Humphrey Smith, one of the most controversial figures in the British pub trade, is reported to have died aged 81.
NBS Bank has rebranded its SME Banking division to Business Banking, a move the institution says is aimed at widening access to finance for Malawi’s micro, small and medium‑sized enterprises. Speaking at the launch on Tuesday, chief executive Temwani Simwaka said the revamped unit will introduce a suite of products designed to ease financing constraints […] The post NBS Bank rebrands SME unit as ‘Business Banking’ in push to expand appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.
Sunbird Tourism plc has posted another year of robust earnings, reporting profit after tax of K12.5 billion for the year ending 31 December 2025 — a 17% rise from K10.6 billion in 2024. The Malawi Stock Exchange‑listed hospitality group also delivered strong top‑line growth, with revenue up 31% to K71.7 billion, despite operating in an environment marked by […] The post Sunbird posts K12.5bn profit as revenue jumps 31% appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.
A bus carrying Malawians from KwaZulu‑Natal to Musina in South Africa’s Limpopo Province has been involved in a serious accident after the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle. According to the South African Broadcasting Corporation, the bus driver died at the scene, while 11 passengers were injured and taken to hospital for treatment. Large […] The post Malawians injured in South Africa bus crash appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.
According to the US official, the technical talks are moving ahead
Konstantin Kosachev noted that Andy Burnham was «co-opted into Parliament,» otherwise, he would never have made it into the circle of top state officials
The special operations group commander with the call sign Zmei said that the Solntsepyok heavy flamethrower system was operating daily, providing support to advancing assault groups
A figure above 50 points indicates an expansion in business activity
The message states that the Chinese Communist Party has written a brilliant chapter in the nation’s history
Le Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Chef du Gouvernement, Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a reçu en audience le Professeur Djobo-Babakane Coulibaly, Président de la Cour constitutionnelle de la République togolaise, en présence de Monsieur Dieudonné Aba'a Owono, Président de la Cour constitutionnelle de la République gabonaise. Cette rencontre s'inscrit dans le cadre du renforcement de la coopération entre les Cours constitutionnelles du Gabon et du Togo. Elle a (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
Behind every ordinary day in Singapore is the extraordinary dedication of servicemen and women from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), who work quietly and tirelessly to protect the city state's lifelines and livelihoods, said Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing.But he also pointed out that Singapore's success ultimately rests on the collective resolve of all Singaporeans to safeguard what previous generations have built, and to ensure that future generations can inherit a safe and secure Singapore.In his SAF Day 2026 message published on social media on Wednesday (July 1), the defence minister pointed to the SAF's work across all levels, emphasising the need to always get it right.«Each action signals our determination to get it right, first time, all the time. For our adversaries, they are looking to get it right one time, any time,» he explained.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will make a two-day official visit to Timor-Leste from July 2 to 3 — the first by a Singapore head of government to the Southeast Asian country.The trip also marks PM Wong's first visit to Timor-Leste as prime minister and reciprocates Timor-Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao's official visit to Singapore in July 2025, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said on Wednesday (July 1).While there, PM Wong will attend an official welcome ceremony at the Presidential Palace and call on Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta.He will also meet with PM Gusmao, witness the signing of an agreement to establish bilateral consultations, and hold a joint press conference.During the visit, PM Gusmao will host Wong to a state banquet lunch, while President Ramos-Horta will confer on him the Order of Timor-Leste (Grand Collar).The award recognises Singapore's contributions to Timor-Leste's national development and support for the country's membership in the Association of Southeast Nations (Asean).
Singapore's newest statutory board, the Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA), officially began operations on Wednesday (July 1), bringing together skills and workforce development, as well as employment functions under one roof.The new agency, formed through a merger of SkillsFuture Singapore and Workforce Singapore, falls under the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and is jointly overseen by the Ministry of Education.In a news release on Wednesday, SWDA said it aims to enable Singaporeans to learn for life and gain access to good jobs, while enabling employers to design good jobs and develop a skilled workforce.Setting out its priorities for the first time, the agency said it will focus on three key areas: enabling Singaporeans to own their learning and career journeys and access opportunities at every stage of work; equipping employers to design good jobs and invest in workforce development to build a future-ready workforce; and establishing a more integrated and responsive training, career and employment services ecosystem.
One of the key innovations was the restructuring of the legislative branch
The Chinese leader emphasized that «a strong country must have a strong military» and that national security is impossible without powerful armed forces
In the next round, Mexico will face the winner of the match between England and the DR Congo
Konstantin Kosachev emphasized that Russia and Belarus were part of the Union State and military allies
Earlier this year, I began to feel as though I was losing my mind. I even started Googling 'signs and symptoms of dementia'. Then I realised almost every woman of my age was experiencing it too...
A medical examiner's report obtained by the Daily Mail has given details about the young woman's final moments, including how her boyfriend heroically fought the gator.
[New Times] The government of Rwanda has challenged the methodology used by a United Nations (UN) commission of inquiry investigating the human rights situation in eastern DR Congo, arguing that serious allegations should be backed by independently verifiable evidence and that the inquiry cannot fully fulfil its mandate without field access to the affected areas.
[New Times] Mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Rwanda has remained below 2 percent over the past decade, rising slightly to 1.1 percent from 0.9 percent in the previous year, according to the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) HIV, STIs, and Viral Hepatitis Annual Report 2024/2025.
Two English seaside towns have imposed a three-year alcohol ban after a surge in beach fights, arrests and complaints from local businesses Read Full Article at RT.com
Le Président de la République, Chef de l'Etat, Chef du Gouvernement, Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a rencontré ce jour les agents de la Société d'Énergie et d'Eau du Gabon (SEEG) au Centre de formation Jean Violas, lors d'un échange direct de près de trois heures, placé sous le signe de la vérité, de la responsabilité et de l'action. Organisée à la demande des agents, cette rencontre illustre la vision d'une gouvernance de proximité portée par le Chef de l'Etat, fondée sur (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
Il y a un an, jour pour jour, l'ancien sénateur Michel Ongoundou Loundah alertait sur l'état de l'économie gabonaise. CCC : la note attribuée par Fitch Ratings traduisait une perte de confiance dans la capacité de l'État à maîtriser ses finances. Le 27 juin 2026, ce constat est revenu avec une force nouvelle. Cette fois, il n'émane ni d'un opposant ni d'un polémiste, mais d'un député de la majorité présidentielle, ancien directeur général de la Dette publique. À la tribune de (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
The Chinese leader noted that Beijing intended to adhere to the one-China principle and the 1992 Consensus, resolutely combat «separatist forces advocating Taiwan independence» and resist external interference
According to Konstantin Kosachev, Zelensky's words should be taken seriously because he is «an irrational and unpredictable man», obsessed with a thirst for power
The price of gas in Europe in June was 22% higher than the average quotes for June 2025
Approximately 6,500 people have been rescued from the rubble, while another 51,000 are still missing
