Month: August 2021 Posts

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… ...

Okudya zake alibe mlandu: mkulu oimila boma pa mlandu akufuna Sumbuleta anjatwe

Apr 01, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Mkulu oimila boma pa mlandu wauza a polisi kuti achite likiliki ndi mlandu wa amene anali bwana ku nyumba youlutsila mawu ya MBC, a Aubrey Sumbuleta. A Sumbuleta akuganizilidwa kuti anali kukakamiza Amayi ena ogwila… ...

Ombudsman urged to investigate MBC boss recruitment

Mar 27, 2021 Thula Chisamba 0 &

Reports that the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) board has settled on George Kasakula to head the state broadcaster have compelled some concerned Malawians to urge the Ombudsman to investigate the recruitment procedure. In an interview,… ...

MBC asks for K6.1 billion bailout: Chilima says no

Aug 27, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Vice President Saulos Chilima has rejected Malawi Broadcasting Corporation’s request for a K6.1 billion bailout. Chilima met management of the state broadcaster on Wednesday to discuss reforms. During the meeting, MBC asked for a bailout… ...

Chilima to meet MBC staff

Aug 25, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Vice President Saulos Chilima will on Wednesday engage Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) employees on reforms at the state broadcaster. The Vice President who is also Minister of Economic Planning and Development; and the Public Sector… ...

Former MBC presenter Jolly Kalelo dies

Aug 06, 2020 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Former Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) presenter Jolly Kalelo has died in Lilongwe. Kalelo has died today at Kamuzu Central Hospital, according to officials of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) where he was serving as a… ...

We repent our sins – MBC

Jul 16, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

"Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away". Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) probably read this biblical verse prior to meeting the newly appointed Information Minister, Gospel Kazako where the State… ...

Kazako tells MBC to stop favouring ruling party

Jul 15, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

...MBC's Sumbuleta says mistakes were made Minister of Information, Gospel Kazako, says Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) is a bad boy that needs to change and has warned that some employees will be fired in a… ...

MBC shocks Malawians

May 23, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

  Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), the public broadcasting station, left Malawians in disbelief last night. The station which a couple of days ago aired expletives targeted at Vice President Saulos Chilima made amends last night.… ...

HRDC, YAS and Livingstonia Synod want MBC temporarily closed

May 12, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Livingstonia Synod and two civil society organizations have demanded the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) to suspend the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation’s license by Friday this week. The organisations - Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC)… ...