The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI), a prominent governance watchdog, has issued a sharply worded ultimatum to Malawi’s Mining and Minerals Regulatory Authority (MMRA), demanding either an immediate upgrade of the Kangankunde rare earth mining licence from medium-scale to large-scale status—or its outright revocation. In a strongly framed letter dated 27 April […] The post CDEDI Slams MMRA Over Kangankunde Licence, Demands Upgrade or Scrap Deal Amid Claims of Elite Capture and Undervaluation of Rare Earth Giant appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

FDH Bank plc has recorded a very strong performance for the 2025 financial year, doubling its profits and expanding its asset base significantly despite a tough economic environment. The bank posted a profit after tax of K147.796 billion, up from K74.063 billion in 2024—representing a 100 percent increase. This sharp growth reflects improved operational efficiency […] The post FDH Bank Posts Record Profit, Doubles Earnings to K147.8 Billion as Expansion and Dividends Surge in 2025 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Tunnel sprinklers were activated after a vehicular fire broke out in the MCE tunnel on Monday (April 27) morning. The Singapore Civil Defence Force said it was alerted at about 6.55am to the incident along the MCE towards the AYE near the Marina Coastal Drive exit.The fire involved the rear tyre of a lorry and was extinguished with a water jet, added SCDF. In a TikTok video of the incident posted on Monday, water from the tunnel's sprinkler system is seen showering passing vehicles. A few emergency vehicles are also seen parked on the left side of the tunnel. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation, said SCDF. @jeremysee.sgFree car wash in the KPE MCE tunnel

More than $400,000 of ill-gotten cash found in the boot of a car at Tuas Checkpoint has been forfeited to the State after the driver's criminal conviction.In a press release on Tuesday (April 28), the police said the prosecution's application for the money to be forfeited was granted by the court on April 16.The driver, 57-year-old Malaysian Diong Gin Ing, was convicted on March 26 on one count each of possession of benefits from criminal conduct and making an inaccurate declaration on cross-border movement of cash, having pleaded guilty to his charges. He was sentenced on the same day of his conviction to a jail term of 10 months and three days, the police added.A sum of $398,775 and RM1,621 (S$522) was found in the boot of Diong's car when he tried to enter Singapore via Tuas Checkpoint on May 23, 2025 during a Cross-Border Cash Reporting Regime multi-agency joint operation.The operation involved officers from the Specialised Fraud Investigation Branch of the police's Commercial Affairs Department (CAD) and the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority. 

The body of a 23-year-old man was found at the foot of Block 350 Yishun Avenue 11 on Tuesday (April 28) at about 6am. A police cordon was set up around at Block 350 Yishun Avenue 11 after a body was found at the foot of the block. PHOTO: AsiaOne/Danial Zahrin  At least two police fast response cars were present when AsiaOne reached the scene at about 7.40am.A police cordon was set up at the ground floor below two stacks of flats and extending to the grass patch in front of the HDB block, with a blue tent placed in the middle.

The US will not accept the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz on Iran’s terms and the postponement of nuclear talks, Marco Rubio says Read Full Article at RT.com

India says it is in talks with the US and Iran on the port of Chabahar amid complications stemming from the Middle East conflict Read Full Article at RT.com

The promise of free secondary education is facing a serious test after government failed to release K11 billion to schools on time—leaving many struggling just as the new term has already begun. The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology admits the money for the third term of the 2025/26 academic year has not yet reached […] The post Free Education Without Money? Secondary Schools Still Waiting for K11 Billion Funding From Treasury appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

When Professor Wiseman Chijere-Chirwa stood before an audience at the inaugural Chakufwa Chihana Memorial Public Lecture, his message was direct, uncomfortable, and deeply critical of the present state of Malawi’s democracy. “I expected powerful apolitical human rights defenders, trade unions, farmers’ unions and cooperatives that seriously questioned systems affecting ordinary people,” he said. “But the […] The post “Civil Society Has Become a Joke”: Chijere-Chirwa’s Warning Echoes as Malawi’s Civic Space Comes Under Scrutiny appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre is now 71 years old—but instead of celebration, it has become the centre of a growing football crisis in Malawi. The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) is standing firm: the stadium will not host elite matches unless urgent conditions are met, starting with a fresh structural safety assessment of the aging […] The post Kamuzu Stadium at 71: Why FAM Is Refusing to Bend on a “Tired” National Venue appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Janet Fordham, 69, was scammed out of her £1million life savings before she died in a mysterious car crash, with her family suggesting foul play.

A photo of President Donald Trump and some of the most important men in his administration has gone viral online in the aftermath of the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

MPs will vote on opposition calls for an inquiry into whether the Prime Minister has lied to Parliament about his disastrous decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador.

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Delhi High Court rejected Arvind Kejriwal's plea to recuse Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from the excise policy case, citing lack of evidence for bias claims. Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia have now refused to appear before the judge, escalating the legal and political standoff. The court warned against forum shopping and undermining judicial independence.

Record-setting South Sydney try-scoring winger Alex Johnston looks set to become the first player to sign for the PNG Chiefs ahead of their 2028 NRL entry.

Kiren Rijiju refuted claims of coercion as seven Rajya Sabha MPs switched from AAP to BJP, stating «good people» have left Arvind Kejriwal. He accused Kejriwal of running AAP as a «private party.» Rijiju also criticised the INDIA bloc, alleging internal rifts and a lack of principles, while backing West Bengal's electoral roll revision ahead of polls.

According to Rodion Miroshnik, the enemy continues to lay mines in Russian regions remotely, violating international humanitarian law

According to the sources, the proposal leaves questions about Tehran’s nuclear program for later negotiations

The aid shipment contained medical supplies and basic necessities

After experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of primary school students will tomorrow sit the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations just six months after the catastrophic Category 5 Hurricane Melissa brought another abrupt pause to their primary school education. PEP is Jamaica’s national assessment system which is used to place students in secondary schools.

The image of his house being submerged in floodwaters still plagues 79-year-old Leebert Campbell, even haunting him in his dreams. His home – located on Gibson Close, off Ward Avenue in Mandeville, Manchester – was one of three that were swamped when Hurricane Melissa unleashed up to 40 inches of rainfall on the island six months ago.

WESTERN BUREAU: Seventy-year-old Parotte fisherman Basil Bennett said he stood in stunned disbelief and watched his home collapse under the brutal force of Hurricane Melissa’s Category 5 winds as it ripped through St Elizabeth last October. “It wasn’t pretty, but I lived it out,” Bennett said, reflecting on the moment his decades-built dwelling gave way to the storm’s intensity. He recalled that as the approaching hurricane strengthened, normal life quickly turned into survival.

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is expected today to respond to mounting concerns over the proposed National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) bill, a sweeping piece of legislation that has drawn criticism from civil society groups, a government lawmaker, and the parliamentary Opposition. At Gordon House, Holness faces three main options: push the bill through unchanged, agree to amendments, or refer it to a joint select committee for further review.

WESTERN BUREAU: Six months after the devastation of Hurricane Melissa, residents of the small coastal community of Parottee in St Elizabeth say their most urgent needs are the restoration of electricity and access to water, as recovery continues at a slow pace. “We have a big issue here with water and light, but water is our main issue, and water is life,” said Sandra Linton-Jones, a 62-year-old fish vendor who sells at the Black River Fish Market.

The Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) saw the lowest number of corruption complaints and cases last year, it revealed in its annual report published Tuesday (April 28).There were 160 corruption-related reports in 2025, a drop of 10 per cent from the 177 reports received in 2024.Of these, 68 reports were pursuable and registered as new cases for investigation in 2025, reportedly the lowest since records began in 2010. CPIB said it determines whether a report is pursuable «by the quality of relevant information provided», and findings uncovered during investigative enquiries and intelligence probes.One case involved a person from the public sector, while 22 (32 per cent) other involved public sector employees rejecting bribes from members of the public.In a case, CPIB investigated five Chinese nationals who allegedly offered bribes to enforcement officers so they could get arrested and obtain Special Passes to illegally sell sex enhancement medications while out on bail.Investigations with respect to the scheme are ongoing, the bureau said.[[nid:720364]]

Singapore is looking up at space to tackle threats down in our country, Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam shared at the Milipol TechX Summit 2026 on Tuesday (April 28).Speaking at the opening ceremony of the event, Minister Shanmugam revealed plans for the Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) to develop their first satellite, codenamed Xplorer.Xplorer's aim is to target hazardous gas plumes, giving the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) an earlier warning in the event of a crisis, he said. Not only would it improve situational awareness «when every minute counts», Xplorer would also enable faster decisions and response times for the SCDF.Moreover, HTX is also partnering with the National Space Agency of Singapore as part of efforts to determine how space technology can further bolster public safety.«Some technologies may not yet be central to today's operations, but they will shape tomorrow's strategic advantage,» Shanmugam stated.