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German industrial production in ‘free fall’ — Dmitriev

The head of RDIF made the remark in response to a post by former chief economist of the German precious metals trading company Degussa Goldhandel and honorary professor of economics at the University of Bayreuth Thorsten Polleit, who shared a chart illustrati
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German industrial production in ‘free fall’ — Dmitriev

The head of RDIF made the remark in response to a post by former chief economist of the German precious metals trading company Degussa Goldhandel and honorary professor of economics at the University of Bayreuth Thorsten Polleit, who shared a chart illustrating the current state of German industrial production

SHOCKER! NEEF Records K1.4 Billion Loss as Loan Collection Rate Falls to 52 Percent

Malawi’s flagship empowerment lender, the National Economic Empowerment Fund (Neef), has recorded a K1.4 billion loss halfway through the current financial year, raising serious concern about the financial health of the institution that was created to empow
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SHOCKER! NEEF Records K1.4 Billion Loss as Loan Collection Rate Falls to 52 Percent

Malawi’s flagship empowerment lender, the National Economic Empowerment Fund (Neef), has recorded a K1.4 billion loss halfway through the current financial year, raising serious concern about the financial health of the institution that was created to empower poor and struggling entrepreneurs. Figures contained in the 2026 Annual Economic Report reveal a worrying decline in the […] The post SHOCKER! NEEF Records K1.4 Billion Loss as Loan Collection Rate Falls to 52 Percent appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

MCP Insiders Call on Chakwera to Step Down Over Corruption and Party Mismanagement

A rebellion is brewing inside the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP), and the message from the insurgent faction is blunt, furious and unmistakable: President Lazarus Chakwera must step down. A pressure group calling itself the MCP Revolution for Change of Le
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MCP Insiders Call on Chakwera to Step Down Over Corruption and Party Mismanagement

A rebellion is brewing inside the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP), and the message from the insurgent faction is blunt, furious and unmistakable: President Lazarus Chakwera must step down. A pressure group calling itself the MCP Revolution for Change of Leadership has publicly demanded that Chakwera relinquish the party presidency, accusing him of presiding over […] The post MCP Insiders Call on Chakwera to Step Down Over Corruption and Party Mismanagement appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Admarc on Life Support: The Company Needs K144 Billion From Malawians to Still be Alive

The state-owned food trader, Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (Admarc), says it needs a shocking K144 billion to operate properly and save itself from collapse in the 2026/2027 financial year. Admarc General Manager Ben Botolo told Parliamen
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Admarc on Life Support: The Company Needs K144 Billion From Malawians to Still be Alive

The state-owned food trader, Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (Admarc), says it needs a shocking K144 billion to operate properly and save itself from collapse in the 2026/2027 financial year. Admarc General Manager Ben Botolo told Parliament on Friday that the corporation was allocated only K60 billion, forcing it to borrow another K80 billion, which […] The post Admarc on Life Support: The Company Needs K144 Billion From Malawians to Still be Alive appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

ANALYSIS | Vitumbiko Mumba: People Over Politics, Even After the Elections

In Malawi, leadership is too often measured by party colours, election cycles, and political theatrics. Communities are courted with promises only to be forgotten the moment campaigns end. Yet occasionally, a figure emerges whose actions remind us that true l
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ANALYSIS | Vitumbiko Mumba: People Over Politics, Even After the Elections

In Malawi, leadership is too often measured by party colours, election cycles, and political theatrics. Communities are courted with promises only to be forgotten the moment campaigns end. Yet occasionally, a figure emerges whose actions remind us that true leadership is not about votes—it’s about people. One such figure is Vitumbiko A.Z. Mumba. At the […] The post ANALYSIS | Vitumbiko Mumba: People Over Politics, Even After the Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Dear Maya, It’s Your Time: Lead MACRA with Grace, Humility, and Vision

The appointment of Mayamiko Nkoloma as the Director General of the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is more than a routine leadership change—it is a milestone for Malawi’s technological future. Here is a home-grown visionary stepping int
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Dear Maya, It’s Your Time: Lead MACRA with Grace, Humility, and Vision

The appointment of Mayamiko Nkoloma as the Director General of the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is more than a routine leadership change—it is a milestone for Malawi’s technological future. Here is a home-grown visionary stepping into a role that shapes the digital heartbeat of the nation, and it comes at a time when Malawi […] The post Dear Maya, It’s Your Time: Lead MACRA with Grace, Humility, and Vision appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Flames engulf Iran after devastating US and Israeli strikes against regime's oil depots as Trump warns 'there won't be anyone left to say surrender'

A huge fireball could be seen from miles away, while residents complained of a burning smell following the strikes, as the US and Israel pledged to continue until the 'eradication' of the regime.
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Flames engulf Iran after devastating US and Israeli strikes against regime's oil depots as Trump warns 'there won't be anyone left to say surrender'

A huge fireball could be seen from miles away, while residents complained of a burning smell following the strikes, as the US and Israel pledged to continue until the 'eradication' of the regime.

'Flush his ashes down the toilet': Ian Huntley's daughter says Soham child killer doesn't deserve a funeral as she admits relief over his death

Ian Huntley died yesterday after being targeted in a behind-bars ambush on his prison wing, which saw him hit with the metal weapon and 'ripped apart like a rat'.
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'Flush his ashes down the toilet': Ian Huntley's daughter says Soham child killer doesn't deserve a funeral as she admits relief over his death

Ian Huntley died yesterday after being targeted in a behind-bars ambush on his prison wing, which saw him hit with the metal weapon and 'ripped apart like a rat'.

Secret cremation for fiend Ian Huntley: Soham killer will get £3,000 taxpayer-funded service after his mother turned off life support and admitted 'it's better if he doesn't pull through'

The 52-year-old (pictured) died at 8.45am on Saturday, 24 years after he horrified the nation by murdering ten-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in Soham, Cambridgeshire.
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Secret cremation for fiend Ian Huntley: Soham killer will get £3,000 taxpayer-funded service after his mother turned off life support and admitted 'it's better if he doesn't pull through'

The 52-year-old (pictured) died at 8.45am on Saturday, 24 years after he horrified the nation by murdering ten-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in Soham, Cambridgeshire.

Iran launches night drone attack on Dubai: One man killed and two skyscrapers in flames hours after city's airport was struck

A driver has been killed by falling debris after a drone attack on the 19-storey Azayez Tower in upmarket Al Barsha area, near the well-known Lulu's Hypermarket.
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Iran launches night drone attack on Dubai: One man killed and two skyscrapers in flames hours after city's airport was struck

A driver has been killed by falling debris after a drone attack on the 19-storey Azayez Tower in upmarket Al Barsha area, near the well-known Lulu's Hypermarket.

My haunting stay with Holly's parents: In the hours after Ian Huntley's conviction, Kevin and Nicola Wells asked me to move in with them. Those moving days were the most intense of my career. This is what they told me: SARAH OLIVER

Of all the things we spoke about back then it was that lock of hair which touched me the most; the sense of evil done and innocence destroyed, and of a memory reclaimed by loving parents.
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My haunting stay with Holly's parents: In the hours after Ian Huntley's conviction, Kevin and Nicola Wells asked me to move in with them. Those moving days were the most intense of my career. This is what they told me: SARAH OLIVER

Of all the things we spoke about back then it was that lock of hair which touched me the most; the sense of evil done and innocence destroyed, and of a memory reclaimed by loving parents.

Critics say Ottawa's sustainable jobs plan offers no new support for energy workers

The Carney government's plan to protect jobs in the energy sector amounts to a report that critics say offers no new actions for workers who are at risk of losing work.
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Critics say Ottawa's sustainable jobs plan offers no new support for energy workers

The Carney government's plan to protect jobs in the energy sector amounts to a report that critics say offers no new actions for workers who are at risk of losing work.

'Pillars of progressive nation': President Murmu, PM Modi hail 'nari shakti' on International Women's Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu extended heartfelt greetings on International Women's Day, celebrating 'Nari Shakti's' pivotal role in India's progress. Both leaders lauded women's determination, creativity, and zeal, emphasizing the
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'Pillars of progressive nation': President Murmu, PM Modi hail 'nari shakti' on International Women's Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu extended heartfelt greetings on International Women's Day, celebrating 'Nari Shakti's' pivotal role in India's progress. Both leaders lauded women's determination, creativity, and zeal, emphasizing their empowerment as central to national development and the creation of an inclusive, prosperous society where every woman can achieve her full potential.

4-year-old boy allegedly slapped twice by man outside Woodlands preschool, police report lodged

A 4-year-old boy was allegedly slapped twice by a man outside a preschool in Woodlands on Friday (March 6).According to the boy's mother, the incident took place at about 12pm at Block 875 Woodlands Street 82. Checks by AsiaOne indicate that there is a P
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4-year-old boy allegedly slapped twice by man outside Woodlands preschool, police report lodged

A 4-year-old boy was allegedly slapped twice by a man outside a preschool in Woodlands on Friday (March 6).According to the boy's mother, the incident took place at about 12pm at Block 875 Woodlands Street 82. Checks by AsiaOne indicate that there is a PCF Sparkletots Preschool at the said address. This also corresponds with the uniform seen in a picture accompanying the Instagram post made by the boy's mother.According to the boy's mother, he was playing catching with his classmates when he showed his middle finger after being caught. The alleged assailant, the father of another child, was said to have grabbed the boy by his collar and slapped him across the face.In a follow-up post on her Instagram story, the boy's mother claimed that the man also pointed his finger at his face and threatened to break his fingers.«To a child at this age, it is not discipline but intimidation. Moments like this can stay in a child's mind and cause rear fear and emotional drama,» she wrote, adding that her child is now afraid to return to school even though he had tried to be brave and said there was «no pain» while holding back his tears.

Hungary refusing to return ‘war mafia’ cash to Ukraine (VIDEO)

Ukraine’s state-owned bank has demanded that Hungary return the cash and gold bars seized during a police raid on an armored truck convoy Read Full Article at RT.com
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Hungary refusing to return ‘war mafia’ cash to Ukraine (VIDEO)

Ukraine’s state-owned bank has demanded that Hungary return the cash and gold bars seized during a police raid on an armored truck convoy Read Full Article at RT.com

Singapore welcomes greater role for Japan in Asia-Pacific, urges 'sensitive' handling of historical issues

Singapore believes it would be positive for the region should Japan deepen cooperation with more Asian partners, if it is able to sensitively handle «difficult historical issues», said Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sim Ann. The
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Singapore welcomes greater role for Japan in Asia-Pacific, urges 'sensitive' handling of historical issues

Singapore believes it would be positive for the region should Japan deepen cooperation with more Asian partners, if it is able to sensitively handle «difficult historical issues», said Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sim Ann. These issues refer to «the damage and suffering caused during the Second World War», she added.Sim, who is also Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs, was speaking at the Special Speakers Series organised by Business China on Friday (March 6). Referring to the erosion of a rules-based international order, Sim said the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (Asean) and its key partners — China, the Republic of Korea, and Japan — will remain the «cornerstone of Singapore's foreign policy amid the sharpening of strategic rivalry and erosion of trust between countries. »In a more multipolar world, countries are diversifying partnerships, strengthening resilience, and hedging against uncertainty.«Singapore must do the same. As global coordination becomes more difficult, we must invest more in regional and plurilateral networks that promote stability, openness and cooperation,» she explained.

Development team says Estuary restoration project completion in sight

WESTERN BUREAU: With restoration work in Phase Two of the Estuary Housing Scheme in St James now at an advanced stage, some residents last Thursday indicated that their fears about being caught in a compromised situation during the next hurricane season have
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Development team says Estuary restoration project completion in sight

WESTERN BUREAU: With restoration work in Phase Two of the Estuary Housing Scheme in St James now at an advanced stage, some residents last Thursday indicated that their fears about being caught in a compromised situation during the next hurricane season have been allayed. Following Hurricane Melissa last October, floodwaters caused a section of the community to collapse, transforming part of the road into a 60- to 70-foot-deep ditch, leaving sewage and water pipes either busted or protruding.

In the family now

WESTERN BUREAU: On Christmas morning 2025, while most families were at home, possibly gathered around their trees or opening presents, certified nurse practitioner and devoted caregiver Rose Marie Glaze was on the streets of Montego Bay searching for a homele
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In the family now

WESTERN BUREAU: On Christmas morning 2025, while most families were at home, possibly gathered around their trees or opening presents, certified nurse practitioner and devoted caregiver Rose Marie Glaze was on the streets of Montego Bay searching for a homeless man. Glaze, in the spirit of goodwill associated with Christmas, wanted to give the man, identified as Kemeila Campbell a proper Christmas at her home, with her family. The plan was that after Christmas, she would return him to the streets, which he had made his home.

‘When women thrive, we all rise’

Today, for International Women’s Day and through the 2026 theme ‘Give To Gain’, the world is being encouraged to take on a mindset of generosity and collaboration, recognising that when people, organisations, and communities give generously, opportunit
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‘When women thrive, we all rise’

Today, for International Women’s Day and through the 2026 theme ‘Give To Gain’, the world is being encouraged to take on a mindset of generosity and collaboration, recognising that when people, organisations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase. According to www.internationalwomensday.com, “Whether through donations, knowledge, resources, infrastructure, visibility, advocacy, education, training, mentoring, or time, contributing to women’s advancement helps create a more supportive and interconnected world.

Invoice intrigue

An invoice that was presented to customs officials detailing medical equipment and office furniture purchased in the name of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) for US$251,582 or almost J$40 million, listed the hospital’s address as ‘18¾ Ly
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Invoice intrigue

An invoice that was presented to customs officials detailing medical equipment and office furniture purchased in the name of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) for US$251,582 or almost J$40 million, listed the hospital’s address as ‘18¾ Lyndhurst Road’, documents reviewed by The Sunday Gleaner have revealed.

Left behind: Inside Bellevue’s ward for Jamaica’s forgotten patients

James Harvey*, 54, still moves as though he is standing behind a towering sound system. Sometimes he rocks from side to side, blurting intros to dancehall hits as if the speakers are still thumping behind him. Nearby, Keith Dempson*, 62, straightens his postu
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Left behind: Inside Bellevue’s ward for Jamaica’s forgotten patients

James Harvey*, 54, still moves as though he is standing behind a towering sound system. Sometimes he rocks from side to side, blurting intros to dancehall hits as if the speakers are still thumping behind him. Nearby, Keith Dempson*, 62, straightens his posture and slips into a different performance. “Attention please,” he announces in a crisp, practised tone – the voice of a man who once directed passengers through departure gates at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA).

Relations between Russia, China, remain strong and sound — China’s Foreign Minister

Wang Yi says Sino-Russian relations remain unshakable amid twists and turns in the international situation
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Relations between Russia, China, remain strong and sound — China’s Foreign Minister

Wang Yi says Sino-Russian relations remain unshakable amid twists and turns in the international situation

'Relieved': Travellers in Singapore affected by Middle East airspace closure leaves for Oman

«Relieved.» That was the simple yet emotional word Swiss travellers Jeremie Berard, 36, and Joana Goncalves, 31, used to describe their feelings after checking in for Singapore Airlines flight SQ8002 on Sunday (March 8) morning.The special flight
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'Relieved': Travellers in Singapore affected by Middle East airspace closure leaves for Oman

«Relieved.» That was the simple yet emotional word Swiss travellers Jeremie Berard, 36, and Joana Goncalves, 31, used to describe their feelings after checking in for Singapore Airlines flight SQ8002 on Sunday (March 8) morning.The special flight was arranged by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) for non-resident travellers, whose travel arrangements between Feb 28 to March 8 were cancelled by an airline due to the closure of airspace in the Middle East.The two were originally scheduled to depart Singapore on Feb 28 via Qatar Airways. It was also the day that the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran. «Qatar Airways cancelled our flights. We bought more flights and they were also cancelled. All the other direct flights were sold out and we couldn't find other opportunities to go home,» said the couple as they described to AsiaOne their exasperating experience over the past week.

Woman, 23, threatened with arson to Malaysia home after falling for home rental scam in Singapore

A 23-year-old Malaysian woman fell victim to a Singapore rental scam, in which the other party tried to extort more money by accusing her of money laundering, sending fake lawyer letters, and even threatening to set fire to her home in Malaysia.Kota Tinggi na
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Woman, 23, threatened with arson to Malaysia home after falling for home rental scam in Singapore

A 23-year-old Malaysian woman fell victim to a Singapore rental scam, in which the other party tried to extort more money by accusing her of money laundering, sending fake lawyer letters, and even threatening to set fire to her home in Malaysia.Kota Tinggi native Huang Xiaohan (transliterated), who works in retail, told Sin Chew Daily News that she had already been working in Singapore for a few years, and had previously rented a room under a friend's recommendation.When the lease expired, she went on Facebook to find a new place at the end of February, where she stumbled upon an advertisement about a flat for rent in Serangoon.She then contacted a woman on WhatsApp, who according to Shin Min Daily News, went by the name «Christina» (transliterated), who claimed to be the owner of the house.Speaking in a press conference, Huang said that Christina claimed that the room was in high demand, and was told to pay a deposit of $1,250.Two days later, the other party told her of another potential tenant who could pay for a month's deposit and rent, and told Huang that she will be the tenant if she could pay for the full amount. 

Singapore's crow population rose to 160,000 in 2024: NParks

SINGAPORE – The number of crows in Singapore grew by more than 20 times over less than a decade, The Straits Times has learnt.On Feb 23, the authorities announced that they planned to resume the shooting of crows in March after a six-year hiatus, as alterna
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Singapore's crow population rose to 160,000 in 2024: NParks

SINGAPORE – The number of crows in Singapore grew by more than 20 times over less than a decade, The Straits Times has learnt.On Feb 23, the authorities announced that they planned to resume the shooting of crows in March after a six-year hiatus, as alternative population control methods were deemed inadequate amid a rise in reports about crow attacks.Shooting had been discontinued in 2020 after instances of pellets striking residences.This is more than 20 times the figure cited in an earlier population study in 2016, when shooting operations still took place, with the birds on mainland Singapore numbering about 7,295 then.How said the use of firearms adds to the existing suite of measures to control the country’s crow population, which includes removing nests, deploying traps and pruning trees to reduce the number of birds that roost there.This approach was chosen as crows are an invasive species that pose a threat to native biodiversity and can attack humans, especially when they are perceived as threats to their young.Droppings from the birds also create unsanitary conditions where they gather and roost.

President Murmu unhappy over venue change, PM Modi calls it an 'insult'; Mamata hits back — what triggered Santal conference row

A political storm erupted after West Bengal's last-minute venue change for the International Santhal Conclave, drawing public displeasure from President Murmu. She questioned the reasoning and highlighted the community's struggle for recognition, sparking a f
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President Murmu unhappy over venue change, PM Modi calls it an 'insult'; Mamata hits back — what triggered Santal conference row

A political storm erupted after West Bengal's last-minute venue change for the International Santhal Conclave, drawing public displeasure from President Murmu. She questioned the reasoning and highlighted the community's struggle for recognition, sparking a fierce exchange between the TMC and BJP over alleged politicization of tribal issues and disrespect to the President's office.

Harry and Meghan's huge Australia plans: Couple to return Down Under more than seven years since last visit

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to visit Sydney and Melbourne in mid-April.
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Harry and Meghan's huge Australia plans: Couple to return Down Under more than seven years since last visit

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to visit Sydney and Melbourne in mid-April.

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