SeedCo Malawi has contributed K10 million towards the procurement of dialysis and monitoring machines for kidney failure patients, supporting the Saulos Klaus Chilima (SKC) Foundation’s charity golf tournament on March 28, 2026, at Lilongwe Golf Club. SeedCo Malawi Finance Director Tawanda Ncube emphasized the importance of good health in economic development. “We want to assist […] The post SeedCo plants K10 million into SKC Charity golf appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) has appointed Brian Banda as its new Director General, the corporation’s board has announced. In a notice issued on 12 March 2026, the board said Banda is expected to report for duties on Monday, 16 March 2026, when he will assume full executive responsibility for the management and strategic direction […] The post Brian Banda Appointed MBC Director General appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A social media storm has erupted around the ongoing parliamentary probe into the controversial purchase of the Amaryllis Hotel, after lawyer Alexious Kamangila publicly accused the chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Baba Steven K. Malondera, of pocketing K65 million—an allegation he made without providing any evidence. The accusation surfaced on Facebook, where Kamangila […] The post Kamangila Accuses PAC Chair of Pocketing K65m—But Offers No Evidence as Malondera Fires Back appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Behind the high-profile title of the First Vice-Presidency lies a stark and unsettling reality for Justice Jane Ansah. While the public often associates such offices with opulence, the current state of the Vice-President’s official welfare is one of localized “austerity” that borders on the undignified. The recent request for a K2.42 billion additional allocation is […] The post The Silent Struggle of Veep Jane Ansah, the Second Citizen: Why the K2bn Request is a Matter of Dignity, Not Luxury appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

At least three tankers have now been hit by 'unknown projectiles', according to maritime authorities in the Strait of Hormuz. At least one person has been killed.

Even Keir Starmer must know, in his heart of hearts, that he is fooling no one as he frantically tries to distance himself from the Peter Mandelson debacle.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor praised Prime Minister Modi and EAM Jaishankar for engaging with Iran amidst escalating West Asian tensions. He urged a collective push for peace, highlighting the risks to Indian citizens in the Gulf and the nation's role as a constructive voice.

It's the dog that didn't bark that finally solves the mystery. In The Adventure Of Silver Blaze, Sherlock Holmes deduces the canine made no sound because the culprit was someone it knew.

Kemi Badenoch yesterday accused Keir Starmer of lying about Peter Mandelson 's appointment, amid growing claims of a cover-up.

Official documents revealed that Lord Mandelson was handed the extraordinary golden goodbye despite being sacked in disgrace over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

The paedophile financier said in an email that the former prime minister had discussed the 'nature that religion plays in world conflicts' during the 2002 meeting.

Ayman Mohamad Ghazali has been identified as the man who plowed a truck into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan on Thursday morning.

This briefing provides background information for the members of the Special committee on the European Democracy Shield (EUDS) on election infrastructure vulnerabilities to foreign interference and on corresponding countermeasures. The briefing focuses on the criticality of election infrastructure and on safeguarding electoral integrity, also in light of the approach set out in the Commission’s Communication on the European Democracy Shield. Moreover, the paper considers the role of private sector election interference services. The briefing begins with an introduction to the different components of election infrastructure and general information on the conduct of elections. It continues with an overview of the election infrastructure interference threat landscape, taking the findings of the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) into account. It then examines recommendations provided by the European Cooperation Network on Elections to mitigate these threats. Next, the briefing presents a section on critical infrastructure legislation and on the measures outlined in the European Democracy Shield to protect election infrastructure. This briefing has been prepared internally by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Justice, Civil Liberties and Institutional Affairs at the request of the EUDS Committee Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

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Planning to get your driver's licence?Take note that the traffic police has increased fees for all driving tests beginning Friday (March 13).In a media release on Friday, the police said driving test fees will be progressively raised over the next few years due to rising operating costs.The Basic Driving Theory Test, Final Driving Theory Test and Motorcycle Riding Theory Test will now cost $7.20, up from $6.50.And from March 13, 2027, the fee for these theory tests will be raised to $8.Meanwhile, the cost of the Practical Riding Test, Practical Driving Test and Proficiency Driving Test has increased to $40 from $33.It will further increase to $45 from March 13, 2027, and subsequently to $50 from March 13, 2028.Applicants who have booked their tests before the respective effective dates will not be affected by the new fees.Road assessment for Class 3C / 3CA licence holdersThe police will soon begin road assessments for motorists with Class 3C / 3CA driving licence, who wish to enroll in Class 4 / 4P driving lessons.

A 78-year-old male car passenger was taken to hospital unconscious after an accident involving a trailer and a car along the Tampines Expressway (TPE) towards the Seletar Expressway (SLE) on Wednesday (March 11).Responding to queries from AsiaOne, the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to the accident before the Tampines Avenue 12 exit, at about 3.20pm.Meanwhile, a 44-year-old female passenger was taken to hospital conscious.AsiaOne understands that the man's 68-year-old wife accompanied him to hospital. Police investigations are ongoing.A dashcam video of the accident, uploaded on SG Road Vigilante Facebook page on Thursday, shows a red car colliding with the rear of a trailer before veering right and hitting the road barrier.It then turns back and hits the trailer again before coming to a stop. Debris can also be seen scattered across the road.According to the post's caption, five SCDF vehicles were at the scene, with two lanes on the expressway affected until 8.30pm on Wednesday.[[nid:731393]]xingying.koh@asiaone.com

«Welcome home.» Those two words carried a weight I had never felt before. They were spoken by a Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) serviceman as my family boarded the evacuation aircraft in Riyadh that would take us safely back to Singapore. We had not even taken off yet. But in that moment, something shifted inside the cabin. Passengers looked around quietly. Some smiled. Others wiped away tears. 

The Supreme Court has declined to mandate nationwide menstrual leave for women, citing concerns that it could reinforce gender stereotypes and harm employment prospects. While acknowledging voluntary policies are welcome, the court directed authorities to consider the petitioner's representation on the matter, emphasizing potential negative career impacts if made compulsory.

The Israel-US coalition and Iran are not listening to New Delhi, Deepak Bhojwani has told RT India Read Full Article at RT.com

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[allAfrica] Eritrean satirical cartoonist Biniam Solomon, also known by his pen name Cobra, has been released after spending 15 years in detention without charge in Asmara, Eritrea.

[allAfrica] A Chinese national, Zhang Kequn, has been arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, attempting to smuggle more than 2,000 queen garden ants out of the country.

La 9ᵉ édition du Heiva Taure’a s’ouvre ce jeudi soir à To’ata, célébrant la richesse de la culture polynésienne à travers la danse, la musique et les traditions. Huit établissements participent cette année, dont trois venus des îles de Tahaa, Nuku Hiva et Tubuai.

The Malawi Health Equity Network (MHEN) and the Kidney Foundation (KF) Malawi have sounded the alarm over the growing burden of kidney disease in the country, warning that the condition is silently claiming lives while access to life-saving treatment remains severely limited. The two organizations raised the concern in a joint statement issued as Malawi […] The post MHEN, Kidney Foundation raise alarm over rising kidney disease burden in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Renowned policymakers, civil society organizations, development partners, researchers, and community representatives from across the African Region are expected to converge in Lilongwe from March 25-27, 2026, in Lilongwe, Malawi, for the 5th African Regional Conference on Loss and Damage. The Civil Society Network on Climate Change (CISONECC) will host the conference whose main aim is […] The post Malawi to host 5th African Regional Conference on loss and damage appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Maritime Organisation for Eastern, Southern and Northern Africa (MOESNA) has urged Malawi to urgently deepen cooperation with regional partners or risk remaining structurally sidelined from the global shipping industry that carries the bulk of world trade. MOESNA Secretary General Kassim Mpaata delivered the blunt message on Thursday in Lilongwe during the opening of a […] The post Regional maritime body warns Malawi: Cooperate or remain locked out of global shipping trade appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s manufacturing sector is expected to grow this year, bringing fresh hope for jobs, production and economic activity across the country. According to the 2026 Annual Economic Report by the Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation, the sector is projected to grow by 2.5 percent in 2026, up from 1.8 percent in 2025. The […] The post Manufacturing sector expected to grow as Malawi’s key industries show signs of recovery appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Ayman Mohamad Ghazali has been identified as the man who plowed a truck into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan on Thursday morning.

Natascha, 38, was abducted aged 10 in 1998 by Wolfgang Přiklopil while walking to school in Austria and held prisoner in a secret basement cell in his house for eight years.

Iraq became the main theatre of war in the Middle East on Wednesday as one drone attack killed a French soldier in the country and another hit British special forces.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized Prime Minister Modi for his silence on the reported assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Ramesh alleged Modi fears antagonizing US and Israeli allies, contrasting this with the government's earlier mourning for former Iranian President Raisi. He highlighted India's condemnation of Iran's actions while remaining quiet on the alleged US-Israeli strike.