The rapid increase in vaccination against Covid-19 assumes significance particularly in the wake of surge in infection in many states like Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, Karnataka, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. A total of 2.26 crore vaccine doses have been given so far since the initial launch of the nationwide vaccination drive.

The Earthquake Unit is reporting that a minor tremor rattled sections of Jamaica this morning. It says the 3.4 quake occurred about 6:10 am. The epicentre was five kilometres south of Port Antonio, Portland with a focal depth of four kilometres....

Liverpool's defence of a Premier League crown won at a canter last season has become a nightmare as Juergen Klopp's once-imperious side implodes and sets unwanted club records.

U.S. wholesale inventories increased solidly in January even as sales surged and it is taking wholesalers the shortest time in six years to clear shelves, a sign of strengthening demand that aligns with expectations for faster economic growth this year.

A decision on whether international spectators will be allowed to attend the Tokyo Olympics Games this summer will be taken by the end of March, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Monday.

Richard Nephew has taken personal credit for depriving Iranians of food, driving up their unemployment rates, and celebrated the economic destruction he caused as “a tremendous success.” Under Biden, he will help direct policy on Iran.

Multiple major missile strikes reportedly on a convoy of oil tanker trucks and a refinery in northern Syria lit up the night sky on Friday. Initially there was confusion as to who was behind the devastating attack which obliterated multiple dozens of oil tanker trucks.

CNN provided a platform for NYU medical ‘ethics’ professor Arthur Caplan Sunday, who argued that Americans skeptical of taking the COVID vaccine will soon come around and accept it if their freedoms otherwise remain restricted.

This in-depth documentary will take you on a journey of Klaus Schwab and the World Economic Forum’s bid for total control of the planet.

Speaker of the Russian State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin said that the problem is ripe to be discussed in international formats

The trial is to start with the jury selection

Former Malawi National Team Technical Director, Manfred Hoener, is no more, Nyasa Times can confirm. The German passed on at the age of 79 due to heart failure on March 6, 2021. Hoener was vigilant in spotting players across the country and shaping them at junior level before handing them over to the coach for […] The post Hoener no more : Ex Malawi technical director first appeared on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has threatened to hold nationwide demonstrations on Wednesday should the government stick to its guns on its refusal to pay teachers Covid-19 risk allowances. Teachers in Malawi are currently staying away from their work, demanding that the government should pay them K35, 000 each for six […] The post Cdedi threatens nationwide demos if teachers’ strike continues beyond Wednesday first appeared on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Ethanol distiller Ethanol Company (EthCo) Friday donated various items worth K13 million to help fight the Covid-19 pandemic to Nkhota-Kota and Salima District Hospitals. EthCo Chief Executive Officer Lusubilo Chakaniza said as part of the Company’s shared value programme, EthCo supports the needs of the society in the areas of rural development, health and safety, […] The post EthCo donates K13 million Covid-19 items to Nkhotakota, Salima Hospitals first appeared on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Magistrate Patrick Chirwa has adjourned  extradition hearing involving Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and  his wife, Prophetess Mary Bushiri to Monday March 15 2021 to give defence lawyers time to prepare application of his recusal. The legal team for the preacher wanted the magistrate hearing the matter to recuse himself as he had also earlier issued a warrant […] The post Bushiri extradition hearing stalls, prophet seeks recusal of magistrate who issued suspicious warrant of arrest first appeared on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Parliamentary candidates in the forthcoming March 30 by-elections will tomorrow be queing up to present their nomination papers to the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) through the offices of their respective district commissioners. MEC will hold the by-elections in seven constituencies and two wards following the nullification of the 2019 parliamentary elections as well as the […] The post MEC gets nomination papers for by-elections first appeared on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi on Monday visited Malawi and held bilateral talks with President Lazarus Chakwera to solicit support for Botswana’s candidate Elias Magosi for the position of executive secretary of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and have agreed to strengthen their diplomatic arrangements by supporting each other SADC positions during the forthcoming meetings. […] The post Chakwera, Masisi hold bilateral talks: Botswana solicit Malawi support for SADC top post first appeared on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

While the couple had only kind words to say about Queen Elizabeth II, they heaped derision on the palace.

March 7, 2021 (KHARTOUM) - Sudanese government raised the price at which it buys locally produced new-season wheat to 13,500 Sudanese pounds per sack to support farmers and to encourage them to increase future production. Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok Sunday visited Al-Jazira State to inaugurate the winter harvest season of wheat in the largest agricultural scheme which covers over 2 million acres, where are working about 130 thousand farmers. Speaking to the farmers in his first visit (...) - News / FRONT_PAGE_SECONDARY

March 2, 2021 (NAIVASHA) – The opposition South Sudan United Front/Army (SSUF/A) has officially launched its long-awaited constitution. Unveiling of the movement's constitution took place during a meeting of the general assembly in Naivasha, Kenya on Saturday. Speaking during the meeting, SSUF/A chairman General Paul Malong Awan urged constitutionalism, rule of law and respect for human rights. He said for South Sudan to exit the current critical era in its history, the young nation must (...) - News / South Sudan, Constitution & Citizenship

The junta is now an occupying force in the country after seizing power in the February coup.

COVID-19 cases in Ontario have spiked to levels unseen since early February as a stay-at-home order that has been in effect for weeks lifts in Toronto, Peel Region and North Bay.

The police are reporting that a Browning pistol with one round of ammunition was seized during an operation in 5 West, Greater Portmore in St Catherine. It is reported that about 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, cops conducted an operation in the area when a...

Cooler temperatures and increased rainfall are expected across sections of Jamaica this week. The Meteorological Service is reporting that a cold front is expected to move across Jamaica today, before stalling and lingering through...

Detectives assigned to the Area 3 Narcotics Police Division on Saturday seized approximately 2,358 pounds of compressed ganja in Alligator Pond, Manchester. The police say the illicit drug has an estimated street value of $9,432,000. No one was...

The police are probing a suspected fatal domestic dispute and arson along Beeston Street in downtown Kingston. The Gleaner understands that close to 30 persons are now homeless as a result of the blaze. It is reported that about 3:30 this morning...

Jamaica on Sunday recorded one more COVID-19 death, pushing the tally to 454. The deceased is a 63-year-old man from St James. Meanwhile, there were 878 new cases with ages ranging from eight months to 98 years, pushing the total to 26,904 with 11,...

Libreville, 06 mars - Le Gabon et l'UNESCO lancent, le 08 mars 2021, la deuxième phase du projet « Appui à la production des statistiques basiques et à l'élaboration du Plan sectoriel de l'éducation » qui vise à améliorer la gouvernance, l'accès et la qualité de l'éducation et à favoriser une éducation plus inclusive et un apprentissage tout au long de la vie. Le « Lancement des travaux du diagnostic sectoriel » constitue l'un des axes prioritaires de la mission conjointe du Bureau régional multisectoriel de (...) - EDUCATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Bonjour Madame Ogoulinguendé, vous n'êtes plus à présenter.Le monde célèbre la femme aujourd'hui. Que représente pour vous cette Journée dite internationale de la Femme ? Bonne fête à toutes les femmes à l'échelle mondiale. Cette journée est l'opportunité de faire un bilan du leadership féminin. On note des avancées significatives mais de nombreux défis persistent pour atteindre l'égalité. Vous êtes toujours du coté de la gente féminine, quels sont les combats que vous menez à leur coté ? Le combat de justice (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Les interpellés ont cru tromper la vigilance des différents postes de contrôles de Mabanda à Mbadi, mais c'était mal connaitre les hommes en treillis. Ils ont été saisi avec plusieurs ballots de chanvre indien. (Gabonews) : Emery Moulomba, gabonais, 46 ans et Gloria Mounganga Mabo, congolaise RDC, âgée de 31 ans se connaissent parfaitement. Les amants à la recherche d'argent frais, ont trouvé comme filon : la vente du chanvre indien. Ils étaient filés depuis Mabanda, est une localité frontalière d'avec (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Former UFC title contender turned commentator Dan Hardy has confirmed that he has parted ways with the UFC and broadcaster BT Sports amid reports that he became involved in a «disagreement» with an employee. Read Full Article at RT.com