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SuperSport launches new channel line-up

August 18, 2020

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…

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

August 18, 2020

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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…

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

August 18, 2020

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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…

Four media houses present TNM Super League broadcasting rights bids

August 18, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Four media houses, Zodiak Broadcating Station (ZBS), Times TV, Malawi Broadcasting Station (MBC) and Malawi Institute of Journalism (MIJ) presented their bids to broadcast matches when the TNM Super League games resume. All TV stations have bid to broadcast 80 high profile matches with Times TV pledging to invest a total of K191 million; Zodiak TV at K18 million; MBC at 60 million while MIJ did not indicate how much it intends to invest. Surprisingly,…

COVID-19: NICO donates K6m for needy College of Medicine undergraduate students

August 18, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira NICO Group, through NICO Life and Nico Pensions, has added more support towards government’s calls to corporates to assist in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic by donating K6 million College of Medicine (COM) to acquire lap tops for its 30 needy undergraduate students who are unable to access lessons in the wake of the tertiary institution being closed. This follows calls by the college for assistance and NICO says the donation is in line with…

Ministry of Education sets up guidelines for reopening of schools

August 17, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira Five months after learning institutions in Malawi were closed due to COVID-19, the Ministry of Education Science and Technology has developed guidelines for reopening of schools and teacher training colleges. A communique from the Ministry says the schools should reopen for members of management and teachers first to prepare for the return of the learners and thereafter introduce the learners through a phased approach by priotizing examination years first (Standard 8, Form 4). Schools, districts…

SA-based marathoner distributes COVID-19 relief food hampers to underprivileged Malawian children

August 17, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira South Africa-based athlete Gloria Chitedze finally sent a consignment of COVID-19 relief food hampers which she procured from funds she realised in a charity marathon challenge she did on June 14 together with her South African colleague, Ntabaleng Tsusane. The two completed 45.5kms each in a time of 4.59hrs in the Virtual Race of Legends challenge to raise funds to procure foodstuffs for children, whose parents have been affected by the COVID-9 lockdown due to job…

UTM unpopular without Chilima—governor

August 16, 2020

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By Zenak Matekenya, MANA Newly-appointed UTM Party regional governor for the North, Moses Mulenga said he will popularize the party in villages noting that people have voted for it because its President, Saulos Chilima is a charismatic speaker. He made the remarks on Saturday in Mzuzu when he assumed the regional governor’s office after defeating Chihaula Shaba with 90 votes against 63. “UTM is very popular on social media and in town, but when you go to the villages…

Brian Banda describes his appointment to State House as ‘A Call to Serve’

August 16, 2020

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By Duncan Mlanjira The country’s most popular TV and radio talk show host, Brian Banda has described his return to the State House as press secretary for President Lazarus Chakwera as ‘A Call to Serve’. Writing on his Facebook profile, Brian thanked President Chakwera for greatly entrusting him with this huge responsibility. “To all colleagues in the media in Malawi, I want you to know that you have a friend at the State House,” he said. “I do realize…

Chiradzulu has potential to boost tourism through John Chilembwe

August 16, 2020

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By Linda Likomwa, MANA Chiradzulu District has the potential to boost the tourism industry by marketing rich historic site, Providence Industrial Mission (PIM), high was founded by John Chilembwe — the first Malawian to fight colonial oppression and fight for Malawi’s freedom in 1915. Chiradzulu District Commissioner, Reinghard Chavula said this when Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Lingson Belekanyama made a familiarization tour of Chiradzulu Council over the weekend, saying PIM has that potential to attract worldwide…