In a move to scale up its lending activities for various micro, small, and medium enterprises National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Plc has entered into a five-year loan portfolio cover partnership with the African Guarantee Fund (AGF). The cover will support start-ups, women led businesses and green funding initiatives. AGF is a pan-African guarantee provider […] The post NBM Plc in loan guarantee partnership with African Guarantee Fund to support SMEs appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Listed NBS Bank has donated a total of K10 million to two cultural festivals, the Gonapamuhanya Cultural Festival and the Mulhakho wa Ahlomwe which are happening this weekend in Rumphi and Mulanje respectively. The Gonapamuhanya festival will be celebrating the chieftaincy of Chikulamayembe, the head chief of the Tumbukas. Speaking at a symbolic cheque presentation ceremony […] The post NBS Bank plc pumps K10 million into cultural festivals   appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Some communities in Lilongwe City are actively participating and benefiting in cost-effective community-led projects addressing climate change and urban housing problems, thanks to Centre for Community Organization and Development (CCODE) and its international partners. CCODE, through its Community Infrastructure Projects Under the Climate Resilient Communities Program, is directly financing residents in the high density area […] The post CCODE aiding Lilongwe communities in addressing climate change, housing problems appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Assemblies of God University’s (MAGU) women’s basketball team, affectionately known as the She-Wolves, has once again proven their mettle by successfully defending the Mo626 College Basketball trophy. In a thrilling final match held this afternoon at the ABC Blue Gym, the She-Wolves triumphed over the University of Lilongwe (Unilil) with a final score […] The post She-Wolves defend Mo626 college basketball trophy with thrilling win appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In Malawi, the act of kneeling before superiors is a practice deeply rooted in the country’s cultural and social norms. This gesture is commonly seen as a sign of respect, particularly in interactions with elders, authority figures, or those in positions of power. While this tradition is widely accepted, its implications and appropriateness in modern […] The post Why do some Malawians kneel in front of their superiors? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The 50-year-old actress left the BBC show during week six in October last year, citing personal reasons. Now, Ms Abbington has revealed that she had discovered two lumps in her breast.

This week MailOnline revealed how an email had been circulated appearing to suggest that bosses are drawing up a statement to be released announcing his departure after 25 years on the show.

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Mogadishu (HOL) — Dahabshiil, a leading international financial services company, has removed all references to 'Somaliland' from its platforms in compliance with a directive from the Somali government. The move, aimed at complying with national regulations, has triggered widespread resentment in Somaliland, where many residents view it as a betrayal of their autonomy.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali Police Force arrested 24 young individuals on Sunday following security disturbances during a district-level football match at Eng. Yariisow Stadium in Mogadishu.

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A 26-year-old man was found dead in a hotel room in the Bugis vicinity on Friday (Oct 4) at around 5.40pm, with police investigating the scene for close to five hours, Shin Min Daily News reported. An eyewitness had informed the Chinese evening daily about the incident which occurred at Hotel Boss, located at 500 Jalan Sultan Road.  The man, surnamed Yang, reported seeing a large number of police officers along with several police vehicles at the scene, and had described the atmosphere as being tense. When a Shin Min reporter went by the hotel on Friday night, there were our police cars and a crime scene investigation vehicle at the hotel's multi-storey car park. Hotel personnel were also seen taking police officers to the 19th-floor. A coroner's van arrived at about 9.30pm to remove the body and a blue luggage was also observed being transported to a police vehicle, Shin Min reported. It added that police investigations went on for close to five hours till about 10pm. The deceased was believed to be a foreigner and his body was found by hotel staff, reported the Chinese daily.

Do ministers use sunscreen and go for facials? The public had some burning questions for Minister of Education Chan Chun Sing and local actress Joanne Peh was there to ask them. «No, I use SAF camouflage paint,» Chan, 54, joked. «You ask all the army guys, they all look very good.» Joanne, 41, laughed but was not convinced, as she reckoned the paint would block her pores. Another question Joanne received from her audience for Chan was whether he regretted becoming a minister, to which he said no. Joanne — who previously interviewed Chan on the Mediacorp series A Conversation With Minister and on her own podcast What Do I Know? — didn't miss a beat as she said: «Of course he has to say no, right?» Jokes aside, Chan also received some serious questions.

After learning of his cancer diagnosis, 59-year-old Wu Zhiquan (transliteration) decided to get his affairs in order. His first wish? To donate $100,000 to the Cheng Hong Welfare Service Society, so that it could continue its work in caring for the vulnerable in society, reported Shin Min Daily News on Saturday (Oct 5). Wu, who worked in the insurance industry, had been an active volunteer there since 2019, before the Covid-19 pandemic. His wife Huang Jinye (transliteration), 59, also followed in his footsteps, volunteering together at the society after the pandemic. In late July this year, Wu went for multiple doctors' visits and medical examinations for a pain in his lower back which even prescribed painkillers could not ease. In mid-August, the pain got so bad that Wu was rushed to the hospital emergency department, where he was eventually diagnosed with end-stage cancer. The cancer cells were suspected to have spread to other parts of his body. Wu died on Aug 24, a day before he was scheduled to undergo a biopsy so that doctors could formulate a treatment plan.

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At least two dozen Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli attack on a mosque and school in Gaza, the local authorities say Read Full Article at RT.com

Jean-Pierre Sacault, dit Soupoun, est décédé le vendredi 04 octobre 2024, à l'âge de 95 ans. Il était connu dans le monde de la musique.

La Polynésie française a officiellement obtenu le statut de membre observateur de l’Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), lors de la séance plénière qui s’est tenue le samedi 5 octobre 2024 au Grand Palais, à Paris, dans le cadre du XIXème Sommet de la Francophonie, présidé par Emmanuel Macron, président de la République française.

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The mountains on Praslin, Seychelles' second most populated island, have been left with many scars after forest fires and erosion over the years and one nature conservation organsation has worked to restore the natural environment for the past 15 years. Dr Victorin Laboudallon told SNA that this is why the Terrestrial Restoration Action Society of Seychelles (TRASS) was created in 2009 and his vision was to rehabilitate and restore the affected areas' natural habitat. Laboudallon, a well-known Seychellois conservationist, was presented with his Honorary Doctorate Award for his outstanding contribution to the country in 2019. With the help of the community, partners and authorities, the non-governmental organisation has celebrated many accomplishments across the past decade and this includes rehabilitating 100 hectares of land, especially in the water catchments and eroded areas. TRASS after 15 years TRASS is celebrating its 15 years of existence, tracing the achievements of the help of so many volunteers and members, which led the team to done wonders to restore the greenery and wetlands on Praslin. Areas considered as government properties have been rehabilitated by the relevant authorities but this is not the case for privately-owned properties for several reasons, which includes financial costs. This is where TRASS comes in. Rehabilitation projects were done on several mountains and water catchment areas including at the Anse Possession mountainside, La Pointe Chevalier and Newcome, among others. With the help of so many volunteers and members,  TRASS has done wonders to restore the greenery and wetlands on Praslin. (TRASS) Photo License: All Rights Reserved    Seeing the devotion, determination and effort of Laboudallon and his small team at that time, many people volunteered to lend a hand in helping to preserve the natural beauty of Praslin by planting trees in many affected areas. TRASS' vice chairperson, Marc Jean-Baptiste, told SNA, «We are satisfied with all that we have accomplished during the past 15 years of our existence from managing to secure an area where we use as our base and we have our nurseries there as well. We have also been able to rehabilitate several areas after the fires, restored water catchment areas and we have managed to rally quite a large group of volunteers as well.» He added that people believe in our work and with their help, TRASS has completed many projects. TRASS at work TRASS says it is fully committed to its restoration and rehabilitation works and it is continuously finding new ways to achieve its goals. The organisation is working on an ongoing project right now using the Ridge-to-Reef Approach for Integrated Management of Marine, Coastal and Terrestrial Ecosystems in Seychelles. Jean-Baptiste noted that it simply means that anything that happens on the ridge impacts the reef. «The main aim is to restore the water catchments areas and rehabilitate certain areas which have been degraded, affected by fires and we also remove invasive plants and we replace them with native and non-invasive plant species, aimed at re-creating these ecosystems,» he explained. A new nursery focusing on agroforestry was opened this year under this project and TRASS received funding for the expansion of the existing plant propagation facilities through the construction of this second nursery. Jean-Baptiste added that this will help to complement what the farmers already have and preserve and conserve the plants on the brink of extinction. TRASS has also undertaken some work in wetlands on Praslin. The mangrove root systems act as filters for pollutants and other elements from the water, improving the water quality flowing from rivers and streams into the ocean. «So we restore wetlands by planting mangrove trees so that we can have a good filter system to improve the water quality that flows onto our reefs,» he explained. Funding of projects can sometimes be a constraint for TRASS, so they seek assistance by writing projects and members pay a fee every month. «We have two working seasons, in the wet season, we start planting on the mountains just after the first rain, the last tree planting will be around April or maybe May, but after that we work in the nurseries and if need be we do coastal work as well, mainly in the wetlands,» Jean-Baptiste said. TRASS says it is fully committed to its restoration and rehabilitation work. (TRASS) Photo License: All Rights Reserved    TRASS gets a lot of support from the local community, from people who believe in their work, those who see the determination and courage of the devoted members and volunteers, and many sponsors. It is committed to continuing working in close collaboration with private landowners, the government, the private sector and other relevant non-governmental organisations to ensure the restoration and rehabilitation of affected and degraded areas. The NGO also has nurseries with a variety of plants and various palm trees can also be found there which are used in restoration work in affected areas as well. Vision for the future «We want to make our base a very sustainable area through various initiatives and we also wish to employ permanent staff members because right now we do not have a proper budget. Accommodating university students who want to write projects and do their research and who can also lend us a hand with the projects and source out funding is also on the plan for us,» Jean-Baptiste highlighted. He said one of TRASS' main future goals «is to valourise the rare plant species in Seychelles. We have a botanical trail on the site where our office is based and we have great plans for it. So when visitors go up the trail, they will not only see the plants but information boards all along the way up. There is a viewpoint at the top and we plan to have a tower and put binoculars so that people can see what we mean when we say the scars on the mountains left behind by the forest fires, and what we mean when we talk about rehabilitating the areas.» Beekeeping is another area of focus soon under the Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA+) Seychelles programme. One component of this project is to develop agroforestry-beekeeping as an ecological and economic practice. Honeybees are vital elements in crop production as they are major pollinators. Hence, the practice of beekeeping in agroforestry can also be a sustainable land management practice to be effectively used in rehabilitating degraded areas, conserving our biodiversity, and also becoming an economic incentive in this process. TRASS celebrated its 15th anniversary on September 27. 

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Two years after the Queen's death, the Metropolitan Police is still issuing uniforms with the old royal cypher to new recruits.