Unicef Malawi has raised concerns that rising inflation is reducing the value of cash transfers provided under the Social Cash Transfer Programme (SCTP), locally known as Mtukula Pakhomo. The monthly stipend of K14,900 is struggling to meet basic needs as prices of goods and services continue to climb, making life harder for vulnerable families. The […] The post Unicef warns: Rising prices make cash transfers less effective appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The High Court in Lilongwe has convicted six police officers over the 2019 death of Buleya Lule, a suspect who died in police custody under mysterious circumstances. Judge Chifundo Kachale delivered the ruling on Friday, confirming the involvement of the six in Lule’s murder. The convicted officers—Paul Chipole, Ikram Malata, Richard Kalawire, Innocent Lwanda, Maxwell […] The post Justice for Buleya Lule? Six convicted, four acquitted in High Court ruling appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The number of Malawians requiring humanitarian food aid is expected to drop significantly by May 2025, from the current 3.5 million to between one million and 1.5 million. This optimistic projection comes from the November 2024 Food Assistance Outlook Brief by the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (Fews Net). Fews Net attributes this improvement to […] The post Good news: Fewer Malawians will need food assistance by 2025 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has announced it will conduct a supplementary voter registration exercise to address gaps identified during the initial registration phases for the 2025 General Election. The decision follows a High Court directive issued on October 25, 2024, and a review of the voter registration process conducted earlier this year. In a […] The post Malawi Electoral Commission to conduct supplementary voter registration appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The recent release of an official map by Tanzania that includes Lake Malawi within its territory has sparked serious concerns about the Chakwera administration’s commitment to defending Malawi’s sovereignty. The map, issued by Tanzania’s Ministry of Education, claims the lake is shared equally between the two countries, directly challenging Malawi’s long-held stance that the entire […] The post EDITORIAL: Is Chakwera’s government failing to safeguard Lake Malawi? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Jigjiga (HOL) – Several members of the Somali Regional State forces in Ethiopia were killed and others wounded following clashes with gunmen in the Dacawaley area of the Faafan region on Friday.

Several Ukrainian attack drones hit high-rises in the Russian city of Kazan, setting fire to the buildings, authorities say Read Full Article at RT.com

Washington insists it was a coincidence that reinforcements were sent before the collapse of President Bashar Assad’s government Read Full Article at RT.com

A tanker truck carrying LPG collided with another truck on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway in Rajasthan, India, resulting in a massive fire that killed 14 people and injured 28 others. The ensuing blaze destroyed 37 vehicles. Prime Minister Modi announced compensation for the victims and their families. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.

PM Modi visited Kuwait to strengthen bilateral ties. Congress criticized the trip. They pointed to the ongoing violence in Manipur. The party urged the PM to visit the affected region. The violence started in May last year. It involves clashes between the Meitei and Kuki communities. Many lives have been lost.

The self-declared Republic of Somaliland has announced its readiness to host a US military base in the strategic port city of Berbera, provided such an arrangement aligns with the mutual interests of both nations.

The Algerian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Kamel Baddari, delivered an official message from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, on Friday.

Trump’s entourage is pushing for the US to recognise Somaliland, with Senate committee leadership also favouring the breakaway province.

Red Stripe kicked off the festive season with a splash, offering 100 complimentary car washes at McMaster Carwash in Portmore, hosting its ‘Clean Car. Clear Mind.’ event as part of the world’s coolest beer company’s ‘Drink...

Children often begin riding motorcycles at an early age, sometimes as young as 15 years, long before the legal age of 17 for a learner’s permit, this according to some students in western Jamaica. This reality highlights the urgency for early...

LONDON: Levi Roots, the popular entertainer-turned-entrepreneur, has been appointed chair-designate of Brixton House, the fringe theatre hub in south London. He takes up the mantle of chair in spring 2025. The announcement brings a remarkable...

KINGSTOWN (CMC): A magistrate has sentenced to jail, two people after they were found guilty of defaming a woman on Facebook and distributing nude photos of her on WhatsApp. They were each jailed for just under 10 months, fined EC$65,000 (One EC...

PORT AU PRINCE (CMC): United States carrier JetBlue says it will extend its suspension of flights to Haiti until April 30, 2025, citing ongoing civil unrest and security risks. This decision was made following incidents in November when aircraft...

Congress has limited time to avert a government shutdown by passing a continuing resolution after the latest Trump-backed bill failed Thursday.

In the biggest overhaul of local government in more than 50 years, ministers want to scrap hundreds of small local authorities as part of Angela Rayner 's 'devolution revolution'.

This is the moment a Saudi doctor who ploughed into a massive crowd at a German Christmas market, killing at least two and injuring nearly 70, was arrested.

John Ramsey received a letter recently from a woman naming her ex-husband as his daughter JonBenet's killer.

Edward and his wife, Sophie, have gone to extraordinary lengths to emphasise their similarities with Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip in their Christmas card.

DNA tests reportedly revealed the two seemingly unrelated adults were both conceived using sperm donated by a senior lab technician.

India and France partnered to transform New Delhi's North and South Blocks into the Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum. External affairs minister S Jaishankar highlighted this as a key cultural collaboration and a demonstration of India's soft power. The museum will showcase India's 5,000-year history and is envisioned as a global cultural landmark.

The Supreme Court clarified the scope of cheque bouncing cases. A director signing a company cheque for a personal loan is not liable under Section 138 if it bounces. The court emphasized the cheque must be from the individual's account. This decision impacts the 36 lakh pending cheque bounce cases. The director might still face cheating charges.

Hardeep Singh Puri and Shashi Tharoor clashed over a 2009 New York dinner with George Soros. Puri said Tharoor, then a minister, gave him the guest list including Soros. Tharoor had previously tweeted about meeting Soros. The BJP questioned Soros's intentions toward India. Tharoor denied any ongoing relationship or funding from Soros. The BJP accused Congress of working with Soros.

PM Modi will visit Kuwait on December 21-22. This is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 43 years. The visit will enhance ties between India and Kuwait. Discussions will cover trade, defense, and energy cooperation. PM Modi will meet Kuwaiti leaders and the Indian diaspora. He will also attend the Arabian Gulf Cup opening ceremony.

The Supreme Court slammed the misuse of temporary contracts. The court highlighted the exploitation of workers, especially in the gig economy. The court ordered reinstatement of sweepers who worked for two decades. The sweepers were employed by the Central Water Commission. The court ordered back wages for the sweepers. The court stressed fair employment practices for government organizations.

A bus in Rovaniemi, Finland carrying 29 tourists from Singapore tour group Chan Brothers was involved in an accident on Thursday (Dec 19). The incident occurred at around 1pm local time (7pm Singapore time) when the tour bus collided head-on with a minibus, reported Lianhe Zaobao on Dec 19. A total of 37 people, mainly from Singapore and China, were taken to the hospital, said the Finnish police.  Out of the 37, 31 needed further medical assessment.  Two people — the minibus driver and a passenger — died at the scene.  Several of the tourists from Singapore, who had begun their tour on December 11, sustained minor injuries. After being examined at the hospital, they were discharged and continued with the final two days of their tour, reported Zaobao. The Chan Brothers tour group were on a 13-day, 10-night Lapland Northern Lights and Lofoten Islands tour. The tour group members had been wearing seat belts at the time of the accident. According to footage released by Finnish media, the front of the tour bus was severely damaged and the windshield was broken. On the other hand, the minibus was mangled.