Seany Films Is Turning Ordinary Moments into Magical Malawian Stories

Malawi’s creative scene has a rising star: Seany Mandala, aka Seany Films. From shooting short clips on his dad’s phone in primary school to becoming one of the country’s most popular videographers, Seany’s journey shows how passion grows into profession. He’s built his name by producing high-quality work, staying on top of trends, and telling stories that

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Lilongwe Pastor, 19, Arrested After ‘Deliverance’ Ritual Turns Deadly

Police in Lilongwe have arrested 19-year-old Yohane Mphatso after a church “deliverance” session at Zamkutu Zion Church turned tragic, leaving a 62-year-old woman dead. According to an article by MIJ FM, police spokesperson Hastings Chigalu, says the victim, Alena Banda, was severely whipped with a wooden stick during the ritual and later collapsed. She was

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FAMA Partners with Kweza to Strengthen Malawian Film Industry

The Malawi Film Association (FAMA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with local streaming platform Kweza to promote and distribute Malawian films. Under the agreement, Kweza will stream films recommended by FAMA, providing structure in the industry while offering filmmakers a platform to showcase their work to wider audiences. FAMA says the partnership marks

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Malawian NGOs Write to Trump Over New US Visa Rules

Two Malawian civil society groups — Youth and Society (YAS) and the National Advocacy Platform (NAP) — have written to President Donald Trump, yep the US president, urging him to reconsider newly announced visa restrictions on Malawian travelers. The US government recently announced that, starting 20 August 2025, Malawians applying for B1/B2 visas will be required to post a bond of up to USD

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Artists Officially Petition Ombudsman Over Cosoma Copyright Fund Grants

Malawian artists have officially expressed their concerns to the office of the Ombudsman, over alleged abuse of Copyright Fund grants by the Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA).  According to Nation Publications, Ombudsman Grace Malera confirmed to them that her office has received the petition. The artists are questioning why Cosoma Board chairperson Bishop Chimwemwe Mhango and board

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