Malawi’s electricity sector illustrates a familiar pattern in developing economies: connections outpacing capacity. As access-expansion programmes such as the Malawi Electricity Access Project and the Malawi Rural Electrification Programme bring more households and businesses onto the grid, generation has failed to keep pace, producing chronic shortfalls and increasingly disruptive load-shedding. The numbers illustrate the scale […] The post Blackouts, broken promises: Malawi’s electricity crisis laid bare appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s government has ditched its digital fertiliser subsidy system and gone back to old-school paper coupons — and campaigners fear it could reopen the door to dodgy dealings. The Farm Inputs Subsidy Programme (Fisp) hands out cheap fertiliser and seed to more than a MILLION households every year — but has been plagued by scandal […] The post Fisp goes back to coupons: Malawi’s K111bn fertiliser U-turn sparks corruption fears appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Scorchers are set for a heroes’ welcome fit for royalty today, as First Lady Gertrude Mutharika prepares to personally lead the celebrations when the team touches down at Kamuzu International Airport following their extraordinary run to the WAFCON final. President Peter Mutharika has vowed the nation will pull out all the stops for the […] The post First Lady to greet Scorchers as team returns from WAFCON final appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The US has halted negotiations with Iran and is reportedly seeking to “strangle” the country over time Read Full Article at RT.com

A total of six bus interchanges will undergo upgrading as part of ongoing efforts to make public transport more comfortable, family-friendly and inclusive, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced on Tuesday (Aug 18). The six interchanges are Bishan, Bukit Batok, Bukit Merah, Eunos, Punggol and Tampines.The authority added that works to improve accessibility, commuter amenities and staff facilities will begin in 2027.As part of the upgrading works, systems such as air-conditioning, ventilation systems and lighting will be replaced and upgraded to improve comfort and energy efficiency.Inclusive facilities such as priority queue zones, additional seating, baby care/family washrooms, wheelchair accessible toilets, tactile guided paths and Braille signs on handrails will also be enhanced.

Banking veteran Hsieh Fu Hua has taken over as chairman of the National Wages Council (NWC), the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) announced on Wednesday (Aug 19).He takes over from Peter Seah, who chairs the boards of DBS Group Holdings and Singapore Airlines, after the career banker asked to relinquish his appointment for «personal reasons». «After deliberation, MOM has decided to accede to the request,» the ministry said in its statement.Hsieh was appointed deputy chairman of the NWC for the 2026/27 session. He has extensive experience across the business, social and public sectors, and is currently serving as chairman of the National University of Singapore Board of Trustees and Director on the GIC Board.On Aug 11, CapitaLand Investments announced in a Singapore Exchange (SGX) filing that Hsieh has been appointed as its board's deputy chairman.The 75-year-old was formerly the chief executive of SGX, and was president of both the National Council of Social Service and Temasek Holdings.

This brings the number of UAVs destroyed since the beginning of the day to 21

According to sources cited by the TV channel, before resuming negotiations, Donald Trump wants to wait until the leaders of the Islamic Republic demonstrate their willingness to conclude the deal he is seeking

According to sources cited by the newspaper, the US president has discussed with his advisors the possibility of holding face-to-face talks with the North Korean leader during his next trip to Asia, but no official planning for the meeting is underway

Apty Alaudinov says Israel’s objective is to drag both the US and the entire NATO bloc into the struggle

First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs Andrey Denisov says China is interested in freedom of navigation and the absence of incidents

There’s a particular kind of story football loves: the outsider who arrives late, reshapes everything, and walks away with a share of the glory. South African broadcaster SABC has just told that story about Sudesh Singh — and Malawian fans might have a word or two to say about it. Singh joined Malawi’s technical setup […] The post South African coach claims credit for Malawi’s WAFCON breakthrough appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A High Court judge has issued an extraordinary plea to Malawi’s male police officers — urging them to abandon their macho “tough-it-out” culture and finally open up about the crushing mental strain of the job. Judge Chifundo Kachale delivered his blunt message at Area 3 police offices in Lilongwe on Monday, addressing the force’s first-ever […] The post ‘Even Jesus wept’: Judge Kachale shares mental health tips with Malawi cops appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Miss Malawi Organisation has hit back after reports claimed the country’s Miss World 2026 hopeful had been ranked a lowly 64th out of the field of contestants — branding the claims “irrelevant” and insisting they have nothing to do with how the pageant is actually judged. Public relations officer Stephen Mdala rushed to Navicha’s […] The post Miss Malawi slams ‘meaningless’ ranking as Ireen Navicha fights for Top 40 spot appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

As if a treason charge and a K2 million bail bond weren’t enough, CDEDI boss’s organisation now risks being struck off entirely It never rains but it pours for embattled activist Sylvester Namiwa, after it emerged his organisation is now facing the very real prospect of deregistration — piling fresh misery onto a man already […] The post Namiwa’s CDEDI faces deregistration over unfiled reports appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

More than a year after parliament created a body to regulate Malawi’s real estate industry, it still doesn’t exist in practice — and buyers are paying the price. The Real Estate Management Council was established under the Real Estate Management Act of 2024, with a mandate to license agents, enforce professional standards and protect consumers […] The post Real estate ‘cowboys’ running wild: Minister admits regulator still not ‘operational’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A 26-year-old man was arrested on Monday (Aug 17) for his alleged involvement in a case of loanshark harassment in Sembawang.Police said in a news release on Tuesday that they were alerted to case of loanshark harassment at a residential unit along Sembawang Drive at about 8.45pm on Sunday, where the gate of the unit was affixed with a bicycle lock.Officers from Woodlands Police Division identified the man through follow-up investigations and with the aid of images from police cameras. The police arrested him on the next day. Preliminary investigations revealed that the man is believed to be involved in another case of loanshark harassment at a residential unit along Jurong East Street 13. The man will be charged in court on Wednesday under the Moneylenders Act. If found guilty, the man could be fined between $5,000 and $50,000, jailed for up to five years, and receive up to six strokes of the cane.The police reiterated that they have zero tolerance for loanshark harassment activities. 

Singapore's regulatory framework requires construction and demolition (C&D) waste to be properly processed and sorted for recycling, and such waste is not allowed to be exported for disposal, said the National Environment Agency (NEA).The agency was responding to a query from AsiaOne on Tuesday (Aug 18), following Malaysia media reports that Singapore agreed to immediately halt the export of C&D waste to Malaysia during a phone call with Johor Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp Johor) director Zainal Fitri Ahmad on Monday.But Singapore did reaffirm during the call that it does not allow C&D waste to be exported for disposal, NEA said.It added that only homogeneous material streams such as ferrous scrap, recovered from C&D waste, are considered recyclables that can be exported, subject to the relevant regulatory requirements being met.Singapore trucks dumping wasteOver the past week, several media outlets, citing Johor officials, had reported that trucks originating from Singapore were believed to have dumped construction scraps in Johor.

Three male individuals, aged between 15 and 21, were arrested on Monday (Aug 18) for their alleged involvement in a case of motorcycle theft in Tampines.Police said in a news release on Tuesday night that they were alerted to the case at about 10pm on Sunday at a carpark along Tampines Street 83.Officers from Bedok Police Division and the Police Operations Command Centre established the identities of the trio through follow-up investigations and ground enquiries, arresting them within 15 hours of the report being made.The stolen motorcycle was also recovered.Both the 21-year-old man and a 19-year-old teenager will be charged in court on Wednesday with the offence of theft of a motor vehicle with common intent.If found guilty of the said offence, they could be jailed for up to seven years and fined.Police investigations into the 15-year-old teenager are ongoing.[[nid:742775]]editor@asiaone.com 

President Donald Trump on Tuesday repeated his long-standing falsehoods about a rigged 2020 election.

The Florida Republican lost to Ryan Elijah after facing allegations of sexual misconduct and domestic abuse, on top of campaign finance violations.

US congressional lawyers are struggling with a growing flood of error-ridden legislation drafted using AI tools Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine’s former defense minister Mikhail Fedorov has called on the authorities to lift the wartime ban on elections Read Full Article at RT.com

Michelle Zan was only seven when she first picked up the racket and shuttlecock, beginning her journey as a badminton player.Her efforts led her to become a national athlete, representing Singapore in countries across Asia and beyond.Despite the glory that comes with representing our country, she hung up the racket last year.«There were many highs and lows during my entire sporting journey that really shaped who I am today,» the 19-year-old told AsiaOne on Tuesday (Aug 18).«I wouldn't say that I had any expectation for fame or glory... I was there purely because I enjoyed playing the sport.»Now, Zan has set her sights on something completely different.On Tuesday, Zan received the Singapore Government Scholarship at the Ministry of Home Affairs' (MHA) scholarship award ceremony, with hopes to pursue a career in the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB).«There are many fundamental differences between my role as a sporting athlete and as someone in the public service,» she told us.

A netizen advocating for the wellbeing of guide dogs during the National Day Parade fireworks display said she was verbally harassed online.The Facebook user, Kay Lin, posted on Complaint Singapore Unrestricted on Monday (Aug 17) about how a man allegedly sent her a private message and called her a «f***ing slut».She alleged that the man was also a member of the Dogs Singapore Facebook group and that the message was sent in response to her advocacy regarding the welfare of guide dogs participating in this year's National Day Parade.A screenshot shared by Kay Lin appeared to show a message containing insults directed at her, including calling her a «waste of oxygen».«No wonder no guy want you. F***ing slut like you should just end your life,» the message stated.Kay Lin responded to the man's message in a Facebook post, outlining what she described as the potential effects of loud fireworks on guide dogs.«Just [because] guide dogs look calm, [it] doesn’t mean they aren’t suffering in silence [during] fireworks,» she wrote.

A man has come up with an unconventional way to deal with passengers who play music or videos loudly on public transport — he offers them free earphones.In a video shared on TikTok on Friday (Aug 14), Josh Goh is seen approaching a female bus passenger who can be heard playing a video on her phone. He then offered the woman a pair of earphones. While Goh tried to persuade her by telling her the earphones were free and brand new, she did not accept them.He took the rejection in stride, jesting that she may have turned down the earphones because they were not wireless ones.The volume on her phone, however, did die down after the exchange.Free earphonesSpeaking to 8world on Tuesday, Goh shared that the incident took place last Sunday.

The family of a Chinese construction worker who died after becoming seriously ill while working in Luganville is appealing for the return of his mobile phone and assistance with funeral expenses from his former employer.

The Court of Appeal (COA) has overturned a VT7.5 million compensation order arising from a vehicle collision near Parliament, finding that the amount awarded by the Supreme Court was not properly supported by evidence.