Society
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‘Anything goes in Amsterdam’
If there is one city in the world that throws one into a race of wild imaginations coupled with lots…
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Here comes Jonny
The world will never be surprised one day when the southern terraces of Kamuzu Stadium will rise after being enchanted…
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Salima around the clock
Salima is a warm and refreshing town in the Central Region of the country. With a population of a quarter…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Musings on Malawi music
For some time, I have kept myself off Malawi music commentary. I have no reason, no excuse for that incessant…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The return of Sonyezo
Urban artist Sonyezo has released an Extended Play (EP) titled Somewhere in Africa which is available online for free. In…
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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…
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Icing it like a Don
Anthony Malisawa is an awkwardly unfamiliar name in the entertainment circles. But the mention of the name VJ Ice…
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