The High Court of Malawi has delivered a sharp and uncompromising blow to Yusuf Investments Limited, the company behind the Amaryllis Hotel, by rejecting its urgent attempt to unfreeze bank accounts locked under serious financial crime suspicions. In a ruling that exposes both legal missteps and the weight of the allegations involved, Justice Redson Kapindu […] The post Court Slams Amaryllis Owners: High Court Rejects Bid to Unfreeze Accounts Over Procedural Blunder appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
A storm is brewing over the K4.15 billion allocation to the Office of Second Vice President Enoch Chihana, with accountability experts tearing into the budget as wasteful, unjustified, and emblematic of government excess at a time Malawians are being told to tighten their belts. The figures are stark. Out of the K4.15 billion earmarked for […] The post K4.1 Billion for What? Chihana’s Second Vice President Office Under Fire as Critics Call It a Costly Political Ornament appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
Access to labour justice—widely regarded as a cornerstone of fair and effective employment systems—remains out of reach for thousands of rural Malawians, exposing deep structural inequalities in the country’s legal framework. At the centre of the crisis is the limited reach of the Industrial Relations Court, Malawi’s most specialised body for handling workplace disputes. The […] The post Rural Workers Locked Out of Justice as Malawi’s Labour System Struggles to Reach the Majority appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
The most honest measure of Malawi’s economy today is not found in policy statements or fiscal reports, but in a quiet, almost reflexive response spoken by ordinary citizens: “choncho, bola moyo.” It is a phrase that carries the weight of resignation, gratitude, and silent suffering all at once—a linguistic shelter for a population enduring an […] The post “Choncho, Bola Moyo”: The Quiet Cry of Most Malawians Barely Holding On appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
There comes a point in every struggling economy where leadership must stop, look inward, and confront an uncomfortable truth: when survival becomes the national condition, policy has failed the people. Malawi is at that point. This is no longer a conversation about macroeconomic stability, fiscal discipline, or revenue mobilisation. It is about the lived reality […] The post EDITORIAL | A Nation Taxed to the Bone: Government Must Pause Before It Pushes Malawi Over the Edge appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
Russian Deputy PM Denis Manturov and Indian leader Narendra Modi discussed cooperation in energy and fertilizers amid the Middle East crisis Read Full Article at RT.com
[HRW] Congolese Prosecutor Toussaint Muntazini's Legacy Should be Protected
[New Times] Rwanda has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a $250 million (Rwf365 billion) support programme over the next 38 months.
[MSF] Tine, Chad -- Drone strikes carried out by Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied groups continue to hit civilian areas along the Sudanese border with Chad. Since early February 2026, 457 people injured in attacks have been treated by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in collaboration with Chad's Ministry of Health staff in the border city of Tine. Amid insecurity and lack of sufficient resources to provide medical support, we are warning about the dire impact on
Raghav Chadha, removed as AAP's Rajya Sabha deputy leader, asserted his silence in Parliament is not defeat. He questioned the party's high command after AAP requested the Rajya Sabha Secretariat to stop him from speaking, stating his focus has always been on raising public issues.
A public spat erupted between AAP and Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha after his removal as deputy leader. Chadha claimed he was «silenced» and prevented from raising public issues in Parliament. The party, however, accused him of fearing Prime Minister Modi and hesitating to address crucial national concerns, exposing internal leadership tensions.
The US President put on a weak-sounding voice as he mimicked the Prime Minister saying he couldn't send British forces to the Middle East.
Retired trawlerman Peter Welburn doted on Shirley, his wife of 50 years. So when she died in November 2023 at the age of 73 he was, of course, completely bereft.
The golf legend was arrested after rolling his SUV on Friday while attempting to overtake a vehicle at high speed, before cops found two opioid pills in his pocket and put him behind bars.
In an impassioned social media post, the Iranian parliamentary speaker met US threats by telling President Trump: 'Bring it on.'
Donald Trump was considering firing additional members of his Cabinet on Thursday night, following the ouster of Attorney General Pam Bondi, a report said.
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Fermé en 2021, l'institut Mathilde Frébault, dédié aux formations de santé, est enfin rouvert. Après cinq ans de fermeture pour travaux, l'établissement de Mamao s'apprête à accueillir 60 élèves - aides soignants et infirmiers - à la prochaine rentrée.
According to TV channel, missile launch systems were shelled
Two people were hospitalized without life-threatening injuries
The main issue on the ministers' agenda is expected to focus on the escalation of the Iranian conflict
Donald Trump stressed that Iran has should go for a deal with the United States
According to available information, there were no casualties
A 46-year-old male driver was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol in a case of hit-and-run on Good Friday (April 3) morning.The incident happened at about 12.40am at the junction of Serangoon North Avenue 1 and Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3. Map showing where the accident happened. INFOGRAPHIC: AsiaOne (Map and street view from Google Maps) Ground checks by AsiaOne show that road diversions are in place along the busy stretch of Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 due to the ongoing Cross Island Line construction. Videos of the incident sent to AsiaOne show a motorcycle fallen on its side at the rightmost lane of the road, with a motorcyclist seen sitting up against a safety barricade.
There was no reprieve for motorists and commercial diesel vehicle owners here as pump prices continued to rise a second consecutive day on Good Friday (April 3).In the wake of three fuel companies — Caltex, Shell and SPC — raising their respective diesel and petrol prices on Thursday, China-headquartered oil and chemical company Sinopec mirrored their moves on Friday.It raised petrol prices by 5 cents across its petrol offerings, while raising its posted price for diesel by 30 cents.But that's not all. Caltex also doubled-down on its diesel hike — raising its posted price by a further 20 cents, barely a day after posting a 10-cent increase.This means that Caltex has raised its diesel price by 30 cents a litre in just two calendar days.As of 1pm on April 3, Esso is the only major fuel company here which has yet to join the petrol price hike.
The man suspected of murdering a 70-year-old man in Geylang on March 9 was taken back to the crime scene by the police on Friday (April 3) morning.Ong Hou Cheong, 48, arrived at Lorong 16 Geylang at about 9.15am in an unmarked police van, dressed in a red polo shirt, navy blue shorts and clear slippers.The Singaporean, who was restrained around his ankles and wrists, was escorted by four police investigators.They were met by other investigators and crime scene specialists at the scene. Ong, who appeared stoic, spent about 20 minutes answering questions from police investigators.
A teen in Singapore has been arrested for licking a straw from an iJooz machine and placing it back.iJooz is a popular smart vending machine that provides freshly squeezed orange juice in locations across Singapore.The 18-year-old, who is said to be studying in Essec Business School, filmed himself committing the act and posted the video on what appears to be Snapchat.The clip went viral on Instagram last month and he was arrested yesterday (April 2).In response to AsiaOne’s queries, police confirmed that a report was lodged and the teen has been arrested for public nuisance. Police investigations are ongoing.iJooz said that they've launched an investigation into the incident and have filed a police report, according to Lianhe Zaobao. The company said it has implemented additional internal checks, inspections, straw replacements, and machine sanitation protocols, reported CNA.[[nid:729504]]syarifahsn@asiaone.comNo part of this article can be reproduced without AsiaOne’s permission.
SINGAPORE - Rides on Tada and Gojek will soon cost more as the two ride-hailing operators announced an increase in a surcharge to defray fuel expenses for their drivers.This follows a similar move by Grab on March 31, when the platform announced an increase of its current 50-cent fee to 90 cents effective from April 7, spurred by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.Fuel prices across the world have been surging due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, which carries about a fifth of the world’s oil and gas.In e-mails sent to users on April 3, both Tada and Gojek announced their temporary fare increases from 50 cents to at least 90 cents for all trips, with both clarifying that the full fee goes to drivers to help them cope with the rising cost of fuel. The new fees will kick in from April 10 to May 31.Tada’s fees, however, will see a further increase to $1.20 for trips costing $18.10 or more. Tada also said that it has provided a one-time support payout of $40 on March 20 to selected drivers.
