SuperSport launches new channel line-up

  Maravi Express SuperSport viewers on DStv and GOtv will from September 1, enjoy special dedicated channels for leagues and sports, among them the Premier League, La Liga, WWE, UFC, tennis, motorsport, golf and several others, which will now have a home to call their own. SuperSport’s decision is to drop the numbering system it has used for its channels for more than two decades, replacing them with a thematic offering around individual sports to ensure it makes it…

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DStv bolsters its movie offering; Current 6 M-Net Movie channels to be consolidated into four

Maravi Express From September 1, the current six M-Net Movie channels will be re-organised and consolidated into four slick, fuss-free channels with its array of must-see films will be known as M-Net Movies 1, M-Net Movies 2, M-Net Movies 3 and M-Net Movies 4. A communique from DStv says though the M-Net channels will be streamlined, it will not impact the number of movies on the DStv packages as audiences will benefit from a leaner, spruced-up M-Net slate. The popular holiday pop-up channel…

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Time has come to celebrate legends like Anyoni while still alive—Kazako

By Arkangel Tembo, MANA In his eulogy during the funeral service of Elson Soko, the popular comedy character who trended as ‘Anyoni’ in Malawi Broadcasting Corporation’s informative Pamajiga and Sewero la sabata ino, Minister of Information, Gospel Kazako said time has come as a nation to celebrate legends like Soko while they are still alive. Soko, who died last Saturday night at Blantyre Adventist Hospital after suffering from heart problems, was buried at Henry Henderson Institute (HHI) cemetery in…

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MBC cheers sick legendary comedian Anyoni’

By Loness Gwazanga, MANA Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) staff on Tuesday visited and cheered celebrated Pamajiga artist, Elson Soko — popularly known as Anyoni — who has been sick for a while now at his home in Machinjiri, Blantyre. MBC Director General Aubrey Sumbuleta accompanied the staff and told the press thereafter that Soko had played an important role on educating, informing and entertaining the nation, hence the need to be by his side until he gets back on…

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Another double eviction in BBNaija Lockdown House: Eric And Tochi join Ka3na and Lilo on the outside

Maravi Express Two more housemates, have been evicted on Sunday from the The second live eviction show Eric and Tochi evicted from the Big Brother Naija Lockdown House, a week after Ka3na and Lilo were the first two to be voted out. During the week, Ozo won the Head of House Challenge, and after much deliberation, he chose Dorathy as his deputy and that automatically saved both of them from being up for eviction.   As with last week,…

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Upcoming young artist Quest set to release debut album on his father’s birthday

By Duncan Mlanjira Twenty-year-old Penjani Malata, who trends by the music showbizz name of Quest, is set to release his debut 12-track album named New Age on his father Archangel Malata’s birthday on August 31. Quest, who started singing when he was in school way back in 2013, says this is a tribute to his father for his encouragement that saw him join the mainstream music industry through a hit single he released — Mzanga. “After my first single,…

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Five new twists to Big Brother Naija Season 5: The Lockdown Season

Maravi Express The fifth season of Big Brother (BBNaija) comes with a difference by being dubbed as ‘Lockdown Season’ which brings with it a difference in a lot of ways from the former seasons. BB Naija season 5 is being aired 24/7 from last Sunday, July 19 on DStv channel 198/197 and GOtv Max and Jolli on channel 29 and has 20 housemates who will be vying for the 85 million naira grand prize. The highlights of the Lockdown…

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DStv announces new way of keeping viewers informed

Maravi Express In its endeavour to continually strive to create innovative ways to offer customers the best services, DStv is set to launch an Enhanced Decoder Notification (EDN) functionality which aims to address communication issues for subscribers. This functionality will take the admin out of viewing, so consumers can get back to being entertained, says a statement from DStv. And it will provide viewers with streamlined access to important subscription information, including rewards notifications, payable subscription amounts, methods to…

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Sally Nyundo to release new album June 29

  By Sellaphine Banda, MANA After taking a four-year break in the music industry, veteran reggae artist, Sally Nyundo is expected to release his new album titled ‘Sanctified’ on June 29 this year. Nyundo — of the Ras Amadya Mzimbe  fame — said he is officially back with the album which has eight songs in both English and Chichewa. “I think it is time to break the silence after releasing my last album in 2016,” said Nyundo in an…

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Blessed Citizen to drop a COVID-19 single

  By Blessings Kapina, MANA Lilongwe-based musician Blessed Citizen — whose real name is Dalitso Brian Chimombo — is planning to drop a single entitled ‘Sekelera’ which will be released on June 20 this year. Blessed Citizen said the single is meant to encourage people to rejoice all the time regardless of any situations they might be going through. “The Bible, in the book of 1 Thessalonians, tells us that we should always rejoice in our Lord Jesus Christ,…

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