Malawi’s Local Government Minister has issued a defiant vow that the country’s controversial K5 billion Constituency Development Fund will remain untouched, flatly rejecting mounting calls from critics to slash the eye-watering allocation. Ben Phiri told Parliament that development planning has now been fully handed over to local councils, insisting resources previously hoarded at the centre […] The post Phiri vows K5bn CDF won’t be cut by a single kwacha — as Minister insists councils in control of their destiny appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Le Président de la République, Chef de l'État, chef du Gouvernement, Son Execellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema , est arrivé ce jour à Accra où il entame une visite officielle en République du Ghana à l'invitation de son homologue, S.E. John Dramani Mahama. Par cette visite, le Chef de l'État confirme son engagement à repositionner le Gabon sur la scène diplomatique africaine et internationale. Cette démarche traduit sa volonté de bâtir une diplomatie active, souveraine et orientée (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

À première vue, le dispensaire d'Ichinga est un simple bâtiment aux murs fissurés et aux lames de nacos cassés, au toit marqué par les années. Mais derrière cette façade délabrée se cache une réalité bien plus inquiétante. Ce dispensaire de santé, censé être le premier rempart contre la maladie, est aujourd'hui le symbole d'un système qui peine à répondre aux besoins essentiels d'une population livrée à elle-même. Le bâtiment, dans un état de vétusté avancé, témoigne de longues (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Taiwan suspends some liquefied natural gas purchases from Papua New Guinea as part of an escalating diplomatic dispute over the future of its representative office in Port Moresby.

Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has raised expectations for a more stable power supply following the commissioning of a 20MW/40MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), a project the utility hopes will begin addressing the country’s chronic electricity shortfalls. ESCOM spokesperson Pilirani Phiri said the system would work by capturing surplus power during periods of […] The post Battery storage project offers partial relief for Malawi’s power woes appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Russia’s Federal Security Service said that an international warrant for Pavel Durov's arrest has been issued

Vladimir Zherebenkov said this is a standard procedure required to extradite a person to Russia

According to the newspaper, Budapest delayed the opening of the second and third clusters, which cover single market integration and the expansion of economic and social policies

The yuan-to-ruble exchange rate rose 4.65 kopecks from the previous close to 11.7315 rubles

The Wildberries logistics center in Ryazan was evacuated

[allAfrica] Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -- For decades, South Africa has been at the epicentre of the global HIV epidemic. Today, it is becoming the testing ground for what many scientists believe could be the most important advance in HIV prevention since daily pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP): a twice-yearly injection that has shown almost complete protection against HIV.

GEORGETOWN (AP): Police in Guyana have filed murder charges against the captain and two crew members of a state ferry that capsized, killing more than 70 people, with 30 passengers still missing. Accused are Captain Kevin Price, 40, chief mate Rondell Dwayne Roberts, 42, and cargo superintendent Delon Granderson, 33. They appeared in court yesterday morning but were not required to enter pleas. No attorneys were present for them.

When Monique Holder chose agricultural science in high school, she was not choosing between practical skills and academic achievement. Unknowingly, she was preparing herself for both. Today, the former St Andrew Technical High School (STATHS) student is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences at Northern Caribbean University (NCU), where she will begin her second year in September. Earlier this year, she was named the education ministry’s 2025 TVET Student of the Year, earning a two-year scholarship.

For over eight decades, credit unions have been making meaningful contributions to Jamaicans through education. In keeping with this tradition, they have opened their bursary and scholarship application periods to run from July to August. The credit union movement opens its Credit Union Bursary and Tertiary Scholarship programme, offering non-repayable funds to students entering high schools as well as scholarships to university and college students pursuing their degrees.

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is still yet to submit signed documents to the auditor general confirming that the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) received $34 million in donated roofing materials. The revelation was made on Tuesday during a meeting of the Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), where members continued for a second week a review of the auditor general’s Hurricane Melissa Relief Initiative Audit report.

Malawi’s President Peter Mutharika will not attend the 46th SADC Summit of Heads of State in Durban, with Second Vice-President Enoch Chihana instead representing the country at the key regional gathering, the Foreign Affairs Minister has confirmed. George Chaponda confirmed the arrangement when asked who would be attending the summit on the President’s behalf. “Yes, […] The post Chihana to represent Malawi at SADC summit as delegation pattern raises questions appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Blantyre Hotels plc says its long-delayed Protea Hotel Lilongwe Ryalls development will open by the end of October, despite persistent foreign currency and diesel shortages that have hampered progress on the project throughout the construction period. Speaking at the company’s 79th annual general meeting in Blantyre, board chairperson Vizenge Kumwenda told shareholders the project was […] The post Protea Hotel Lilongwe Ryalls nears completion despite forex, diesel shortages appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

[allAfrica] Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -- As a child growing up in Uganda, William Matovu believed HIV had already written the story of his life.

The owner of a matchmaking agency in Singapore is retiring after nearly four decades and has put his business up for sale for $99,000.In a TikTok video posted on Monday (July 27), the owner of True Love Vietnam Bride Matchmaker, Mark Lin, said he had decided to retire due to his age and is looking for someone to take over the business. He is 64 this year. Lin said the agency, located at Orchard Plaza has been operating for 37 years and specialises in matchmaking services between Singaporean men and Vietnamese women.«We have connections and resources in Vietnam, Singapore, the United States and Taiwan. With the sale, I am passing on all my contacts and resources to my buyer,» he said, adding that the business offers significant opportunities for its future owner.In the video, Lin said he will remain involved for up to a year after the sale to facilitate the handover process and ensure a smooth transition. The business is being offered for sale at an asking price of $99,000.

A total of 15 bus services will skip a bus stop along Raffles Avenue over the coming weeks due to works for the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2026 (F1 Singapore GP).The upcoming race, to be held from Oct 9 to 11, will be the 17th edition of the F1 Singapore GP.In a temporary route diversion notice issued by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on Wednesday (July 29), the authority said that bus services 36, 56, 70M, 77, 97, 97e, 106, 111, 133, 195, 647, 857, 960, 960e, and 961M will skip bus stop 02051 outside The Float @ Marina Bay from Aug 4 to Oct 12.The next bus stop — located outside The Esplanade — also along Raffles Avenue, is not affected.Commuters are advised to plan their journeys early and note the change. 

Pasir Ris-Changi GRC Member of Parliament (MP) Valerie Lee has weighed in on the controversy surrounding a group seen foraging marine life at Changi Beach and cooking their haul, calling the behaviour «deplorable».In a Facebook post on Sunday (July 26), Lee said she was «extremely disappointed» after watching videos of people collecting «huge amounts of clams, crabs and other marine life» from the beach before taking them to a restaurant to cook.«I felt extremely disappointed watching the recent video of people collecting huge amounts of clams, crabs and other marine life from Changi Beach, taking everything to a restaurant to cook, and proudly showing it off like a trophy,» she said.«It's not just about whether something is legal or not. It feels like a complete lack of respect – for the animals, for these fragile ecosystems, and even for the traditions of ancient foragers, who understood that you take only what you need so the shore can continue to provide.»

Telegram founder Pavel Durov is wanted in Russia over Ukrainian terrorism recruitment on his platform, the FSB has announced Read Full Article at RT.com

An MCP Member of Parliament appears to be performing a dramatic political U-turn, showering praise on the rival DPP government’s decision to massively boost constituency funding — despite previously being a vocal critic of President Peter Mutharika. Gelard Kazembe, MP for Mangochi Monkey Bay, was elected on an MCP ticket and previously served as the […] The post MCP MP Kazembe praises DPP’s flagship K5bn fund in dramatic political U-turn appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A member of Parliament has launched a blistering attack on government bosses after dozens of struggling families were left with nowhere to live following an alleged corporate land grab. ​Paulos Chiumia, the fighting MP for Nkhatabay West, blew the whistle in Parliament on Tuesday, blasting ministers for dragging their feet while heart-broken locals lose everything […] The post MP Chiumia demands action over ‘greedy’ estate firm that left innocent families with nothing appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Retrouver un emploi, reprendre confiance en soi et reconstruire son avenir : c'est l'objectif du programme Te Nati. Porté par la commune de Pirae depuis quatre ans, ce dispositif est mis en œuvre en collaboration avec la Fédération des œuvres laïques.

Les championnats du monde de hip-hop ont débuté le 25 juillet à Phoenix, aux États-Unis. Quatre équipes tahitiennes du groupe All in One sont en lice face aux meilleures formations internationales. Elles ont déjà décroché leur qualification pour les demi-finales.

L'envoi de pompiers polynésiens en France pour aider leurs collègues sur le front des incendies se confirme. 20 sapeurs-pompiers volontaires de différents centres de secours vont s'envoler, avec l'aide de la compagnie Air Tahiti Nui et du Pays.

Tourists swarmed on to Saltburn-by-Sea's pier yesterday, guzzling fish, chips and Mr Whippy ice-creams, but a few hundred yards inland, another great Victorian landmark was eerily quiet.

Sonia Exelby, a 32-year-old music tutor from Portsmouth, was found dead in Florida last year, allegedly murdered by a sadist who worshipped an Egyptian god of death.

A special court will consider the CBI's chargesheet in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case. The agency filed charges against thirteen accused, including NTA experts and coaching associates. Investigations uncovered the entire conspiracy from paper leak sources to beneficiary candidates. The CBI also traced the money trail and froze several linked bank accounts.

Les championnats du monde de hip-hop ont débuté le 25 juillet à Phoenix, aux États-Unis. Quatre équipes tahitiennes du groupe All in One sont en lice face aux meilleures formations internationales. Deux d'entre elles ont déjà décroché leur qualification pour les demi-finales.