What started as just four t-shirts has grown into a global streetwear brand. Crispy Malawi’s a’ba.lé is proving that consistency, not profit, builds visibility and lasting impact. “We started with four t-shirts under our brand a’ba.lé, and because of our love for making t-shirts, we focused on getting them seen on the streets rather than […]
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South African DJ, Lady Amar, who’s behind the 2023 hitsong Hamba Juba, is set to perform at this year’s Lake of Stars. The official line-up poster which the festival has released also shows that three (well 4 if you count UK-Based Hazel Mak) Malawian artists will perform as headliners as well. The three acts are
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The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) has announced a sharp increase in fuel prices, effective today. According to Mera, the pump prices of petrol has risen from K2, 530 to K3, 499 per litre, representing a 38.3% increase, while diesel has gone up from K2, 734 to K3, 500 per litre, a 28% increase. “The
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Lilongwe police have arrested 30-year-old Norman Kambanje for the alleged defilement of a 17-year-old girl. According to Nation Online, the suspect reportedly lured the victim by pretending to be a traditional healer who could locate a stolen phone. The report says he then assaulted her 6 times at a lodge after demanding 10 rounds.
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Malawian innovator and entrepreneur Nthanda Manduwi took the stage at the BBC Africa Town Hall to share her powerful views on artificial intelligence and the future of work. She challenged Africa to stop being passive users of technology and instead take charge in shaping an AI-driven future. Among her key points: 1. Decolonise education to
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Musician Ritaa has expressed disappointment over rumors circulating online linking her to a former government minister. In a Facebook live, she said the speculation was sparked by an old photo from a performance she did last year at Blues in Blantyre where the minister was in attendance, before he even became minister and as famous
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South African soapie Scandal! is coming to an end after two decades on air. In a statement, e.tv publicist Tsheghofatso Kolotse confirmed that the final episode will air in June 2026. “The everchanging television landscape requires broadcasters to consistently review all programming and scheduling, and we believe that Scandal! has reached the end of its
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please note that the image is AI generated and only used for purposes of this story Mzuzu University (Mzuni) has taken disciplinary action against 26 students over various cases of misconduct. According to a statement from the institution, 19 students have been expelled, 3 suspended while 4 others have been issued warnings. The disciplinary measures
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Both Zeze and Praise Umali are set to perform at Blues Bar & Restaurant today from 2pm. Praise Umali, who’s expected to perform with his band for a 2-hours set from 6pm to 8pm, confirmed his performance in a Facebook post 3 days ago. “This Saturday, my band and I will be rocking Blues in
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The Office of the Ombudsman has declined to investigate a complaint against the Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA) over the distribution of a K190 million Artists Grant. The complaint, filed by Timothy Ntilosanje, Faith Mussa, and over 1,600 others who signed the petition, alleged that COSOMA unfairly disbursed K189 million to only ten artists and
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