Friendship Bench Intervention reduces depression among HIV Pregnant women- UNC Project Study

Periscope Study team with UNC Project 
Country Director

Use of Friendship Bench mental health intervention has demonstrated to be effective in reducing depression among pregnant women living with HIV and help them adhere to HIV care.

The Periscope Study by UNC Project conducted between 2019 and 2022 targeting 80 participants, investigated the Adaptation of the Friendship Bench Mental Health Intervention for HIV-Infected Perinatal Women in Malawi.

MultiChoice Malawi in Antipiracy Drive

Emma Gichonge

The MultiChoice Malawi has propped up its antipiracy campaign through initiative called Partners Against Piracy (PAP) which seeks to help fight piracy which currently presents a threat to the sustainability of the creative industry including broadcasting industry within Malawi.

On Friday night the company hosted a PAP symposium in the capital city, Lilongwe, which attracted various stakeholder to discuss ways to fight piracy and popularize awareness of domestic laws that criminalize the practice.

Emma Gichonge, Managing Director of MultiChoice Malawi emphasized that piracy is remains a serious crime that has a negative effect on economy hence engaging key industry stakeholders to collectively clamp down on content piracy and create awareness against content theft.

“Piracy harms investor confidence and tax revenue, and may also affect trade opportunities if Malawi is seen as a country where intellectual property is not respected and protected.” She said

Media Crucial in Shaping Informed Public Dialogue on LGBTQ+ Rights in Mw

Group photo os journalists, MHRC officials
and Nyasa Rainbow Alliance Representative

Lack of knowledge about sexual and gender minorities rights among Malawians continue to impede sober conversations that protects the rights of LGBTQI+ community.

Discussions on LGBTQI+ generally ignore human rights aspects entitled to every person as most conversations center on cultural and religious values as others take step further to spread sentiments that propagates homophobia and transphobia of LGBTQI+ persons.

Christian Rapper Faith DJ Releases Matamando Music Video

Malawi’s gospel rapper, Faith DJ has given fans something to look at this year, as she has dropped a cool music video from audio track Matamando which is infused with message of praise. 

In the song, Faith DJ features an incredible vocalist Paul Kachala, making the collaboration a whole vibe that delivers beautiful and powerful message of praises for King Jesus Christ.

Born Afrikan Lockdown EP Resurrects Makasu’s Matenda Hit

Born Afrikan

The classical “Matenda” hit by Makasu Band returns in the sound systems and airwaves in reggae style.

The South Africa-based Malawian reggae singer and producer, Born Afrikan, real name Nelson Shaba, remade the reggae cover of the song to reinforce its message about the importance of taking care of the elderly and to promote the Malawian classics. 

Visitors To Ombudsman Office Must Be On Facemask

The Office of the Ombudsman offices will only admit visitors putting on a facemask as Coronavirus preventative measure.

According to the notice, the measure will apply to members of the public seeking the services or simply visiting any of its offices across the country.

Parliament Holds Key To 50+1 Electoral Implementation

Arthur Nanthuru

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has indicated that the parliament shoulders responsibility of setting up provisions to govern the presidential election runoff.