Malawi’s First Lady Gertrude Mutharika joined thousands of worshippers on Sunday as she took part in prayers marking the annual gathering of the CCAP Women’s Guild — one of the country’s largest church congregations. The prayers formed part of the grand finale of this year’s conference, held at Lingadzi CCAP in Lilongwe, bringing together an […] The post First Lady’s show of faith: Gertrude Mutharika joins CCAP Women’s Guild prayers appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The President is right that the Scorchers have united Malawi as politics never could. What we do with that unity — and with the industry these women have just walked us into — is the test now. President Arthur Peter Mutharika said something this week that deserves to outlast the tournament that prompted it. The […] The post Malawi’s Scorchers are an industry, not a miracle appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Damning results reveal shocking gender gap as campaigners demand urgent government action over “dwindling” education standar Malawi’s national exam results have laid bare a troubling picture of the country’s education system — with primary school pass rates plunging by a shocking six percentage points, even as experts warn of overcrowded classrooms and pupils forced to […] The post Malawi’s national exam results reveal mixed outcomes amid resource concerns appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

  Entrepreneur and ICT specialist Lovemore Cyber Chikopa has urged Malawian youths to take leading roles in national development, saying the time has come for young people to take charge of their future and contribute meaningfully to the country’s progress. Chikopa, a successful entrepreneur, said this after providing K75 million in grants to youths from […] The post Youths Should Rise Up Now, Says Lovemore Cyber Chikopa appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

In a significant move towards enhancing its nuclear energy capabilities, the Indian government has introduced revised regulations aimed at facilitating atomic power growth. These new guidelines establish comprehensive licensing and safety protocols for the engagement of private sector operators. Companies can now obtain preliminary approvals prior to selecting sites or technologies, with financial security measures in place to cover potential nuclear damage.

Ukrainian drone attack killed one civilian and left six more injured in Moscow Region, Governor Andrey Vorobyev has said Read Full Article at RT.com

L'Église Évangélique du Gabon (EEG) traverse un moment qui appelle à la fois au calme, à la lucidité et à la responsabilité. La désignation du Révérend Pasteur Jean-Daniel Allogo Essimgane à la présidence du Conseil national, suivie de son installation le 10 août dernier, a été contestée par le Pasteur Moïse Ovono Menie. Très vite, une question qui aurait pu rester dans le cadre du fonctionnement interne de l'Église a pris une tournure plus préoccupante, avec le risque de voir s'installer (...) - RELIGION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Libreville : Au quartier Pont d'Akébé, sur la route dite «Assélé», dans le troisième arrondissement de la commune de la capitale gabonaise, une fuite d'eau persiste depuis plusieurs jours. La cause : un tuyau de la Société d'Énergie et d'Eau du Gabon (SEEG) percé, abandonné au fond d'un canal transformé en décharge sauvage. L'eau continue de couler 24h/24. Et selon les témoignages des riverains, cette même eau se retrouve encore dans les robinets des ménages du quartier. Sur place, (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee claimed that Asish Banerjee was «repeatedly maligned, falsely accused and subjected to relentless pressure». She said: The harassment and mental pressure he faced, despite his long record of public service, should make all of us pause and reflect on the human cost of relentless political hostility". Meanwhile, West Begal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari said he would ensure probe into suicide.

Justice Yashwant Varma's residence was engulfed in flames, leading to the shocking discovery of burnt currency notes. A subsequent parliamentary inquiry confirmed serious charges against him, prompting his resignation. The Centre's pursuit of impeachment aims to set a strong precedential framework for judicial accountability. This case also poses critical questions about the interplay between a judge's resignation and ongoing disciplinary proceedings, potentially impacting future cases of judicial misconduct.

The university administration said more than 400 faculty interviews had been conducted and over 200 positions filled since February 2022. It claimed that nearly 70 per cent of those appointed belonged to reserved and marginalised categories. The administration said it had received no complaints from candidates about interview process. According to the university, selection committees include three domain experts, a nominee of the Visitor, concerned dean and the vice chancellor.

Israel has launched a $100,000 campaign aimed at making AI answers about Gaza and the IDF more Israel-friendly, Politico reports Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukrainian drone attack killed one civilian and left six more injured in the Moscow region, regional governor Andrey Vorobyev has said Read Full Article at RT.com

As the midterms near, Democrats are proposing adding more justices, limiting their terms and more.

Tamil Nadu approached the top court on August 3, arguing that it was not receiving its allocated share of Cauvery water despite the state facing a rain-deficient year. The state government has alleged that both the quantity recommended for release by the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee and the actual water supplied by Karnataka were far below its requirement.

Asish Banerjee Banerjee was found dead on Sunday morning at a Trinamool Congress office in Rampurhat, Birbhum district. Police said his body was found hanging and was sent for post-mortem examination. The exact circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear. A teacher by profession, Banerjee had represented the Rampurhat Assembly constituency five times. TMC legislator Kunal Ghosh called for an impartial probe.

Five people were shot, one fatally, at a park in Lexington, Kentucky, police said Read Full Article at RT.com

Germany’s governing CDU/CSU bloc has fallen to 20% support as dissatisfaction with Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaches 78% Read Full Article at RT.com

The Democratic nominee is seeking to win over faith-based voters in Texas, the Bible Belt’s largest state, but evangelical Republicans aren’t sold.

Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy – weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too. It’s good to be prepared, but kids who walk to school or participate in extracurricular activities may be lugging more than their bodies can handle. Lockers and classroom storage aren’t available everywhere – and a child carrying too much weight might not be ready to learn.

WESTERN BUREAU: The Montego Bay Cancer Support Group (MBCSG) is sounding the alarm over what it says is a disturbing pattern of cancer patients being dismissed, delayed and treated with little compassion at Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) because of the stigma surrounding their illness. The advocacy group says patients have been turned away from emergency care, left waiting for hours or even days despite life-threatening conditions, and subjected to dismissive attitudes from some medical staff.

A St Thomas resident says he is preparing for a court battle after discovering that another individual is seeking to obtain title to a half-acre property he has occupied and maintained for more than 15 years under Jamaica’s adverse possession laws. Fearing reprisal, the man asked The Sunday Gleaner not to use his given name. Instead, we will call him John Duffus.