Tag: President Joyce Banda

Malawi opens debate on secession, following controversial presidential election

Published on October 2, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Following the controversial May 20, 2014 presidential election, Mr Peter Mutharika’s administration has bowed down to pressure to either split […]

Lake Malawi mediation process well underway

Published on August 14, 2014 by Face of Malawi

As Tanzania waits to meet the panel of mediators over Lake Nyasa border dispute, Malawian President Peter Mutharika has restated […]

Malawi suspends anti-gay laws

Published on July 16, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Malawi has announced that it will stop arresting people for having gay sex, and will review its anti-gay laws. Responding […]

Malawi to stop arresting people for having gay sex

Published on July 16, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Malawi has announced that it will stop arresting people for having gay sex, and will review its anti-gay laws. Responding […]

Govt blows MK 30 billion through travel by the presidency and senior govt officials in 2013/14

Published on July 15, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Despite promises of adherence to austerity measures implemented as part of the Economic Recovery Programme, the administration of President Joyce […]

If Malawi’s Joyce Banda were a man, she would have stolen the election and all would be fine now (Opinion)

Published on July 14, 2014 by Face of Malawi

It’s farcical to argue that because Hillary Clinton was busy with her career, she is to blame for her husband’s […]

Mutharika fires army general, chief secretary

Published on June 25, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Malawi’s newly elected President Peter Mutharika has fired army commander general Henry Odillo and his deputy John Msonthi barely a […]

President Mutharika vows crackdown on graft

Published on June 23, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Malawi’s new President Peter Mutharika on Tuesday vowed to crack down on corruption after a multi million dollar graft scandal […]

Mutharika opens Malawi parliament, urges unity

Published on June 18, 2014 by Face of Malawi

President Peter Mutharika on Tuesday inaugurated the 45th Session of Parliament with a call to the opposition to join hands […]

Why Joyce Banda lost Malawi’s presidency

Published on June 9, 2014 by Face of Malawi

On Sunday May 18, 2014 just two days before Malawians went to polls, the Malawi director of information asked me […]

Tensions rise as Malawi awaits vote results, police fire teargas, rubber bullets at protesters

Published on May 30, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Malawi police fired teargas to disperse dozens of rioters in the south-eastern city of Mangochi on Friday, as the country […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Malawi vote recount may take up to a month

Published on May 26, 2014 by Face of Malawi

Malawi is only likely to have an official result of its chaotic 20 May election in 30 days, as the […]

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 […]