Airtel launches Malawi edition of Voice Africa singing competition

* Each country will identify seven participants, who will receive US$5,000 * Then proceed to Nigeria for coaching where they will compete for the grand prize of US$100,000 * Lines are open for musicians to send one minute videos to www.thevoice.africa * And must use Airtel digital platform By Duncan Mlanjira Airtel Malawi has officially launched the Malawi edition of Voice Africa — a singing competition that seeks to grow talent in Africa — joining 14 other Airtel Africa’s…

Read More

Posted in Entertainment, News Comments Off on Airtel launches Malawi edition of Voice Africa singing competition
MultiChoice launches two new channels; Magic Showcase and CineMagic on DStv

* Magic Showcase — on DStv Channel 143 — launched on Monday, October 31 * An 18-hour channel with content showing the best of MultiChoice’s locally produced series, specials and documentaries * CineMagic is a movie channel on DStv 139 that launches on Monday November 14 * Which showcases the best in African films as well as international independent titles By Duncan Mlanjira MultiChoice has added two brand new channels on DStv, Magic Showcase and CineMagic, that is set…

Read More

Posted in Entertainment, News Comments Off on MultiChoice launches two new channels; Magic Showcase and CineMagic on DStv
Hilda Macheso automatically voted into 2022 Miss Malawi final top 10

* Earned 2,882 in Monday’s and Tuesday’s public voting * Joins Natasha Tembo who secured her place after early childhood development training * Top 10 to go for bootcamp at Kambiri Beach Resort in Salima By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Through Monday’s and Tuesday’s public voting, Hilda Macheso earned 2,882 votes that secured her an automatic qualification for the 2022 Miss Malawi final contestants scheduled for December 3 Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe. Other contestants who made it…

Read More

Posted in Entertainment, News Comments Off on Hilda Macheso automatically voted into 2022 Miss Malawi final top 10
Voting lines opened for top 10 contestants for 2022 Miss Malawi pageant

The 20 contestants  To access voting link, the public is encouraged to visit Miss Malawi Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/1701826453436609/posts/pfbid0zz43d8hAaobKiwdEbEN4DdcedgYhd3kxfpqyuTSc8h3JGuzhmUZeghSQhQnYvoYJl/?sfnsn=mo&mibextid=010Ike * One contestant, Natasha Tembo automatically secured her place in the top 10 after her successful tasks * One of contestants Umiwangu rolls out her charity drive by donating learning materials at Ndirande LEA School * In line with the pageant’s theme of ‘Early Childhood Development’ By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Organisers of the 2022 Miss Malawi pageant, Alpha Arts, have…

Read More

Posted in Entertainment, News Comments Off on Voting lines opened for top 10 contestants for 2022 Miss Malawi pageant
Every culture plays a critical role in promoting oneness and national development—Chakwera

Chakwera with former President Bakili Muluzi at Chiwanja cha Ayao festival * A nation which has factories, roads and different development projects but does not promote culture, lacks morality * Without cultural differences, it would be easy to achieve national development and address challenges the people face * Urged Malawians to embrace the spirit of oneness as evidenced by the gathering of many people from different walks of life for Chiwanja cha Ayao festival By Mada Ziba, MANA President…

Read More

Posted in Entertainment, National, News Comments Off on Every culture plays a critical role in promoting oneness and national development—Chakwera
President Chakwera, Chilima; former Presidents Muluzi, JB and Mutharika invited to attend Chiwanja Cha Ayao annual celebration

* Scheduled for Mangochi Stadium, celebration activities include a variety of traditional dances, parade of Yao chiefs * Visit Chigawe Point where there will be a sharing the history of the place and speeches * Other performances include poetry recitations, drama songs, good displays of art and artifacts which depict the yao culture By Duncan Mlanjira President Lazarus Chakwera has been invited alongside Vice-President Saulos Chilima and former Heads of State, Bakili Muluzi, Joyce Banda and Peter Muthatika to…

Read More

Posted in Entertainment, National, News Comments Off on President Chakwera, Chilima; former Presidents Muluzi, JB and Mutharika invited to attend Chiwanja Cha Ayao annual celebration
Two more Malawians Kawaga and Mbaimbai graduate from MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy

* Join 4 others — Jonathan Kapumba; Chimwemwe Mkwezalamba (2019) and Mphatso Makamo; Chisomo Livason (2010) * The graduation event was a celebration of the hard work and dedication of the 57 graduating students * As well as the success of MultiChoice’s Talent Factory concept By Duncan Mlanjira Chisomo Kawaga and Asante Mbaimbai were part of 57 students across three academies in Southern, Western and Eastern Africa who graduated as the 3rd cohort of the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF)…

Read More

Posted in Entertainment, News Comments Off on Two more Malawians Kawaga and Mbaimbai graduate from MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy
Lulu, Kell Kay to perform in special honour of mothers; Malawi Sounds unveils 2022 awards nominees

The talented Lulu * The show will provide mothers with best music that will testify that they are so special * Octagon Tower will also serve the mothers a variety of food at reasonable prices By Petro Mkandawire & Chilungamo Missi, MANA Lulu and Kell Kay will stage a pre-Mothers’ Day show at Octagon Tower at Namiasi along Mangochi town to Monkey Bay road on Friday, October 14 to give mothers a special honor for their remarkable role and…

Read More

Posted in Entertainment, News Comments Off on Lulu, Kell Kay to perform in special honour of mothers; Malawi Sounds unveils 2022 awards nominees
Bruce Lee movies on GOtv Supa this month of October as MultiChoice provides more choices to customers’ viewing experiences

The legendary Bruce Lee * He died young in 1973 aged only 32 like other legends in the name of Bob Marley (36) and Tupac Shakur (25) * He had just finished filming ‘Enter the Dragon’ but six days before its release, he succumbed to complications due to intense training methods * ‘Enter the Dragon’ grossed US$400 million in revenue worldwide and in modern terms that would be the equivalent of US$2 billion By Duncan Mlanjira For those that…

Read More

Posted in Entertainment, News Comments Off on Bruce Lee movies on GOtv Supa this month of October as MultiChoice provides more choices to customers’ viewing experiences
Public cries out loud on Castel Malawi’s suspension of production of Malawi Gin, Premier Brandy and Malawi Vodka due to shortage of forex

* At this rate most foreign companies will close business in a year or so. Our economy may collapse * We may not have Malawi Gin to drown our sorrows * In the current economic situation, people are finding refuge in alcohol and the spirits are matching the pockets * Making them scarce will prove detrimental to public peace By Duncan Mlanjira Castel Malawi management has announced that customers of Malawi Gin, Premier Brandy and Malawi Vodka will experience…

Read More

Posted in Business, Entertainment, News Comments Off on Public cries out loud on Castel Malawi’s suspension of production of Malawi Gin, Premier Brandy and Malawi Vodka due to shortage of forex