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Malawi polls put SADC to the test

Published on May 30, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Depending on how SADC chooses to handle Malawian President Joyce Banda’s decision last Saturday to annul the presidential election in […]

Malawi election results out today

Published on May 30, 2014 by Face of Malawi

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has abandoned the decision to recount ballots cast in the presidential election and will proceed […]

Ministry of Education Turkish Public Universities Scholarships for Malawians

Published on May 30, 2014 by Face of Malawi

The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology is inviting applications from suitably qualified Malawians to pursue undergraduate studies under the […]

Mangochi residents riot over election dissatisfaction

Published on May 30, 2014 by Face of Malawi

UDF, PP and MCP supporters are protesting in Mangochi following dissatisfaction with the elections. The demonstrators are attempting to present […]

‘I am not surprised that Joyce Banda lost the elections’ – John Kapito

Published on May 30, 2014 by Face of Malawi

John Kapito of Cama says he is not surprised that Joyce Banda lost the elections because she was an absent […]

Malawian president Joyce Banda faces electoral humiliation – and possibly jail

Published on May 30, 2014 by Face of Malawi

“I learned that leadership is about falling in love with the people and the people falling in love with you. […]

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 […]

Paladin to shut down it Kayelekera uranium mine in Malawi

Published on May 28, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Paladin has announced it will cease production at its Kayelekera uranium mine in Malawi. It comes after the miner advised […]

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 […]

In Malawi, Beef Is the New Pork – David Boaz

Published on May 28, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Does giving voters goodies help to get their votes? In Malawi they think so: Malawi’s President Joyce Banda is betting voters […]

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 […]

New Zealand’s EasiYo Tactix re-signs Malawi’s Mwai Kumwenda for 2015 ANZ Championship season

Published on May 28, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Malawian sharp-shooter Mwai Kumwenda has re-signed with the EasiYo Tactix for the 2015 ANZ Championship season. The 1.83-metre tall goal […]

MISA Malawi Chapter, MCM, MAEF call for professionalism in coverage of the Malawi elections – Press Release

Published on May 28, 2014 by Face of Malawi

The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi Chapter, the Media Council of Malawi (MCM) and the Malawi Editors Forum […]

Malawi’s subsidies farms are only affordable donor support not what is needed to boost agriculture

Published on May 28, 2014 by Face of Malawi

For a decade, Malawi has been subsidising farm inputs. The policy is very popular in rural areas, but other things […]

‘Malawi Army taking over’: Online panic

Published on May 28, 2014 by Face of Malawi

On Sunday the 25th May 2014 I went to bed convinced that a coup was imminent in Malawi. The thought […]

Malawi Climate Justice initiative launched with 20:20 Vision, will see Scotland light up Malawi

Published on May 28, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Scotland’s 2020 Climate Group, an organisation set up in 2009 in response to the Scottish Government’s climate change targets, has […]

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 […]