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Jul242023 by Malawi Freedom NetworkNo Comments

Stop Live broadcasts Homosexual Case

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By Noel Mkwaila-BLANTYRE A Malawian citizen and rights activist, Fryson Chodzi has written Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority-MACRA to suspend two radio stations, MBC Radio 1 and Zodiak from broadcasting live the proceedings of a homosexuality court case. Chodzi argues broadcasting such case is leading to violation of children's rights, cultural values and religious beliefs. "As a representative of majority, I feel compelled to voice out my concerns on behalf of those who find such discussions inappropriate and against our norms," reads a letter to MACRA's Director General, Daud Suleman. He says the language being used during the broadcast is offensive in nature hence not fit for radios to be airing such. Suleman was not available for a comment. The two media houses...

Apr82023 by Suleman ChiteraNo Comments

MBC Donates To Cyclone Survivors, Council Plans Resettlement

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Chiradzulu District Council says in collaboration with chiefs it has identified a new area in which survivors of Cyclone Freddy from Mtauchira Village will be resettled as a safety measure. Mtauchira Village which is on the foot of a hill in the area of Traditional Authority Likoswe was among the hardest hit by Cyclone Freddy as the entire village was buried by the mudslide killing 16 people in the process while the other ten are still missing. District Commissioner for Chiradzulu, Francis Matewere, made the remarks when Malawi Broadcasting Corporation employees visited Lisawo Evacuation Camp to donate relief items. This is the fourth time MBC has donated to people who have been displaced by Cyclone Freddy. In his remarks, the Public Relations and Customer Affairs Manager of M...

Aug122022 by Suleman ChiteraNo Comments

MBC To Launch MBC TV2

Entertainment

Malawi Broadcasting Cooperation will this year launch the MBC TV 2. While disclosing that all is set for the launch of the station, MBC Director General George Kasakula says the new channel will provide unstoppable entertainment and a platform for young people. MBC Board Chairperson Vasco Kachipapa has described the coming of MBC TV2 as a milestone in Malawi’s media industry.

Jun92022 by Malawi Freedom NetworkNo Comments

MBC To Cover Live All Flames Matches In Afcon Qualifiers

Sports

The Malawi Broadcasting Corporation MBC has assured Malawians that it will cover live all the remaining Flames matches in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. MBC’s Director-General, George Kasakula, said the public broadcaster acquired the 2023 AFCON qualifiers' rights last year. “I can assure all Malawians that they will be watching the Flames wherever they go including the one they will play against Guinea this coming Thursday. Last year’s AFCON finals package that we secured included rights for the 2023 qualifiers and our partners have assured us that they will give us feed starting this Thursday,” said Kasakula. He has however asked the corporate world to take advantage of the opportunity and advertise their products during the matches. “The fact that we can show th...

Apr222022 by Suleman ChiteraNo Comments

MBC Compensate Family Of Blessings Nyondo Shot by the corporation’s guard

News

The Malawi Broadcasting Corporation MBC has compensated the family of Blessings Nyondo who was shot by the corporation’s guard. Nyondo was shot on the night of December 31 by an alleged MBC Guard around Njamba freedom park area and died 7 days later after he was hospitalized at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital. It was said that the guard had suspicions that he was a thief. However, the family insisted that the deceased was on his way to a religious crossover service. Getson Nyondo the father of the late Nyondo has confirmed the development to MIJ Online, However, he refused to disclose the amount of the compensation. The development comes after MBC agreed to settle the compensation out of court- as a way of obeying the law and respecting human rights. Nyondo was until...