Children born with HIV
Children born with HIV accessing treatment, have no significant difference in their movement skills, social interaction, language skills or practical reasoning at age five…
Category: Society
Power of song in politics
In the run up to the 2004 general elections, Lucius Banda did a song, Yellow, to promote the United Democratic Front (UDF)…
Long road to city life
A rolling stone gathers no moss, so they say. But when the steep slopes of life guarantee you no ridge to rest on and…
Of Ngoni regalia, wildlife preservation
Trouble is brewing in Mzimba for the Ngoni who aspire to preserve their culture amid the new National Parks and Wildlife Policy and the…
‘Anything goes in Amsterdam’
If there is one city in the world that throws one into a race of wild imaginations coupled with lots of questions, it is…
Here comes Jonny
The world will never be surprised one day when the southern terraces of Kamuzu Stadium will rise after being enchanted by the footballing magic…
Salima around the clock
Salima is a warm and refreshing town in the Central Region of the country. With a population of a quarter of a million and…
Malawi through Matafale’s eyes
It has been said that Bob Marley was for the world. Lucky Dube was for Africa. And Evison Matafale was for Malawi. Loosely you…
Nya Uyu: Malawi’s new comic
Uganda’s comedian Annie Kansiime has for some time been referred to as the queen of comedy in Africa. She is a darling to many…
M’mbelwa IV’s legacy preserved in museum
In February 2013, Edingeni Royal Headquarters in Mzimba was soaked in tears. From the young to the old, all wept the death of Inkosi…
Musings on Malawi music
For some time, I have kept myself off Malawi music commentary. I have no reason, no excuse for that incessant blackout, but hey, we…
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…
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…