Grammy-nominated singer Clarence Carter dies aged 90

* Best known for lust-filled soul hits like ‘Slip Away’ and ‘Back Door Santa’, he performed with the fervor of a backwoods preacher and the bawdy humor of a juke joint sexual hit ‘Strokin’’ * The two-time Grammy nominee and Alabama native “leaves behind a legacy of timeless music,” his record label said in a statement By Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times Clarence Carter, the blues and soul singer famous for songs including the raunchy hit ‘Strokin’’ featured…

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Standard Bank’s ‘Joy of the Arts’ innovation registers tremendous improvement and revival for ATEM to Schools Drama

* Stella Maris Girls Secondary School emerged winners of the grand finale with their play titled; ‘Tales in Hot Tide’, beating 11 other schools from six Education Divisions * The 2026 competion was dominated by schools from the Southern Region with Blantyre Baptist coming second; Mulanje’s Our Lady of Namulenga Catholic school on third position By Duncan Mlanjira When the curtain fell at Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe on Sunday, to mark the grand finale of the 2026…

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Amaryllis Hotel hosts ‘Appreciation Luncheon’ for Blantyre City Council sanitation team

* Giving back to the people who work tirelessly every day to keep our city clean, safe, and beautiful By Duncan Mlanjira Currently in the news for unsavoury reasons, Amaryllis Hotel turned around its public negative perception by hosting an  ‘Appreciation Luncheon’ for Blantyre City Council sanitation team, accompanied by Mayor, Councillor Isaac Jomo Osman. “Giving back to the people who work tirelessly every day to keep our city clean, safe, and beautiful,” wrote the country sole 5-Star hotel…

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Hollywood star Idris Elba enchants Africa as he rallies behind the continent’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ representatives

* There are 10 of us now. I honestly don’t care which one of us wins — I just want to see African football light up the world stage * My mom is from Ghana, my dad is from Sierra Leone — but my heart is African; that’s why I’m watching every single game By Duncan Mlanjira DStv and GOtv viewers across Africa were left enchanted and dazzled when normal programming was suddenly interrupted by Hollywood star Idris Elba, and he…

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African female leaders shaping Africa to tell its stories

* Through the Pan-African MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) academies that are training and inspiring women filmmakers to share their unique views of the world * Mentorship goes beyond technical skills — it’s about helping people find their voice, seeing their genius and owning it By Duncan Mlanjira   As the African continent asserts its leadership position in the world, a core aspect of its identity is the storytelling that informs Africa’s evolving culture — and the academies producing Africa’s…

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Premature death of Bruce Lee in 1973 left a vacancy for a martial arts movie superstar that was eventually filled to some extent by Chuck Norris

*  He had made an early screen appearance battling Bruce Lee in high-kicking combat sequences, which the pair choreographed together, in ‘The Way of the Dragon’ (1972) * Both men were trained fighters, so there was no call for stunt doubles or the obfuscating frenzy of quick cuts; their face-offs were filmed in medium and wide shots to preserve the sense of integrity Orbituary by Ryan Gilbey, The Guardian Action cinema of the 1980s was a podium where Arnold Schwarzenegger…

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Chuck Norris’ passing inspires tributes as Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme lead Hollywood reactions

* He was All American in every way. Great man and my condolences to his wonderful family— Sylvester Stallone * Ever since I was a young martial artist and later getting into movies, I always looked up to him as a role model—Dolph Lundgren * Through his foundation and his example, he made a huge difference in the lives of young people by instilling character and discipline through martial arts—former US President George W. Bush * A really good,…

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Renowned Poet Yankho Seunda unveils themes for his upcoming ‘At 35’ poetry album

Over the years, Poet Seunda has built a strong reputation in Malawi’s creative sector * That include gender-based violence, love, governance, mental health, culture, family, nature, business, and lifestyle * Among other socially and culturally relevant reflections on contemporary human experiences * As ticket sales open to the public for the album launch set for the evening of Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Apollo Auditorium in Blantyre By Duncan Mlanjira Well ahead of the planned launch of his poetry…

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DStv, GOtv to spotlight female‑led films, series, reality shows throughout International Women’s Month

* Including global cultural moments that reflect the brilliance and complexity of modern womanhood * As CANAL+ and MultiChoice celebrate achievements of African women in the entertainment and various business sectors * “The African entertainment industry is driven by women — actresses, directors, screenwriters and producers who bring depth and authenticity to every production” By Duncan Mlanjira In celebration of International Women’s Month, CANAL+ and MultiChoice, through DStv and GOtv, will throughout the period spotlight female‑led films, series, reality…

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MultiChoice phases out Showmax service after comprehensive review

* The decision to phase out Showmax reflects our focus on building a sustainable, competitive business for the long term in an increasingly demanding global streaming environment * The decision to discontinue Showmax services will not involve any retrenchments. The Group will be engaging and supporting employees through various transition options By Duncan Mlanjira MultiChoice has announced the discontinuation of Showmax service, following a comprehensive review of its streaming activities by the company as it focuses on “building a…

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