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Standard Bank Live at Kumbali gig readies for October’s magic

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Standard Bank Live at Kumbali gig readies for October’s magic

By Jimmy Chazama: Organisers of Standard Bank Live at Kumbali concert said Wednesday they are ready to offer the finest of entertainment on October 24, 2026. Held at Kumbali Castle in Lilongwe, the annual concert which attracts local and international art

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Gasper’s global strings hits UK

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Gasper’s global strings hits UK

From performing in Nordic skies in July this year, Babatoni player Gasper Nali’s global exploits continues with more concerts in the United Kingdom. The Mzuzu-based artist left the country recently for a total of 11 gigs in the United Kingdom alongside

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Veteran writer shares life-long wisdom at 70

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Veteran writer shares life-long wisdom at 70

By Sam Banda Jnr: Seasoned writer Alfred Msadala on Sunday took advantage of her 70th birthday celebration to call upon writers and poets in the country to pen for the soul and not focus on competition. He said competition will always be there but it shou

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Fuel shortage threatens creative sector’s rhythm

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Fuel shortage threatens creative sector’s rhythm

By Jimmy Chazama: As the country continues to grapple with dry pumps which have affected operations for several sectors, the creative industry has not been left out of the equation. Organisers of upcoming festivals and concerts later this month have since

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Alliance Francaise relishes acoustic bliss amidst scarcity

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Alliance Francaise relishes acoustic bliss amidst scarcity

On Thursday music lovers braved fuel scarcities that the country is facing to make it to the Sounds of Malawi Acoustic session at Alliance Francaise de Blantyre. The fuel deficiencies could be seen from the spot at a nearby filling station on the night wi

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Landmark creative forum set for Lilongwe

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Landmark creative forum set for Lilongwe

By Jimmy Jimmy Chazama: The country is next month anticipated to host a creative and investment forum in Lilongwe, a new roadmap that seeks to fuel a creative renaissance. Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture alongside United Nations Development Programm

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Uzimu Vibes, Maso Awards clash on dates

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Uzimu Vibes, Maso Awards clash on dates

By Stevie Muliya: Two music awards events, namely Uzimu Vibes and Maso, are set to split fans as they will be held on the same day in the same city but at different venues. Uzimu Vibes awards, which seek to celebrate the workings of gospel musicians in th

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Night of standing ovations at film fest

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Night of standing ovations at film fest

Lilongwe’s cinematic magic turned brighter over the weekend during the third edition of Nyasa Film Festival. 16 Barz: King of Bawo and Prayer for the Departed from Kenya, respectively, shone at Madsoc Theatre. The movie 16 Barz: King of Bawo bagged the Be

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Former Deputy Minister launches two books

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Former Deputy Minister launches two books

Former Deputy Minister of Education and Member of Parliament during the Bingu wa Mutharika regime, Olive Chidothe Masanza on Saturday launched two books – Origins of Mang’anja People and Princess of Fate at Golden Peacock in Blantyre. Masanza, who also ce

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‘The Last Fishing Boat’ screens June 23 in fundraiser

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‘The Last Fishing Boat’ screens June 23 in fundraiser

Award winning movie – The Last Fishing Boat in which renowned actor, radio and television personality the late Hope Chisanu starred in, will be screened on June 23 in Lilongwe and Blantyre in a fundraising event. The film by veteran filmmaker Shemu Joyah

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Summer signing helps Bullets reclaim top spot

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Summer signing helps Bullets reclaim top spot

New FCB Nyasa Big Bullets forward Tinaye Tsimba underlined his potential when he scored towards the end of the match to help the People’s Team reclaim top spot in the FDH Bank Premiership following a convincing 3-0 victory over Mafco at Civo Stadium in Li

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Football legends spread tentacles

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Football legends spread tentacles

Football Legends Association (FLA) has extended its reach beyond the beautiful game, covering legends from other sport disciplines. The association’s general secretary, Gomezgani Mchawi, said this was one of the resolutions that their board of trustees ag

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Malawi prisons’ chess teams make strides in inter tourney

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Malawi prisons’ chess teams make strides in inter tourney

Three Malawian Prison Chess teams have shown encouraging attributes after their promising performance during the three-day 6th Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for prisoners that concluded on Thursday. The teams, which are Bvumbwe Young Offender

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Silver Strikers Ladies, Bullets Women’s unbeaten run end

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Silver Strikers Ladies, Bullets Women’s unbeaten run end

The battle for the National Bank of Malawi Women’s Premiership took an interesting turn over the weekend when giants Silver Strikers Ladies and FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women’s unbeaten runs ended dramatically. At Silver Stadium in Lilongwe City, Civil Servi

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NBM ready to kick off Women’s Premiership

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NBM ready to kick off Women’s Premiership

By Blessings Kapina, contributor: National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc says it is ready for the return of the Women’s Premiership, with the 2026-27 season set to kick off this coming Saturday. The league’s return is expected to create more opportunities for

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William turns Ekhaya’s focus on premiership, hails father

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William turns Ekhaya’s focus on premiership, hails father

CAME OUT VICTORIOUS— William’s team Ekhaya Football Club President William Mpinganjira has said they will not let their Airtel Top 8 success get into their heads as they need to stabilise the team’s form in the FDH Bank Premiership. William was reacting t

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15 years of silence: BCC in slow rebirth

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15 years of silence: BCC in slow rebirth

Blantyre Cultural Centre (BCC) formerly French Cultural Centre (BCC), the once mighty entertainment mecca remains a shuttered spotlight awaiting its restoration. The hub which was ransacked by thieves in 2011 has this year clocked 15 years and its story r

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Q takes Africa’s narrative to Kenya

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Q takes Africa’s narrative to Kenya

By Sam Banda Jnr and Jimmy Chazama: Celebrated poet Q Malewezi gets set to take the microphone to guard and champion African voices at Afrotellers 2026 Conference in Mombasa, Kenya. Under the theme ‘Narrative Sovereignty in the Age of AI and Shifting Glob

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EthCo donates K5 million to Presidential Charity Golf

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EthCo donates K5 million to Presidential Charity Golf

Ethanol Company Limited (EthCo) has donated K5 million to the Presidential Charity Golf tournament scheduled for October 21 at Lilongwe Golf Club. Speaking during the cheque presentation ceremony in Lilongwe on Wednesday, EthCo Chief Executive Officer Lus

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Driemo comes home

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Driemo comes home

Chart-topping star Driemo, w h o continues to enjoy the limelight in Zambia, comes down to Blantyre tomorrow in a gig organised by Wayne Plug in partnership with Blues Bar and Restaurant. Fresh from performances in Zambia and also dropping a track titled

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Cadence Music breathes life to Madsoc Theatre

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Cadence Music breathes life to Madsoc Theatre

Madsoc Theatre in Lilongwe shifted from its usual partakes of theatre undertakings last Sunday when it featured a live music concert led by Cadence Music. Cadence Music chairperson Chisomo Zamadunga described the live music concert as a success and that i

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Heaven comes down at Gospel Salvation Concert

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Heaven comes down at Gospel Salvation Concert

The Gospel Salvation Concert, led by Word Alive Ministries Praise Team , debuted with firepower at Word Alive in Blantyre as people got immersed in praise and worship throughout. Although Word Alive Ministries was the host, people from all walks of life a

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Lake of Stars Festival recycles stages into desks

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Lake of Stars Festival recycles stages into desks

Lake of Stars Festival has donated 100 desks to Kayadzi and Chikhwamba primary schools in Nkhotakota in a repurposing initiative. Dusty Orange Production (Dope) Malawi, led by its director Sharmila Elias, who is now the licenced producer of Lake of Stars

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Copyright Fund’s K300 million to spark creative sector

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Copyright Fund’s K300 million to spark creative sector

By Jimmy Chazama: In a drive aimed at developing the country’s melodies and stories in the creative sector, Copyright Fund on Friday disbursed over K300 million to 26 beneficiaries through the 8th and 9th calls for applications. Copyright Fund is spearhea

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First Lady steps in to assist Unima student

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First Lady steps in to assist Unima student

By Tiyese Monjeza: First Lady Gertrude Mutharika, through the Beautify Malawi (Beam) Trust, has donated a laptop and other items worth K5 million to Joseph Nenani, a third-year student at the University of Malawi (Unima). The donation follows Nenani’s wid

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