Christina Malaya proves that age means nothing when making music. The 73-year-old singer from Malawi released her latest song called Pangolin on Monday. People know her better as Jetu across the country. She mixed South African Amapiano beats with traditional Malawian sounds. This combination creates something fresh for local music fans.
Jetu uses clever words to describe special love in her new track. She compares this rare feeling to a pangolin animal. The government protects these creatures because they are hard to find. Her lyrics talk about bringing out this precious love for everyone to see. The song shows her playful personality through creative language.
VJ Ken directed the music video for Pangolin. He won awards for his video...
Young people lead a fresh environmental program across Mzimba district. The Mzimba Youth Organisation runs this project to help communities fight climate problems. Leaders want local people to join discussions about protecting nature. Rev. Moses Nkhana heads the youth group and explains how bad leadership destroys forests. Communities never participated before when other environmental projects failed.
The Pulitzer Centre gave four million kwacha to fund this work. Three famous reporters inspired the project through their stories about Africa. These journalists showed how government mistakes harm the environment. The program examines links between poor leadership and forest destruction. Local mining happens without proper rules or...
Information Minister Moses Kunkuyu faces sharp criticism after making conflicting statements about government involvement during recent protest violence. Critics say his comments try to shift blame away from officials who may have played a role during the unrest. Kunkuyu told citizens to stop pointing fingers at the government for the chaos that happened during demonstrations. He asked people to blame unnamed individuals and political parties instead. His refusal to identify these supposed groups makes many question whether his claims hold any truth.
The minister tried to separate government actions from violent attacks that took place during Thursday protests. Some demonstrators suffered assaults from people carrying panga knives...
Malawi National Examinations Board announced stronger security measures for upcoming school certificate tests. The agency expects more students than ever before to take the exams this summer. Officials from MANEB revealed their plans to work with police and military forces. These partnerships aim to stop cheating and protect test materials from theft. The examination period runs from July first through July twenty-fifth.
Security teams will guard storage buildings where test papers stay before distribution. Police officers will stand watch at every testing center across the country. Past problems with stolen exam questions forced MANEB to create better protection systems. The board trained more supervisors to watch students during...
Malawi prepares for elections between two familiar faces. President Lazarus Chakwera seeks another term against former President Peter Mutharika. Both men have led the country for one full term each. Voters can compare their actual records rather than just campaign promises. This contest brings real experience to the ballot box.
The 2014 and 2019 elections showed how close these rivals remain. Mutharika won the presidency first. Chakwera challenged the 2019 results and forced a new election. He won that second vote and became president. Both leaders have strong support across different regions.
Saulos Chilima helped both candidates win their elections at different times. He served as running mate for Mutharika and later for Chakwera...
Chimwemwe Idana has completed his move to Zanaco FC after spending three successful seasons with Silver Strikers Football Club. The 26-year-old midfielder leaves behind a legacy of outstanding performances and team achievements. His departure marks the end of an era for the Central Bankers. Zanaco FC represents a major step forward for the talented player. The Zambian Super League club offers him new opportunities to showcase his skills.
Idana first arrived at Silver Strikers during February 2023 as a loan player from Mbeya FC. His exceptional displays on the field impressed coaches and fans alike. The club decided to make his stay permanent just four months later. His technical abilities and calm approach to the game made him a...
Malawi prepares to send 202 people to compete at the African Union Sports Council Region 5 Youth Games. The team travels to Namibia on Tuesday, July 1, through a special chartered airplane from Lilongwe. Edgar Mtulumbwa from the Malawi National Council of Sports explains the group contains 165 athletes and 37 officials. These officials work as coaches and team managers for the young competitors. The games will run from July 4 through July 13 across two Namibian cities.
Windhoek will host many different sports competitions during the event. Athletes will compete there for football, netball, basketball, lawn tennis, judo, boxing, karate, volleyball, e-sports, and table tennis medals. Swakopmund serves as the second host city for other...
Qu-Bit creates music equipment for electronic musicians. The company makes a new version of their popular Bloom sequencer module. This device helps musicians create repeating musical patterns automatically. The Bloom v2 costs $499 and works with modular synthesizer systems. Musicians can buy it right away from the company.
The new module creates music sequences with three separate channels. Each channel can hold up to 64 steps of musical information. Musicians can add special effects to individual steps like rapid repeats and random changes. The device also mutes certain steps randomly to create interesting rhythms. These features help artists make music that sounds less predictable.
The Bloom v2 connects to other music equipment...
Techivation releases a new version of their audio software plugin. The company first created this tool back in 2021. The T-De-Esser Pro Mk2 improves upon the original design with better sound quality. Engineers redesigned the user interface to make it easier to use. Musicians and producers can remove harsh sounds from recordings without damaging the natural tone.
The plugin works quickly enough for live performances and recording sessions. Users can adjust how the software processes different frequency ranges. The tool removes sharp sounds from vocals, instruments, and complete music mixes. Audio professionals can customize settings for attack, release, and intensity levels. The software displays sound waves on screen to help users see...
