Africa: All of Africa Today – September 17, 2025
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Malawi: Gibo, Bwede Lit Up NBM Championship Launch Party
[Nyasa Times] Mangochi Stadium came alive on Saturday night as music, dance, and celebration took centre stage following the launch of the K500 million NBM Championship sponsored by National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc.
Malawi: Ombudsman to Probe Cosoma Rot – Board Members Accused of Looting Copyright Fund
[Nyasa Times] A storm is brewing in Malawi’s creative sector after outraged artists petitioned the Office of the Ombudsman, accusing the Copyright Fund Committee of shameless abuse of power and corruption in the allocation of grants.
Malawi: Editorial – Shame On You Cosoma Board Members, Pay Back Stolen Funds
[Nyasa Times] It is beyond shameful that the very institution tasked with protecting Malawian artists–the Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA)–has become a playground for greed and self-enrichment. Recent revelations that board members, including Cha…
Africa: All of Africa Today – August 7, 2025
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Malawi: Chitoliro Productionz Unveils Ugandan Media Personality Zari the Boss Lady As the 2025 Ump Festival Official Host
[Nyasa Times] As days are getting closer to the most anticipated second edition of the UMP Festival and Awards, organizers of the event, Chitoliro Productionz have announced the unveiling of one of the celebrated Ugandan-born, South African based media…
Malawi: Prophet Bushiri – the Silent Force Behind Malawi’s Rising Film Industry As He Donates K50million to Welcome to Maula Film
[Nyasa Times] In a time when many lament the death of African cinema, one man is quietly breathing life into Malawi’s creative industry–Prophet Shepherd Bushiri. Known across the continent for his prophetic grace and expansive business empire, Bushiri…
Malawi: Kamuzu’s Kasungu Home to Become National Museum and Library
[Nyasa Times] In a historic move to preserve Malawi’s post-independence legacy, the childhood home of Ngwazi Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda in Kasungu is being transformed into a national museum and library under a new initiative spearheaded by the Nguru Ya…
Malawi: How Does COSOMA Pay Royalties to Artists – COSOMA Explains
[Nyasa Times] The Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA) has come forward to explain how royalties–payments made to artists for the use of their work–are calculated and distributed. The clarification comes amid growing concerns from some creatives who …
Malawi: President Chakwera Leads Nation in Celebrating Tay Grin’s Global Honour
[Nyasa Times] Malawi is basking in pride as President Lazarus Chakwera has led the nation in congratulating celebrated musician and cultural ambassador Tay Grin, following his prestigious international recognition in the United Kingdom for promoting to…