Category: Entertainment

* The ‘We Got You’ promotion runs between January 1 to February 28 reconnecting customers and new DStv subscribers By Duncan Mlanjira Ever paid less and unlocked more? — DStv does through ‘We Got You’ promotion, which has been rolled between January 1 to February 28 reconnecting customers and new DStv subscribers. In a statement, DStv takes cognizance that “January is the month where life picks up speed again – school runs, budgets tighten, and homes everywhere start looking…

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* Covers both the distribution of HBO Max and the renewal of several Warner Bros. Discovery thematic channels across numerous regions in Africa and Europe * It builds on the landmark agreements concluded in France in 2024 – including the renewal of the exclusive pay-TV window for Warner Bros. Pictures films just six months after their theatrical release in France By Duncan Mlanjira The now global media and entertainment company, CANAL+ and its long-standing partner, the American multinational mass…

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* The 2026 intake introduces a comprehensive curriculum designed to balance theoretical knowledge with practical immersion * The fully accredited nine-month programme is delivered through a hybrid format, combining interactive online learning with intensive physical in-person training By Duncan Mlanjira MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF), the Pan-African film and television training institution, has opened applications for its 2026 intake, whose deadline closes on February 27, 2026. In a statement from South African, the industry-leading network of academies invites all African graduates who…

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* Through ‘Joy of the Arts’ initiative, Standard Bank invests in programs that uplift creative talent, promote cultural expression, and drive economic growth * The Malawi Fashion Identity SS26 Showcase embodies these values, showcasing the best of Malawian design and creativity to the world By Duncan Mlanjira Vice-President Justice Jane Ansah, Rtd, joined Standard Bank on Saturday night in Lilongwe to celebrate the Malawi Fashion Identity SS26 Showcase, which was described as more than just fashion, but a powerful…

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* I want to create films that intentionally bridge worlds and I am also growing my production company into a stronger creative hub for film, television, and documentaries across Malawi * In the long term, I see myself directing feature films and, critically, mentoring emerging filmmakers back home as to make great films consistently, we need as many skilled and informed storytellers as possible By Duncan Mlanjira Brian Magombo, the director of Malawian drama series, Pa Mango Lodge, that is…

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* We are into our second full year of the Joy of the Arts program to demonstrate that this initiative is about creating a uniting platform * Where Malawian artists connect, learn, and inspire the next generation while also making a living Maravi Express Standard Bank has rolled out a K25 million sponsorship package for the University of Malawi (UNIMA) Theatre Festival weekend in Zomba and a further K12 million for the Malawi Music Business Summit in Lilongwe as…

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