For years, Malawians have been told that the high price of cement is an unavoidable reality. We’ve been lectured about “market forces” and “production costs” until our ears turned to stone. But in just one decisive move, Industry and Trade Minister Vitumbiko Mumba has shattered that myth—and the cement cartels should be worried. By striking […] The post OPINION | Vitumbiko Mumba’s Cement Breakthrough Proves One Thing: Leadership Matters appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a political bombshell just months before Malawi’s high-stakes September 16 polls, the main opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has been caught flat-footed — failing to field parliamentary candidates in a staggering 32 constituencies. The official list released by Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson, Justice Anabel Mtalimanja, shows the DPP will contest only 195 out […] The post Blow for DPP: Party Abandons 32 Constituencies as MEC Unveils 2025 Battle Line-Up appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Chipani cha Peoples(PP) chamemeza anthu kuti adzavotele mtsogoleri wawo Mai Joyce Banda yemwe adalamulira dzikoli kwa zaka ziwiri zokha kuti tsopano adzapitilize ntchito zake za chitukuko maka pa nkhani ya kupeleka mwayi kwa anthu kuchita ulimi wa ziweto ndi bizinesi za mayendedwe. Gavanala wa chipanichi Ku dera la Mbayani ,Chemusa Magasa mu mzindawu Watson Mwandira […] The post “Tipeleke Mwayi wina kwa Mai Banda kuti umoyo wa anthu usinthe” – Atero a Mwandira appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) has urged social media influencers to exercise responsibility and caution in the digital space, especially during the upcoming elections. Macra’s Head of International Relations and Corporate Communications, Limbani Nsapato, addressed influencers during a workshop in Lilongwe on Thursday, emphasizing their critical role in shaping public opinion. “The influencers have […] The post Macra Challenges Social Media Influencers on Election Responsibilities appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a bold move to promote self-reliance among Malawians, entrepreneur and humanitarian Pemphero Mphande has announced plans to build a water system in a rural village that currently lacks access to safe, clean water. The announcement comes days after Mphande shared his disappointment over a social media post by international content creator Mr Beast, which […] The post Pemphero Mphande to Build Water System in Malawian Village To Prove That Malawians Can Do It Themselves appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali security forces have taken full control of an area near Tarabuunka junction in Mogadishu on Thursday after clashes with armed soldiers opposing the federal government’s plan to reclaim land occupied by civilians for more than three decades.

The US president wants to rely on “diplomacy and negotiation” rather than sanctions in relations with Moscow, Karoline Leavitt has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The British MoD has confirmed a major nuclear incident earlier this year at a Navy base housing the UK’s Trident nuclear missiles Read Full Article at RT.com

The moment a Ukrainian drone struck a building in the Russian city of Belgorod on Thursday was caught on video Read Full Article at RT.com

A 43-kilometer stretch through Syunik is set to connect two parts of Azerbaijan. It also might connect a chain of geopolitical fault lines. Read Full Article at RT.com

Leifur Björnsson, head of exports at the Iceland Music Office, says the demand for tickets to Laufey Lín’s upcoming concert tour in the United States and Canada is almost without precedent in Icelandic music history.

A 24-year-old woman from Delhi's Tilak Nagar has reported being allegedly raped by a group, including a woman, after attending a party in Civil Lines. She claims she was drugged, assaulted, and filmed, with threats made to release the video if she spoke out.

India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has rejected a US human rights report, calling it biased and based on misunderstandings. The MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal dismissed the report's claims of human rights abuses and lack of accountability, asserting India's strong democratic institutions adequately protect human rights.

India celebrates its 79th Independence Day with a call for self-reliance. President Murmu urged citizens to embrace 'Swadeshi' by buying Indian-made products. PM Modi will address the nation from the Red Fort, highlighting 'Naya Bharat'. Gallantry awards will honour armed forces personnel, including heroes of Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the Pahalgam attack.

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The Ukraine conflict is expected to be the central topic in the talks Read Full Article at RT.com

[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The National Salvation Forum announced Thursday that its latest round of talks with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud had ended in failure.

[Shabelle] Mandera -- Fear and anxiety rocked Mandera residents as stray bullets, rockets and live ordnance hit Kenyan soil, endangering lives and destroying property.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed Delhi's stray dog issue, advocating for population control over shelters, emphasizing that all animals have the right to live. Speaking in Cuttack, he referenced a Supreme Court directive regarding stray relocation. Bhagwat highlighted the importance of balancing human needs with nature, using the example of leaving milk for a calf while milking a cow.

In Palghar district's Virar, a 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped after being deceived into believing she was possessed by ghosts following a visit to Jeevdani Temple. Two individuals, Prem Patil and Karan Patil, were arrested for the crime.

India and the US have strengthened their military ties over the years. Elmendorf and Eielson AFB in Alaska have been central to this collaboration. Indian Air Force participated in Red Flag-Alaska exercises. These exercises included participation from other countries like the UK and Germany. Indian troops also engaged in Yudh Abhyas exercises in Alaska.

Heavy rains in Delhi caused havoc, resulting in three deaths within 12 hours. Two boys died in Vasant Vihar after a wall collapsed, while a man was killed in Kalkaji when a tree fell on his motorcycle. AAP leader Atishi demanded the resignation of PWD Minister Parvesh Verma, blaming the BJP government for inadequate monsoon preparations and rising rain-related fatalities.

Beijing has sanctioned two Lithuanian banks, fulfilling a promise to retaliate after the bloc targeted Chinese lenders Read Full Article at RT.com

Progress on the Ukraine conflict could pave the way for strategic arms dialogue, the Russian president has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised US efforts to end the Ukraine conflict ahead of Friday’s Alaska summit with Trump Read Full Article at RT.com

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA is positioning itself to become a hub for the manufacture of mining products and services for Sub-Saharan Africa by attracting investment in factories that produce mining equipment and provide mining services both within and outside the country.

YouTuber George Clark was yesterday announced as the sixth celebrity contestant for Strictly 2025. But his showbiz roots go deeper than his online personality.