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Africa: A continent on the rise(0)
IMF’s first deputy managing director David Lipton is in Mozambique. Below are the excerpts from his speech on sub Saharan Africa. “Africa has benefited tremendously from this trend. In 2008/2009, many were concerned that the continent would be hard hit by the global financial crisis. There was an impact, but most countries in Sub-Saharan Africa… Read More ›
S Africa rift widens as Mandela granddaughter attacks Bizos
Reblogged from Africa – News and Analysis: AP/Yahoo JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A granddaughter of Nelson Mandela has harshly criticized a longtime associate of the former president and anti-apartheid leader, in an escalation of a dispute over funds linked to one of the world’s most revered figures. Tukwini Mandela accused lawyer George Bizos of insulting her… Read More ›
Kenya - Uhuru slashes minstries from 44 down to 18
Reblogged from Africa – News and Analysis: Capital FM WAMBUI NDONGA | April 18, 2013 The Head of State has given a special focus to the youth, gender, devolution, planning as well as national cohesion and integration which have all been brought under the presidency/ALI ALALE NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 18 – President Uhuru Kenyatta has… Read More ›
Madonna hits back at #Malawi officials
US pop star Madonna has said that she will continue supporting Malawian children because her work is all about them and not the country’s politicians. Speaking through her manager Trevor Neilson, Madonna, who left Malawi on Saturday, said that she has not been treated fairly since she arrived in the poor southern African country. “Madonna… Read More ›
Broke #Malawi splurges $4 mln on Vehicles for 35 Cabinet Ministers
Malawi’s cash strapped government has spent around US$4 million (MK1.6 billion) on a new fleet of 4 wheel drive Toyota Prado TX models for 35 cabinet ministers. At current market prices, a Toyota Prado TX at Toyota Malawi is going at around $115,000 (MK46 million) inclusive import duty. The splurge on the SUVs comes amidst… Read More ›
#Madonna jets into Malawi, faces govt condemnation over abandoned school project
US pop star Madonna arrived in Lilongwe on Monday morning amidst accusations of abandoning the construction of the $15 million girls’ school. Immigration and security officials at Lilongwe’s Kamuzu International Airport confirmed that Madonna arrived at 9 AM local time on a private jet. The singer, who has adopted two children from Malawi, came under-fire… Read More ›
#Malawian baby born with severe genetic disorder dies
An infant who was born at a local Malawian hospital on Wednesday last week with a rare disease called Harlequin ichthyosis, has died. The infant died on Saturday in the capital Lilongwe after doctors failed to save it’s life, Hospital director Dr Nordeen Alide confirmed. He could not,however, say the cause of death when asked…. Read More ›
Are #Malawian Judges Greedy?
. Malawian Judges have drawn up a list of new demands, including entitlements to at least two vehicles, one of which should be a Mercedes Benz. According to the leaked revised Conditions of Service for Judicial Officers whose effective date—if approved by Parliament—would be July 2012, the Chief Justice shall be entitled to three vehicles… Read More ›
#Malawian baby born with severe genetic disorder shocks locals
Doctors at a local Malawian hospital in a lake shore town of Salima on Wednesday delivered a baby with a rare disease called Harlequin ichthyosis, a severe genetic disorder whose number worldwide, is unknown. The newborn infant was covered with plates of thick skin that looked cracked and split apart distorting its facial features. The… Read More ›
Mutharika’s death: Personal doctor to late President investigated
Malawi’s medical council has summoned late president Bingu wa Mutharika’s personal physician to a disciplinary hearing over the way he handled the medical emergency when the President collapsed. Mutharika, 78, died in April, 2012 at state house after a heart attack as he was being briefed by one of the legislators from his party. Mutharika… Read More ›
