The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has rolled out a National Addressing System (NAS) to all the districts in the country and currently the Districts have post codes. This was disclosed in Blantyre at a stakeholders engagement meeting which was conducted by MACRA in conjunction with Real Estate which was also the opening workshop of […] The post MACRA rolls out ‘National Addressing System’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

First Capital Bank (FCB) has declared that football is in its DNA and is committed to the development of the beautiful game by renewing it sponsorship partnership it has with the country’s most successful club, FCB Nyasa Big Bullets. Twikale Chirwa, FCB’s Head of Marketing & Communication, says in a media statement: “FCB Nyasa Big […] The post First Capital Bank coming back for FCB Nyasa Big Bullets appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a bold step set to reshape one of the country’s key agricultural sectors, the Government of Malawi has unveiled the first-ever Sugarcane Industry Bill, 2025—a comprehensive legal framework aimed at regulating and promoting sugarcane farming for industrial use. Published in the Malawi Gazette Supplement on April 1, 2025, the bill marks a historic shift […] The post Sweet Sugar News: Malawi Government Rolls Out Landmark Sugarcane Industry Bill appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former president Joyce Banda has responded to a fundraising call by the Nkhoma Community Education Fund (NCEF) to support needy students at Nkhoma College of Nursing and Midwifery (NCNM) with a pledge of K1 million. Nkhoma Community Education Fund coordinator, Ellen Gondwe, confirmed the development saying they were “grateful”. The former president’s spokesman Arnold Mlelemba […] The post JB commits K1 million towards Nkhoma College of Nursing fundraiser appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has thrown down the gauntlet to buyers in Malawi’s tobacco industry, demanding a “win-win” value chain that puts farmers first and puts an end to exploitative practices. Launching the 2024/25 tobacco marketing season, Chakwera didn’t mince words—urging for a new era of equity and accountability in an industry that has […] The post Chakwera Demands Fair Play in Tobacco Trade: “Let Farmers Reap What They Sow” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Samajwadi Party has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025, joining over 10 other petitioners, including Congress, AIMIM, and Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind. They argue the Act discriminates against Muslims. The Centre has submitted a caveat seeking to be heard. Hearings are expected around April 15.

«We will be visiting Gurdwara Nankana Sahib, Gurdwara Panja Sahib and other religious places in Pakistan. It is a ten-day trip beginning 10th April,» a Sikh pilgrim said while speaking to ANI.

Tahawwur Rana is being extradited after the US Supreme Court rejected his plea seeking extradition to India.

Russia wholeheartedly welcomes any initiatives to maintain stability, promote economic growth, and foster shared prosperity in the region, Maria Zakharova emphasized

According to Maria Zakharova, Russia has repeatedly pointed out systematic violations by France of its obligations under international law as a host country to UNESCO and other international organizations

Maria Zakharova said that all emerging issues should be addressed solely through peaceful, political, and diplomatic means

According to Maria Zakharova, «the situation around Ukraine will be discussed literally at every meeting»

«Together with the Defense Ministry, we have filed a petition to suspend proceedings in the case and change pre-verdict restrictions in connection with a decision to send Ivan popov to the special military operation,» the lawyer said

An annual report on global wealth shows London is only two cities in the top 50 that has fewer rich people than ten years ago.

EXCLUSIVE: Tucked away alongside a railway siding in a sleepy English hamlet, this car wash appears about as far as it's possible to get from the world of organised crime.

Dame Esther Rantzen has opened up about her heartbreaking final wish, revealing the 'extremely limited' time she has left in a cancer health update.

Gwyneth Paltrow fans were left in shock at her husband Brad Falchuk's 'snow leopard' appearance as he made a rare cameo on her Instagram this week.

Five people have been rushed to hospital after A multi-vehicle crash happened on the A1 motorway near Denton, Newcastle, shortly before 2.30am on Wednesday.

Former ICMR chief Soumya Swaminathan has publicly criticized Air India, labeling her experience as «terrible.» Despite her loyalty and sufficient mileage, she was unable to upgrade her Nairobi to Delhi flight. Swaminathan expressed frustration over the illogical reasons provided by the airline. Air India responded, requesting her booking details to investigate.

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have pioneered a solution for AI training in Mixed Reality (MR) industrial applications. Overcoming the challenge of extensive image dataset requirements, they've demonstrated that diffusion models can generate synthetic images. This innovative approach significantly enhances object detection accuracy while reducing reliance on real-world images.

[Liberian Observer] Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sara Beysolow Nyanti, met with the President of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Deby, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the Presidential Palace in N'Djamena, Chad. The meeting underscored the growing diplomatic ties between the two nations and their shared commitment to fostering greater collaboration in various sectors.

[UN News] Some 41,000 refugees have crossed from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) into Uganda since January, many of them having witnessed killings, «sexual violence and other traumatic experience during their flight,» said the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) on Tuesday.

[Premium Times] According to the park director, some buffalo have also been killed, while noting that although tests have confirmed that the deaths were caused by anthrax poisoning, the exact cause of the poisoning is still unknown.

[RFI] While much of the world has left capital punishment behind, the most recent report by Amnesty International shows executions last year reached their highest level globally in almost a decade, while a number of African nations are considering reintroducing the death penalty.

Sembawang Town Council has addressed allegations made by Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) chief Chee Soon Juan that it denied permission for the party to hold a town hall meeting.  In a TikTok video posted on Dr Chee's account on Monday (April 7), he said he had written to the town council for a space to discuss mental health with residents but was rejected. He also expressed concern that the town council was unfairly targeting the opposition, displaying images of People's Action Party (PAP) members distributing food to residents, implying it was a case of «double standards». In a Facebook statement on Tuesday (April 8), the town council clarified that Dr Chee's claims of double standards were «untrue», stating that common spaces are intended for «recreation, community activities, and providing assistance to residents in need», and that it «does not permit political activities to be conducted».

Leong Mun Wai, secretary-general of the Progress Singapore Party (PSP), has called on the Government to negotiate a new trade deal with the US following the latest imposition of tariffs by President Donald Trump. On Wednesday (April 9), Leong, speaking on behalf of his party, posted a statement on his Facebook page, acknowledging the concerns of Singaporeans. «We should take this opportunity to secure a new trade deal with President Trump and work with the US to address their concerns, which may include making adjustments to internal policies or making strategic investments in the US,» he said. He added that Singapore is currently at a «key inflection point» that either strengthen the nation as a key economic powerhouse in the region or sideline it as a global trading hub and hoped that the Government would «secure the best deal» for Singapore.

A motorcyclist was filmed offering assistance to a woman walking in the middle of a slip road connecting the Pan Island Expressway (PIE) to the Central Expressway (CTE) on Monday (April 7). According to a video uploaded to SG Road Vigilante later that evening, many motorists drove past the woman, but only one motorcyclist stopped to offer her aid. The motorcyclist, blogger Vaune Phan, can be seen waving at traffic behind her, cautioning them to wait. She then rides up to a woman standing in the middle of the road and speaks briefly with her. The woman gets on the back of Phan's motorcycle shortly after and the duo moves off. In posts to her Facebook story, Phan later shared that she had seen the woman «just standing right in the middle of the highway», adding that there were «so many cars». «I was so worried she was going to get hit,» she wrote. «It was really dangerous for her to be there, where vehicles can be going up to 90kmh… and motorists may not anticipate a person walking there.»

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has been boasting about the size of his political rallies. But the size of such events may not be indicative of wide-scale support for a campaign or predictive of electoral success, some political analysts say.

Trump’s view is being tested on the global stage, with markets in turmoil and U.S. investors, corporate officials and even pro-Trump Republicans warning of a recession.

Lake’s new role is aimed at shutting down the agency that oversees Voice of America, where she is a senior adviser.