Zikomo Friday

After staging an impressive act at Grahamstown festival, award-winning theatre company Nanzikambe Arts, is to storm the French cultural centre at 2pm on the 21st and 28th of this month with ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF DEMOCRACY, a beautiful and strong performance piece, incorporating film imagery, mask, live and recorded song, traditional dance, and a powerful portrayal of power relations from the ‘top to the bottom’ of the political spectrum in Malawi, woven together by a human story of jealousy and rivalry between two MPs.

Society of Malawi
Historical and Scientific
Tuesday 26th June 2007
“Can you tell me why I went to war?”
A personal account of life in the King’s African Rifles
By Mario Kolk and Rev. Mandambwe and his son Timeti.
Time: 6.30 for 7 pm
Place: Blantyre Sports Club
Mandala House, G.D.Hayes Memorial Library and Archives
Late opening and Social evening: Thursday 28th June 6.00 to 7.30
Come along for a social drink and enjoy our archival display

Please note : During July the Library will be open on Tuesday and Friday Mornings ONLY. During August the Library will be closed.

One of Africa’s great saxophonists and anti-apartheid icon Hugh Masekela is expected to jet into the country on July 6 for two shows in Lilongwe and Blantyre and he has promised fireworks for jazz lovers in Malawi. LINK