Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has turned up the heat on the Executive over the continued absence of former Chief Secretary Colleen Zamba, whose no-show is now threatening to cripple a high-stakes inquiry into the controversial sale of the Amaryllis Hotel. Appearing before PAC yesterday, Chief Secretary to the Government Justin Saidi was pressed to […] The post PAC Grills Government Over Zamba No-Show as Amaryllis Hotel Probe Stalls, Raising Questions About Accountability appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Business owners across Malawi’s major cities and trading centres brought commerce to a near standstill yesterday, shutting down shops in protest against the new electronic invoicing system (EIS) rolled out by the Malawi Revenue Authority—a move traders say threatens to expose, penalise, and ultimately suffocate their already fragile businesses. From Limbe to Lilongwe, Mzuzu to […] The post “We Are Not Refusing Tax—We Are Fighting for Survival”: Traders Shut Shops Nationwide Over MRA’s New System appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

EU funding for employment and social objectives has long been a substantial component of multi-annual financial frameworks. The proposals for the next MFF will see a new approach in which funding for these objectives will be encompassed within National and Regional Partnership Plans. This study compares the proposals for the current and next MFFs, the relevant legislation and expected governance reforms. It pays particular attention to the ramifications for the European Pillar of Social Rights and concludes with set of recommendations for the European Parliament to consider in responding to the MFF proposal. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Croatia's national recovery and resilience plan (NRRP) is an ambitious outline of reforms and investment designed to mitigate the pandemic's socioeconomic fallout and to address the consequences of the two devastating earthquakes of 2020. Following the December 2023 amendment of the Croatian NRRP, to which a REPowerEU chapter was added, the plan's worth reached €10 040.7 million (or 18.5 % of national gross domestic product (GDP) in 2019). The amended plan comes with a grant allocation of €5 779.4 million and a loan allocation of €4 254.2 million from the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). The grant part includes Croatia's REPowerEU grant allocation of €269 million and the €7.2 million transfer from the country's share of the Brexit Adjustment Reserve. In November 2025, the Council approved the third revision of the plan, which reflects simplification efforts while keeping the EU financial contribution to the plan intact. So far, Croatia has received €7 289.5 million of RRF resources (72.6 % of the amended NRRP) in the form of pre financing, eight grant and four loan instalments. The disbursements are above the current EU average of 69.2 %. The last two payment requests covering two grant and two loan instalments are to be submitted to the European Commission by September 2026. The plan focuses on the green transition by devoting 37.1 % of the resources to it. It also fosters the digital transformation by committing 21.1 % of the funds (excluding the REPowerEU chapter) to digital projects. In the context of the 2025 European Semester, the Council recommended that Croatia accelerate the implementation of its NRRP. The European Parliament continues to ensure transparency and accountability through interinstitutional dialogues on RRF implementation, and scrutiny of the Commission's work. This briefing is one in a series covering all EU Member States. Seventh edition. The 'NGEU delivery' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the lifecycle of the plans. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

For Christopher Trybus, acquitted last month of the manslaughter of his wife Tarryn Baird after an eight-week trial, there was a palpable sense that an immense weight had been lifted from him.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The debate surrounding a controversial plan to strip former President Uhuru Kenyatta of his retirement benefits is expected to escalate today, with leaders set to intensify exchanges in the Senate after a motion by Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei.

[Premium Times] A recent summit in Ibadan produced a public pledge to present a single candidate against President Tinubu. Yet, unity proved elusive. Deep divisions quickly emerged over presidential zoning, ticket preferences, particularly between an Obi/Kwankwaso ticket and an Atiku-led option

Airbnb stakeholders in Jamaica are urging the Government to be cautious in its imposition of a general consumption tax (GCT) on the industry, insisting that the move should reflect the reality of the sector, which they say is largely made up of small, independent Jamaican homeowners.

WESTERN BUREAU: The children of the late Montego Bay business Robert Rusell are expanding the family’s Deja Resort brand, with the acquisition of a property in St Ann, which will be added to its flagship hotel in the western city. The acquisition of the former Ambiance Hotel in Runaway Bay, St Ann, was completed just before Hurricane Melissa in October 2025, with the family now pushing to open it in time for the 2025 winter tourist season.

WESTERN BUREAU: Montego Bay businessman Howard Ward is to be immortalised by Anchovy High School after donating $14 million in cash and kind to aid in its post-Hurricane Melissa recovery, his latest contribution to the St James-based institution. School Chairman Nigel Golaub announced that a building at the institution’s Dr Fidel Castro campus in Montpelier is to be named in honour of Ward, who heads the Howard Ward Benefits Foundation.

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) is anticipating the outcome of a constitutional challenge brought by Opposition Spokesman on Education Damion Crawford against the Government over its alleged failure to guarantee children their right to quality publicly funded education at the pre-primary and primary levels.

Five women who were arrested and charged nine years ago in connection with a multimillion-dollar fraud, which the authorities said was uncovered at Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ), were exonerated yesterday, ending a case plagued by nearly three dozen adjournments and an abandoned trial.

À l'occasion de l'inauguration du Palais des congrès rénové, la députée Justine Judith Lekogo salue un acte historique majeur tout en pointant des défaillances préoccupantes dans l'organisation du Forum international annoncé. Entre reconnaissance des avancées et exigence de rigueur, elle appelle à un sursaut de responsabilité pour préserver la crédibilité du Gabon. Journaliste : Madame la députée, vous avez récemment participé à l'inauguration du Palais des congrès. Quel regard (...) - INFRASTRUCTURES / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Libreville tourne la page du Forum International pour l'Innovation et le Développement avec une feuille de route ambitieuse. Après deux jours de travaux, la séance solennelle de restitution s'est tenue ce lundi 4 mai au Palais des Congrès Omar Bongo Ondimba, nouvellement inauguré la veille, par le président gabonais, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, en présence de six Chefs d'État et d'autres représentants des chefs d'Etat et de gouvernement . De la réflexion à l'action C'est dans une (...) - ECONOMIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Libreville, 4 mai 2026 : Le Président de la République, Chef de l'Etat, Chef du Gouvernement, Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a échangé ce jour, avec une délégation de la diaspora gabonaise, élargie à plusieurs influenceurs présents à Libreville dans le cadre de l'inauguration du Palais des Congrès Omar Bongo Ondimba. Dans une atmosphère directe et tournée vers l'impact, cette rencontre a permis à chacun de présenter ses projets, ses initiatives et ses ambitions pour le (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The Union health ministry has issued revised national guidelines for hospital fire safety, mandating stricter checks, regular audits, and clear evacuation protocols, especially for critical care units. These new measures aim to prevent deadly fires by addressing vulnerabilities like high oxygen use and complex electrical systems, with a strong focus on patient safety and preparedness.

The BJP has secured a decisive victory in West Bengal, ending the Trinamool Congress's 15-year reign with a two-thirds majority. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's defeat marks a significant political shift. The party is now poised to form the government, with the selection of the next chief minister being the immediate focus.

Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha accused the AAP-led Punjab government of using state machinery for political vendetta against MPs who joined the BJP. He alleged selective targeting through various agencies, presenting these concerns to the President. Another rebel MP, Sandeep Pathak, stated they sought constitutional safeguards from the President, who assured protection.

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Rogers customers are on the hook for a $2,300 iPad after scammers got them to unknowingly sign up for a two-year iPad financing plan. Rogers offered some help as a goodwill gesture, but the victims are disappointed the company won't fully reverse the charges.

Like any online meme worth its weight in clicks, the Scientology speedrun trend doesn't make a lot of sense, at least on the surface. Teens rush Scientology sites for views, jokes and protest — but ex-members warn it can turn risky fast.

The consulate emphasized that it will receive citizens in person "in accordance with the established schedule

«The consequences of the UAE’s exit will likely remain to be seen, at this stage work is processing as usual,» Sungat Yesimkhanov said

«Northern European countries have seen an increase in the number of US military bases and NATO command centers,» Nikolay Korchunov stressed

The Traitors is a high-stakes game that favours deception and betrayal, often uncloaking the darker side of a contestant's nature.

At first glance, it looked as if President Trump was at last taking seriously the need to prise control of the Strait of Hormuz from Iran.

It's the nightmare scenario - and one that all cruise ship companies and their passengers dread and hope will never happen.

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