Presidential Villas to Malawi government. […]

Devaluation costs South African Airways $5 million

Published on June 27, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

South African Airways (SAA) has lost $5 million (K1.2 billion at the current exchange) in Malawi due to the 49 […]

Smooth handover of political power critical

Published on June 26, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

THE handover of power, in any country and especially after the death of a sitting president, is a critical moment. […]

Malawi revives debate on gay rights

Published on June 26, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

By selling the presidential jet and getting rid of 60 limousines driven by high-ranking officials, Joyce Banda, Malawi’s new president, […]

Tobacco earnings hit US$ 116 million

Published on June 26, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Earnings from Malawi’s major cash crop, tobacco, have gone up to US$ 116 million, which is about K31 billion, since […]

Big Brother Stargame Update: Zambia and Malawi up for eviction

Published on June 26, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Zambia and Malawi are next on the chopping block. Who will survive? After a dramatic Live Eviction Show, which saw […]

Malawi gets Miss East Africa rep

Published on June 26, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Elidas Ella Chirwa secured the slot for representing Malawi in this year’s Miss East Africa beauty contest planned for Dar […]

Malawi Lawyers encourage law reform to promote the rights of LGBT

Published on June 26, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

On 21 June 2012, lawyers affiliated to the Malawi Law Society attended a workshop in Blantyre to discuss how they […]

Malawians deserve better – JB

Published on June 25, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The leader of Malawi, one of the world’s poorest countries, recounts to Aljazeera how she fought to protect her country’s […]

UNDP pumps in K9 million for 50-50 representation campaign

Published on June 25, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

United Nations Development Programme-UNDP-has pledged to a continue supporting the design and implementation of a new 50-50 representation campaign program […]

‘Devaluation only way to economic recovery’ – MCCCI defends govt

Published on June 25, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) has defended government’s decision to devalue the kwacha, saying it […]

Crossroads National Bank ‘panga knife’ robbers arrested

Published on June 25, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi Police in Lilongwe on Monday arrested five robbers out of the seven suspects who robbed Crossroads National Bank of […]

DPP changes tune on Sec. 65 Injunction

Published on June 25, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Democratic Progressive Party DPP says it will pursue issues surrounding section 65 in parliament, backtracking on its earlier stand […]