52 entries for Peer Gynt Literary Award

Malawi Writers Union (Mawu) has said it is overwhelmed by the response from the public to the on-going Peer Gynt Literary Award writing competition.

Toza’s Cry II targets festive season

After six years of silence, half-brother to late local reggae icon Evison Matafale, Toza Kapito has said he is returning to the market with his second album titled Cry II.

Joy of Jazz back in September

It was Standard Bank that initially brought Zahara’s train to Malawi, during the Joy of Jazz festival held in Lilongwe last September.

Fama opens first regional chapter in Mzuzu

Film Association of Malawi (Fama) has established the first of its regional chapters in the North.

This followed a two-day capacity building training workshop held at William Koyi Conference Centre last weekend.

Izeki at UDF meet

Celebrated comedian Izeki made a surprise appearance as United Democratic Front (UDF) launched Jubilee Movement in Blantyre on Wednesday. Real name John Nyanga of Izeki ndi Jakobo brand has not been in the game for sometime and his partner, Eric Mabedi (Jacob) had been unwell.

Nasfest goes South

Light of Youth Creative Organisation (Lyco) has said the Southern Region will from next year start benefiting from its National Schools Youth Drama Festival (Nasfest).

Joyful Souls member opens school

Joyful Souls’ Arthur Chidothe has demonstrated that music and entrepreneurial skills can go together.

The 31 year old is running a guitar school which opened its doors last month at Chilobwe Township in Blantyre.

Amaa in second Film in a Box training

The African Movie Academy Awards (Amaa) is set to hold the second Film in a Box training for Malawian movie makers.

KB Gospel Singers donates to Malingunde School

Kamuzu Barracks Gospel singers last Sunday donated assorted items to Malingunde School of the Blind.

The items included 10 bags of cement, five bales of sugar, 100 kilogrammes of rice, cartons of soap, bags of salt and many other commodities valued at K306 000 (about $765).

Sally hails Mafunyeta impact

Malawi’s renowned reggae artist Sally Nyundo has tipped Mafunyeta to dominate the music industry "for ages to come".

He has since called the reggae/dancehall artist as one of the best local artists in live performances.