The Ministry of Lands has transformed dramatically in recent years — and at the heart of that transformation stands one man: Mr. Davie Chilonga, the outgoing Principal Secretary whose leadership has been nothing short of exemplary. Under his watch, the Ministry shifted from chaos to clarity, from suspicion to trust. Chilonga brought order, discipline, and […] The post Davie Chilonga: The Man Who Brought Order, Integrity, and Trust Back to the Ministry of Lands appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Scottish First Minister, John Swinney has commended the development bank model being championed by NBM Development Bank Limited to support the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) for greater impact in their respective societies in the country. Swinney made the remarks after meeting directors and officials from NBM Development Bank Ltd, and other SMEs […] The post Scottish First Minister hails NBM Development Bank model appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) has disclosed that the construction of its Third Water Treatment plant with a capacity of 50,000 cubic metres per day will be completed in March, 2026. The plant is funded by European Investment Bank (EIB) to the tune of Euros 20million. LWB Chief Executive Officer Silli Mbewe told journalists on […] The post Lilongwe Water Board constructs 3rd Water Treatment: To be ready in May, 2026 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi and Zambia have signed a landmark maize procurement agreement of 200,000 metric tonnes worth K387.7billion ($76 million). Minister of Agriculture of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development, Roza Fatch Mbilizi presided over the signing ceremony on Wednesday to finalise the procurement deal of the commodity held in Lilongwe. She said the procurement of maize from […] The post Malawi, Zambia signs a landmark maize procurement deal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington wants to maintain contacts with Moscow after a Trump-Putin summit was postponed Read Full Article at RT.com

Debris from an unidentified drone has been discovered in western Kazakhstan, the Defense Ministry has stated Read Full Article at RT.com

The fentanyl crisis in the US requires serious action from Washington, President Donald Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, has said Read Full Article at RT.com

As Western sanctions target Russia’s defense exports, the global race for tanks reveals a simple truth: no one builds them like Moscow does Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian president noted that the idea of a meeting in Budapest was initially suggested by Trump Read Full Article at RT.com

[Shabelle] Kigali, Rwanda -- African army chiefs have wrapped up a high-level meeting in Kigali, Rwanda, with a commitment to strengthen military cooperation and information-sharing across the continent, officials said Thursday.

[Daily Maverick] Banyana Banyana scored an important away goal in their Women's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, which they played without head coach Desiree Ellis. The tactician is deadlocked with the South African Football Association after scoffing at the terms of a contract recently offered to her by the federation.

[New Times] Rwandan and DR Congo delegations have renewed their commitment to advancing peace, stability, and cooperation following high-level talks held this week in Washington.

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has appointed Tony Tevi as the Acting Director of the newly established Department of Oceans and Maritime Affairs.PSC Chairman, Martin Mahe, said the government is committed to strengthening ocean and maritime policies at both national…

The government has started payment of outstanding teachers’ allowances following the Council of Ministers (COM) approval.

A heated debate over constitutional rights and parliamentary privilege is unfolding as the Opposition Bloc filed an urgent application in the Supreme Court yesterday, challenging recent amendments to the constitution

«We will not give away our money, we will not give away our weapons, and we will not go to war to die for Ukraine,» the Hungarian Prime Minister said

In contrast, Lieutenant-General Apty Alaudinov asserted that the Russian Armed Forces are currently the most combat-ready military in the world

The embassy reassured French citizens that «Russia has no intention of attacking France or any other EU state, either now, in three or four years’ time, or in the future»

Herman Gref said that growth rates of the Russian economy will be at the level of 1-1.5% during the next two years

«The launch of Russian low-orbit satellites belonging to a private domestic company will help expand the geography of communications to every corner of Russia,» Dmitry Bakanov said

[allAfrica] Every year, rabies silently kills children across East Africa, even though it is one of the few infectious diseases that is 100% preventable. Globally, rabies causes approximately 59,000 deaths a year, mainly in Africa and Asia. In Kenya, 99% of human cases are attributed to dog bites/ scratches. In our region, children are the most vulnerable, often bitten while playing with dogs, and too often not able to access timely post-exposure (PEP) treatment that includes wound washing and vaccines. Families are

[allAfrica] Durban -- Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic, the threat of new pandemics still looms, and the urgency remains. As the fourth International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2025) began in Durban, South Africa, a big question emerged: Is Africa prepared for the next pandemic?

Emphasis will be placed on accelerating preparations for a trade agreement between Greenland and Iceland, and the Prime Minister says there is clear political will to strengthen dialogue and cooperation in trade between the two countries. There is also potential for collaboration on the laying of a data cable between Iceland and Greenland.

Nearly five thousand apartments may be underused in Reykjavík, while the number could be just over one thousand in both Akureyri and Kópavogur.

The Zaporozhye nuclear power plant has restored its external power supply after a month-long outage, the plant’s management has announced Read Full Article at RT.com

The bloc’s leaders have been pressuring Belgium for months to allow it to seize Russian sovereign funds Read Full Article at RT.com

Cyril Ramaphosa has held talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on strengthening bilateral ties Read Full Article at RT.com

A new Russian Orthodox Church center is set to open in Africa, the Patriarchal Exarchate has said Read Full Article at RT.com

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An Irish court has cleared the anonymous Soldier F of all charges relating to the 1972 Bloody Sunday massacre Read Full Article at RT.com

The US Department of War has destroyed two alleged drug trafficking vessels in Eastern Pacific, killing five people Read Full Article at RT.com

Jeremy Mogford, 78, appeared via video link at Oxford Crown Court today alongside Sarah Pickering, 71.

King Charles and Queen Camilla were introduced to Pope Leo XIV in the Apostolic Palace library - the traditional place for such meetings - after arriving in the San Damaso Courtyard.

Tom Boyd, 28, had been working unpaid at a branch of the supermarket giant in Cheadle Hulme, Greater Manchester since 2021, accompanied by a support worker.