The Cotton Council of Malawi on Monday officially opened this year’s cotton marketing season, which is expected to run for 90 days up to 27 August 2026. Speaking during the announcement in Lilongwe, Apatsa Selemani said the country has registered significant progress in cotton production this season, with over 13,599 hectares cultivated and an estimated […] The post Cotton Council Opens 2026 Marketing Season, Targets Growth in Production appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

First Capital Bank (FCB) has launched ‘Chinthuchi Tatenga’ promotion, a three-month digital banking campaign valued at K50 million aimed at encouraging customers to embrace digital transactions. The promotion’s top reward is K10 million grand prize that will be awarded to one lucky customer at the end of the campaign. The other prizes and incentives under the promotion […] The post FCB launches K50 million  ‘Chinthuchi Tatenga’ Promo  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The United Nations has announced that agencies operating in Malawi are preparing for staff reductions of between 25 and 40 percent following a global funding decline of up to 30 percent, raising fears of severe disruption to humanitarian and development services across the country. The UN says the deepening financial crisis is already forcing agencies […] The post UN Faces 25–40% Staff Cuts, 30% Funding Reduction as Crisis Threatens Key Services in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Government has declared it will aggressively fight a staggering compensation claim reportedly estimated at nearly K1 trillion in the long-running legal battle involving Finance Bank Malawi Limited and Reserve Bank of Malawi, warning that it will not allow public funds to be surrendered without a brutal legal contest. Attorney General Frank Mbeta said […] The post Government Vows Fierce Fight Against K1 Trillion Finance Bank Claim appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

MPICO, a member of Old Mutual Malawi, has injected K6.5 million towards preparations for the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Malawi Institute of Architects (MIA). The AGM is scheduled to take place from May 27 to 29 in Blantyre under the theme: “Architecture at the Crossroads: Resilient Construction in Volatile Economic Environments.” Speaking […] The post MPICO Pumps K6.5 Million into Architects AGM appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has called for accelerated reforms within the African Union, saying the continent must take greater control of its future through stronger institutions, sustainable financing and enhanced domestic resource mobilisation.

[New Zimbabwe] South African opposition leader Musi Maimane has taken a swipe at liberation movements across the continent, singling out ZANU PF and President Emmerson Mnangagwa for contributing to the immigration crisis in the neighbouring country.

[allAfrica]

Brits have lost millions of pounds trying to sell retirement properties over the last decade as their values plunge due to high service charges and restrictive leases.

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh announced the successful evacuation of 300 tourists stranded in Gulmarg's cable car after a technical glitch halted the Gondola service. A joint operation involving the Indian Army, police, and disaster response teams efficiently rescued everyone. The incident occurred on Monday, suspending both phases of the popular tourist attraction.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has been summoned to Delhi for a crucial meeting with the party high command amid ongoing speculation about a leadership transition. While party leaders attribute the visit to routine consultations for upcoming Rajya Sabha and MLC elections, the internal friction between Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar is expected to be a key discussion point.

Fear of exams, poverty, bullying and family conflict pushing many adolescents into depression and hopelessness

Thane's Tieten Medicity Hospital achieved a milestone with India's first robotic telesurgery for gall bladder removal. Using the indigenously developed Mizzo Endo 4000 system and a 5G network, surgeons remotely operated on a patient from Dombivli. This groundbreaking procedure highlights the future of precise, minimally invasive surgery in India, showcasing advanced technology and high-speed connectivity.

Le soutien américain à la proposition marocaine d'autonomie au Sahara marocain continue de se consolider au sein des cercles politiques à Washington. En visite officielle à Rabat, une délégation de membres du Congrès américain a réaffirmé, lundi, son appui à l'initiative portée par le Royaume du Maroc pour le règlement définitif du différend régional autour de son Sahara. À l'issue d'entretiens avec le ministre marocain des Affaires étrangères, de la Coopération africaine et des (...) - DIPLOMATIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

C'est officiel : « Ben'Imana » réalisé par Marie Clémentine Dusabejambo vient de remporter le Prix de la critique internationale au Festival de Cannes ! Ce prix décerné par des critiques de cinéma venus du monde entier, réunis sous l'égide de la Fédération internationale de la presse cinématographique (FIPRESCI) met en lumière les talents de demain et fait le pont entre la critique et la création. L'IGIS félicite chaleureusement toute l'équipe du film et tout particulièrement Samantha (...) - ARTS & CULTURE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

[GroundUp] In St George's Cathedral on Africa Day activists called out Afrophobia, saying immigrants are fighting for the same dignity as marginalised South Africans

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan and participate in the memo signing ceremony

Marco Rubio emphasized that the United States is ready and willing to do everything in its power to facilitate the end of this war

Co-Presidents of Nicaragua Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo noted that «the criminal Fascism seeks to promote evil and destruction»

[UN News] There are more than 900 suspected cases of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and 220 suspected deaths, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Ghebreyesus, said on Monday.

[IPS] Nairobi, Kenya -- Millions of African women live under laws that deny them equal rights at home. A well-funded global movement is working to make sure it stays that way.

Arsenal supporters in Malawi have expressed frustration and disappointment after police effectively forced the cancellation of a planned victory parade in Lilongwe, sparking anger among fans who had already mobilised for the celebrations. The Arsenal Fans Malawi Chapter announced on Monday that the parade, which was scheduled for 30 May 2026, would no longer take […] The post Arsenal Fans Cry Foul as Police Force Cancellation of Lilongwe Victory Parade appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As the five-year tenure of Uttar Pradesh's gram panchayats wraps up on Tuesday, the state government steps in by designating outgoing gram pradhans as interim administrators. This adjustment, effective May 27, paves the way for uninterrupted village leadership until new elections rollout in 2026.

Foreign medical graduates and states facing internship seat shortages have received a significant reprieve. The National Medical Commission has extended permission for internships in recognised non-teaching hospitals until May 2028, addressing concerns over limited capacity and delays. This move aims to ease the crisis for thousands of graduates awaiting crucial training and registration opportunities across various states.

Polls suggest Rupert Lowe's Restore Britain could pave the way for the Mayor of Greater Manchester to claim victory in next month's crunch Makerfield by-election.

In the long history of British democracy, there has never been a more important by-election then the epic contest now underway at Makerfield in Greater Manchester.

When Corrine Rotherham and her husband Peter bought their dream £675,000 bungalow in the sleepy village of Urchfont in 2011, they were absolutely delighted with their purchase.

The US launched 'self-defense strikes' inside southern Iran on Monday night, escalating tensions in the region as Trump pushes a fragile peace deal.