Former President of Malawi and People’s Party (PP) leader, Dr. Joyce Banda, has issued a powerful and sobering call to action: Malawi is at a crossroads, and the upcoming September 16, 2025 elections must be about fresh vision—not recycled politics. Speaking to an enthusiastic crowd at Mtandire’s Chilimampunga Ground in Lilongwe on Sunday, Banda declared […] The post Joyce Banda Says Malawi Needs a New Vision: “This Is Not About Power—It’s About Saving the Nation” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) President Enock Chihana has stormed back onto the campaign trail with fire in his voice and clarity in his message: AFORD is open to alliances—but not with the Malawi Congress Party (MCP). Speaking to a charged crowd at Mgona Ground in Lilongwe on Sunday, Chihana made it clear that he will […] The post Chihana Roars Back: AFORD Ready for Alliance—but MCP is Off the Table appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda has sent a loud and clear message to the people of Lilongwe and beyond: “Don’t just register—come out in your numbers and vote for Dr. Lazarus Chakwera on September 16.” Speaking to a large and energetic crowd at Mkwinda ADMARC ground in Bunda on Sunday, Chimwendo […] The post “Come Out in Large Numbers and Vote for Dr. Chakwera,” Says MCP’s Chimwendo Banda appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
In a high-impact move to tackle Malawi’s deepening youth crisis, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Government of Canada have launched a groundbreaking US$1.063 million (K1.9 billion) programme—EmpowerED—to revolutionize comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) in the country. Launched in Chikwawa, Mchinji, and Nkhatabay, EmpowerED is a two-year initiative targeting young people aged 10 to […] The post UNFPA, Canada Inject $1 Million into Bold Sexuality Education Drive for Malawi’s Youth appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
Police in Johor are investigating an incident involving a Singapore-registered vehicle travelling against traffic at the 55km mark on the Senai-Desaru Expressway.In a statement on Sunday (June 22), Kota Tinggi police chief Superintendent Yusof Othman said the incident is believed to have occurred at around 11.31am on Saturday.A 12-second video of the incident, which was uploaded to the a Facebook page by the name of Community Roda Johor, shows the white car driving on the wrong lane.Although it slowed down slightly when approached by the vehicle recording the dashcam footage, the Singapore-registered car seemingly did not come to a stop to let the vehicle pass.Stating that the driver of the car was «endangering other road users», Yusof said the case was being investigated under Malaysia's Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving.He urged members of the public with information about the incident to contact Traffic Enforcement Officer Inspector Amirul Mustakim Mustaza at 017-479 3329 to assist in investigations.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Israel of punishment. India's oil minister assured supply security despite Strait of Hormuz threats. India-US trade deal faces hurdles over GM food concerns. Jagan Mohan Reddy is booked after a party activist died. Rishabh Pant may face ICC action after a ball change dispute during the India-England match. These are the top stories.
Describing the pilgrimage as «a wonderful confluence of development with faith,» the Chief Minister said the surge in footfall has not only strengthened Uttarakhand's spiritual landscape but also significantly boosted its local economy.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Adiyanath Yogi organised 'Janta Darshan' in Lucknow. At the Janta Darshan, a young girl named Vashi requested the CM to enrol her in school. The CM interacted with her asking what school she wants to go and which class she wishes to get enrolled. He later instructed the officials to get the young girl enrolled in her desired school.
The Congress party has strongly condemned US President Trump's airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, calling it a contradiction to his calls for dialogue. They criticized the Indian government's silence on the US bombing, Israel's actions, and the situation in Gaza.
A foreign tourist's bargaining prowess in an Indian street market has ignited a social media firestorm. The tourist, captured in a viral video, haggled a silk tote bag's price from Rs 550 to a mere Rs 50. The video, boasting millions of views, has sparked debate regarding ethical consumerism, with many defending the vendor's right to earn a fair wage.
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has ruled out any return to the country’s long-standing system of indirect elections, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to implementing a universal suffrage model ahead of upcoming electoral reforms.
Mogadishu, June 23, 2025 (HOL) — The United Nations has officially removed Somalia from its list of countries implicated in the recruitment and use of child soldiers, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to comply with international child protection standards.
Visitors of the once-venerated city, described in gorgeous meter by the countless poets who travel to France's capital for inspiration, are increasingly complaining about how dirty Paris is
Kobi Nazrul primary school in London 's East End is unique. It's thought to be the only school in the country with no pupils who speak English as a first language.
Leopard tanks rolling down St Andrew's Road, F-16 fighter jets soaring over the Padang, and patrol crafts gliding through Marina Bay - these are just some of the sights to expect as the iconic mobile column makes its return to the National Day Parade (NDP).Marking its first appearance at the Padang since NDP 2019, this year's NDP show will feature over 170 assets and 800 participants from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), Home Team and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.It is also the first time that the mobile column — traditionally a drive-past of military assets and vehicles — will include an aerial flypast across Padang and a maritime display concurrently at the nearby Marina Bay.
According to the report, the Israeli Air Force is striking military infrastructure sites in Kermanshah
Abbas Araghchi said that Iran and Russia have always shared common beliefs and consulted closely with each other to confront shared challenges and threats
«Almost all of those who wanted to leave have been flown in,» Nikita Kondratyev, director of the Department of Multilateral Economic Cooperation and Special Projects of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation said
According to Abbas Araghchi, Israeli and US attacks on Iran can be regarded solely as aggression
The yuan exchange rate slowed its decline and was at 10.852 rubles
Nearly 50 poultry farmers, predominantly women and youths, graduated from a comprehensive training programme in small livestock production under the Improving Rural Livelihoods Through Resilient Agri-food Systems project. A collaboration between...
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Laughter, gratitude, and celebration filled the air at Hope Gardens on June 15 as the Supreme Ventures Foundation (SVF), in partnership with the United Way of Jamaica, hosted a Father’s Day Treat for dads aptly named ‘My Dad, My Hero’. The...
NEW YORK At the Jamaican Consulate in Manhattan, Caribbean diplomats gathered to deliberate on the urgent realities of diplomacy in the age of algorithms, AI, and digital disruption. The inaugural ARIN Diplomatic Forum brought together consular...
Winsome Earle-Sears has made history by becoming the first Jamaica-born woman to head a major United States (US) political party's ticket as candidate to contest for the position of governor. Earle-Sears is the Republican Party’s candidate for...
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) returned to the spotlight over the weekend with high-energy rallies in Lunzu, Blantyre and Makawa Ground, Mangochi, delivering one strong message: APM is back, healthy, and ready to reclaim Malawi’s lost glory. At exactly 3PM on Saturday, a thunderous welcome erupted at Lunzu Community Ground as Joseph Mathyola Mwanamvekha, the […] The post DPP Reignites Momentum in Lunzu and Mangochi, Promising APM Comeback and Economic Revival appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
The country’s Non-governmental organisations have urged the government to seriously consider working out on the challenges they are currently facing by improving their operations through sustainability policies. The development was raised at Crossroads Hotel in Lilongwe during a long day regional policy validation meeting for the reviewed Draft 2025 National Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Policy which […] The post NGO’s plead for government support in improving ‘Sustainability Policies’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
A political storm is brewing in Malawi’s Northern Region as Khumbo Kachali, Frank Mwenefumbo, and Dr. Victor Madhlopa have joined forces with a powerful call: It’s time the North stood as one political block—or risk being forever forgotten. At a charged rally held Sunday at Chibavi Ground in Mzuzu, the three leaders sent a blunt […] The post Kachali, Mwenefumbo, Madhlopa Comes Together: Northern Region Must Unite or Perish appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
At least seven Ugandan soldiers have been killed in Somalia, an army spokesperson said Sunday, part of the ongoing fight against the Al-Shabab terrorist group.
Istanbul (HOL) — Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Abdisalam Abdi Ali met Sunday with his Azerbaijani counterpart, Jeyhun Bayramov, on the sidelines of the 51st session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers in Istanbul.
Beledweyne (HOL) — Somali National Armed Forces (SNA), supported by local militias known as Macawisley, killed at least 20 al-Shabab militants during a military operation Sunday in the Hirshabelle State of central Somalia, according to military officials.
SINGAPORE — The Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has confirmed that three students got zero marks for an assignment after they were found to have used generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) tools in their work.They were penalised for academic misconduct as the assignments contained non-existent academic references and statistics or broken web links, the university said.All three students, who were enrolled in a module on health, disease outbreaks and politics, were investigated in April. They were given the opportunity to present their cases during a formal review, NTU said on June 22 in response to queries from The Straits Times.Two admitted to using Gen AI tools while the third claimed to be unaware that the platform they used — which markets itself as an AI-powered essay-writing service — fell under that category, NTU said.But the three students told ST that they were accused of academic fraud over citation-related issues despite submitting evidence of their writing process or intent. They also raised issues with the disciplinary processes.
All safety protocols, and control measures were adhered to during a live-firing exercise on Sunday (June 15), when a man sustained a gunshot wound in the Nee Soon area, said the Ministry of Defence (Mindef).In a statement released on June 23 (Monday), Mindef said in its update that the weapons, ammunition, shooting positions, and target placements used during the live firing were in compliance with the Singapore Armed Forces' (SAF) stipulated guidelines.It added that the Nee Soon 500m Range was designed and built in accordance with international range safety standards and certified for the firing of weapons such as general-purpose machine guns and sniper rifles.«The Nee Soon 500m Range has been maintained and recertified regularly to be safe for operations. Beyond the stop butt of the range, the restricted area provides a needed safety buffer catering to scenarios such as ammunition ricochet,» said Mindef.
