Censorship Board Malawi

Censorship Board Malawi The Censorship Board was established in 1968, it draws mandate from the Censorship and Control of Entertainment Act. (2).

The Censorship Board is mandated to regulate films & public entertainment with the aim of protecting children & vulnerable adults against negative effects of films & entertainment material and to safeguard Malawi's public morals & cultural values.🇲🇼 The Censorship Board
currently is a division of the Department of Art in the Ministry of Local Government, Unity and Culture. The Censorship Board

is currently undergoing modernization by moving away from censoring to classification of publications and artistic content. The Censorship Board offers three main services: (1). Regulation and control of filmmaking and exhibition. Regulation of public entertainment i.e., both facilities and performances. (3) Regulation of importation, production, dissemination of undesirable films, publications and similar materials.

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03/03/2026

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the Malawi Censorship Board team was there too, witnessing the magic firsthand🥳🥳🥳
03/03/2026

the Malawi Censorship Board team was there too, witnessing the magic firsthand🥳🥳🥳

03/03/2026
What a night! 🔥 Last Saturday night at BICC was nothing short of legendary. Onesimus (in both his Armstrong and Onesimus...
03/03/2026

What a night! 🔥 Last Saturday night at BICC was nothing short of legendary. Onesimus (in both his Armstrong and Onesimus forms) The energy was electric from start to finish.💥💥

Ona iwe!!Osamangotitu a soulmate anuwo samakonda zinthu kuli kuumila kwanu😂yabwera iyi yotchipa ,a Gosm films akubwerets...
25/02/2026

Ona iwe!!

Osamangotitu a soulmate anuwo samakonda zinthu kuli kuumila kwanu😂yabwera iyi yotchipa ,a Gosm films akubweretserani chi movie mbambande chotchedwa ,The Royal Dilemma chimene chikupangidwa premier pa 27 March ku BICC

Movie yi inaunikilidwa mozama ndia Malawi Censorship Board ndipo eeeeeee ifeso we can't wait kuti inuo muonere nawo ,🥳🥳
Get your tickets pa Kwenda.Co

"Until I afford soap" is officially show approved.We are proud to present a production that has meticulously followed th...
24/02/2026

"Until I afford soap" is officially show approved.We are proud to present a production that has meticulously followed theater permit procedures to bring you a seamless, legal, and unforgettable theatrical experience🎭. We’ve got it all ticked. Thanks for following theater permit procedures. Let's meet there💃

Kudos to Onesimus (THE NEVER ENDING BATTLE- Onesimus Vs Armstrong for  their commitment to following Entertainment permi...
23/02/2026

Kudos to Onesimus (THE NEVER ENDING BATTLE- Onesimus Vs Armstrong for their commitment to following Entertainment permit procedure for this spectacular show. Legal, Safety, quality, and fun they've got it all ticked. Thanks for setting the bar high . Show organizers, remember to go through the board for the necessary arrangements ✊✊🙌 .

MALAMULO OYENERA PA MALO OWONETSERA MAFILIMU (Video Shows)Censorship Board ndi Bungwe la boma loyang'anira onse ochita m...
05/11/2025

MALAMULO OYENERA PA MALO OWONETSERA MAFILIMU (Video Shows)

Censorship Board ndi Bungwe la boma loyang'anira onse ochita malonda a mafilimu, kuwunikira mafilimu komanso kuwunikira malo onse a zachisangalalo potsatira malamulo a Boma (Censorship and Entertainment Act). Choncho bungweli limaunikira momwe anthu ochita bizinesi yoonetsa mafilimu ayenera kugwilira ntchito zawo.

Onse ofuna kuchita bizinesi yoonetsa mafilimu ayenera kutsatira ndondomeko izi :

1. Kukonza nyumba zoonetsera mafilimu pogwiritsa ntchito zipangizo zoyenera zomangira osati makatoni, mapulasitiki, ngakhalenso udzu omwe ungathe kugwira moto.

2. Yikani zitseko zoyenera zotsekulira kunja komanso zazikulu bwino mulitali mwake (1.2 metres).

3. Yikani mawindo (Mazenera) okwanira. Nyumba zoonetsera mafilimu ziyenera kukhala ndi mawindo okwanira komanso okulirapo omwe angatsekulidwe pa nthawi yoonetsa mafilimu.

4. Yikani zipangizo zozimitsira moto monga ma fire extinguisher, ndowa za mchenga owuma ngakhalenso paipi ya madzi yozimitsira moto (Hydrant).

5. Onetsetsani kuti mawaya amagetsi amkati mwa holo yanu ayikidwa motsatira malamulo ndi mwadongosolo kupewa ngozi.

6. Onetsetsani kuti holo yanu ili ndi zimbuzi zokwanira komanso zokonzedwa bwino.

7. Onetsetsani kuti pansi (Floor) pa holo yanu ndipokonzedwa moyenera komanso mukhale ndi mipando yoyenera.

8. Pezani Chitupa choonetsera mafilimu (Licence) ku censorship Board. Chitupachi chiyenera kukhomeredwa chaka chilichonse (pakatha miyezi khumi ndi iwiri chikhomereni chitupacho). Kwa ma holo ang'ono ang'ono (small theatres) mtengo ndi MWK 2,000 pomwe ma holo akulu akulu (Big theatres) mtengo ndi MWK 20, 000 pakadalipano. Dziwani mtengowu umatha kusintha potengera kuunikidwanso kwa malamulo a Censorship and Entertainment Act.

9. Eni malo aonetsetse kuti oonetsa mafilimu ndi wa zaka 18 kapena kuposera.

10. Mukalandira chitupacho, muyenera kuonetsa mafilimu omwe ndi ovomerezeka ndi a censorship Board komanso chikhalidwe cha dziko lino.

11. Dziwani kuti kuonetsa mafilimu olaula ndi mulandu ndipo eni malo atha kumangidwa komanso malowo kutsekedwa.

Ngati simukwaniritsa malamulo awa, bizinesi yanu ndi yosavomerezeka ndipo idzatsekedwa komanso inuyo mudzayimbidwa mulandu malinga ndi malamulo a Censorship (Censorship and Entertainment Act).

The Malawi Censorship Board joins the arts and creative industry in mourning the loss of renowned actor Ashukile Mwakisu...
04/11/2025

The Malawi Censorship Board joins the arts and creative industry in mourning the loss of renowned actor Ashukile Mwakisulu. May his soul rest in Peace !!

Crowds from across the country are heading to Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Dowa for the annual Tumaini Festival which started...
31/10/2025

Crowds from across the country are heading to Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Dowa for the annual Tumaini Festival which started Yesterday with a movie screening session.

This free festival under the theme "Rising with Resilience" offers a variety of activities from music, poetry, dance, theatre, and creative workshops, alongside food and craft stalls from the local community around Dzaleka.

The Department of Arts hosted a symposium titled 'Mainstreaming Gender Equality in Malawi's Cultural and Creative Sector...
26/10/2025

The Department of Arts hosted a symposium titled 'Mainstreaming Gender Equality in Malawi's Cultural and Creative Sector.'

The panel, consisting of UMP Festival spokesperson Marie Thom, Morton Sibale, Arts Officer from the Department of Arts, and creative consultant Akuzike Moyo, discussed the existing gaps that hinder female creatives from becoming equal competitors in the industry.

Official Opening of the 2025 UMP Festival in Cape Maclear, Mangochi.James Thole, Arts Officer from the Department of Art...
25/10/2025

Official Opening of the 2025 UMP Festival in Cape Maclear, Mangochi.
James Thole, Arts Officer from the Department of Arts, has commended the UMP festival organizers for a job well done, considering the challenges posed by this year's elections. After officially opening the festival in Mangochi, he praised the event's remarkable growth, noting how it has evolved from a small party to what it is today. Thole also highlighted the festival's significant contribution to the local economy, as small businesses have benefited greatly from the increased visitor traffic."

In the picture, James Thole officially opened the Event.

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