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Malawi sells presidential jet

Malawi sells presidential jet

21 May 2013 15:50 - Sapa-AFP
Malawi's presidential jet has been auctioned off to a Virgin Islands company for $15-million after the government disposed of it to raise funds.
Malawi's President Banda scolds officials for Madonna attack

Malawi's President Banda scolds officials for Madonna attack

12 Apr 2013 19:39 - AFP
Malawi's President Joyce Banda has "reprimanded" aides who issued a scathing attack on Madonna.
Banda: Where are the schools Madonna built in Malawi?

Banda: Where are the schools Madonna built in Malawi?

11 Apr 2013 06:33 - Raphael Tenthani
Malawi's President Joyce Banda has been angered by Madonna's claims during her tour to the country last week that she built 10 schools there.
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.
Malawi ex-ministers arrested over 'coup plot'

Malawi ex-ministers arrested over 'coup plot'

11 Mar 2013 13:46 - Felix Mponda
Malawi police have arrested 11 ex-ministers and senior government officials, including the former president's brother, for an alleged coup plot.
Banda assures IMF of Malawi's economic reform

Banda assures IMF of Malawi's economic reform

05 Jan 2013 10:50 - Sapa
Malawi's President Joyce Banda has assured the IMF that the southern African country will not backtrack on reforms to help the economy recover.
Seven news events that made us smile in 2012

Seven news events that made us smile in 2012

26 Nov 2012 00:00 - Deshnee Subramany
The news is filled with terrible things but now and then we get the opportunity to smile. Here are seven things that gave us sunshine in 2012.
Malawi aid champions Joyce Banda's agenda

Malawi aid champions Joyce Banda's agenda

20 Jul 2012 08:20 - Alvin Singh
Erieka Bennett, head of the AU Diaspora Forum, says Malawi's Joyce Banda represents the type of leadership that Africa needs in the 21st century.
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.

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.

South Africa loans Malawi R270m to ease fuel shortages

27 Apr 2012 17:38 - Staff Reporter
South Africa has agreed to loan Malawi nearly R270-million to ease crippling fuel shortages, in a show of confidence in the new government.
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 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.

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