In a world long silenced by mainstream media, The Frontline Media Magazine acts as a powerful megaphone: amplifying the voice and experience of "ordinary" writers.
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From the Editor
We announce a major change at Frontline Media: the birth of our flagship magazine, The Frontline Media Magazine.Founded as a platform that authentically depicts the dynamic voices, culture, arts, ideas, and businesses that fall within our communities worldwide, The Frontline Media Magazine
is news about development as it was originally intended to be:not as
business, nor as a forum for propaganda, but as a service to the
community it chronicles.
The Frontline Media Magazine combines all our three e-newsletters, Write Now, Education Agenda, and The Social Entrepreneurship Journalist Newsletter.
The Frontline Media Magazine will be tackling three themes: writing, education and social entrepreneurship.
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Meet Diana Satha, Malawian Comedian
DS: Diana Hannah-Dacious Satha. I'm 30 yrs old, Malawian. I'm passionate about the arts. I come from Sankhani vge, T/A Njewa, Lilongwe. The last born in a family of seven. My parents were very strict, they believed in spoiling the child and sparing the rod.
FMM: And why did you decide to become a comedian?
DS: Being a comedian is an easy way out for me, its a means to escape reality and so, I created my own world. Its a way to vent out without physically harming anyone.
FMM: Do you write your own routines?
DS: Yes, I write my own routines.
FMM: Where do you get your material?
DS: Social media, everyday people, TV etc.
FMM: What was the best joke you cracked?
DS: I don't have a specific joke that I like but I would say the 'Cape Town' joke is pretty awesome...I went to Cape Town looking for greener pastures but I found a small bathroom I could not fit in so instead of doing 'number one and two' properly, I did number three - I spoilt myself!
FMM: Why did you choose that joke?
DS: I chose this joke because everyone has a story to tell when they go the bathroom and I thought mine was sad and funny at the same time.
FMM: What happens if people don’t laugh?
DS: I move on to the next joke.
FMM: What makes your stand-up comedy unique and different from other comedians?
DS: I tell it like it is. I don't sugar-coat my jokes.
FMM: Do you like telling jokes that may offend people?
DS: No, I'm a very sensitive person. I wouldn't want to offend anyone.
FMM: And what’s the worst response you have received from a joke? What happened?
DS: I am yet to receive bad responses, it's either people like me or they are scared to approach me, lol.
FMM: Do you make a living out of this?
DS: Yes and no. Sometimes, it puts bread on the table and sometimes it brings porridge with no sugar.
FMM: How can you describe reception of comedy by Malawian fans?
DS: The reception is fair, not that great but we're getting there slowly.
FMM: What was your happiest and saddest moment in your comedy career?
DS: My happiest moment would be when I met Anne Kansiime for the very first time. Not because she's an international celebrity, no, but she's down-to-earth.
My saddest moments are when I see a bunch of strangers in the audience and none of my so-called friends show up to support me.
FMM: Thanks for this interview- it’s been a great pleasure and learning experience. Do you have anything you’d like to say before you “close shop?
DS: Yes, sure. Comedy, like any other art form needs to be appreciated.
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Write For Us!
New blog & e-magazine in town
Independent Writers Wanted!
The Frontline Media Magazine is growing!
Want to join our creative, passionate, talented Frontline Media Magazine team of writers?
Do you enjoy writing?
The Frontline Media Magazine is looking for writers, and when we say writers, we mean anyone.
As long as you enjoy writing, and you have access to a computer, tablet or good phone with Internet connectivity, then you can write for us, and we want to hear from you.
Our goal is to get as wide a range of people writing for us as possible.
It’s important to hear from all walks of life, and not just someone whose experience mirrors your own.
We want to challenge, we want to debate and we want to learn.
You can write 100 words on culture, education, economy, health, inequality, poetry---anything.
Whatever subject you want to write about we will consider for our newsletter and blog--- just nothing hateful or libelous.
Our goal is to promote writers worldwide...your contribution will remain your property, and if you've a blog, we'll link your contribution to your blog as well.
Just make sure your contribution does not exceed 100 words---if you've something more than that, let us know.
Our topic this week ( for writers in Malawi): Malawi has clocked 53 years. Why is the country still mired in extreme poverty, and what could be done to turn things around?
We can’t wait for you to get started!
If you’d like to get involved then send your 100-word write up here:
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Unicaf University Now Member of UN Academic Impact
World
renowned Unicaf University has been awarded membership of the United
Nations Academic Impact, a grouping of over 1000 academic and research
institutions which are members of the UN Academic Impact( UNAI).
This
has was announced by Acting Under-Secretary-General for Global
Communications Department of Public Information United Nations.
Meanwhile,
Unicaf University Malawi Rector Professor Kuthemba, says this is good
news for the institution, which is just making its mark in Malawi.
UNAI
was established in 2010 by UN Secretary-General Ban-Ki Moon. And the
aim of the initiative is to align institutions of higher education with
the UN to further the realization of the purposes and mandate of the
organisation.
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How to Develop a Strong Business Model & Make Money from Your Ideas
"Starting & Running a Business Demystified"
We believe you enrol in the course because you have a strong conviction that owning your business is the ultimate solution to your financial independence.
Module 1: Business Idea Generation
Introduction
First, let's define the term 'business'.
A business is an activity undertaken with the aim of making profit. A business idea is a short and precise definition of the basic operations of an intended business. A good business normally starts with a good business idea.
Therefore, before one starts a business, he needs to have a clear idea of the sort of business to run. One would benefit from different sources to get a business idea. It is a detailed description of what the identified business will do and how it will operate.
Lesson 1: A Step-by-Step Procedure of Generating Business Ideas
So, you're ready to start your own business? ( The ideas in this course could also be used by those who already run businesses)
Let's dive in!
First, we need to define some terms crucial for this course: business idea, business, and entrepreneur.
Definitions:
* A business is an activity undertaken by a person with the aim of making profit
* A business idea is a short and precise definition of the basic operation of an intended business
* An entrepreneur is a person doing business
Now let's look at qualities of an entrepreneur.
Generally, an entrepreneur has the following qualities:
*Sound aim to do business
*Committed
*Innovative
But then why do people go into business?
These could be some of the reasons:
*To earn an income
*To find a means of self-employment
*To commercialise their special hobbies, knowledge, and skills
*To gain and enjoy special status in society
Test Questions
A successful business meets the needs of targeted customers. It gives people what they need or want.
A business idea should therefore answer the following four key questions:
*What is the product or service that your business is going to sell?
*Who will the business sell its products or offer its services to?
*How will your business sell its products or services?
*Which need will your business fulfill for the customers?
A business idea should be based on the known products, services or what one is good at. They must be products or services that people are willing to pay for. Analysing various business ideas will help one focus on the type of business that would bring in returns and who the business will sell its products or offer its services to.
Customers are an essential part of any business. It is important to be clear about the type of customers one intends to sell products and services to.
The key question is: Will the products and services be sold to a specific type of customer or everyone in an area?
There must be enough people who are able to and willing to pay for the products and services otherwise the business will not make a profit.
If the plan is to open a shop, one can concentrate on the customers in the locality. But a manufacturer or service operator can sell in many different ways. A manufacturer can, for example, sell either directly to customers or retailers.
Always ask yourself: Which needs will my business fulfil for customers?
A business idea should always have the customers and the customer's needs in mind. It is important to find out what future customers want when working out a business idea.
Remember: good business ideas come from different sources and depend on various factors like local resources, local needs, local activities, interests and hobbies.
Take away message:
Starting a business is NOT an easy task. It takes a lot of hard work and planning.
A good business idea is the genesis of a successful business!!
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