Malawi has received a significant financial boost after Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha returned from high-level meetings in Washington DC with an US$80 million (about K140 billion) grant from the World Bank—a move expected to ease pressure on the country’s strained foreign exchange reserves while targeting long-standing governance challenges at the grassroots. The funding, secured […] The post Malawi Secures US$80 Million Lifeline as Government Turns to Local Councils to Fix Service Delivery appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) says it expects to raise about $78 million (K136.5 billion) from selling 590 kilogrammes of gold. The money will help increase the country’s low foreign exchange reserves. RBM spokesperson Boston Maliketi Banda said the deal is almost complete and could be finalised within a few days. He did not […] The post Malawi to earn $78 million from gold sale appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
Tobacco growers across Malawi are heading into a new trading week gripped by uncertainty and quiet desperation after the 2026 marketing season opened with an unprecedented wave of rejections, with some farmers seeing between 96 and 100 percent of their leaf turned away at auction floors. The development has sent shockwaves through farming communities that […] The post Shock Rejections Rock Tobacco Market as Growers Face 100% Turnaways in Opening Week appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
The Blantyre Water Board (BWB) has suspended its Chief Executive Officer, Yeremia Chihana, with immediate effect, pending a disciplinary hearing into a series of serious allegations that have shaken the institution’s leadership. Confirmation of the suspension came from BWB Board Chairperson, Stanley Chirwa, who said the decision was reached during an extraordinary meeting of the […] The post BWB Suspends CEO Yeremia Chihana Over Serious Misconduct Allegations appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has issued a sharply worded statement challenging the government to move beyond short-term responses to Malawi’s deepening fuel crisis, warning that citizens are “tired of promises” and want real, lasting solutions. In a statement released on April 27, 2026, in Lilongwe, HRDC acknowledged recent government efforts aimed at improving […] The post HRDC Turns Up Heat on Government Over Fuel Crisis, Demands Action Beyond “Temporary Fixes” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
Eco-warrior Emma Smart, 47, stormed into Catch at the Old Fish Market in Weymouth, Dorset and 'freed' the crustacean, which she believed was going to be eaten.
Fans are calling the I'm A Celeb All Stars live final the most 'dramatic night in reality TV history' after it aired on ITV on Friday night.
Difficulties primarily arise with loans issued during the credit overheating period
The greatest losses in manpower were inflicted on Ukrainian armed formations in the area of responsibility of Battlegroup Center
Alexander Grushko said that the West is imposing decisions, «which infringe on the rights of Serbs, the entities, Republika Srpska, and lead to forced unitarization»
Taalatbek Masadykov added that solutions to the world’s current problems «can only be found through dialogue»
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko emphasized that the position taken by the European Union «simply excludes a peaceful settlement»
Seismic activity that began in Bárðarbunga on Saturday has now subsided.
[allAfrica] President Cyril Ramaphosa marked South Africa's 32nd Freedom Day in Bloemfontein, calling on citizens to protect the country's Constitution and renew their commitment to the social contract forged in 1994.Speaking at the national commemoration held in Mangaung, Ramaphosa reflected on the sacrifices of those who fought for liberation, while acknowledging that the journey toward full economic freedom and social justice remains unfinished."The freedom we enjoy today was not handed to us -- it was fought
Sabah and Saima Khan had always been the closest of sisters. So it was strange to friends and family that on the night of her sister's brutal death, Sabah was eerily serene...
King Charles and Queen Camilla will fly to Washington today to start a four-day state visit, despite concerns after a gunman tried to storm a dinner President Trump has hosting.
According to the statement, Washington acts without regard for international law and multilateral institutions, «in the spirit of colonial empires, relying on forceful methods, control over resources and trade routes»
The ministry stressed that the German side had been warned in advance about «the detrimental nature» of a German parliament’s member meeting the head of a terrorist organization banned in Russia
The Philippines has the most sailors on board globally operating ships of any country in the world
«A sound legal foundation is required for advanced sectors of technology leadership, for comprehensive development of territories of the Russian Federation,» the Russian ledaer added
Two perpetrators resisted arrest with arms and were eliminated by return fire during the shootout
Libreville, le 26 avril 2026 — À l'occasion de la Journée mondiale de lutte contre le paludisme, la Fondation Ma Bannière, portée par l'engagement humanitaire de la Première Dame, a procédé à une vaste opération de distribution de moustiquaires imprégnées au profit des nouvelles mamans dans plusieurs structures sanitaires de la capitale vendredi dernier. Au total, 1 400 moustiquaires imprégnées ont été distribuées, à raison de 200 unités par établissement, couvrant ainsi sept structures (...) - SOCIAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
Serena was among the lucky few to receive a PR parcel filled with Meghan's latest As Ever Mother's Day edit, which included candles inspired by her children and a £42 box of chocolates.
Locals living in Doncaster Grove, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, have been ordered to either buy or rent land they thought was their garden - or face having it seized by the local authority.
Donald Trump has relived the terrifying moment the Secret Service made him crawl on the floor to safety amid a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Keir Starmer is staring down the barrel of a damaging Commons showdown on whether he misled the House over the Mandelson scandal.
They reverberated from the hotel foyer and through the open main door into the Washington Hilton ballroom, where I was sitting at one of the tables closest to the entrance.
One by one, the pins have been knocked out from under B.C. businessman Fred Sharp: He's been fined tens of millions of dollars for his role in stock-market schemes, he's banned from equity markets in Canada, his bank accounts were frozen. But he still has his freedom, and it's not clear why.
Canadian oil producers will provide a first glimpse this week at how the spike in energy prices is boosting their bottom line and what they intend to do with the bumper profits.
Tegan Hutz has nothing but glowing things to say about the care her son received while he was at the IWK Health Centre. She's frustrated, however, that records related to his care were missing for more than two months.
The 13th Sur Jyotsna National Music Awards honored Hindustani vocalists Sumitra Guha and Pandit Laxman Krishnarao Pandit in New Delhi. The ceremony, held at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre, celebrated excellence in Indian classical music and recognized emerging talent. Performances by Kailash Kher and his band marked the event, which also saw the presence of several dignitaries.
Trinamool Congress alleged that BJP «goons» attacked Arambag MP Mitali Bag's car, vandalizing it and causing her injuries. The party accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of ordering the attack, calling it an attempt on the MP's life. The incident occurred on the last day of campaigning for the second phase of West Bengal Assembly polls.
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to Priya Sachdev Kapur and 22 others in an estate dispute involving late businessman Sanjay Kapur. The court suggested mediation to resolve the prolonged family litigation, emphasizing an amicable solution. Rani Kapur's plea seeks to restrain respondents from interfering with the estate and its assets, citing concerns over potential dissipation.
