A date with Zanzibar’s tourist town
History-rich Zanzibar Island is a perfect destination for a honeymoon. But why leave it to the newlyweds? The island in the Indian Ocean is…
Category: Society
Untold Story of Anjiru Fumulani
Anjiru Fumulani, the 35-year-old band leader of the famous Black Missionaries reggae band has an interesting story. It looks like he switched places with…
Culture, religion on collision course
They might have lost their language, except for a few individuals at Mpherembe, but as JOHN CHIRWA writes, the Ngoni ethnic group in Mzimba…
DJ Nathan’s rise to fame
It is not often that people would give DJs serious attention as long as the music is playing. However, it is different with DJ…
It’s Chizondi’s time
The death of founder of local reggae group the Black Missionaries, Evison Matafale created a void that many still believe will never be filled…
Gwamba swims against the tide
Two years ago, local hip hop star Gwamba—real name Duncan Zgambo—announced his allegiance to start serving God which subsequently led to his switch from…
Beautifying homes through animal artifacts
Along the M1 Road from Blantyre going towards Chileka Roundabout, as one approaches Dorvic Hotel, one cannot help noticing the artistic expressions of animal…
Artists being ‘Made on Monday’
MBC Radio 2FM’s Made on Monday programme which mainly features Malawian urban music has proved to be a big hit in the two years…
Why do new medicines cost so much?
New medicines, protected by 20-year patents, can cost hundreds of dollars a packet and sometimes thousands. It is an increasing pressure on all…
Forus: The dance magicians
When refugees from Africa’s conflicted Great Lakes region seek peace in Malawi’s Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Dowa, they often find that they cannot…
The return of Sonyezo
Urban artist Sonyezo has released an Extended Play (EP) titled Somewhere in Africa which is available online for free. In a statement made available…
The magic of brand ambassadors
Lately the music industry has witnessed a new and growing trend that has seen music artists being engaged by the corporate world or even…
Icing it like a Don
Anthony Malisawa is an awkwardly unfamiliar name in the entertainment circles. But the mention of the name VJ Ice immediately draws a flurry…
‘In our hands’—HIV self testing in Malawi
I watched an excellent documentary “In our hands” about HIV self-testing in Neno. It is a touching, educational, inspiring look at the lives…
Art strokes of a clinician
He was trained as a clinical officer. At least, Kas Mdoka’s learned the art of transforming the sick on their sickbeds to attain bubbling…
Mangochi comes alive at night
Mangochi district is not only famous for its conference halls, cottages, hotels or chambo fish but also has a long standing tradition of having…
Brewing music in Jo’burg
He is known for Ras Amadya Nzimbe. He went into oblivion. Now, he is on his route back. That is Sally Nyundo. On the…
Into the coffers: Kutapa kutaya
The Executive, through the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Kondwani Nankhumwa, announced in Parliament that each of the 193 constituencies in…
Guide to Blantyre
From green initiatives to excellent music and forgotten architecture, the city of Blantyre is a remarkably livable city – and it’s arguably got the…
Painting old tales
At Jacaranda Cultural Centre (JCC) in Blantyre, two gifted artists, Panji Tembo and Ellis Singano painted the tales of old Malawi on canvas with…