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[New Times] Local government officials have raised concerns over the centralisation of public procurement under the 2022 law, warning that the approach has led to service delivery delays, inflated costs and operational challenges across public institutions.

A 63-year-old man's HDB home was turned into a cat farm after he unknowingly took in a pregnant stray cat, which gave birth to four kittens that continued to interbreed until over 30 felines occupied his flat in Tampines. Chen Baodu (transliteration), who lives in a three-room flat in Tampines Street 11, told Shin Min Daily News that he adopted the stray in 2019 after he felt an affinity for the animal and started feeding it.A few months later, the cat gave birth to four kittens, which continued to mate. Eventually, more than 30 cats were living in the flat. A Shin Min reporter who visited the flat smelled a stench in the air as several cats wandered at the entrance. Inside, clutter filled the flat — an old desk, religious artefacts, plastic boxes, wooden planks. In one corner was a cardboard box covered in cat faeces. The reporter had to step over items and and squeeze their way through the clutter. Cats were seen climbing over the clutter and several newborn kittens were crawling around the flat. 

[Nile Post] Despite decades of government programs aimed at boosting rural livelihoods, President Museveni has acknowledged that millions of Ugandans remain in subsistence-level farming, or what he described as «working for the stomach.»

[Namibian] Opposition parties are united in opposing a bill that proposes shifting oil and gas regulatory powers from the Ministry of Industries, Mining and Energy to the Presidency.

[Daily Maverick] Cyril Ramaphosa's 2026 State of the Nation Address delivers a political balancing act, addressing diverse interests while avoiding contentious issues, showcasing the art of subtle governance.

If you're outside and not smelling the haze, breathe in deep - you may just end up missing the fresh air in the coming weeks, as Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu warned in Parliament on Thursday (Feb 12) that haze may linger over Singapore.«The Meteorological Service Singapore has assessed that hot spot activity could increase in the coming weeks over nearby areas due to wind patterns and drier conditions in the current dry phase of the north-east monsoon,» Minister Fu stated.«This could result in hazy conditions affecting Singapore.»She was responding to questions from various Members of Parliament on the transboundary haze affecting Singapore.A taskforce to combat the impacts of the haze led by the National Environment Agency (NEA) and comprising 28 government agencies will take measures to protect the public should air conditions worsen, Fu added.The measures include ensuring sufficient supply of N95 masks, deploying indoor air purifiers in schools, public hospitals, nursing homes and polyclinics as well as issuing advisories to minimise outdoor activities.

When a man tumbled down an escalator at Paya Lebar Quarter (PLQ), mallgoers standing behind moved quickly to break his fall.The incident was captured on camera by one of the Good Samaritans, David King Raj, who posted the footage on social media on Wednesday (Feb 11).In the two-minute clip, the man riding an upwards escalator is seen gripping a panel instead of the handrail. He loses his balance and barrels backwards into two women, knocking one of them to the side.Raj immediately reaches out his hands to hold the man, supporting him to stand upright.«Stand steadily, its okay, it's okay,» one of the women dressed in a dark blue top assures the man in Mandarin. The woman who had been pushed to the side straightens up and looks on in concern.As the group reach the upper floor, they noticed that the man had suffered cuts on his left foot.«I don't think he can walk,» the woman in dark blue tells Raj, who then offers to carry the man or assist him in walking to find mall security to attend to his injury.Along the way, the man thanks them for their help.

A bus went up in flames along the Pan Island Expressway (PIE) on Friday (Feb 13), as captured in footage sent by an AsiaOne reader.In one of two separate videos, black smoke can be seen billowing across multiple lanes as the person behind the camera approaches from the oncoming lane.The other video shows a clearer view of the burning bus in the opposite side of the road - large, orange flames can be seen bursting from the rear of the bus as motorists drive past.The reader came across this incident at around 11.50am on Friday.AsiaOne has contacted the Singapore Civil Defence Force and the police for more information.This is a developing story.khooyihang@asiaone.com

In a hard-hitting judgment that has sent shockwaves through Capital Hill, High Court Judge Kenyatta Nyirenda has ruled that Chief Secretary Justin Said acted outside the law, abused his powers, misled the Court, and made decisions that are legally worthless. The case was brought by Major General Francis Blessings Kakhuta Banda and four others, who […] The post “ILLEGAL, UNREASONABLE AND NULL”: High Court Judge Kenyatta Nyirenda Destroys Justin Said’s Decisions appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the State of the Nation Address yesterday in Parliament, setting out his government’s priorities for 2026 and emphasising the country’s commitment to peace, prosperity and cooperation with neighbouring countries, including those in the Southern African Development Community (SADC). In his speech, Ramaphosa made it clear that South Africa sees […] The post South Africa Shares New Plan to Work Better with Neighbouring Countries on Trade, Security, Immigration and Growing the Economy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s leading governance watchdog, the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI), has launched a strong and unapologetic attack on the recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Appeal, warning that the decision to force government to pay billions to the defunct Finance Bank of Malawi will seriously harm ordinary citizens and could push […] The post CDEDI Warns Finance Bank Ruling Will Hurt Malawians and Damage the Economy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Renowned Malawian prophet Shepherd Bushiri has delivered a blunt and uncomfortable message to the country’s youth, warning that pride, excuses and laziness are silently destroying their future. His message comes at a time when millions of young Malawians are trapped in unemployment, rising living costs and shrinking opportunities. For many, the biggest barrier is not […] The post Pride Is Expensive — Bushiri Tells Malawi’s Youth to Drop Ego and Work Hard appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

High Court Judge Kenyatta Nyirenda has delivered one of the harshest and most humiliating attacks ever made by a Malawian judge against the country’s media, accusing journalists and media houses of ignorance, propaganda, distortion of court rulings and embarrassing levels of incompetence. In his ruling in Major General Francis Blessings Kakhuta Banda & Others v […] The post High Court Judge Kenyatta Nyirenda Slams Malawi Media for Ignorance, Propaganda and Embarrassing Journalism appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

[New Times] Parliament on Thursday, February 12, approved changes to the 2025/2026 national budget, including a Rwf168.2 billion cut for the construction of the New Kigali International Airport Phase II.

Le marché municipal de Papara n’est plus accessible au public pour le moment. Les artisanes, fleuristes et vendeurs ambulants ont dû quitter les lieux en début de semaine, afin de laisser la place à l’installation des bureaux de vote, dans le cadre des élections communales de 2026. Sa réouverture dépendra de la décision de la direction de la construction et de l'aménagement.

Maire Tuhiri-Teiho, une sexagénaire de Papara, a été victime d'une fraude à la carte bancaire. Un escroc lui a passé en coup de fil en se faisant passer pour un conseiller bancaire et elle lui a communiqué ses informations confidentielles. L'occasion pour les banques d'appeler à la vigilance car d'après les gendarmes, l'escroc a bel et bien agit depuis le Fenua.

Dmitry Peskov says some people are «afraid of new things» but will accept AI sooner or later

Andrey Marochko says that the servicemen are clearing the territories of the towns

The problem was mentioned in many private conversations between US officials and the allies, the secretary of state says

Interim President Delcy Rodriguez says that the country welcomes US, other investors

C'est une mise au point musclée. Dans un courrier datant du 2 février, les élus de l'organisation UPA, majoritaires chez les personnels au sol d'Air Tahiti Nui (ATN), dénoncent le «mépris» et le «silence» de la Présidence du Pays face aux alertes sociales qui secouent la compagnie au Tiare.

Anthropic has injected $20 million into a political advocacy group that backs candidates favoring artificial intelligence regulation Read Full Article at RT.com

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has rounded up 231 suspects following a massive two-week islandwide enforcement operation targeting scammers and money mules linked to over 900 scam cases.Victims involved in these reports allegedly lost more than $6.35 million in various schemes including investment, job, and e-commerce frauds. The operation, led by the Commercial Affairs Department (CAD) and seven Police Land Divisions, took place between Jan 30 and Feb 12. The suspects, comprising 165 men and 66 women, are aged between 14 and 84 years.Investigators believe the group is linked to a wide array of tactics, specifically e-commerce, friend impersonation, job, government official impersonation, investment, and rental scams.The suspects are currently being investigated for alleged offences including cheating, money laundering, or providing payment services without a license. Under Section 420 of the Penal Code 1871, the offence of cheating carries an imprisonment term of up to 10 years and a fine.

SINGAPORE – Malaysia reported 10 new tuberculosis (TB) clusters in 2026 as at Feb 7, and some health experts have advised those travelling during the upcoming holiday season to put on face masks to prevent the spread of the disease.On Feb 10, Malaysian Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said that 37 TB cases were detected in Kota Tinggi, Johor.This cluster includes six students, three of whom have recovered, said state education and information committee chairman Aznan Tamin on Feb 12.A total of 2,571 cases were reported between Jan 1 and Feb 7, according to local media outlet Malay Mail.With both Chinese New Year and Ramadan starting next week, many Singaporeans are expected to travel to Malaysia.Should you defer your plans? Read on to find out more about the disease and what precautions you can take to protect yourself.What is TB?Possible symptoms include a persistent cough and fever, coughing blood, night sweats and weight loss.It is an endemic disease in Singapore, which means it remains permanently in the community, similar to dengue and influenza.

The Cabinet Office tonight said Sir Chris Wormald has stood down as Cabinet Secretary 'by mutual agreement', following days of speculation.

The long-awaited document, which was originally drafted by the Tories in 2023, has been on hold for more than two years.

Ontario’s police watchdog has cleared an officer of any wrongdoing in connection with the shooting death of  a 23-year-old man in Wapekeka First Nation. Here's what we know about the case in the remote Oji-Cree community, which took place in a makeshift courtroom inside a youth centre.

When Nadine Kelln and Jenifer Darbellay first learned they were going to get to do an art show together, they were beyond elated. But before it could ever come to fruition, Darbellay was killed in last year's attack on the Lapu Lapu Day street festival in Vancouver. Now, the show will go on in her honour.

A 13-year-old girl who was seriously injured in a chairlift mishap during a school trip to a western Quebec ski hill is clinging to life in hospital, according to local police.

The province announced billions in new funding for Ontario's colleges and universities Thursday, along with the end of a years-long tuition freeze and changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program grant structure.

France has called for the resignation of UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese for calling Israeli military action in Gaza “genocide” Read Full Article at RT.com

The Diocese of Brooklyn will pursue a “global” settlement of roughly 1,100 child sexual abuse lawsuits, Bishop Robert Brennan has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Moscow has reported a major “retaliatory” strike against Ukraine in response to attacks on civilian infrastructure Read Full Article at RT.com