THIS is not comedy. Multi-award winning comedians John Nyanga and Eric Mabedi, alias Izeki ndi Jakobo, were detained by Zomba Police on Saturday for being found in possession of a 0.22 Calibre Air-gun.

COMESA Hall in Blantyre, one of the preferred entertainment venues, was on Sunday put into real test of security and conducive environment when it packed beyond capacity during a gospel concert causing panic among fans especially children.

It was not on her  'Loliwe,'(train) which happens to be the title track of her album.But Zahara, the songstress who has taken African music by storm, arrived at Chileka Airport in Blantyre on Friday  and has connected to Lilongwe in an Air Malawi flight. Zahara, real name Bulelwa Mtutukane, will perform alongside Wambali Mkandawire at Bingu Conference Centre on Saturday.

Zahara is touted as the combination of South African legendary Musician Mirriam Makeba and Tracy Chapman.

She is in the country courtesy of Standard Bank through an event known as Joy of Jazz.

Zahara, dressed in a jean trouser and a pink top accompanied by seven members namely keyboardist Bongani, Bass player Mano, Drummer Tino, Lead guitarist Godfree, backing vocalists Nomcebo and Pinky plus manager Zakes missed her direct flight to Lilongwe and instead boarded an Air Malawi plane later to Chileka Airport before proceeding to Lilongwe.

She said she was excited to be here and that she can't wait to get down to the stage.

"I am happy to be here and I am assuring Malawians that I will not disappoint them," said Zahara, who revealed that her name means blossoming flower and that she is a blossoming flower.

The singer said it was her first time to be in Malawi and asked, why she accepted to come down here for the function, Zahara said:

"I love Africa and so this is why I decided to come."

She said she was looking forward to share the stage with Wambali.

SINGER Eric Trinta has come out of hibernation to bash the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Culture, saying it is a "dull" ministry which has failed to create products.

A MALAWIAN/Swedish/ UK pop group The Very Best, which features Malawian lead vocalist Esau Mwamwaya, has been nominated for the prestigious 17th Annual Music of Black Origin (Mobo) Awards to be held at Echo Arena in Liverpool on November 3.

AT two gala events held tonight, in Lagos and Nairobi, Africa Magic and MultiChoice Africa presented their latest joint initiative The Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards.

Comedians John Nyanga and Eric Mabedi, alias Izeki ndi Jakobo, return to stage this Saturday at Chinamwali in Zomba during an International Deaf Week commemoration.

One of Malawi's finest reggae bands, The Never Ending Jupetters has announced a comeback on music scene following a 12-year hibernation.

Zithere Pano, a landmark of entertainment in Mangochi is graduating into a club as it clocks 15 years this year.

Zambia's ex-commercial sex worker Precious Kawinga is set to star in Solomonic Peacocks' production Seal of Confession in Lilongwe and Blantyre this weekend. But prior to that, she held motivational talks with students of Chichiri Secondary School and Jacaranda School in Blantyre.

Malawi's Gospel Music Awards organisers say they are a serious grouping and will deliver as they set to unveil what they are dubbing as the first ever gospel music awards planned for December 21 at Robins Park in Blantyre.

All-male accapella singing group Joyful Souls launch their third album Abwelanso at Robins Park in Blantyre, Malawi on Sunday.

The case of Zimbabwe's Banyana Bafana dancing crew, who were arrested recently for illegally staying in Malawi, has been shifted to September 3.

As part of Chiccu Clothing's contribution to a healthy and sustainable environment, the clothing label that officially launched its clothing line at the CFAO Car showroom in May, 2012, conducted a city cleaning exercise in Blantyre on Saturday.

All is set for the India trip for gospel singer Geoffrey Zigoma where he will get treatment for his cancer, a government official has said.

Malawian acoustic duo Edgar ndi Davis have announced that they will be releasing their fourth album end September, 2012. This comes amidst reports that one half of the group Edgar Kachere faces arrest.

But Kachere said he is not aware of any arrests and, to assure people that he is a free man, he will be available in all shows they have organised.

A Malawian play The Secret Life of Us conceived by Nanzikambe actress Dipo Katimba and researched by Effie Makepeace will be presented at a Women's Playwrights conference which started on Tuesday in Stockholm, Sweden.

Dancing queen Wendy Harawa has been caught up in controversy after being accused of bolting with Zambian diva Mampi's dues amounting to K300,000.

One of the finest stand-up comedians John Nyanga is back for an encore – and this is no joke.

The famous entertainment centre in the heart of Blantyre City, T h e Warehouse Cultural Centre has been closed.