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The northern Green City of Mzuzu will this summer hold its first ever fashion week, beginning October 14-17.
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House of Towera on the road to Mzuzu Fashion Week.[/caption]
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Trendy creative base design[/caption]
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MisK is one of the designers to showcase[/caption]
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Lilongwe’s Home Grown set to showcase at the Mzuzu Fashion Week[/caption]
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Models showcase designs by Creative Base.[/caption]
Mzuzu Fashion Week (MzFW) was established after a series of fashion events that have taken place in Mzuzu in 2015.
With the major success of all the events Kwanza PR and Zik Garvey Investments alongside Mzuzu based designers and artisans have come together to bring the MzFW at the bravura Grand Palace Hotel.
Objectives:
Build brand awareness among the public and credibility associated with the fashion industry.
Unearth the talent that we have in the northern region.
Encourage young designers and models to reach their full potential, be it in business, professional and or personal paths.
Create investment opportunities for SME’s in the creative sector and create a “formal business market” for creatives.
Generate PR interaction with celebrities and opinion leaders.
Collections:
The designers will be showcasing from the following categories in their collections:
Bridal, Evening Wear, Urban/Trend, Office Wear, Beach Wear, Think Pink! in support of Breast Cancer awareness in Malawi.
Mzuzu Designers:
Creative Base Designs – Katoto (Christopher Ngalu)
House of Towera – Chibavi (Towera Mkandawire)
Sozo Wear – Chibanja (Kondwani Phiri)
MisK – Chimaliro (Kylie Uta Brown)
African Print Madness – Hilltop (Elton Mascum)
Tamanda Matiya – (Tamanda Matiya)
Guest Designers:
Tazma Designs – FAME Fashion Week Up and Coming Winner for 2015
Za Clemoh – Lilongwe (Clemoh Sato) FAME Winner 2011
Home Grown – Lilongwe (Debbie & David Chirwa)
Models:
There are 16 official Mzuzu Fashion Week models who are undergoing training and development continuously through the next month and will attend a two days training the weekend prior to the event.
The models are also taking part in photo shoots for promotional purposes and model development in the coming weeks, as is evident from all the Mzuzu Fashion Week promos which are available via the facebook page
www.fb.com/mzuzufashionweek
Socio-Economic Impact of Mzuzu Fashion Week:
Fashion Week is more than a chance to show off clothing, it is a convergence of art, passion and creativity. It is an opportunity for Malawi’s designers to display their talent and vision through fabric.
Internationally, according to a report entitled “The Economic Impact Of The Fashion Industry”, fashion is a 1.2 trillion dollar industry. It creates thousands of jobs a year and generates notable revenue.
In New York City alone (considered the Fashion Capital of the World), the industry pays more than 11 billion USD in wages and generates about 2 billion USD in revenue annually. In addition to creating jobs and merchandise, the city attracts more numerous tourists to the city every year for fashion shows, fairs and events.
Mzuzu Fashion Week would therefore like to establish Mzuzu as Malawi’s leading Fashion hub that will grow to be recognized internationally. Such a status would draw tourists and investors into Malawi’s fastest growing city, thereby providing employment and revenue.
Tickets:
| Early Bird Tickets –Available from 16th September to 30th September (4 Days) |
MK 16,000 |
| Wednesday/Thursday |
MK 8,000 |
| Mother’s Day |
MK 4,000 |
| Dinner Gala |
MK 8,000 |
| Ticket Outlets: Grand Palace Hotel |
| Voice of Livingstonia |
| Judy Fashions |
| Northside Glam |
Think Pink!
Women and girls are a strong pillar in every society. By educating them on breast health issues, a wider circle of the community becomes knowledgeable. The Breast Cancer problem in Malawi needs to be assertively attended to in order to reduce the mortality rate of women. Valuable lives of women of the reproductive age who may possibly have aided in developing Malawi are being lost needlessly due to lack of awareness of the disease.
Therefore, #ThinkPinkMW aims to reduce the number of deaths from Breast Cancer by raising awareness on the importance of early detection of breast cancer which can save lives and to advocate for complete treatment for breast cancer in Malawi. www.facebook.com/thinkpinkmw
The MzFW team and its designers have as this year’s corporate social responsibility initiative chosen to support Think Pink! During Thursdays show (Mother’s Day) there will be a Think Pink! Segment of the show where all the designers will showcase 1 pink piece. All the pieces will go up for auction and all the proceeds donated to Think Pink Malawi!
Quotes:
“What better way to celebrate fashion in Malawi than by participating in the first ever Mzuzu Fashion Week with other talented local designers and spreading the love for fashion” Kylie Uta Brown (MisK)
“The Base is bringing to the table that everyday trendy plus tribal African style, something that is not too traditional but also not too westernized so come through and see what Creative Base is all about during Fashion Week” Christopher Ngalu (Creative Base Designs)
“African Print Madness (APM) is all about classic trends and fabrics. I am so passionate about clothes I love fashion even both my grandfather and mother were designers so I guess fashion runs in the family. Check out how we keep it trendy yet classic at APM!” Elton Mascum (African Print Madness -APM)
“We at Northside Glam Hair & Beauty Salon are happy to be a part of this historical event. We promise to bring you absolute excellence as fashion takes a huge turn not only in Mzuzu but the whole of Malawi. You definitely want to be a part of this event.” Towela Singini (Northside Glam Hair & Beauty Salon)
Final Note from the Mzuzu Fashion Week Team:
Additionally, more than simply providing a platform for local designers to promote their products, the event hopes to inspire a new generation of fashion designers and entrepreneurs. These individuals could then use their skills to create jobs as well as products that may be exported, thereby generating revenue for the nation. The event also aims to raise the standard of quality in Malawi’s fashion industry.
It will serve as a place where stakeholders can network, compete and learn from one another. This would thereby lead to a greater demand for Malawian clothing and thereby boost the nation’s economic standing. Mzuzu Fashion Week would like to ask for the support of the government, the private sector and Malawi as a whole as MzFW has the potential to be a major contributor to Malawi’s socio-economic growth.
Malawi Customer Service Representative Joseph-Naphini making his presentantion of cash to Jai Banda..Photo Jeromy Kadewere[/caption]
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Blockbuster Mega Store administrator Feston Naligonje- presenting the cheque to Jai Banda...Photo Jeromy Kadewere[/caption]
The concert, which will be held at Sunbird Livingstonia in Salima will start on Saturday up to Sunday and is expected to be highly patronized.
Airtel Malawi donated cash amount to K500, 000, which was presented by Airtel Malawi Customer Service Representative Joseph Naphini to Entertainers Promotions boss Jai Banda at their Shoprite Offices in Blantyre.
Before Airtel Malawi’s donation, in the morning there was also another cheque presentation worth K350, 000 by Blockbuster Mega Store to Jai Banda in Limbe.
Presenting the cheque was Blockbuster Mega Store Managing Director Amin Aziz.
In his remarks, Aziz said they thought it wise to celebrate with Malawians in a different way at the Concert.
“Most of our customers are Malawians and we thought it wise to celebrate with them in a different style as they trek to Salima this weekend to jive, relax and chill,” said Aziz.
He also said Entertainers Promotions are their customers in purchasing music equipment and disco lights used on the stage during shows.
“So we said why we can’t help them with a little something as our customers. This is just the beginning and we will continue assisting in different categories,” he said.
In his remarks, Banda hailed the two companies and assured them of transparency and accountability in the money donated.
Banda said the money will be used to pay for security personnel’s, which they have hired during the concert.
‘Mr Entertainer’ said they have hired close to 100 security personnel’s to ensure that there is maximum security during the concert.
Banda said the concert will give massive exposure to local musicians.
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Finalists in Miss Black Africa UK[/caption]
This is another great achievement for Elle Mak, born Michelle Makunganya, having been featured on Rip The Runway UK, a show sponsored by BET.
The Miss Black Africa UK is a competition for young African girls born or living in the United Kingdom and gives them a platform to showcase not only their beauty but their culture, talent and creativity.
According to the competition’s website, the main goal is to use the allure of beauty queens and models as tools to advocate for the needy and campaign or fund-raise for the less privileged.
The winner becomes a goodwill ambassador for Miss Black Africa, charged with designing and implementing a charity program based on their Pageant Platform. This year’s grand finale will take place on 10th of October 2015 at Newham Town Hall, London.
The competition is part of the Miss Black Africa Pageant and Charity Awards. In addition to the beauty competition, the grand finale is a charity award ceremony recognising individuals and organisations that have in one way or another contributed immensely to a good cause.
“As queen I aim to inspire and empower the youth to be more innovative and I can only do this with your support. Knowing this, I ask that Malawi helps me by voting for me.
“I want to use my success to also promote ‘Umunthu’ and Malawian creative arts, tourism and culture. You never know I might even go as far as Miss World if I get enough votes,” says Elle Mak.
Straight from the warm heart of Africa, Elle Mak has always had a passion for modeling, music – singing and dancing from a very tender age.
After leaving Malawi in 2000 with the support of her mother and sister (singer Hazel Mak), at the age of 14, Michelle began to perfect her crafts as an entertainer, whilst remaining dedicated to her academic studies.
As a Law graduate, modeling has always been a major part of Michelle’s childhood, trained from the age of 5 how to grace the runway by her mother Doreen Makunganya, then fashion designer, the 22-year-old Elle Mak never gave up her passion and still models.
In the past Elle has modeled for Marks and Spencer, Lily Alfonso, the Amelia Couture Fashion, Ghana UK Fashion Week for Ghanaian label Otema designs.
Not only is Michelle a freelance model she also trains models runway walk and offers assistance backstage for some fashion shows. Using her experiences as a professional model, she hopes to return to Malawi in October 2015 to start a model training program called Melanin Royals.
Not only does Elle take pride in representing Malawi on a musical platform as a trumpet player, vocalist and songwriter, she has also consistently carried the flag of Malawi with her throughout her dancing career.
She was ranked in UK Unsigned’s Top 6 Best Freestyle Dancers of 2008 at the prestigious Hackney Empire theater in London, as well as landing the lead role as Alice in the short film “Gascoigne: The Untold Story”, which marked the birth of her acting career .
Having also graduated with an honours degree in Law, it is clear to say that Elle Mak is a young lady of many talents – as she continues to perfect her craft as a model, lawyer, women’s empowerment activist, singer-songwriter, dancer and actor.
There is no doubt that Elle Mak’s future is certainly bright and definitely one to watch out for.
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Miss Malawi UK 2015 contestants[/caption]
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Tay Grin: To co-host the beauty pegeant[/caption]
Eight glammed-up hopefuls - who are college and university students – recently took part in photo shoot to confirm their participation to the Miss Malawi UK contest. They are set before the rivalry gets real.
The event that sees Malawian girls based in the UK battle it out for one crown in order to become a role model and the community’s ambassador is scheduled to take place Saturday October 3 at The Deco, Abington Square in Northampton – address NN1 4AE with St Michael’s multi-storey car park which is adjacent to the Deco address St Michael’s Road NN1 3HR.
Organiser of the 2015 edition of Miss Malawi UK, Kondi Munthali, aka Bowoyeke told Nyasa Times that advance tickets are selling £20 and will be sold £25 on the door while VIP tickets are only being sold on advance at £40 and will not be sold during the day of the event.
Munthali said there will also be an“after-party”event at Punjabi by Nature 126 Wellingborough Road, Abington, NORTHAMPTON, NN1 4DR for :£5 till dawn.
“This year Miss Malawi UK has taken on bigger social responsibility in working with vulnerable kids in Malawi,” Munthali told Nyasa Times.
“We have partnered abundant life centre -Mitundu whereby each of our contestant with the support of Miss Malawi UK will sponsor one girl child with all their schooling needs. The centre has chosen 10 girls who are currently at Mkanda Primary School in Mitundu.
“The proceeds on the night will go towards the Women and Widows program. We have identified the animal husbandry project which will help the women to be self sustained,” he said.
Munthali has also disclosed that Miss Malawi UK contest will be hosted by Malawian award winning hip-hop rapper Tay Grin alongside former contestant Agatha Phiri who was the second princes in Miss Malawi UK 2013.
The new queen will be the successor to Rose Mmangisa.
Standard tickets can be bought online by following this link: 
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Nyamilandu boogie with new wife[/caption]
After losing his wife, Maria Inglis, who was killed in a car crash in which Nyamilandu was also hurt
in September 2012, the widower is a married man again.
He exchanged vows with Gilian Ziba and cerebrated their wedding at Nkopola Lodge in the lakeshore Mangochi on Saturday.
Nyamilandu, dressed in a white jacket, black trousers and black bow ties had a boogie-woogie with his newly wedded wife when he was entering the reception hall, looked much in love to the new sweetheart.
The FAM president was a second time widower after he lost his former wife Rehana Surtee Manda, one of the pioneers of Television Malawi.
Rehana and Walter had two children together who were under the mothering of Maria.
Meanwhile, a beer party for football writers and FAM affiliates was held at Civo Stadium club to celebrate Nyamilandu’s new marriage.
Nyamilandu is said to have bankrolled the party in readiness of the December FAM elections in which he is seeking a fourth term in office.
Chakwera proudly walking his last daughter down the aisle[/caption]
Chakwera, who is also president of Malawi Congress Party (MCP), said it was “special” for him to see his last daughter wed.
Some of Chakwera’s children are already married with the most renowned being his Pastor child Nick Chakwera who is married to musician Rudo Mkukupa Chakwera.
Chakwera thanked all people who turned up for their support.
He applauded the daughter for her moral rectitude and being well-behaved.
Others also hailed her as a “very obedient” girl and “absolutely trustworthy”.
Merlyn is not like other children from wealthy and influential leaders’ families who are notorious for controversial lifestyles of glamour and showiness.
Skeffa: To perform in South Africa[/caption]
Blacks front man Anjiru Fumulani said the band will fly to South Africa on September 24, 2015.
"The whole band leaves on 24th September together with Skeffa and Real Sounds band," confirmed Fumulani.
According to Fumulani, the first show will be on 25th September at Safari Hotel in Hillbrow thereafter in Pretoria and finally at Tijuca Caf'e.
Fumulani said the trip is upon invitation from a Malawian Entertainment Firm based in South Africa.
He said this will be an opportunity for the band to promote their latest Kuimba 10 album which is currently enjoying massive air play.
The album has already been launched locally in all the three major cities.
Cassper Nyovest and Malawian producer Gemini Major.[/caption]
The latest development being the signing of Malawian producer Benito "Gemini Major" Kamoto to Family Tree label which is owned by South African Award Winning rapper, Cassper Nyovest.
"I got signed on 14th of June 2015 which also happened to be my birthday. That was the day when Cassper made the announcement. I am very humbled and looking forward to making good music with my new team," said Gemini Major in an interview on Saturday.
The new Family Tree member who is also part of Cassper Nyovest's "Refiloe" album as a featured artist and producer further disclosed that he is currently working on his new project which he said details will be announced in due time.
Asked on what he thinks about Malawian Hip Hop industry, Gemini Major said: "I have been out of the Malawian industry for a while but I definitely would like to be part of building it up internationally, I am hoping to build a bridge between Malawian industry and South African industry."
According to Gemini Major's recent Instagram and Twitter posts, it is believed that the Family Tree team is currently working on new material to be released soon or later this year.
"I will be dropping a new single and video in collaboration with a Nigerian Dancehall artist. Big name, I can't disclose at the moment. I am also working on a new project with Malawi's DJ Sonye," he disclosed.
Meanwhile, the Malawian producer is doing cameos in South African music videos. He has appeared in DJ Switch and Cassper Nyovest's "Raphandawenawetsang" of which he produced and Witness The Funk (WTF)'s "Wangnika" videos.
Commenting on the cameos, he said "They are my mates so they asked me to appear in their videos."
Born on June 14th, 1990, Gemini Major grew up in Kabula, Blantyre. He attended Joyce Banda Foundation High School with fashion designer, Bongani Tambo and rapper K-Bonnie before leaving for South Africa in 2009.
President Mutharika: Will be guest of honour[/caption]
President Peter Mutharika, who has already confirmed his attendance will be the guest of honour at the event aimed to raise funds for Mulhakho wa Alhomwe celebrations which are held at Chonde in Mulanje district.
The dinner and dance is among a series of fundraising activities the eight year-old cultural lined up to support this year's celebrations, according to the grouping's Chief Executive Officer, Mchanakwaye Mpuluka.
A Platinum table for ten people has been pegged at K800,000 while gold and silver tables have been pegged at K500,000 and K300,000, respectively.
"This only entails that a platinum seat will go at K80,000, likewise gold and silver seats will be at K50,000 and K30,000 each, respectively. So, individuals can always buy a seat and have the fun until they drop off," said Mpuluka.
Last month they staged a fundraising golf tournamnet that saw the participation of Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima, who also pledged K1 million towards the annual celebrations.
Last year, the grouping raised over K50 million from similar activities.
Mulhakho is a cultural group headed by a Board of Trust and coordinated a secretariat on behalf of all Lhomwe people.
The grouping was registered under the Trustees Incorporation Act to promote the Lhomwe culture and it also brings together all the across the nation and beyond.
Members of MWA are distributed across the country, but the population is concentrated in the Shire Highlands districts of Blantyre, Chiradzulu, Mulanje, Thyolo, Phalombe and Zomba.
Selected from Mzuzu auditions of E-Wallet 2015[/caption]
During the northern region auditions, only two singers were identified out of 68 people who participated.
"In Mzuzu we auditioned 68 but only two passed the grade," E-wallet Coordinator Anthony Kafuwa confirmed to Nyasa Times.
According to Kafuwa, they are targeting to identify 16 talented singers that will compete for the show slated for 25th October, 2015.
Auditions in the central region will be held at the Sunbird Capital Hotel in Lilongwe on Friday 18th September, 2015.
Thereafter, the final auditions will be held at Sunbird Mount Soche Hotel in the commercial City of Blantyre on 20th September, 2015.
This year’s E-wallet show will not only be beamed on public broadcaster MBC Television but also Times and ZBS Television, this is according to the organizers.
The winner of this year’s competition will receive a grand prize of a Nissan Tilda Hatch Back worth K3 million.
Last year the Sunbird Search for a Star was won by Blantyre-based McLuther Mambala who pocketed K500,000 during a grand finale which was held at Sunbird Mount Soche in Blantyre
Wakhumbachi Kaluwa became the winner for the E-Wallet Talent Show in 2013.
House of Towera on the road to Mzuzu Fashion Week.[/caption]
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Trendy creative base design[/caption]
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MisK is one of the designers to showcase[/caption]
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Lilongwe’s Home Grown set to showcase at the Mzuzu Fashion Week[/caption]
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Models showcase designs by Creative Base.[/caption]
Mzuzu Fashion Week (MzFW) was established after a series of fashion events that have taken place in Mzuzu in 2015.
With the major success of all the events Kwanza PR and Zik Garvey Investments alongside Mzuzu based designers and artisans have come together to bring the MzFW at the bravura Grand Palace Hotel.
Objectives:
Build brand awareness among the public and credibility associated with the fashion industry.
Unearth the talent that we have in the northern region.
Encourage young designers and models to reach their full potential, be it in business, professional and or personal paths.
Create investment opportunities for SME’s in the creative sector and create a “formal business market” for creatives.
Generate PR interaction with celebrities and opinion leaders.
Collections:
The designers will be showcasing from the following categories in their collections:
Bridal, Evening Wear, Urban/Trend, Office Wear, Beach Wear, Think Pink! in support of Breast Cancer awareness in Malawi.
Mzuzu Designers:
Creative Base Designs – Katoto (Christopher Ngalu)
House of Towera – Chibavi (Towera Mkandawire)
Sozo Wear – Chibanja (Kondwani Phiri)
MisK – Chimaliro (Kylie Uta Brown)
African Print Madness – Hilltop (Elton Mascum)
Tamanda Matiya – (Tamanda Matiya)
Guest Designers:
Tazma Designs – FAME Fashion Week Up and Coming Winner for 2015
Za Clemoh – Lilongwe (Clemoh Sato) FAME Winner 2011
Home Grown – Lilongwe (Debbie & David Chirwa)
Models:
There are 16 official Mzuzu Fashion Week models who are undergoing training and development continuously through the next month and will attend a two days training the weekend prior to the event.
The models are also taking part in photo shoots for promotional purposes and model development in the coming weeks, as is evident from all the Mzuzu Fashion Week promos which are available via the facebook page
Lucius Banda, Thoko Katimba and Bernadetta Maliro[/caption]
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Bernadeta and Mlaka Maliro[/caption]
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Robins Park was in full capacity[/caption]
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Lucius with the Maliro's[/caption]
The launch which assembled cream of gospel artists in the country saw the huge audience turn up to support and welcome Bernadetta Maliro into the gospel Iindustry joining her husband who is veteran musician and now pastor Mlaka Maliro .
Dressed in yellow and white dress, Bernadetta appeared on stage at exactly 3:40pm after the performance of Favoured Martha, Limbani Simenti, Sam Maliza, Thoko Katimba , Peter Mlangeni, starting with the title track of the album Yahweh she performed three tracks from the album before the launch of the CD which was bought by former minister Sidik Mia at undisclosed fee.
Soon after the launch, Bernadetta performed back-to-back songs from her album which includes the love song Kulibe which she said she dedicated it to her husband as she said there's no one who can have a perfect lover like angels but there's need to feel satisfied with the one God gave them.
Bernadetta performed the song with her husband Mlaka Maliro as they were seen holding each other on the stage for several times as supporters chant and ululate their romance.
At exact 4:30 guest artist during the show, music doyen Lucius Banda appeared on stage.
Banda, who was backed by Bernadetta Mlaka Maliro, Peter Mlangeni, Thoko Katimba and Mlaka Maliro started with gospel songs Pa ulendo, Pharaoh and also performed Samuel with Thoko Katimba with Mlaka Maliro coming in the middle of the song declaring prosperity, healing and breakthroughs to the audience.
When Lucius Banda announced bowing out of stage, he was forced by the audience to sing more.
Soldier then performed more gospel songs; Pang'ono pang'ono which was released in 1990s and Mlaka Maliro played a keyboard bring back to the hey days when he was with Zembani Band.
Bernadetta thanked the audience for welcoming her in the music circle and also took time to justify the presence of Lucius Banda, saying he is like their father apart from being family friends.
Meanwhile, Bernadetta Mlaka Maliro is set to launch the album again this week end at Sheffer ICA Marque in Lilongwe before she performs at Mzuzu Boma Park on 4th October 2015
Busy Signal for Malawi Sand Music Festival[/caption]
Spencer Mutemasango said Malawians should not be pensive about Busy Signal’s availability.
“It is confirmed. Busy Signal is coming to Malawi,” said Mutemasango who is director of UK-based Big Base Entertainment.
“I have been dealing directly with Lucius Banda and there is no cause for alarm. Actually, Busy Signal will perform in Zimbabwe on October 24 before flying out to Malawi for a performance on October 31 or thereabouts. In fact, Busy Signal will be in Malawi for six days,” he said.
Busy Signal is best known for the number one hits 
The first E-Wallet icon: Wakhumbachi Kalua[/caption]
Nine out of 234 hopefuls who participated were picked in the Southern Region according to E-wallet Project Manager Anthony Kafuwa.
The first auditions were held in Mzuzu on 16th September where two contestants sailed through out of the 68 participants and later on 18th September, three out of 179 were picked in Lilongwe auditions held at Sunbird Capital Hotel.
Initially, the organizers planned to identify 16 participants national wide but according to Kafuwa, they will proceed with the cream they have spotted so far.
The national finals are set to start on 25th October, 2015 and will be beamed on TImes Television, Zodiak Television and the public funded broadcaster MBC Television.
The winner of this year’s E-wallet talent show formally called Sunbird search for a star competition will walk away with a brand new Nissan Tilda Hatch back wealth K3 Million.
Wakhumbachi Kaluwa became the winner for the E-Wallet Talent Show in 2013.
According to Beauty Phekani and Sheila Banda Tobie; founders of the contest, told Nyasa Times that while they appreciate that, beauty is still one of the most highly valued characteristics a woman can possess; they will involve men to show the beautiful face of Malawi with an objective of charitable works.
They say beauty competitions in these modern days are not only about picking the prettiest girl but it is about so much more than that.
“"Pageants have really moved on, it is now about who the girls are inside rather than looking at them just physically. And the boys also have the beauty that they can be ambassadors for Face of Malawi UK," said Phekani.
She said Face of Malawi UK is evolving to a charity organisation and would use the title holders to carry its activities in Malawi.
The organisers said their contest will be “more progressive” and a departure of the traditional beauty pageant stereotypes.
“The event is in Stratford, London on the 5th of December,” Phekani disclosed.
Meanwhile, organisers said they are looking for both male and female from the ages of 17 to 35 in the UK, even those in Ireland, Scotland and Wale who are willing to join dozens of those who have already confirmed participation to register to their 
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Zasha and his wife[/caption]
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Zasha in marriage photo opportunity[/caption]
The former Flames star, wedded Len at Kalambo CCAP Church with their beautiful reception at St Francis Hall in Area 25.
In his sermon, the pastor, who blessed their marriage advised the couple to “lead by example”, to tolerate each other whenever they have differed in their family.
“Zasha you have set a good example to your fellow players who have not married yet. I also urge you use contact and dialogue when you differ. In each and every family there are problems but do not let satan to rule you,” he said.
During the wedding ceremony there were a number of players, officials in attendance from his club and other clubs.
In his remarks, Zasha said he was delighted to have finally wedded Len.
“I am so happy because l have been waiting for this big day. It always feels good to have someone behind your success, and in my case my wife has always been there for me. She always encourages me to work hard during games,” said Mnong’oneza.
Zasha hails from Sangwe Village, T/A Kalumba in Lilongwe,while Len comes from M’gundazuwa Village, T/A Kaphuka in Dedza district
