When Professor Wiseman Chijere-Chirwa stood before an audience at the inaugural Chakufwa Chihana Memorial Public Lecture, his message was direct, uncomfortable, and deeply critical of the present state of Malawi’s democracy. “I expected powerful apolitical human rights defenders, trade unions, farmers’ unions and cooperatives that seriously questioned systems affecting ordinary people,” he said. “But the […] The post “Civil Society Has Become a Joke”: Chijere-Chirwa’s Warning Echoes as Malawi’s Civic Space Comes Under Scrutiny appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre is now 71 years old—but instead of celebration, it has become the centre of a growing football crisis in Malawi. The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) is standing firm: the stadium will not host elite matches unless urgent conditions are met, starting with a fresh structural safety assessment of the aging […] The post Kamuzu Stadium at 71: Why FAM Is Refusing to Bend on a “Tired” National Venue appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Janet Fordham, 69, was scammed out of her £1million life savings before she died in a mysterious car crash, with her family suggesting foul play.

A photo of President Donald Trump and some of the most important men in his administration has gone viral online in the aftermath of the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

MPs will vote on opposition calls for an inquiry into whether the Prime Minister has lied to Parliament about his disastrous decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador.

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Delhi High Court rejected Arvind Kejriwal's plea to recuse Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from the excise policy case, citing lack of evidence for bias claims. Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia have now refused to appear before the judge, escalating the legal and political standoff. The court warned against forum shopping and undermining judicial independence.

Record-setting South Sydney try-scoring winger Alex Johnston looks set to become the first player to sign for the PNG Chiefs ahead of their 2028 NRL entry.

Kiren Rijiju refuted claims of coercion as seven Rajya Sabha MPs switched from AAP to BJP, stating «good people» have left Arvind Kejriwal. He accused Kejriwal of running AAP as a «private party.» Rijiju also criticised the INDIA bloc, alleging internal rifts and a lack of principles, while backing West Bengal's electoral roll revision ahead of polls.

According to Rodion Miroshnik, the enemy continues to lay mines in Russian regions remotely, violating international humanitarian law

According to the sources, the proposal leaves questions about Tehran’s nuclear program for later negotiations

The aid shipment contained medical supplies and basic necessities

After experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of primary school students will tomorrow sit the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations just six months after the catastrophic Category 5 Hurricane Melissa brought another abrupt pause to their primary school education. PEP is Jamaica’s national assessment system which is used to place students in secondary schools.

The image of his house being submerged in floodwaters still plagues 79-year-old Leebert Campbell, even haunting him in his dreams. His home – located on Gibson Close, off Ward Avenue in Mandeville, Manchester – was one of three that were swamped when Hurricane Melissa unleashed up to 40 inches of rainfall on the island six months ago.

WESTERN BUREAU: Seventy-year-old Parotte fisherman Basil Bennett said he stood in stunned disbelief and watched his home collapse under the brutal force of Hurricane Melissa’s Category 5 winds as it ripped through St Elizabeth last October. “It wasn’t pretty, but I lived it out,” Bennett said, reflecting on the moment his decades-built dwelling gave way to the storm’s intensity. He recalled that as the approaching hurricane strengthened, normal life quickly turned into survival.

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is expected today to respond to mounting concerns over the proposed National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) bill, a sweeping piece of legislation that has drawn criticism from civil society groups, a government lawmaker, and the parliamentary Opposition. At Gordon House, Holness faces three main options: push the bill through unchanged, agree to amendments, or refer it to a joint select committee for further review.

WESTERN BUREAU: Six months after the devastation of Hurricane Melissa, residents of the small coastal community of Parottee in St Elizabeth say their most urgent needs are the restoration of electricity and access to water, as recovery continues at a slow pace. “We have a big issue here with water and light, but water is our main issue, and water is life,” said Sandra Linton-Jones, a 62-year-old fish vendor who sells at the Black River Fish Market.

The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) saw the lowest number of corruption complaints and cases last year, it revealed in its annual report published Tuesday (April 28).There were 160 corruption-related reports in 2025, a drop of 10 per cent from the 177 reports received in 2024.Of these, 68 reports were pursuable and registered as new cases for investigation in 2025, reportedly the lowest since records began in 2010. CPIB said it determines whether a report is pursuable «by the quality of relevant information provided», and findings uncovered during investigative enquiries and intelligence probes.One case involved a person from the public sector, while 22 (32 per cent) other involved public sector employees rejecting bribes from members of the public.In a case, CPIB investigated five Chinese nationals who allegedly offered bribes to enforcement officers so they could get arrested and obtain Special Passes to illegally sell sex enhancement medications while out on bail.Investigations with respect to the scheme are ongoing, the bureau said.[[nid:720364]]

Singapore is looking up at space to tackle threats down in our country, Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam shared at the Milipol TechX Summit 2026 on Tuesday (April 28).Speaking at the opening ceremony of the event, Minister Shanmugam revealed plans for the Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) to develop their first satellite, codenamed Xplorer.Xplorer's aim is to target hazardous gas plumes, giving the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) an earlier warning in the event of a crisis, he said. Not only would it improve situational awareness «when every minute counts», Xplorer would also enable faster decisions and response times for the SCDF.Moreover, HTX is also partnering with the National Space Agency of Singapore as part of efforts to determine how space technology can further bolster public safety.«Some technologies may not yet be central to today's operations, but they will shape tomorrow's strategic advantage,» Shanmugam stated.

When Yeremia Chihana walked into the Blantyre Water Board (BWB) as Chief Executive Officer just three weeks ago, he was expected to steady a critical public institution. Instead, he now finds himself at the centre of a fast-unfolding controversy that is raising more questions than answers—and exposing what analysts describe as a troubling fog around […] The post ANALYSIS | Three Weeks in Office, Then Suspended: What Is BWB Not Telling Malawians About the Chihana Saga? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is urging Malawi and other countries in sub-Saharan Africa to change how they grow their economies. Instead of relying mainly on government spending, the IMF says countries should allow the private sector—businesses and investors—to take the lead. According to the IMF’s latest Regional Economic Outlook report, the current system, where […] The post IMF Urges Malawi to Let Businesses Drive Growth as Government-Led Model Struggles appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Abbas Araghchi noted that Iran is pleased to engage with Russia at the highest level as the region is in major flux

The first British monarch to address the US Congress was Queen Elizabeth II

Sergey Stepashin noted that Russia has excellent relations with all Middle Eastern countries