Parliament was thrown into chaos after Lilongwe Likuni MP Kelvin Mphande erupted in a dramatic protest, banging his desk and chanting “Thandi must go!” as he demanded that reigning Miss Malawi Thandie Chisi be sent to represent the country at Miss World. Mphande insisted the House treat the matter as one of “national importance”, arguing […] The post Beauty queen row explodes in Parliament: MP accuses Miss Malawi organisers of favouritism appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.
Lilongwe Mpenu MP Eisenhower Mkaka has blown the lid off what he says is a K100 billion maize‑procurement loan secretly obtained from FDH Bank — and never brought before Parliament for approval. Raising the matter on the floor of the House, the opposition legislator said information reaching his side shows the money government is using […] The post K100bn maize bombshell: Mkaka accuses govt of secret FDH Bank borrowing appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.
Malawi’s Minister of Justice, Charles Mhango, has told Parliament that MPs cannot debate in local languages unless the Constitution itself is amended first. Mhango was responding to a proposal from Rumphi West MP Yona Mkandawire, who had suggested allowing MPs to speak in vernacular languages during parliamentary proceedings. The minister pointed to Section 51(1)(b) of […] The post Malawi’s Justice Minister rules out vernacular debates in Parliament without constitutional change appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.
A UK‑based Malawian has donated cleaning materials and safety equipment to Kawale Police Station in the capital, a contribution officials say will help improve hygiene and working conditions. Resilience Rising Foundation, found ed by Fanny Chazima, handed over buckets, mops, brooms and reflective vests during a ceremony attended by Lilongwe Masintha MP Juliana Kaduya. Kaduya […] The post UK‑based Malawian donates cleaning supplies to Kawale police station appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.
Widespread poverty and low disposable incomes are driving many Malawians to buy cheaper, substandard goods, forcing producers to lower product quality to maintain sales, a new study by the Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) has found. The bureau commissioned Ungwiro Consultants to carry out a Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices study on quality culture in Malawi, […] The post Malawians forced to buy inferior goods due to poverty, standards bureau says appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.
Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after prolonged negotiations and to prevent potential violence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced tougher measures against examination paper leaks. The Union Cabinet will consider stricter punishments and fast-track courts for offenders. The government aims to introduce legislation during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament. Wangchuk urged everyone to remain vigilant against any form of violence.
Security forces demolished two Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist homes overnight in Kashmir. Over two thousand five hundred people were detained for questioning following a police killing. The operation aimed to dismantle terrorist support networks across the region. Officials reviewed security arrangements for the ongoing Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage. Political leaders criticized the demolitions and mass detentions as counter-productive.
The National Investigation Agency arrested a key absconder in the Sreenivasan murder case. Muhammadali K.P, a PFI Palakkad district president, was apprehended upon arriving from Saudi Arabia. He was a prominent perpetrator and harbored assailants involved in the brutal killing of Sreenivasan. The PFI conspiracy aimed to establish Islamic Rule in India by 2047. Investigations revealed PFI imparted arms training and collected target information through its various wings.
Sir Stephen Watson, Chief Constable of Greater Manchester, issued his apology as an associate of Jihad Al-Shamie was jailed for life for plotting with him to attack a UK training base two months earlier.
University of Toronto math professor Jacob Tsimerman has won the Fields Medal, the top global honour in mathematics.
With hot, dry weather in the forecast and gusty winds expected in the Fraser Canyon, B.C. firefighting crews are gearing up for a difficult day battling the Boston Bar wildfire complex.
Defense Minister Israel Katz stressed that Israel is ready for any development of events
Donald Trump asserted that the US has a great relationship with Venezuela
According to Alexander Bastrykin, there is no reasonable explanation for this behavior
The list includes, among others, Director General of ANO Dialog Vladimir Tabak, Public Chamber member Maxim Grigoriev, investment corporation Sistema, and FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich
The EU calls Sistema a large business conglomerate, without making any other accusations, except that it is a legal entity engaged in an industry that provides a significant source of income to the government
The 2026 Santo Rodeo will feature more than cowboys and bulls, with local producers also being given an opportunity to showcase their products during this year’s event.
The Public Land Transport Authority (PLTA) has ordered all public transport owners and drivers across Vanuatu to remove foreign country flags displayed during the recent FIFA World Cup, warning that those who fail to comply could face a VT10,000 fine.
A senior specialist at Vanuatu National Hospital (VNH) is warning that high blood pressure, medically known as hypertension, is becoming a major public health challenge in Vanuatu, with changing lifestyles putting more people at risk of heart disease, stroke and…
The Prime Minister (PM) has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the principle that no one is above the law amid public concerns over the disbursement of the VT180 million Value Addition Investment Capital Fund (VAICF).
The Malvatumauri National Council of Chiefs has issued an ultimatum to Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat, demanding the immediate revocation of Dr Anna Naupa’s appointment as Director General (DG) of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG). The Council warned that if…
Significant changes at the terminus of Sólheimajökull glacier in recent weeks have made access more difficult and hazardous. Unstable glacier ice around the glacier lagoons and the risk of rockfalls from nearby slopes now pose a danger to visitors.
The votes marked the first test of Republican support for the conflict since President Donald Trump resumed military strikes against Tehran this month.
A day after the agreement was signed, the president laid out a new requirement: that the Saudis normalize relations with Israel.
Iran has warned that Britain's RAF Fairford is a 'legitimate target' after the US used the base to launch a B1 bomber raid.
Delhi Police identified and blocked over 400 Pakistani social media handles. These accounts are spreading misinformation and rumors amid ongoing protests. The same handles were active during Operation Sindoor and aim to provoke people. Police urged citizens, especially students, not to fall for fake content. Delhi Police respects citizens' right to peaceful protest and fact-checking.
