Kaunjika Vendors Protesting in Lilongwe

Vendors who sell second hand clothes and shoes popularly known as Kaunjika at Tsoka market in Lilongwe are protesting against high rise of bales of the comodity from wholesalers due to new tax measures by the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA).

Mavuto Kampeza, who sell second hand pair of trousers at Tsoka market said the new taxes on second hand clothes have pushed prices of clothes making wholesalers selling a single bale of clothes up to Seven Hundred Thousand Kwacha (K700,000).

Illusionz Beach Festival 2024 Set for August 30-Sept 1

The Illusionz Club has announced its inaugural Illusionz Beach Festival, promising to be Malawi’s vibrant celebration of music, culture, and tourism.

Martin Nyirenda, Managing Director of Illusionz, disclosed that the three-day extravaganza is scheduled to take place in Salima, from August 30th to September 1^st and where an electrifying atmosphere filled with music, dance, and beachside fun will be the key feature of the event.

Some Area 3 market shops for demolition, land sold to businessman

Shops outside the main market area belongs to
plot title number Bwaila 4/343

A lot of business operators outside the main Area 3 market in Lilongwe have been ordered to vacate the land which they have been operating for many years following the sale of the land to a businessman by the Lilongwe City Council.

Blind Date Malawi reality show brings love, entertainment

 

Blessed Chimombo (L) & Cynthia Zondie (R)
the hosts for the show captured on during 
production of promo for the show

A television show called Blind Date Malawi is set to beam in local television channels and promises to be an exciting lovers’ reality show that will bringing a unique and captivating twist to the reality TV genre.

Producer for the show, Ezaius Mkandawire shared that Blind Date Malawi will follow the journey of couples from diverse backgrounds and walks of life, as they navigate challenges, adventures, and emotional moments together.

MEC urges media to introduce programs, messages on elections

MEC officials pose with senior media managers

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has challenged media houses and practitioners in the country to prepare for the upcoming September 2025 General Election, by implementing electoral radio programmes and mass media messaging around elections.

MEC Chairman, Justice Dr. Chifundo Kachale made the call today at Mponela in Dowa district during the sensitization workshop on new electoral laws and holding of by-elections to the Senior Editorial managers drawn from various media houses.

Malawi Para Games July 27, official sponsor unveiled

Tae-Young Kim (L) James Chiutsi (C) &
Wiza Msowoya (R) clap hands after launching
the Malawi Para Games emblem

The Malawi Paralympic Committee (MPC) has confirmed that the first ever Malawi Para Games will take place next week on July 27 in Lilongwe where over 100 athletes are expected to participate.

MPC president, James Chiutsi made the announcement during a press conference at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe where MPC also unveiled K2-Transformers Malawi as the official sponsor for the games.

Religious leaders lead Malawians in anti-homosexuality march

Most Rev. George Desmond Tambala presenting
petition to Hon. Yusuf Nthanda

 Scores of Malawians across the country, took to the street on Thursday to express their disapproval with proposals to stop criminalization of homosexuality in the country.

Led by different religious mother bodies, the national wide march dubbed “In defense of marriage, family, and human sexuality” took place in various districts including Lilongwe, Blantyre, Mzuzu, Zomba, Chikwawa, Machinga, Mangochi and Rumphi.

The petition has asked the Malawi president Dr. Lazarus Chakwera and his cabinet as well as members of parliament to reject proposals to legalize homosexuality in the country’s constitution.