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Extraordinary novelist Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86

October 6, 2026

* Archer sold more than 300 million books in his five-decade writing career * He was due to attend the Cheltenham Festival on Saturday to discuss his final novel By Henry Moore, BBC News Bestselling author and former politician Jeffrey Archer, who sold more than 300 million books in his five-decade writing career, has died at the age of 86. Archer, best known for the novels, ‘Clifton Chronicles’ and ‘Kane and Abel’, and often set the novels in his…

NBS Bank sponsors K15 million towards 2026 Chiwanja Ch’a Yao Festival

October 2, 2026

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* Particularly supporting the theme; ‘Celebrating Our Heritage, Educating Our Girls and Building Our Future’ * A subject that is important not only to the Yao community, but to the future of Malawi as a whole By Duncan Mlanjira NBS Bank has sponsored K15 million towards the 2026 Chiwanja Ch’a Yao Festival and in particular recognising its theme; ‘Celebrating Our Heritage, Educating Our Girls and Building Our Future’. Presenting the sponsorship this Friday in Lilongwe, Head of Government and…

Hill Spring Lodge’s pristine garden offers perfect weekend refreshment far from the city

September 25, 2026

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* No crowds, no city noise, no distractions — just a peaceful escape, good food, beautiful moments and time to reconnect * Its conference setting is perfect for productive meetings, corporate retreats, and successful decision making By Duncan Mlanjira Hill Springs Lodge, situated at 5 Miles along road to Zomba City, has such pristine gardens offers the perfect weekend refreshment far from the city for a mind rewind after a long working week. Guests can opt to be served…

Favour Umar’s book ‘Best in the Worst’ now available on Amazon

September 20, 2026

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* Her memoir that recounts her conversion from Islam to Christianity, facing family disownment, homelessness, and persecution * While discovering faith and resilience in tackling storms of life head-on and coming out best on the other side By Duncan Mlanjira Favour Umar’s second book, ‘Best in the Worst’, is now available on Amazon — her memoir that recounts her conversion from Islam to Christianity, facing family disownment, homelessness, and persecution, while discovering faith and resilience. It inspires young minds…

MultiChoice Malawi unveils South African Mvuzo Dzingwa as new Chief Executive Officer

September 19, 2026

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* Prior to his appointment, Mvuzo held senior leadership roles within the MultiChoice Group, gaining extensive experience in commercial strategy, trade marketing, and market execution * For the company to grow its customer base, there is a need to put customers first, build and strengthen partnerships, and deepen its business connection By Duncan Mlanjira & Victor Singano Jnr MultiChoice Malawi has a new Chief Executive Officer, South African, Mvuzo Dzingwa, who is bringing more than two decades of expertise…

Mulhako wa Alhomwe invites business people to register spaces to sell their various merchandise at annual Festival on October 18

September 16, 2026

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* No person shall be allowed to display their merchandise for sale if they would not produce proof of payment By Duncan Mlanjira Mulhako wa Alhomwe Cultural Heritage Trust is inviting business people interested to display and sell their merchandise at annual Festival on October 18 at Chonde in Mulanje to register in advance to be allocated spaces. A flier posted on Mulhako wa Alhomwe official Facebook account highlights the provision of restaurant, whose registration fee is at K70,000;…

CANAL+ and La Liga sign agreement to combat sports content piracy

September 14, 2026

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* Covering nearly 50 countries across Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa and Haiti marking one of the most ambitious collaborations ever established * Between a global broadcaster and a major sports competition to tackle one of the biggest threats facing the sports industry By Duncan Mlanjira CANAL+ — the global media and entertainment company with leading positions in Europe and Africa — has signed an agreement with Spanish football league, the La Liga, to combat sports content piracy. In a statement,…

CDH Investment Bank reinforcing community development by investing in upgrade of Blantyre Sports Club car park

September 10, 2026

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* The Bank has a long-standing record of collaboration with Blantyre Sports Club, including renovations such as painting, greens management, sponsorships for golf and other events * This latest initiative underscores the Bank’s philosophy of combining strong corporate citizenship with practical support that benefits residents and business visitors By Duncan Mlanjira CDH Investment Bank has reinforced its ongoing partnership with the country’s historic Blantyre Sports Club by supporting the upgrade to the club’s car park — that involved removing…

Standard Bank sponsoring for Kenyan Grammy Award winner Bien to perform during ‘Live at Kumbali’ music concert

September 9, 2026

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* ‘Live at Kumbali’ is one of the offerings under Standard Bank’s ‘Joy of the Arts’ platform, designed to grow arts, music and culture industries in Malawi * Bien will headline the concert, to be supported by a list of popular local artists that include Driemo, Praise Umali and Maggie Kadrum By Duncan Mlanjira For this year’s ‘Live at Kumbali’ music concert, Standard Bank has sponsored to bring in Kenyan Grammy Award winner, Bien-Aimé Alusa Baraza, to headline the…

Renowned scholar and poet Benedicto Wokomaatani Malunga launches three books

September 7, 2026

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* ‘Nasiwero ndi Ndakatulo Zina’, ‘Taming the State of Mind’ and ‘Writing Odyssey’ * He encourages Malawians to cultivate a culture of reading saying it acts as a bridge connecting the writers to their audiences By Mussa John Witness, Malawi News Agency (MANA) Renowned Malawian poet, scholar, translator, and higher education administrator, Dr. Benedicto Wokomaatani Malunga — best celebrated for the poem; ‘Ndidzakutengera Kunyanja Ligineti’ — has launched three books adding to a trove of literature he has authored….