Lilongwe, Malawi - The Malawi National Commission for UNESCO, National Library Service, Music Crossroads Malawi, Department of Museums and Monuments, Tumaini Letu, and Rei Foundation Limited, are pleased to announce the successful launch of the Malawi Folktales and Folksongs Database. The launch event, held on Wednesday, 9th October, 2024 at Crossroads Hotel, Lilongwe, marked a major milestone in the safeguarding and accessibility of Malawi’s rich intangible Cultural Heritage.

The project, initiated in 2012, has successfully documented and preserved a collection of folktales and folksongs in every district across Malawi. The database contains 257 folktales and 217 folksongs. It is available in Chichewa, English, and Kiswahili, ensuring its accessibility to a broad audience both locally and internationally.

Visit Library: https://malawifolklore.mw/

We successfully completed the migration of our very comprehensive website to Joomla 5 and PHP 8.3 today. A big thank you to Atol Solutions in Amsterdam and Gova from Percept Infotech in India for their assistance. The project was very challenging, especially with K2, Joomlashine templates, and multi-category support not being compatible, but we made it happen!

With our new Joomla engine and software we are even faster loading and definitely prepared for the future remaining at 99.99% uptime. We even got improved look and feel!

Only the best for our clients!

Across the past nine years, over 159,000 people have attended the event, and 501 performing acts from 20 countries. The festival has gained national and international media coverage. It has so far achieved a media reach estimated at 66,200,000 people worldwide.

Because of its uniqueness and impact, the Tumaini Festival has been recognized worldwide, being an Honorable Mention of the 2021 Global Pluralism Award, winning the 2020 Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy & Support, and the 2018 World Bank Africa Region's Social Inclusion Hero Award. The festival was also a finalist for the 2020 Ockenden International Prize and a finalist for the 2020 Elevate Prize. In 2019, Tumaini Letu was represented at the Global Refugee Forum in Geneva, Switzerland, of which its Founder was a Refugee Co-sponsor.

The Run4Reforestation 2024 is coming September 14 and we want to make it super special! For those who want something to do after running, or for those who want something to do while others run, or for those who simply be, there will be a craft/artisan market too, as well as a fair showcasing environmentally-minded businesses and organisations :) 

If you are arty and crafty and like recycling/upcycling, come and display your stuff.

If you would like to join us, please WhatsApp me (Petal Wimbush) on 0888 573325, or email 

The Mulanje Peaks and Rhythms Festival is a three-day annual celebration of the unique blend of Mulanje’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, and artistic talents, held in the picturesque region of Mulanje, Malawi. Scheduled to take place from August 30th to September 1st, 2024, this festival not only aims to entertain but also to promote environmental conservation, community engagement, cultural exchange and tourism in the region, while providing a platform for local and international artists. As we mark the beginning of the tourism month, we strive to create an event that resonates with both local and international audiences.

The theme for the 2024 festival is "Promoting Youth Involvement in Tourism, Reforestation, and Cultural Arts for and Peace for Environmental Sustainability," This theme underscores our commitment to nurturing young talent, protecting our natural resources, and promoting cultural heritage.

Lake of Stars is one of the world's favorite festivals, small but significant, making global headlines with CNN, BBC, The Guardian and many other media houses. An untamed arts adventure tapestry set on the wilderness of Malawi's finest lake beaches, Lake Malawi, also known as the 'Lake of Stars'.

This July the Warm Heart of Africa plays host to Africa’s Biggest Charity Road Trip!

After setting off from South Africa in late June, a variety of vehicles from old Land Rovers, to VW Beetles, Mercedes, Volvos, and even a Kugelwagon will have made their way across Botswana, Zambia, and will finally cross the border into Malawi at Chipata.  Here they will head for Senga Bay, where, for the first time routes will diverge with a number of teams heading north to Kenya, while others head south back through Mozambique to South Africa.

Zomba City Festival's fourth edition will take place from 26-28th of April 2024. Spread across 5 venues in the historic city of Zomba, including Botanic Gardens, The Heritage Centre, Chalice Vine, the festival promises an exciting mix of arts and activities.

All ages are welcome to this celebration of music, poetry, visual arts, theatre, fashion and more. Accompanied children under 12 enter for free.

Buy your Early bird ticket through the website: www.zombacityfestival.com at 25.000. Tickets at the door are 35000mk, Saturday only ticket at 20000mk

We are organizing a Christmas party again to cheer up orphans, vulnerable children and people living with HIV and AIDS, which we care for at our orphanage and school care center. We are planning to hold the aforementioned activity at BAHASI orphanage school in Bangwe Township.

We trust you will find this activity to be for the good and will help the needy within our community. Our budget requirement is around $1500. We hope that you will subsequently favour us and this good cause by granting our request, click on this DONATE!  (the link opens in new tab and you are redirected to the Bahasi site) via Paypal/Creditcard, (local) Bank Transfer or Check.

Are you ready to experience a world of delicious convenience? The Baker is thrilled to announce that our delectable frozen products, including mouthwatering pizzas, savory samosas, gourmet ravioli, and tempting donuts, are now available at Ekhaya.

Cyclone Freddy has caused a lot of damage in Bangwe, houses and toilets are mainly affected. More than  225 deaths and at least 584 have been injured and 37 people have been reported missing in the country., Right now we have so many victims who has lost their homes. Some of the Bahasi community (49) sleep in our classrooms.

As Bahasi organization we want to help those who are affected by cyclone Freddy by donating blankets, plastic papers and domestic materials. 

We're appealing for special assistance to those who would like to support us by funding financially or with materials.  

Come explore the city of Zomba! Zomba City festival brings you three days of culture, nature and heritage in the university town nestled at the foot of the mountain. Participate in games, coffee tasting, hiking, yoga and mountain biking. Watch live performances. Stroll through Zomba’s magical botanic gardens and Enjoy a fashion show and visual arts. Why not top off your visit with a refreshing cocktail or some craft beer?

A success it has been,  but of course more is needed in these dire times. Please help and give what you can afford. DONATIONS are most welcome!

We had a fundraising event on 29 January which purpose was to raise money to buy more than 150 bags of maize to give to the parents of our pre-school children. After the fundraising we raised 620,000 and we have managed to buy 131 bags of maize flour at 5 kgs per family and we have distributed it to more than 150 families including other bags we had received during fundraising.

It was pandemonium at Mzuzu Squirrel’s Park as Malawi’s reggae legends took to the stage to entertain their fans who had been waiting for months to see them live. Since the Malawian government enforced Covid-19 restrictions, artists haven’t been able to perform because of crowd control and live streaming concerts didn’t seem to catch on. As a result this was a very welcome return for maBlacks as they are fondly known. Although they have been performing in and around Blantyre, where they are based, Mzuzu fans were next in line and they were not disappointed.