Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) Archives

MACRA told to show proof that MBC pays license fees

Aug 30, 2022 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

MACRA director general Daud Suleman The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has been told to provide proof that public broadcaster Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) has been paying licence fees. Forum for National Development (FND) has… ...

Former MBC boss Aubrey Sumbuleta arrested

Mar 02, 2022 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Former Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) Director General Aubrey Sumbuleta has been arrested over alleged involvement in fraudulent procurement of vehicles. James Kadadzera, National Police Spokesperson, has confirmed the arrest of Sumbuleta. “He is implicated in… ...

MBC secures rights to beam all AFCON games

Jan 08, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) has secured rights to beam all 52 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) games. MBC Director General George Kasakula said MBC is working with partners that have helped to secure the rights… ...

Court allows Mibawa TV to produce Airtel Top 8 content

Nov 18, 2021 Andrew Cane Chilapondwa 1 &

Mibawa Television has been allowed to produce Airtel Top 8 content for Zuku Television as High Court Judge Dingiswayo Madise has varied the injunction obtained by Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) last week. The whole battle… ...

Sumbuleta pleads not guilty

Oct 25, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Former Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) Director General Aubrey Sumbuleta has pleaded not guilty to charges of indecent assault, sexual harassment and abuse of office. Sumbuleta has been charged with two counts of sexual assault, two… ...

MBC launches sexual harassment policy

Oct 22, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Following evidence that its former Director General sexually harassed women, Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) has launched a Sexual Harassment Workplace Policy. Aubrey Sumbuleta served as MBC Director General from 2015 to 2021 and a Malawi… ...

MBC TV starts beaming EPL games

Aug 28, 2021 Archangel Nzangaya 2 &

The Malawi Broadcasting Corporation television (MBC TV) has partnered with Airtel Malawi to beam 33 English Premier League (EPL) games. Speaking when the two parties met at Kamuzu stadium in Blantyre to sign memorandum of… ...

Jefule: Kasakula failed MBC DG job interviews

May 07, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Times boss George Kasakula failed interviews for the post of Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) Director General but was still appointed by the MBC board, it has been claimed. Democratic Progressive Party politician Jefule wa Jefule… ...

MISA hopes MBC will be reformed under Kasakula

May 06, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

MISA Malawi says new Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) Director General George Kasakula has a challenging task of steering MBC away from politics to the legally and professionally expected realm of public interest. Teresa Ndanga, MISA… ...

Kasakula appointed MBC boss

May 05, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Times Group’s George Kasakula has been appointed as Director General of the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC). Minister of Information Gospel Kazako has confirmed, saying Kasakula has been appointed by the Board of Directors for the… ...

Sumbuleta charged with indecent assault, abuse of office

Apr 21, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Former Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) Director General Aubrey Sumbuleta has been charged with three counts of indecent assault and three counts of abuse of office. Sumbuleta appeared before the Lilongwe Chief Resident Magistrate Court where… ...

Ex-MBC boss arrested over sexual abuse

Apr 17, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Police in Blantyre have arrested former Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) Director General Aubrey Sumbuleta over sexual abuse of employees at the public broadcaster. National Police spokesperson James Kadadzera said Sumbuleta was arrested at his home… ...