MultiChoice Malawi to adjust residential DStv and GOtv subscription rates upwards effective July 15

* In response current economic pressures Malawi is facing and taken into account the 25% devaluation of the Malawi Kwacha * As MERA also increases fuel pump prices effective today June 23 By Duncan Mlanjira As Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has increased fuel pump prices effective today, June 23, MultiChoice Malawi is also set to adjust residential DStv and GOtv subscription rates upwards effective July 15. MERA has also increased petrol by 44.92% (now at K1,999 a liter…

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Blockbuster movie channel Studio Universal to feature best Hollywood movies on GOtv Supa

* GOtv Supa also has Honey, WWE, TL Novelas, Novela Magic, Rok, Kix Channel * As well as Zambezi Magic, National Geographic and Boomerang Maravi Express Malawian subscribers of GOtv Supa are in a for a treat starting from today, Tuesday, June 21 as its channel 18 will be featuring the best Hollywood movies made available through blockbuster movie channel, Studio Universal. A statement from MultiChoice Malawi says Studio Universal brings the ultimate cinema experience into viewers’ homes with…

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Malawi’s communication license holders owe MACRA K9.4 billion; Some debt dating back to 2021

MACRA Director General Daud Suleman addressing the media * Currently there are 12 license holders — in broadcasting; telecommunication; postal and courier services * Who risk having their licences revoked if they do not meet the deadline they gave themselves to pay their arrears * Topping the list are players in the telecommunication, who owe MACRA over K8.2 billion * With over K800 million by broadcasters and K377 million by the postal and courier service providers By Duncan Mlanjira…

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NGO supports national DEFT Poetry Festival scheduled for July 30

* The Festival uplifts budding poets as well as development of arts in the country * The donation will go along the way in making the smooth preparations for the event to be successful By Steven Godfrey Mkweteza, Correspondent A local non-governmental organization, Centre for Sports, Culture and Arts (CESCA), has committed a financial contribution of K2 million towards the second edition of the national DEFT Poetry Festival scheduled for July 30 this year at Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre….

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Two Malawian movies to be featured on M-Net Movies AfroCinema Pop-Up channel; Starting with Fatsani tonight at 20:00hrs CAT

* Followed by Highbrow on Friday from 22:00rs CAT — both on DStv Channel 198 * ‘Highbrow’ tells real life stories sorrounding the infamous financial scandal Cashgate and was premiered last year * ‘Fatsani: A Tale of Survival’ — produced and directed by renowned filmmaker, Hastings Golosi * M-Net Movies is celebrating Africa Month with films from Malawi, Zambia, Nigeria, South Africa and more * AfroCinema Pop-Up channel to be available on DStv Premium, Compact Plus, Compact, Family and…

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MultiChoice introduces door-to-door sales of GOtv and DStv decoders

The MultiChoice Direct Sales Force team Maravi Express In an effort to increase accessibility to digital television and further provide customers with a world of choice, MultiChoice Malawi has introduced a Direct Sales Force (DSF) who will engage in door-to-door sales of GOtv and DStv decoders. The service on offer from the DSF will include assistance with subscription activations and customers education on the DStv and GOtv digital self-service options — such as *470# USSD code, MyDStv app and…

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Blantyre Malabada Constituency MP Mkumba launches raffle draw to win a Mazda Premacy plus K200,000

* The Mazda Premacy is the vehicle which Mkumba currently uses for his Parliamentary duties * He used in the 2019 Parliamentary elections campaign that won him a seat in the National Assembly * The entry rule is just once — to send to WhatsApp or SMS to 098 55 66 476 by close of business on August 19, 2022 By Duncan Mlanjira As part of hype ahead of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, Blantyre Malabada Member of Parliament,…

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The grandeur that is Ntchisi Rain Forest Reserve; The country’s tourism treasure that is so hidden and not known by many Malawians

* It is one of the last remaining indigenous rain forests in Africa that offers the pureness of nature * It is a luxuriant, dense forest rich in biodiversity, found typically in tropical areas with consistently heavy rainfall * It is complemented by Ntchisi Forest Lodge that offers food from local farmers to reduce CO2-emissions By Chigomezgo Nyirenda Not many Malawians know of the existence of one of the last remaining and grandeur indigenous rain forests in Africa —…

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Castel adjusts upwards prices of selected beer, alcomix, squash and carbonated soft drinks

Maravi Express With effect from Sunday, May 1, Castel Malawi has made a major price adjustments of its products since 4 years ago, by increasing prices of selected beer products, its alcomix products and carbonated soft drinks. In a statement, Castel said they would have loved to maintain the current prices but had to make the adjustments “due to global inflation in the operating environment”. “We are compelled to take this decision due to increase in production and distribution…

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Soche Township oldies fondly reminisce of historic D.P. Chirwa shop at Chitawira

* My first memories of school life were made here—Andrew Chigamba * Wow! You remind me of my days in Chitawira as a kid and a grown up too—Angela Zingani Phiri * Good men of the yesteryears. Strong pillars of the community, achina Dunda pambalipo—Gusto Sapangwa * Wow! Nice memories. You remind me of Malawi. Kale lathu malume—Mada Khupe By Duncan Mlanjira Soche Township in Blantyre, that comprises Chitawira; Nkolokosa; Soche East; Naperi and Njamba, had several historic places…

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