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DStv launches first original Pan-African lifestyle channel HONEY

February 3, 2021

* To feature authentic African stories such as lifestyle, food, cooking, relationships and weddings * To include shows such as Pastors’ Wives, Love swap, Making the menu Maravi Express From February 15, DStv will start beaming pioneer Pan-African lifestyle channel, HONEY across the continent, on DStv Channel 173. A statement from DStv says HONEY is a lifestyle channel for curious and connected Africans, that offers an exciting blend of African lifestyle content, including bold and unscripted shows by African…

Lynchpin of Sounds Pentagon music band has gone to rest; Tribute to Wambali Mtebeti Mkandawire

January 31, 2021

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* He had a deep quest for high quality class and desire to conquer * He was quite principled, very religious and down to Earth too * A great music maestro we have lost * His quality music and well composed productions shaped the music industry * We remain grateful to God for your life and the lessons you taught * One who sung and preached and walked the talk. Nkhongono watikhoola Wambali By Duncan Mlanjira Music genius Wambali…

M-Net Movies ‘Presents 007 James Bond Pop-up Channel’ makes grand return

January 26, 2021

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Late Sean Connery, one of the 007 actors Maravi Express Owing to the massive success of the M-Net Movies Presents 007 James Bond pop-up channel early last year and the forthcoming instalment in the James Bond film franchise, M-Net is once again casting its spotlight on the suave, debonair, and dapper dressed secret service agent James Bond. This time, however, the thrilling pop-up channel on DStv channel 111 will not only be open to DStv Premium customers but also…

‘Chakwera Challenge’ trending on social media

January 23, 2021

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By Duncan Mlanjira As he was being presented with a scissors to symbolize the official launch of the Malawi 2063 Vision (MW2063), President Lazarus Chakwera was captured in a golf shirt with bulging biceps on show. People went on social media appreciating that the President is keeping in good fitness. People with similar bulging biceps started posting their own pictures in the same posture as of Chakwera and it has been dubbed the Chakwera Challenge. Hesi Chikoko did his…

Legendary talk show host Larry King dies aged 87

January 23, 2021

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For 63 years, Larry King was across the platforms of radio, television and digital media By Tom Kludt & Brad Parks, CNN CNN Larry King, the longtime CNN host who became an icon through his interviews with countless newsmakers and his sartorial sensibilities, has died — aged 87 — his son, Chance, confirmed his death Saturday morning. King hosted ‘Larry King Live’ on CNN for over 25 years, interviewing presidential candidates, celebrities, athletes, movie stars and everyday people. He…

“We will never forget the beautiful story of his life he wrote on the theatre stage”; tribute to late Frank Patani Mwase

January 15, 2021

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Death has robbed Malawi of a theatre genius * His stage skills and language stuck into me till now * Today the chapter of the trio, Du, Frank and Gertrude Kamkwatira has closed. Sleep well, you geniuses * This marks the end of an era of stalwarts and entertainers of English drama performers in Malawi By Duncan Mlanjira Malawi has been robbed through death of one of the country’s most celebrated theatre drama artist, Frank Patani Mwase — just…

‘It’s times like these that you start appreciating people whose lifetime contributions you took for granted’

January 9, 2021

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‘The Last Original Diva’ is gone * Mourns renowned radio producer and co-founder of Story Workshop Marvin Hanke * As tributes keep pouring in for late ‘Lady Groove’ Maria Chidzanja Nkhoma * Immediately laid to rest on Saturday in line with COVID-19 measures By Kondwani Magombo, MANA The last time renowned radio producer Marvin Hanke connected with veteran broadcaster; actress and musician, late ‘Lady Groove’ Maria Chidzanja Nkhoma, was towards the end of 2020 — and hearing of her…

Tributes pour in for late ‘Lady Groove’ Maria Chidzanja Nkhoma

January 9, 2021

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By Duncan Mlanjira ‘Lady Groove’ Maria Chidzanja Nkhoma, Malawi’s own music icon who was placed alongside African stars such as Miriam Makeba, has died and tributes continue to pour in with many describing her as a “legend” and “radio personality extraordinaire”. Veteran journalist Janet Zeenat Karim simply quoted Maria’s most popular song: “Mwana wa mzako! Mwana wa mzako akalila, usam’tsilile makhwala iwe; amake polila iyiyi toto, mwananga wafelanji? Iyiyi toto, wafela pakhomo pa anthu awa!” Rest in Jehovah God’s…

Heritage Buffs to hold Kite Festival in south Indian city of Hyderabad mid-January

January 6, 2021

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The kites to be used * Patriotic fervour keeps Chinese kites, thread away! * The Chinese thread is particularly harmful to flying birds By Dr Ahmed Mohiuddin Siddiqui The Heritage Buffs of south Indian city of Hyderabad met over a sumptuous breakfast hosted by eminent historian Dr. Mohammed Safiullah on a pleasant wintery morning. The functional group decided to hold Hyderabad Heritage Kite Festival in the middle of January under the guidance of Ruby Television Editor Syed Inam ur…

Gospel songbird Shekinah treats street kids and orphans to festive season luncheon

December 31, 2020

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Happy faces of the kids * “Christmas is a time to give to the less privileged” * She also performed some of her songs to spice up the event * Working on her second album to be released soon * Since her first album she has released 3 singles By Duncan Mlanjira Gospel songbird Shekinah took time off on Christmas Day to celebrate it with street kids and orphans with a luncheon at Old Naperi Private School hall in…