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Student’s magazine launch on 17 May

In an effort to promote a reading culture and also improve the literary skills in students in various schools and colleges in the country, Students Magazine will be launched on 17th May at the College of Medicine Sports Complex.

Kwilimbe returns, revives his golden oldies

Former musician Bernard Kwilimbe now director of culture in the Ministry of Tourism and Culture offers advice on the importance of Malawian culture while using words that those of the new generation have never heard before.

Mr Splash goes onto radio

He has made his name through the television, and obviously his name is synonymous with MBC television.

Govt, MultiChoice tussle over GOtv licence

What was served as a tasty dish for entertainment—seekers might have a sour aftertaste as the wrangle between Malawi Government and MultiChoice Malawi on the legality of a GOtv licence ensues.

Mwale chalks his tale

One great American pencil and charcoal artist J.D Hillberry once said: "Although I try to push the limits of realism in a black and white medium, simply imitating reality isn’t my primary goal. I use the technical skills I have developed to tell a story or evoke an emotion. I feel I’ve successfully communicated with someone when they identify with the essence of a particular piece, and it brings about new thoughts or feelings."

Arts and Innovations crucial for Industrialisation—Govt

Malawi Government says it is committed to protecting intellectual property so that the country should move away from agriculture based economy to a knowledge based one, since innovation is the basis of industrialisation and trade.

Review Censorship Act first—filmmakers

Film Association of Malawi (Fama) has hit back on government’s press statement on regulation of films in Malawi, saying government should first put the laws that encompass film productions in order.

Malawi schools urged to have writers clubs

 The Writers Block, a grouping of ardent writers in Malawi, has urged schools to have writers’ clubs and encourage students to write as a way of promoting a writing culture from the grass roots level.

Lulu releases third single

Malawi’s Afro-R&B singer Lawrence ‘Lulu’ Khwisa has released a new single, Thupi Lakana, off his upcoming album Ndakudziwa.

Lulu sings on Malawi fashion

Fashion has never been synonymous with females. Neither has it been limited to its area in the arts, and it is usually accompanied with music.