The deaths of President Bingu wa Mutharika in 2012 and Vice President Saulos Chilima in 2024 were defining moments in Malawi’s history, each exposing systemic weaknesses in the nation’s crisis management framework. These tragedies, while different in their nature, highlighted recurring issues in communication, institutional coordination, reliance on external assistance, and implementation of reforms. A […] The post Govt persistent crisis management challenges: Lessons from the Bingu and Chilima’s Chilima inquiries appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
President Lazarus Chakwera’s government has announced that Malawi will begin receiving fuel shipments under a government-to-government arrangement on January 9, 2025. This initiative, involving Malawi, Kenya, and Saudi Arabia, aims to address the country’s ongoing fuel shortages, which have severely impacted transportation and economic activities. According to a press release issued on January 3, 2025 […] The post Chakwera’s Govt-to-Govt fuel deal bear fruits: Malawi to start receiving fuel from from Jan. 9 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
In a candid and impassioned podcast interview, Member of Parliament Noel Lipipa painted a grim picture of Malawi’s youth under President Lazarus Chakwera’s administration, arguing that the current government has failed to deliver on its promises of empowerment and opportunity. Lipipa asserted that only the return of former President Arthur Peter Mutharika (APM) and the […] The post DPP MP Lipipa says Malawi’s youth have no future under Chakwera, must turn to APM for redemption appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
Train operations between Jammu and Srinagar will begin in the coming weeks, including a Vande Bharat train taking three hours and 10 minutes. Services will start from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, with round trips daily. Railways also introduced a new Jammu rail division and continue speed trials for the Vande Bharat sleeper train.
A new study reveals that only 25% of India's population has access to stroke-ready hospitals. With 1.5 million stroke cases annually, treatment options like IVT and EVT are limited, especially in the central, east, and north-east regions. Southern states, Chandigarh, Kerala, and Delhi have the best coverage.
Lloyd Austin will visit Germany on January 7
Russia’s Representative at the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya noted that Israel’s blockade of the Palestinian enclave and attacks had caused a humanitarian crisis, damage to medical infrastructure and mass displacements
As many as 145 civilians received wounds during the past day, bringing the overall number of those wounded up to 108,583
US media speculated earlier that problems with Johnson’s reelection to the post or his failure to win it could tell negatively on US President-elect Donald Trump’s positions as he had voiced full support to his candidature
Ninety-six farmworkers, 12 of whom are first-timers, departed Jamaica for Canada under the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP) on Friday. They will work in the provinces of Ontario and New Brunswick, supporting agricultural operations in...
A hunter from Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., has been fined for moose hunting without a licence or proper documentation. He claimed Indigenous hunting rights but failed to provide any proof.
A Nova Scotia community is mourning the loss of two of its members after they were shot and killed in Halifax on New Year’s Eve.
A Calgary woman is struggling to return home after her husband died while diving in Mexico, leaving her stranded and facing financial hardship.
Natalia Vlasova, born in 1981, was savagely tortured and sexually assaulted by the Russians after being seized in Donbas back in 2018, before Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
David Howard, 47, wooed the teenager with a Valentine's Day card and said he was 'besotted' with his victim, who branded him a 'predator' today.
The row began yesterday after Jess Phillips rejected a request by Oldham Council for the Home Office to lead a public inquiry into child sexual exploitation.
Actor Allu Arjun has been granted regular bail after a stampede at the premiere of his film 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' led to a woman's death and her son's critical injury. The court imposed conditions including restrictions on leaving the country and regular check-ins at a police station.
The Supreme Court of India highlighted the importance of protecting senior citizens, stating that gift deeds executed by parents can be invalidated under the Maintenance and Welfare of the Parents and Senior Citizens Act if their children do not provide for them, even if such conditions are not explicitly stated in the deed.
The Supreme Court has ruled that existing laws in a state will remain applicable in a newly formed state unless modified by the new state. It stated that Telangana does not require separate approval for CBI investigations as existing laws from Andhra Pradesh would still apply until altered.
The UAPA Tribunal confirmed the Centre's notification declaring the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) as an unlawful organisation for five years. Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta cited evidence linking SFJ to international Khalistani terror groups, ISI, youth radicalization, terror financing, and threats to politicians, supporting the decision with testimonies from 52 witnesses.
The Allahabad High Court has stayed the arrest of Samajwadi Party MP Ziaur Rahman Barq in connection with the violence in Sambhal district. The court refused to quash the FIR and instructed Barq to cooperate with the investigation, noting that specific arrest guidelines must be adhered to if he is taken into custody.
Congress returns Friday and is voting for a House speaker just days after President-elect Donald Trump endorsed Mike Johnson for reelection.
A convicted rapist has surrendered after holding five Arles prison staff hostage with an improvised weapon for over a day Read Full Article at RT.com
A wounded serviceman regained the use of his legs after a photo opportunity with Vladimir Zelensky, the Ukrainian leader has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com
MIke Johnson has kept his speakership despite multiple Republican defections Read Full Article at RT.com
Germany imported some 70% more Russian uranium than in 2023 Read Full Article at RT.com
The immigration scheme is inherently racist and anti-meritocratic – and I should know Read Full Article at RT.com
Earlier on Friday, police computer systems suffered almost four hours of outage at airports across Germany
Earlier, White House National Security Council Communications Advisor John Kirby told reporters they can expect additional security assistance announcements «with respect to Ukraine» in coming days
[allAfrica] The most populous country in Africa, Nigeria, was once the epicenter of wild polio; in 2012, it accounted for almost all cases of polio worldwide. Many factors contribute to this, including the density of the population, poor sanitation, and the lack of access to health care.
