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Malawi: Red carpet for dead president

Malawi: Red carpet for dead president

15 Mar 2013 00:00 - Lionel Faull
Malawi's politicians lied about the health of the country's former president as part of a bid to stop Joyce Banda from taking charge.
Editorial: Banda, stick to principle

Editorial: Banda, stick to principle

15 Mar 2013 00:00 - Editorial
When South African foreign policy goes wrong, we often hear about it ­immediately.
TB Joshua: The preacher who knows too much

TB Joshua: The preacher who knows too much

23 Aug 2012 10:52 - Percy Zvomuya
TB Joshua isn't just predicting the death of Africa's kings; he has the ear of some of Africa's top politicians - including Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.
New dawn: Malawi restores 'rising sun' flag

New dawn: Malawi restores 'rising sun' flag

31 May 2012 06:19 - David Smith
Malawi is returning to its 1964 independence flag, replaced in 2010 in an "attack on the country's nationhood" by late leader Bingu wa Mutharika.
Malawi's Banda to investigate Mutharika transition plot

Malawi's Banda to investigate Mutharika transition plot

18 May 2012 01:52 - AFP
President Joyce Banda has announced an inquiry into an alleged plot by the inner circle of Malawi's late former leader to block her rise to power.
Banda champions women's rights

Banda champions women's rights

04 May 2012 00:00 - Sapa
Malawi's President Joyce Banda has expressed how she's carrying the expectations of all the women in the region.

Malawi's Banda eager to rebuild western ties

01 May 2012 16:21 - Staff Reporter
The resumption of diplomatic ties with Britain has signalled progress in Malawi's quest to distance the new regime from that of its late predecessor.
Mutharika laid to rest in state funeral

Mutharika laid to rest in state funeral

23 Apr 2012 16:43 - Staff Reporter
Late Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika has been laid to rest, and new President Joyce Banda has urged Malawians to remember him positively.
African bank commits to helping Malawi economy

African bank commits to helping Malawi economy

23 Apr 2012 09:26 - Lesley Wroughton
African Development Bank president Donald Kaberuka has pledged to provide Malawi with $45-million in order to resuscitate the ailing economy.

Wake-up call for club of the South

13 Apr 2012 16:53 - Staff Reporter
Southern African Development Community leaders have neglected to use an opportunity to lead from the front, following Bingu wa Mutharika's passing.

New president grows power base

13 Apr 2012 16:47 - Sean Christie
New president of Malawi Joyce Banda has fired some members of government and parliamentarians have crossed the floor, strengthening her power base.

Go-getter Banda wields the axe

13 Apr 2012 16:40 - Mabvuto Banda
The sudden death of former Malawi president Bingu wa Mutharika from a heart attack has seen Africa get another female president, namely Joyce Banda.
The nine lives of Mugabe: What's next for Zimbabwe?

The nine lives of Mugabe: What's next for Zimbabwe?

13 Apr 2012 00:00 - Jason Moyo
Malawi's President Bingu wa Mutharika's death has raised the question of a lack of succession planning in Zimbabwe should Robert Mugabe perish.
The heat is on for Malawi's new President Banda

The heat is on for Malawi's new President Banda

11 Apr 2012 07:47 - Justine Gerardy
Malawi may have a new president, but its old problems remain, and Joyce Banda is under pressure to tackle currency and fuel shortages without delay.
Malawi's new president unveils her cleanup plans

Malawi's new president unveils her cleanup plans

10 Apr 2012 16:02 - Staff Reporter
President Joyce Banda has revealed a shake-up of top officials charged with government finances and media, purging loyalists of the former regime.
Malawi government breaks silence on Mutharika's death

Malawi government breaks silence on Mutharika's death

07 Apr 2012 10:36 - Staff Reporter
Malawi's government on Saturday confirmed the death of President Bingu wa Mutharika and vowed to adhere to a constitutional transition.
Malawi president dies after suffering heart attack

Malawi president dies after suffering heart attack

06 Apr 2012 09:16 - Staff Reporter
State sources say Malawi leader Bingu wa Mutharika has died after being rushed to Lilongwe Hospital during a heart attack but was dead on arrival.
Malawi leader flown to South Africa for treatment

Malawi leader flown to South Africa for treatment

05 Apr 2012 16:55 - Mabvuto Banda
Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika has been rushed to hospital after collapsing and remains in a "very serious" condition, medical sources say.
Malawi's president refuses to budge

Malawi's president refuses to budge

22 Mar 2012 18:53 - Mabvuto Banda
Malawi's President Bingu wa Mutharika has responded to calls for him to resign by saying he could rule his destitute Southern Africa state 'forever'.

Malawi's jailed ex-attorney general in hospital

18 Feb 2012 16:23 - Staff Reporter
Malawi's ex-attorney general Ralph Kasambara, who called for the president's impeachment, has been sent from prison to hospital for a heart condition.

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