National Bank of Malawi plc has scooped the 2024 Public Relations Society of Malawi (PRSM) Excellence in Corporate Communication award. The award aims to recognize a private sector institution that has demonstrated exceptional PR strategy campaign and plan execution, significantly impacting business outcomes, enhancing brand reputation, and effectively managing corporate communications. Announcing the winner at the PRSM […] The post NBM plc scoops 2024 PRSM Excellence in Corporate Communication award appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As the Malawi National Football Team prepares to clash with Africa’s highest-ranked side today, Senegal’s Lions of Teranga, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Scheduled for a crucial 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier at the Diamniadio Olympic Stadium in Dakar, this match is pivotal for the Flames, who find themselves in a precarious […] The post Zitheka? Malawi’s Flames face uphill battle against Senegal in Afcon qualifiers today appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Russian leader pointed out that new powerful centers of economic growth, financial and political influence are now emerging, primarily in the Global East and South

The Norilsk Nickel Company was implementing the project despite the legal opportunity to shift the due dates to 2026 as the state's support measure in response to foreign economic sanctions and restrictions

«During the patrol, the coast guard services of Russia and the People’s Republic of China demonstrated their readiness for joint operations to reveal and thwart security threats in the law-enforcement sphere at sea,» the statement reads

The MOEX index accelerated its decline and amounted to 2,754.3 points, while the RTS index was at 892.3 points

The Russian foreign minister also commented on statements that Iran's parliament is allegedly seriously considering the possibility of withdrawing the country from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons

As tech companies and scientists invest in technology that interacts with our brains, some experts say we’re far from being able to map moods and thoughts in a meaningful way. Others, however, say brain data is the next frontier of privacy, and we need to pass laws to protect our brain data now.

A fancy shawl dancer from Thunder Bay, Ont., says she's grateful for the community's support after her powwow regalia was stolen from her family's vehicle this summer. Here's how the community came together to help, so the Grade 10 student can keep on dancing.

The system for testing truck drivers in Ontario has been compromised by bribes, forged documents and rigged testing, says a memo leaked to CBC's Marketplace by an industry insider.

Libreville, le 10 octobre 2024 – Depuis le mercredi 9 octobre 2024, une vidéo est devenue virale et circule sur les réseaux sociaux en lien avec la campagne d'éducation civique pour le référendum 2024. Cette vidéo montre un membre de la Commission Nationale de Campagne de sensibilisation Populaire pour le Référendum 2024 tenant des propos hors du contexte de ladite campagne dont les objectifs, à la lumière de l'arrêté n°0612/PM/MIS du 25 septembre 2024 portant mise en place, composition (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Head of Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU), Dr. Janet Banda, has expressed satisfaction with engagements involving energy stakeholders which have brought forward progressive solutions to addressing key challenges in the sector. Banda, who is also Deputy Secretary to the President and Cabinet-(DSPC), made the remarks on Thursday during the closing of the Main Delivery Lab on […] The post PDU satisfied with engagements to addressing energy sector challenges appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Malawi gears up for its pivotal general elections in September 2025, the decision by the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to partner with Smartmatic, a controversial election machine supplier, is raising significant concerns among electoral stakeholders and civil society. This choice has sparked a heated debate about the integrity of the electoral process, revealing deeper […] The post MEC decision to partner with controversial election machine supplier, Smartmatic, raises alarm bells appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has given K10 million to this year’s Presidential Charity Golf Initiative. The Presidential charity initiative seeks to raise funds to aid tropical cyclone victims and support university students facing financial hardships. Presenting the cheque in Blantyre on Wednesday, NBM plc Head of Corporate Banking, William Chatsala described the initiative as […] The post NBM plc Injects K10 Million into Presidential Charity Golf Tourney appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus Chakwera has arrived in Blantyre to a raucous welcome from a passionate crowd of supporters who filled the streets, chanting “Chakwera is alive!” The president, accompanied by the First Lady, made his way from the clock tower, where an enthusiastic gathering had assembled to greet him. As he proceeded towards Sanjika Palace, the […] The post President Chakwera arrives in Blantyre, enthusiastic supporters chants “He Is Alive” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) Vice Chancellor, Prof. Emmanuel Kaunda, says value addition to various crops is key to sustainable market relevance globally. He made the remarks in Lilongwe during a stakeholders’ inception meeting of the Value Chain and Market Systems Development project among government, World Food Programme (WFP), and other stakeholders […] The post LUANAR stresses value addition for sustainable market relevance appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi advocates for global peace and stability at the East Asia Summit, emphasizing the importance of dialogue, diplomacy, and respect for sovereignty. He calls for united efforts against terrorism and highlights India's commitment to global peace. Modi's visit to Laos underscores India's Act East Policy.

A crown of goddess Kali, gifted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been stolen from the Jeshoreshwari Temple in Bangladesh. The silver, gold-plated crown went missing on Thursday afternoon after the day’s rituals were completed. This temple is significant in Hindu mythology as one of the 51 Shakti Peeths, historically dating back to the 12th century.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticizes the Uttar Pradesh government and BJP for obstructing his visit to the Jayaprakash Narayan International Centre in Lucknow, accusing them of using barricades to thwart his homage on Narayan's birth anniversary. The Lucknow Development Authority cites security concerns, which Yadav rejects.

Lee Hsien Yang — the younger son of founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew — and his wife Lee Suet Fern are free to return to Singapore, the police said on Friday (Oct 11). «They are and have always been free to return to Singapore,» they said in response to media queries. Lee had said on Wednesday that he would not attend his sister's — Dr Lee Wei Ling's — wake and funeral in Singapore after announcing her death earlier that day. «I am organising the funeral remotely with the help of my son Huanwu in accordance with Ling's wishes,» he told CNA. Lee and his wife are currently living in the United Kingdom. Following Dr Lee's death, the subject of her younger brother's return to Singapore has resurfaced this week. On Friday, the police also said that they had asked the couple to assist in investigations in June 2022 by attending an interview.

An Indonesian maid who was hired to take care of an elderly woman was sent home on Tuesday (Oct 8) for allegedly abusing the latter.  The 77-year-old woman died on the same day, reported Shin Min Daily News.  The elderly woman's daughter, surnamed Wang, told the Chinese evening daily she had hired the domestic helper in June last year to take care of her mother, who was bedridden after suffering a stroke.  Wang had no issues with the maid until she checked CCTV footage of her mother's room on Sept 23, which revealed that the helper had been mistreating the elderly woman.  The maid reportedly pushed the elderly woman's head against the bed, and shook her body roughly. She also tried to pulling her eyelids.  Enraged by what she saw, Wang made a police report.  Although the police arrested the maid, there was insufficient evidence found, according to Wang.  The maid agency also urged her to buy a plane ticket to send the helper home.  As she was busy taking care of her mother, whose condition was deteriorating, Wang only purchased the maid's plane ticket in early October. 

High-level security coordination in recent weeks has been under way between Egypt and Somalia on the deployment of Egyptian troops as part of the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM), amid regional concerns over Cairo's mounting strategic and military influence in the Horn of Africa.

Kenya pledged to send 600 more police officers to Haiti to help fight gangs controlling capital, Port-au-Prince, and nearby areas.

The Yemeni Houthi group said Thursday it targeted two ships in the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean.

[New Times] Director General of Africa-CDC Dr. Jean Kaseya has said that Rwanda has almost zero risk of exporting the Marburg outbreak, thanks to a number of serious measures put in place.

[Mozambique News Reports And Clippings] Lower turnout suggests voter boycott

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In a display that can only be described as a circus of desperation, Thursday’s press briefing by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) unveiled a party teetering on the brink of accountability. What should have been a moment for political engagement instead morphed into a pathetic attempt by a group of scared individuals, each grappling with […] The post What could have been good DPP presser was darkened by angry faces facing corrupt charges appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the adverse impact of global conflicts on the Global South at the 19th East Asia Summit, calling for peace and stability in Eurasia and West Asia. Simultaneously, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concerns over China's actions in the South China Sea during the US-ASEAN summit.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi advocates for global peace and stability at the East Asia Summit, emphasizing the importance of dialogue, diplomacy, and respect for sovereignty. He calls for united efforts against terrorism and highlights India's commitment to global peace. Modi's visit to Laos underscores India's Act East Policy.

Nouvobanq S.I.M.B.C. (Seychelles International Mercantile Banking Corporation) has announced that its main British banking partner, Standard Chartered Bank, and a consortium of Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank and SWC Limited, have entered into an agreement for the sale of Standard Chartered’s 22 percent minority shareholding in Nouvobanq, according to the bank's press statement on Thursday. “The agreement with the Consortium for the sale of the Bank’s stake in Nouvobanq is in line with Standard Chartered’s global strategy, aimed at achieving operational efficiencies, reducing complexity, and driving scale. The transaction remains subject to applicable regulatory approvals. Nouvobanq, Standard Chartered and the Consortium will work closely together in the coming months to complete the transition, with the transaction expected to be completed within 6 months,” it said. Nouvobanq will continue to operate its business as usual throughout this period, the bank assured. Nouvobanq is a commercial bank, founded in 1991, in a joint venture between the Seychelles’ government and Standard Chartered Bank.

A man went on an arson spree in Krefeld, Germany, before being shot by police as he attempted to storm a cinema Read Full Article at RT.com

A dead 11-year-old boy, a grieving father, and a society that is shocked before moving on. Occult rituals still thrive in 21st century India Read Full Article at RT.com

[The New Humanitarian] Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo -- 'We fear for the future of these abandoned children.'