Lotus Africa Limited (LAL), the company spearheading uranium mining operations at Kayelekera Mine in Karonga, has signed a groundbreaking Community Development Agreement (CDA) with local communities within a 20-kilometer radius of the mine. The agreement aims to spur development and ensure the surrounding communities benefit directly from the mining activities. The signing ceremony, held at […] The post Lotus Africa Limited Signs Landmark Community Development Agreement to Empower Kayelekera Communities appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Standard Bank Plc has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the newly appointed leadership team at the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM), headed by Governor Dr. McDonald Mafuta Mwale and Deputy Governor Dr. Kisu Simwaka. The bank emphasized the need for RBM to uphold its independence and implement free-market principles to address Malawi’s pressing economic […] The post Standard Bank Welcomes New RBM Leadership, Calls for Independent and Bold Economic Strategies appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services has issued a public alert regarding a newly developed tropical storm named Dikeledi, located in the Indian Ocean to the northeast of Madagascar. According to the department, weather models predict that Dikeledi will make landfall over northern Madagascar on Sunday, January 12, 2025, before entering the Mozambique […] The post Another Tropical Storm Dikeledi Develops in the Indian Ocean, Public Alert Issued appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Western countries continue to buy liquefied natural gas from Russia despite vowing to find alternatives, new data shows Read Full Article at RT.com

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia has announced its candidacy for a seat on the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC) for the 2025–2028 term, seeking to solidify its role in advancing peace and stability across Africa.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's National Independent Electoral Commission announced on Thursday its plan to release a comprehensive schedule for the country's upcoming elections next week.

Lebanon’s army chief Joseph Aoun has been elected as the country’s president, ending a power vacuum that lasted for more than two years.

[allAfrica] Mozambique's opposition leader Venancio Mondlane has returned to the country ahead of the scheduled inauguration of the ruling party candidate Danial Chapo, who was declared winner of the October 9, 2024 presidential election, according to the BBC. The opposition politician fled the country following the election and claimed the poll was rigged. He has been using social media to call for protests.

Manchester Airport stopped all flights again this morning due to heavy snow with departures and arrivals thrown into chaos as teams cleared the runways with Met Office warnings still in place.

Keir Starmer today vows to 'hit people smugglers where it hurts' with tough new financial sanctions.

The Major Investigations Division has launched a probe into a triple murder in Central Village, St Catherine, on Wednesday night. It is reported that about 9:45 p.m., gunmen invaded a home in McBride Hill and killed three...

The St Catherine Municipal Corporation (SCMC) is at the centre of a major search operation being conducted by several law enforcement agencies in relation to a multimillion-dollar fraud investigation, sources have revealed. The SCMC is now closed...

It was earlier reported that a fierce shootout in the vicinity of the presidential palace in downtown N’Djamena

Passenger turnover increased by 5.5% in 2024 compared with the previous year and totaled 143.7 bln passenger-km

At the same time, Natalya Kondratova says, 400 criminal cases against recruitment centers’ actions were launched, with most of them being at the stage of investigation or court hearing

Information on casualties and damage is being clarified

Having listened to Russian Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova’s report about Russian-Chinese cooperation in the movie industry, the president asked to submit the information to him in written form, so that he could refer to it during the upcoming discussion, should the need arise

The Indian home ministry has instructed all states and UTs to screen prisoners and prison staff for tuberculosis as part of a nationwide 100-day campaign on TB elimination. The initiative aims to conduct awareness drives, provide information on prevention, symptoms, and cure, and curb TB prevalence in prisons.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the achievement of the Genome India Project, which sequenced 10,000 genomes despite COVID-19 challenges. This milestone advances biotechnology and India's health potential, providing genetic data to aid precision medicine. The project, linked to India's burgeoning bioeconomy, underscores the country's role as a solution provider in global health.

The sub-committee on the Graded Response Action Plan has implemented stage III measures in Delhi-NCR due to severe air quality. This includes mandatory hybrid learning for students up to grade V and restrictions on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles, as well as nonessential diesel-powered goods vehicles.

The number of births decreased slightly between years at Landspítali National Hospital. Last year, 3,057 births were registered there, but in 2023 there were 3,166.

Malawi’s Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project is on track to become a global leader in critical minerals, with projections of $645 million (K1.2 trillion) in annual revenues over 25 years and a net present value (NPV) of $2.5 billion. Sovereign Metals Chief Commercial Officer Sapan Ghai unveiled these staggering figures during the recent Proactive One2One Investor Forum, […] The post Malawi’s Kasiya Rutile Mining Project to generate K1.2 trillion annually appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Arvind Kejriwal accuses BJP of electoral malpractice in New Delhi Assembly constituency, alleging fake applications for vote cancellations and additions. He demands stringent action against BJP candidate Parvesh Verma and election officials involved. AAP calls for Election Commission intervention to ensure fair elections and uphold democracy.

A deadly stampede occurred at Tirupati's Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam ticket distribution, leaving six dead and over 40 injured. Witness D Venkata Lakshmi described the chaos, with people walking over others and pushing uncontrollably. Survivors blamed poor crowd management by police, noting the sudden gate opening led to the panic. The tragedy could have been prevented with better crowd control measures.

US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, discussed the potential for strengthened ties between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President-elect Donald Trump. While unsure about Modi's invitation to Trump's swearing-in, he noted the leaders' strong camaraderie and anticipated future meetings to further the evolving India-US partnership.

Les femmes leaders du Gabon ont procédé à la signature du livre d'or de condoléances ce mercredi 08 janvier 2025. Elles ont rendu hommage à l'ancien président des USA et Prix Nobel de la Paix, Jimmy Carter qui s'était éteint à l'âge de 100 ans, le 29 décembre 2024. Une délégation de femmes de la Plateforme Challenge Démocratie au Féminin, conduite par l'honorable Pepecy Ogouliguende, députée de la transition et présidente de l'ONG Malachie, accompagnée de Ngolet Carina, ainsi que de (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

La Présidente du Sénat de la Transition, Paulette Missambo a touché du doigt, les avancées du chantier de réhabilitation du Palais Omar Bongo Ondimba, siège du Sénat. Elle était accompagnée d'une délégation, notamment, de l'Ambassadeur de la République populaire de Chine au Gabon. Ce qui témoigne, sans nul doute, de bonnes relations bilatérales entre les deux pays. Démarrés depuis le 1er décembre 2024 pour une durée de 20 mois, les travaux de la réhabilitation du Sénat gabonais se (...) - INFRASTRUCTURES / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Simon Morton, a former senior detective for Thames Valley Police, has said that abusers are still operating in plain sight and 'influencing and arranging others to do the same thing'.

Grace Smith, 31, - a bid writer from London - 'feared for her life' and started practicing jiu jitsu for self defense after for months being barraged by abusive messages from Karl Chads, 42.

The ex-Brighton and Chelsea boss takes over from Julen Lopetegui, who was sacked by the Iron after overseeing an underwhelming 20 Premier League games in charge at the London Stadium.