The Centre for Public Accountability and Development (CPAD), an independent governance watchdog, has called for an immediate end to political interference in the procurement processes of the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM), warning that such practices undermine transparency and fairness. Speaking to reporters in Salima on Tuesday, CPAD official Griffin Maruwasa said political involvement […] The post CPAD Calls for End to Political Interference in ESCOM Contracts appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi Property Investment Company (MPICO) Plc, a member of Old Mutual Malawi, has recorded a landmark financial performance after posting a profit after tax of K19.3 billion for the year ended 2025, up from K12 billion in 2024. The results were announced by MPICO General Manager Stella Sokosa during a stakeholder engagement meeting held at […] The post MPICO Posts Record K19.3 Billion Profit After Tax in 2025 appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

AN MP has been dramatically summoned to police headquarters — just days after helping secure a court injunction that embarrassed the government over its controversial plan to relocate the country’s electoral commission. Emmanuel Chambulanyina Jere, Member of Parliament for Mzimba South, has been ordered to present himself at Police Headquarters in Lilongwe tomorrow — and […] The post Malawi MP, Chinese quarry and a very convenient police summons appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Football fans in Mzuzu have reason to celebrate after the Football Association of Malawi (FAM) officially certified Mzuzu Stadium to host elite football matches following a successful re-inspection by the First Instance Body (FIB) through the FAM Licensing Department. The approval comes after the stadium authorities implemented a series of corrective measures recommended during an […] The post Mzuzu Stadium Cleared to Host Elite Football Matches appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Lilongwe’s decision to lift restrictions on bank accounts linked to Yusuf Investments is more than a legal technicality — it is a reminder of how fragile Malawi’s anti‑corruption architecture remains when procedure, capacity and urgency collide. Senior Resident Magistrate Shukran Kumbani’s ruling was blunt: the Anti‑Corruption Bureau failed to “show cause”. Simply saying investigations are […] The post ACB’s setback on the Amaryllis accounts exposes a deeper problem appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

During the legal proceedings, Telegram faced accusations of failing to adequately curb misinformation spread through its channels, allegations the company has rejected. While the ban was lifted on Tuesday, users will remain unable to access the platform's message-editing feature until June 30. India is Telegram's largest market with more than 150 million users.

The BJP is actively reshaping Bengal's historical narrative, emphasizing Syama Prasad Mookerjee's role in the state's Partition. By designating June 20 as West Bengal Day and celebrating Mookerjee's legacy, the party aims to correct perceived historical neglect. Critics argue this selective focus distorts a complex past, overlooking the broader political forces and human cost of Partition.

President Droupadi Murmu presented Padma Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan, honouring 65 distinguished individuals. The ceremony recognized achievements across various fields, including arts, sports, and medicine. Notable recipients included actor Mammootty, singer Alka Yagnik, and cricketer Rohit Sharma. Dr. Padma Gurmet, awarded for his work in preserving Himalayan medical traditions, expressed immense pride for his community.

Lazada has retrenched 5 per cent of its Southeast Asian workforce, including an undisclosed number of employees in Singapore.On Tuesday (June 23), a Lazada spokesperson told AsiaOne that the e-commerce platform is «reviewing selected roles across Southeast Asia». The company did not disclose which roles were affected in the exercise, but said the review is in line with its «continued effort to ensure the organisation remains focused, efficient, and aligned with current business needs».The cuts are not part of artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives, Business Times reported.Lazada said it is «working closely with the Food, Drinks and Allied Workers Union (FDAWU), an affiliate of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), to ensure the process is handled responsibly, and support is accorded to affected employees».It is also working with relevant government entities and agencies across other markets, where required, to «ensure the process is managed in accordance with local requirements and with due consideration for those impacted».

All civil servants in Singapore will receive a 0.45-month mid-year bonus, the Public Service Division (PSD) said on Tuesday (June 23).Those in grades equivalent to MX13(I) and MX14 will also receive an additional one-time sum of $250.Officers in grades equivalent to MX15 and MX16, or the Operations Support Scheme (OSS), will receive a higher one-time payment of $400, added PSD.«This mid-year payment takes into consideration Singapore's economic performance in the first quarter of 2026, and that the downside risks to Singapore's economic outlook remain significant,» it said in a statement on Tuesday.Despite the Middle East conflict, the Ministry of Trade and Industry has kept the GDP growth forecast of «2.0 per cent to 4.0 per cent» for 2026.PSD noted that the Ministry of Manpower's advance estimates for the labour market showed resilience in the first three months of the year, and the pace of employment growth has moderated compared to the last quarter of 2025.The bonus quantum was decided after close consultation with the public sector unions.

About 3,000 fines were issued for littering offences in the first quarter of 2026 as part of ongoing enforcement efforts to maintain public cleanliness and hygiene, said the National Environment Agency (NEA). In a statement on Tuesday (June 23), the agency said the fines were issued between January and March.In the same period, it conducted 24 enforcement operations at cleanliness hotspots identified through localised litter counts, public feedback and ground observations. At these locations, visible patrols, surveillance cameras, standees and ground engagements were deployed to deter littering.Additionally, NEA issued more than 150 corrective work orders, with offenders required to carry out corrective work at hotspot areas as a visible reminder of the consequences of littering.One such offender, Tang Bo Xiang, 43, was convicted on May 15 for throwing a cigarette butt in a public place. This was his 13th littering conviction since 2000.

Ce lundi 22 juin 2026, le Secrétaire Permanent du Conseil National Climat, M. Fabrice Augan Ntchango, a reçu en audience une délégation du Fonds des Nations Unies pour l'Enfance (UNICEF) Gabon, conduite par sa Représentante Résidente, Dr Marie-Reine Fabry Cette rencontre s'inscrit dans une dynamique de collaboration visant à renforcer l'intégration des enjeux climatiques dans les politiques en faveur de la jeunesse. Les échanges ont permis de rappeler que la jeunesse gabonaise, qui (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

According to the Russian diplomat, Moscow remains committed to the understandings reached between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump in Alaska

The West is interpreting the world order based on rules that it has created for itself and its own selfish interests to maintain its waning dominance, Yury Ushakov said

According to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko, the West is using Ukraine as an expendable resource in its hybrid war against Russia

The president called the tendencies in modern international relations concerning

As the Russian leader emphasized, the West is openly discussing preparations for war with Russia and increasing its defense budgets

Russian security officials say they have thwarted a Ukrainian plot involving unwitting suicide bombers Read Full Article at RT.com

Andy Burnham is likely to succeed Keir Starmer as the UK’s prime minister, but the change is largely cosmetic Read Full Article at RT.com

Guinea has banned raw gold exports and warned it will terminate the operating licenses of companies that violate the order Read Full Article at RT.com

US actions are freezing rather than resolving the country’s divisions Read Full Article at RT.com

Iran has agreed to set up a hotline with the US to prevent misunderstandings involving ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz   Read Full Article at RT.com

The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has praised security guards and members of the community at EPM Estate in Thyolo for thwarting an attempted theft of copper wires from one of its transformers during the night of 21–22 June 2026. According to a statement posted on ESCOM’s Facebook page, suspected vandals pulled down and […] The post Communities Foil Attempted Transformer Theft in Thyolo appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The inquiry into the military plane crash that claimed the lives of former Vice President Saulos Chilima and eight others has taken a dramatic turn after Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Commander General George Jaffu disclosed that the aircraft was allegedly hired without any formal written request from the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC). […] The post Political Pressure, No Paper Trail: General Jaffu Reveals Verbal Orders Behind Chikangawa Flight appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Former Zambian President Edgar Chagwa Lungu will be buried in South Africa after the country’s Supreme Court of Appeal overturned an earlier ruling that would have allowed the Zambian Government to repatriate his remains for a state funeral and burial in Lusaka. In a landmark judgment delivered on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, the Supreme Court […] The post South Africa’s Top Court Rules Edgar Lungu Will Be Buried in South Africa, Hands Victory to Family appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The family of Dr. Thomson Mpinganjira has donated K100 million to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) to support the repatriation of Malawians facing hardship and abuse in South Africa. Speaking to journalists in Blantyre on Tuesday, Dr. Mpinganjira said the donation was inspired by the suffering of fellow Malawians and urged others to […] The post Thom Mpinganjira Family Donates K100 Million to Help Bring Back Malawians from South Africa appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Questions are mounting over the Southern African Development Community’s response to rising Afrophobic violence in South Africa after a highly anticipated report on the crisis was quietly withdrawn from the agenda of an Extraordinary Organ Troika Summit, denying regional leaders the opportunity to formally deliberate on one of the bloc’s most sensitive and pressing issues. […] The post SADC sidesteps Afrophobia debate as South Africa report vanishes from summit agenda appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A chilling account presented before the parliamentary inquiry into the devastating Chikangawa plane crash has reopened difficult questions about what officials knew, when they knew it, and how they responded after the military aircraft carrying Vice President Saulos Chilima disappeared from radar. In emotional testimony before the inquiry, former Minister of Defence Harry Mkandawire laid […] The post Inside the Lost Hours: Former Minister’s Testimony Deepens Chilima Crash Mystery appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) listed FDH Bank has donated K100 million to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) to support relief efforts for Malawians being repatriated from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. The Government of Malawi, through DoDMA is targeting to repatriate 15,000 people who registered for voluntary repatriation due to mounting safety concerns […] The post FDH Bank plc gives K100 million to DoDMA to facilitate Malawians repatriation from SA appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Rotary Club of Blantyre on Saturday inducted Dango Mkandawire as its new president during a colourful ceremony held at Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre. Mkandawire is expected to lead the club for the next 12 months, with a commitment to strengthening the club’s community impact, particularly in the education sector in the Southern Region. Speaking […] The post Rotary Club of Blantyre inducts Dango Mkandawire as new President appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A court has rejected an application by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) seeking to extend an order freezing more than K35 billion held in bank accounts belonging to officials of Yusuf Investment, the former owners of Amaryllis Hotel. According to the court ruling, Senior Resident Magistrate Shukurani Kumbani dismissed the application after finding that the ACB […] The post Court declines ACB request to extend freeze on over K35 billion linked to Yusuf Investment appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Sergey Shoigu underscored that «the neocolonialists who have adapted to live at the expense of others in the race for resources and influence are not hesitant to use any methods including 'tariff wars' and unilateral sanctions»

The blocking of the Strait of Hormuz has put global food and energy security at risk, the senior Russian security official said