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08/05/2012

African press review 8 May 2012

The kwacha takes a tumble. SA's manufactiring loses its edge. The Swazi king's wife leaves, claiming emotional and physical abuse.

Malawi devaluation expected ahead of IMF deal
02/05/2012 - African news explained

Malawi devaluation expected ahead of IMF deal

Malawi's President Joyce Banda, who took office at the start of April, has described the country's economy as a total mess.

The 15 April Sound Kitchen quiz
15/04/2012 - The Sound Kitchen

The 15 April Sound Kitchen quiz

Put on your thinking caps … it’s time for the quiz. You’ll hear great music and listener’s letters, too … don’t miss it!

Malawi President Joyce Banda puts stamp on new government
13/04/2012 - African news explained

Malawi President Joyce Banda puts stamp on new government

Malawian President Joyce Banda has named one of her closest allies - Khumbo Kachali - as the new vice president as part of a shake-up of the government following the death of her predecessor, ...

11/04/2012

African press review 11 April 2012

Is someone plotting to assassinate Rail Odinga? Can Nigeria's finance minster help tackle child malnutrition around the world? Can Joyce Banda clean up Malawi? And why isn't SA ...

10/04/2012

African press review 10 April 2012

Joyce Banda settles into the job in Malawi, rumours about Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe and the legal woes of Julius Malema in South Africa, all feature in the African dailies today.

Malawi's new president fires national police chief
10/04/2012 - African news explained

Malawi's new president fires national police chief

Malawi's new President Joyce Banda has fired the nation's police chief and hired a new one.

09/04/2012

African press review 9 April 2012

In today's African press, South Africa's ANC hits back at criticism from a leading banker, Malawi's new president takes control after days of political intrigue and airport workers in Kenya are ...

Malawi president's death hits headlines
07/04/2012 - African Media

Malawi president's death hits headlines

Antony Kasunda, chairman of the Media Institute of Southern Africa in Blantyre, reflects on the media frenzy that that surrounded the sudden death death of Malawi president Bingu wa Mutharika.

06/04/2012

African press review 6 April 2012

Our focus this Friday is on Malawi’s newspapers which went wild with allegations about the reported death of President Bingu wa Mutharika.

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