Director of Malawian drama series Pa Mango Lodge on Zambezi Magic Brian Magombo now focused on developing more Malawian and African stories for the global stage

* 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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Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81

* A star since the 1960s, he helped to bring the sound of Jamaica to a global audience through hits such as ‘Many Rivers To Cross’, ‘Wonderful World, Beautiful People’ and ‘You Can Get It If You Really Want’ * The essence of my music is struggle. What gives it the icing is the hope of love”—Cliff reflecting on the lyrics of his song ‘Vietnam’ in 1986, telling reggae archivist Roger Steffens * His lead role as a gun-toting…

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Standard Bank’s Joy of the Arts making tremendous progress in transforming Malawi’s arts and culture

* 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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From Africa’s biggest football tournament AfCON to holiday pop-up channels, GOtv turning Festive Season into a season of joy for everyone

* GOtv is wrapping this festive season with entertainment that brings joy to everyone—MultiChoice Malawi Managing Director, Averess Ndhlovu Chella * This year’s festive line-up is all about spreading, joy, cheer and value to help more families tune in, laugh loud, and live easy By Duncan Mlanjira On the GOtv menu for the Festive Season is Africa’s biggest football tournament, the  AfCON Morocco 2025 exclusive on Your World of Champions, SuperSport, and along with it are Holiday Pop-up channels…

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All active DStv and GOtv customers getting full access to DStv Premium and GOtv Supa+ channels for 3 days

* It’s our festive gift to customers and a perfect opportunity to reconnect to any package and enjoy world-class entertainment By Duncan Mlanjira The Festive entertainment has started early with MultiChoice as it has unlocked all active DStv and GOtv customers get full access to DStv Premium and GOtv Supa+ channels for three days — starting today, November 7-9. “It’s our festive gift to customers and a perfect opportunity to reconnect to any package and enjoy world-class entertainment,” says…

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GOtv lines series of exciting programmes on the final laps to the Festive Season

* Festive Happy Place is right here with GOtv — the football, the laughter, the drama – it’s all happening on GOtv * Stay connected and make this holiday one for the books — GOtv’s got your perfect line-up of fun, family, and football By Duncan Mlanjira It November 1 today and as the Festive Season’s holidays are fast approaching, GOtv has got subscribers perfect line-up of fun, family, and football coverage. “Whether you’re laughing with Mama Uzo’s daughters,…

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CANAL+ brings football matches for French Ligue 1 McDonald to SuperSport

* Ligue 1 McDonald is home to some traditional big French clubs French clubs such as Monaco, Marseille Nantes, Lyon, among others * That participate European championship and have iconic players such as Ballon d’or winner Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué By Duncan Mlanjira Football matches for French Ligue 1 McDonald are now available live on SuperSport for DStv, DStv Stream and GOtv subscribers across the continent, a service that started in Friday with UEFA Champions League holders PSG against RC Strasbourg on Friday, October that ended 3-3. In a…

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MultiChoice Malawi staff entertain mothers at Zingwangwa Health Centre’s maternity ward in celebration of Mothers’ Day

* Presented gifts of food items, sanitation buckets to the mothers as well as cleaning items for the health centre * As MultiChoice Malawi, we recognise the important role that mothers play in nurturing future leaders of the country By Duncan Mlanjira In celebrating Mothers’ Day, MultiChoice Malawi’s staff members visited Zingwangwa Health Centre to entertain mothers in its maternity ward where they presented them with gifts of food items and sanitation buckets as well as cleaning items for…

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Malawian crocodile hunter Ian Bartlett writes book chronicling experiences in dealing with problem animals that threaten people’s livelihoods

* ‘Memoirs of a Real Crocodile Hunter’ blend adrenaline, humour, and raw survival — capturing the untamed spirit of the wild * Available internationally through Amazon, Waterstones, Blackwell’s, and ThriftBooks, which “has been well-received in the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia * Over the years, I have honed my skills tracking dangerous game, from the cunning crocodiles of the Shire River to the formidable buffalo lurking in the bush * For over 10 years, Bartlett has worked…

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Canal+ directly owns 46.0% shares of MultiChoice Group excluding treasury shares

* In addition, acceptances in respect of a further 9,767,641 (2.2%) of MCG shares, also excluding treasury shares) have already been tendered to Canal+ in terms of the Canal+ offer prior to the publication of the finalisation announcement * The acquisition of MCG by Canal+ marks the largest transaction ever undertaken by Canal+, cementing the combined Group’s position as a global media and entertainment company * The combined Group will serve more than 40 million subscribers across close to…

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