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Minister Usi calls on investors to promote talents among youths

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Minister Usi calls on investors to promote talents among youths

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Minister of Tourism, Culture and Wildlife Michael Usi has called on investors to work with the government in uplifting and promoting talents among the youths.


The Minister made the remarks during AMAPIANO Splash Balcon event on Saturday September 18,2021 at Amaryllis Hotel in the Commercial city of Blantyre.
Usi said now time has come for investors to work with government in promoting the hidden talents among the youths saying this contributes a lot to the social-economic development of the country.

He said there are a lot of talented youths in the rural areas and semi urban areas whose their talents remain unpromoted and unexposed due to financial challenges.
” This is now time for you investors to work with the government in uplifting and promoting the hiden talents among the youths who do not have stable finances to do this on their own. Let us organize free music shows where the youths can demostrate their talents for free like what Amaryllis hotel has done for organizing this amapiano balcony event”, said Usi.

Hon Usi

Usi added that the government is open to creative minds on whatever is going to shape the creative industry in the country. He called upon people who have various talents which they think can shape the creative industry to bring them forward to the government for exposure and promotion.
” Let me assure you that the government is open creative minds. Whatever you think will shape the creative industry in Malawi, please bring those ideas forward to the government. I also call upon investors to come into this as we together promote the hidden talents that our youths have”, He said.


The Minister appreciated the organizers who organized the music show saying the event was really eventful.
On his part, one of the artists who performed at the event Biggie Lu thanked Minister Usi for gracing the event saying this will draw attention from investors to support the talented youths.
” We feel very thankful to see the Minister attending this show. This is an encouragement step to investors who may wish to support us through the events like this. Let me also thank all of you who have attended first ever Amapiano balcony splash. I hope you have enjoyed the day a lot. We promise more similar live shows this summer season for you to feel vibe”, said Biggie Lu.

The Amapiano balcony session was organized by Myuziki Phusha in conjunction with Amaryllis Hotel with an aim of promoting hidden talents among the artists most especially the youths.




Sukali and Amaryllis Hotel representative signing an agreement

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Sukali and Amaryllis Hotel representative signing an agreement

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Just three months in the office, Films Association of Malawi President Gift Sukali has already signed two major deals for local films to start being premiered in a proper cinema atmosphere.

Speaking after signing an agreement with Amaryllis Hotel, Sukali populary known as ‘Sukez’ said the hotel will transform it’s conference hall to a proper cinema atmosphere for movie directors to premiere their films at the hotel.

He said actors in the country lack platforms to show case their products, a situation he says is affecting growth of the sector and the signing of the MOU will help local film directors show case their movies.

Sukali and Amaryllis Hotel representative signing an agreement

In her remarks, Sales and Marketing Manager for Amaryllis Khaira Surtee said, on top of offering a venue for movie showcasing they will also be providing platforms for actors’ workshops at the facility.

She said, “Malawian actors will now have a good platform where they can be screening their works.”

This is the second agreement for the film-maker cum producer and his team to sign such agreements having signed another agreement with Latitude 13 Hotel in Lilongwe.

Sukali was elected FAMA president and award-winning actress and film-maker Flora Suya as his vice during an election that took place in June this year.

The FAMA leader was recently in Zambia to promote his movie, ‘Fatsani: A Tale of Survival’, which was nominated for an award at the Sotambe Film Festival in Zambia.

FPAM Distributes 7,000 Condoms During Chanco’s Social Weekend

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FPAM Distributes 7,000 Condoms During Chanco’s Social Weekend

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Family Planning Association of Malawi (FPAM) has distributed over 7, 000 condoms to University of Malawi, formerly Chancellor College (Chanco), students during a social weekend that took place at the school’s campus.

Speaking during the event, FPAM Coordinator, Jimmy Kachale, said through Unified Budget Results and Accountability Framework Project, FPAM was implementing various health interventions including promotion of uptake of sexual reproductive health services.

According to Kachale, several research findings have shown that there is low uptake of sexual reproductive health services by Malawians including the youth.

TayGrin performing at Chanco Social weekend



He further said, FPAM planned to support the institution of higher learning, during the cultural social weekend celebrations, to provoke interest among the youth.

“Today, we are supporting the University of Malawi with Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)-condom campaign to promote sexual reproductive health and HIV services uptake among young people,” said Kachale.

According Obna Sungani, a fourth-year student and peer educator at the University, University of Malawi is one of the colleges with high cases of HIV and AIDS as well as sexually transmitted infections (STIs) due to the loose life by the students.


Musicians Namadingo, Martse, Suffix, Eli Njuchi, Taygrin, Gwamba, Henry Czar, Nyaness and Bell Boys were some of the artist that performed on the day.

Convicted Thomson Mpinganjira not well, admitted at Queens hospital

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Convicted Thomson Mpinganjira not well, admitted at Queens hospital

By Chisomo Phiri


It is said that business mogul Thomson Mpanganjira has been admitted at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital ( QECH) in Blantyre.

Mpinganjira, who was remanded at Chichiri Prison in Blantyre is after being convicted for attempting to bribe the five constitutional judges who were handling the 2020 Presidential elections case is said to have been taken to the hospital on Sunday Morning.

Dr Thom Mpinganjira

Assistant Commissioner of Prisons and in-Charge for Chichiri Prison Thomas Damba has confirmed of the development.
Health officials at the QECH have also confirmed of the development saying Mpinganjira is at the facility undergoing brain examination.

The High court in Blantyre is yet to set date for Mpinganjira’s sentencing

TNM Mpamba partners Sand Music Festival-To sell tickets in selected shops

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TNM Mpamba partners Sand Music Festival-To sell tickets in selected shops

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In its quest to fulfill the objective of supporting the arts, culture and tourism industry, leading mobile financial services provider TNM Mpamba Ltd has renewed its relationship with the Sand Music Festival as communication and ticketing partner.

As part of the partnership TNM Mpamba will enable this year’s festival-goers buy and redeem their physical tickets at designated TNM shops.

Said Chris Sukasuka, TNM Mpamba General Manager; “TNM Mpamba idea is to appreciate our customers and demonstrate that we are a smart network that is part of their social and cultural life. Our hope is that this partnership will enhance ticket access convenience and support the event budget.”

Sukasuka said as one of the country’s biggest calendar events, the Sand Music Festival offers a huge platform to expose the country’s tourism and arts potential on the rest of the world hence act as a major booster to Malawi’s tourism prospects.

“We are happy to once again partner with the Malawi’s annual biggest festival. The festival provides a platform where patrons appreciate the country’s arts and culture, therefore, developing tourism industry,” said Sukasuka.

Sand Music Festival Lead Coordinator Nkhwachi Mhango applauded TNM Mpamba for the brand’s renewed interest in the project saying it would help improve ticket sales accountability and cushion the event’s budgetary needs.

“What is happening in this partnership is that people will go to TNM shops where they will buy tickets and money will be transferred into a special Sand Festival accounts. This integration guarantees accountability and minimizes fraud in ticketing transactions,” said Mhango.

Customers will be buying and redeeming their physical tickets from the following designated TNM shops; Salima, Zomba, Mangochi, Mzuzu (Shoprite), Lilongwe (Crossroads and Gateway Mall shops) and Blantyre (Shoprite Shop).

So far, customers started purchasing the tickets at a discounted price of K30,000 from 3 September until 8 September when the promotional offer ended. Now customers are buying tickets at K35, 000 until 2 October 2021. Tickets are only available through Mpamba in the following designated TNM shops: Salima, Zomba, Mangochi, Mzuzu Shoprite, LL Crossroads, LL Gateway Mall & Chichiri Shopping Mall.

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