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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Blue Waters and Kambiri Lake Malawi resorts entice revelers to sumptuous Easter Brunch buffet

* The Easter Brunch, set for Saturday and Sunday (April16-17), is going at K12,000 for adults and K9,000 for kids for day visitors * Other activities on offer include various types of water sports, lake speed boat rides mini water-park * This is also to market and stamp the credentials of Kambiri Beach Resort which has now been restored and elevated its iconic ambience * The two resorts are owned by Serendib Hotels and Resorts group By Duncan Mlanjira…

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Serendib Hotels injects fresh breath of life for Kambiri Beach Resort in Salima by restoring and elevating its iconic ambience

A pristine atmosphere * The most capacious and iconic beach resort in Senga Bay was relaunched in style on Friday * Invited guests were treated to an experience of boat cruise and tour of the Namalenje Lizard Island and a beach dinner * The place, that has the longest beach along the Lake Malawi, is set to host the Sand Music Festival in September * We look forward to more local and international business support as Kambiri proves to…

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Rudo Mkukupa-Chakwera, Bishop Chimwemwe Mhango, Pastor Willie Soko and others to spice up Wambali’s Tribute Concert Saturday

* The Tribute Concert was proposed by the family in order to pay their last respect * It will help people appreciate his talent because he was an icon * A legend who taught us that our music can go far and set the benchmark for music lovers By Twimepoki Mangani, MANA All is set for Wambali’s Tribute Concert on Saturday March 26 at Sunbird Capital Marquee in Lilongwe where Rudo Chakwera; Bishop Chimwemwe Mhango; Pastor Willie Soko; Sangwani…

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MultiChoice Malawi expands its footprint with 10 additional Sankha Wekha kiosks

The distinctive yellow, blue and red coloured Sankha Wekha kiosk * Blantyre Market, Machinjiri Area 1; in Lilongwe at Area 1 Simama, Area 1 Kaviwale, Luwinga, Area 49, Area 29, Likuni and Kamba * Original at Wenela bus depot in Blantyre, Ndirande’s Old Peoples shop and Chemusa * In Lilongwe, they are also in Area 25 Pamathanki, Area 25 Nsungwi and Area 36 Kaphiri; Mzuzu along M1 road and Mzuzu market By Duncan Mlanjira MultiChoice Malawi has stamped its footprint…

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COSOMA, MultiChoice sign Partners Against Piracy agreement in the fight to protect Creative Copyright

The partnership  * Partners Against Piracy looks to ensure Malawi’s content creators earn a living from their talent * And to increase the demand for locally produced content through the consumption of their authorized works * MultiChoice as digital entertainment provider is also affected mainly in the form of broadcasting piracy By Duncan Mlanjira MultiChoice Malawi and the Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA) have joined forces in the fight to protect Creative Copyright and associated Intellectual Property rights through…

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Kids and family entertainment channel DreamWorks to be broadcast on DStv from March 18

The channel also presents a slate of programming for two to five-year-olds * DreamWorks welcomes DStv customers to the fantastical world of fan-favourite characters and their epic adventures * One of the world’s most recognizable animation studios, available on DStv channel 304 and via the DStv app By Duncan Mlanjira NBC Universal International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer, together with MultiChoice, will launch DreamWorks – a 24-hour channel on DStv from March 18 across Sub-Saharan Africa, which is dedicated for kids…

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A caterer at Pa Zodetsa opens eatery stalls in Blantyre offering sumptuous traditional Nkhonde dish, Mbalagha & Soup

* It’s a healthy dish of just plantains and beef * Others prefer chicken to beef but the name remains mbalagha * This dish is also a household name in East and Western Africa By Duncan Mlanjira Most middle income earning people nowadays prefer healthy traditional food dishes and their huge appetite for it has inspired many caterers to opt providing for such clientele in the cities of Malawi. One popular place that offer such appetizing dishes are the…

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