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CapeStars quench Brian McKnight Concert

Christy GomaniJuly 30, 2026

A leading alcoholic spirit brands CapeStars has partnered with Lawi Group to sponsor hospitality for American R&B icon Brian McKnight and his team during their visit for Saturday’s concert at Game Haven. Under the partnership, CapeStars will cover dining and hospitality costs for McKnight and his team from the day of their arrival until their...

Lake of Stars organisers promise bigger festival

Catherine TintoJuly 30, 2026

Organisers of the 2026 Lake of Stars Malawi Arts Festival say preparations for this year’s event are at an advanced stage, with more than 70 artists expected to perform during the three-day celebration of music, arts and culture. Speaking to Capital FM, Festival Director Sharmila Elias-Taijala said this year’s festival will build on the success...

CapeStars named Sand Music Festival platinum sponsor

Christy GomaniJuly 27, 2026

HS Winehouse Hospitality and Beverage Company has announced CapeStars as the official platinum sponsor of the 2026 Sand Music Festival in a new long-term partnership with event organizers Impakt Events Management. The deal will see the CapeStars brand take a leading role in the three-day beach festival scheduled for September 25 to 27 in Mangochi....

Former adult film star sworn in as Colombia senator

capitalfmradioJuly 25, 2026

Former adult film actress Deyci Alejandra Omaña Ortiz, popularly known as Amaranta Hank, has been sworn in as a senator in Colombia after winning a seat in the country’s March parliamentary elections. Omaña will represent the Norte de Santander region in the Senate as a member of the left-wing Historic Pact coalition for the 2026...

Debate erupts over Miss Malawi’s Miss World representative

Noel MkwailaJuly 22, 2026

Debate has ensued on social media following the decision by Miss Malawi organisers to appoint 1st Princess, Ireen Navicha as Malawi’s representative at this year’s Miss World pageant instead of reigning Miss Malawi, Thandi Chisi. The discussion follows the announcement that Navicha, 21, will represent the country at the global beauty contest to be held...

COSOMA distributes MK1.8 billion royalties to musicians, filmmakers and writers

Antony IsaiahJuly 20, 2026

The Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA) has disbursed MK1.8 billion in royalties to 3,594 musicians, filmmakers and literary workers under this year’s Blank Media Levy Distribution, in what officials describe as one of the clearest demonstrations yet of the growth of Malawi’s creative economy. The payout was presented on Monday in Lilongwe, with musicians receiving...

FDH Bank rewards customer in Swipe to Mauritius Promotion

Joseph SazuzeJuly 10, 2026

FDH Bank Plc on Thursday held the third draw of its Swipe to Mauritius Promotion in Blantyre, with Angella Gadama emerging as the grand winner. Gadama won USD1,000 and an all-expenses-paid trip to Mauritius. A further 25 customers won K100,000 each in the same draw. The promotion, which started in February, is set to reward...

FIFA investigates alleged racist abuse of IShowSpeed during Argentina World Cup match

Noel MkwailaJuly 8, 2026

FIFA has opened an investigation into allegations of racist abuse involving American social media influencer and streamer IShowSpeed during Argentina’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Cape Verde in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match in Miami. The incident, which was captured during IShowSpeed’s livestream from the stadium, allegedly involved an Argentina supporter directing racist...

FAM to Refund Fans for Cancelled Malawi-Equatorial Guinea World Cup Qualifier

capitalfmradioJune 1, 2026

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World Netball Approves Malawi Project to Empower Girls Through Sport and Education

capitalfmradioJune 1, 2026

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Mnangagwa commends Mutharika for promoting regional peace

Noel MkwailaAugust 17, 2026

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has commended Malawi President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika for his leadership and commitment to promoting peace and security in the Southern African Development Community –SADC. He was speaking at the 46th Ordinary SADC Summit in Durban, South Africa. Capital FM’s Noel Mkwaila reports; CUE IN

Stakeholders urge accountability as Parliament passes 14 bills

Catherine BandaAugust 17, 2026

One of Parliament’s core mandates is to make laws that respond to the needs and objectives of the country. However, the effectiveness of these laws ultimately depends on how well they are implemented, monitored and enforced. During Parliament’s five-week meeting, which commenced on 7 July and ended on 7 August 2026, lawmakers passed bills aimed...

CSOs welcome mining devolution

Kelvin TemboAugust 16, 2026

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) that participated in the Malawi National Alternative Mining Indaba have welcomed the Government of Malawi’s decision to commence the devolution of mining functions and responsibilities to Local Government Authorities. The Ministry of Mining announced in a circular dated 10 July 2026 that District Mining Officers will now report to District Commissioners,...

Scorchers’ WAFCON qualification highlights growing role of corporate support

capitalfmradioAugust 16, 2026

The Malawi Scorchers’ qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) finals is highlighting the growing role of corporate partnerships in supporting the country’s national teams. This is the focus of the latest edition of TheOMGbrief, a newsletter published by Malawi-based Outreach Media Group, which examines the Scorchers’ WAFCON journey and their partnership...

Mangochi District urged to strengthen food systems to tackle food insecurity

Ralph ChinombaAugust 15, 2026

The National Planning Commission (NPC) has challenged Mangochi District Council to develop functional coordination structures to help address food insecurity in the district. The call was made on Friday, August 14, 2026, during a Food System Transformation orientation meeting with district planners from various sectors to reflect on the food situation and consolidate challenges affecting...

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