The government risks being dragged back to the High Court on contempt of court proceedings if it fails to settle outstanding rental arrears for a Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) warehouse in Njewa, Lilongwe, lawyers representing parties that obtained an injunction blocking the electoral body’s relocation to Blantyre have warned. The warning follows a Notice of […] The post Government risks contempt proceedings over unpaid MEC warehouse rent appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

For decades, tobacco was Malawi’s economic lifeline—the “green gold” that financed imports, earned foreign exchange and sustained millions of rural households. Today, however, the industry’s latest figures paint the picture of a sector in unmistakable decline, raising serious questions about whether Malawi’s dependence on tobacco has finally reached its breaking point. Three months into the […] The post RIP tobacco? Malawi’s golden leaf industry in free fall as prices, buyers and earnings collapse appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Concerned Citizens of Malawi People Power Movement has condemned authorities for failing to repair the Chiuzira Bridge in Lilongwe, saying years of inaction have left residents stranded and contributed to a series of avoidable road accidents. The bridge, which links Chiuzira and Gologota via Chimpeni, has remained damaged for about five years, forcing motorists […] The post Concerned citizens slam authorities over delayed repairs to Chiuzira bridge appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s President Arthur Peter Mutharika has received a lavish gesture of goodwill from China as he celebrates his 86th birthday today — with President Xi Jinping personally sending him a heartfelt letter and gift. China’s Ambassador to Malawi, Lu Xu, presented the special birthday token at a ceremony held at Kamuzu Palace, declaring that the […] The post Malawi’s Mutharika, 86, receives special birthday gift from Chinese leader Xi Jinping appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawian Premiership side Masters Security FC have announced the signing of two new players, Khuda Muyaba and Mike Mkwate, as the club looks to strengthen its squad. The club confirmed the additions in a statement, though further details on the contract terms have not yet been disclosed. The signings come at a point in the […] The post Masters confirm signing of Muyaba and Mkwate appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Choe Son Hui was invited by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

Eight people are said to be in serious condition

Pictured here for the first time, Joshua Kerry is accused of targeting the 78-year-old former Tory minister in her Devon home in a suspected terrorist attack.

Since Prince Harry and his wife Meghan met the King and Queen last Friday, all has been silent. But it has now been reported that there was actually 'a lot of sadness' over how the week unfolded.

Apart from a pop-up traveller site, the 350 residents of the Oxfordshire village of Piddington seem pretty happy about life.

At least 370 drones were detected flying toward the Moscow region between the evening of July 17 and the morning of July 18

Russian military used a Geran-3 Seeker drone

The attack destroyed two fighter jets and three other aircraft, while several more sustained heavy damage, the IRGC said

Google’s record antitrust fine will be folded into the EU budget, reducing member-state contributions amid mounting spending pressure Read Full Article at RT.com

By rejecting proxy politics and demanding an equitable seat at the global decision-making table, the continent is realizing Mandela’s vision Read Full Article at RT.com

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) is urging the Government to develop a national policy on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in schools. The push comes following the Caribbean Examinations Council’s (CXC) decision to overhaul its School-Based Assessment (SBA) framework in response to the rapid growth of generative AI.

Former ward of the state Branatic Neufville returned to Jamaica in a different role – not as someone seeking help, but as a philanthropist committed to extending hope and improving the lives of others.

Sterling Asset Management Ltd has marked its 25th anniversary by launching a new community impact award and making a J$1.2-million donation to the Joy Town Community Development Foundation (JTCDF), as the investment firm highlighted its financial growth and social investments over the past quarter-century.

WESTERN BUREAU: “Don’t handle him body too rough.” Those were the heart-rending words of Susan Harris as funeral workers lifted the body of her 23-year-old son, Theodore Hudson, from the scene of Friday morning’s horrific crash that claimed seven lives in Trelawny.

He was not merely a cricketer. He was a force of nature, a symphony of left-handed grace, a man whose very presence on a field seemed to bend the game to his will. Sir Garfield St Aubrun Sobers, the colossus who bestrode the cricket world for two decades and whose legend only grew in the half-century since, has died at the age of 89.

Ms Mahmood, current frontrunner for the job, has previously backed slashing pension tax relief for higher earners, arguing it was needed to fund spending plans.

British families are unwittingly funding Vladimir Putin's industrial scale kidnap of Ukrainian children after Labour watered down oil sanctions, researchers have warned.

The discussions took place during the 12th Meeting of the Heads of Border Services of the Competent Authorities of the SCO member states, which was chaired by Pakistan, according to a statement issued by the country's Foreign Office. Representatives from Belarus, China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, along with officials from the Executive Committee of the SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS), attended the meeting.

Congress MP Manish Tewari addressed speculation regarding his interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He stated his belief in protocol and keeping development above partisan politics. Tewari attended official programs where the Prime Minister inaugurated development projects in his constituency. This interaction follows his recent omission from Punjab Congress appointments. He expressed acceptance of his current political situation with a philosophical outlook.

Skyroot Aerospace launched India's first privately developed orbital rocket, Vikram-1. The vehicle successfully placed four technology demonstration satellites into low-Earth orbit. This launch marks a significant milestone in opening India's space sector to private companies. Vikram-1 utilized advanced carbon-composite structures and a restartable liquid-fuelled module. The mission validates India's capabilities in private orbital launch vehicle development.

The governor Yevgeny Pervyshov said earlier that the attack had killed seven night shift workers

Also the Russian Armed Forces struck facilities used for unloading fuel intended for the Ukrainian military, as well as storage tanks, at the Odessa port