George Kadzipatike, the lawyer representing the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and three of its legislators who secured a court injunction blocking the relocation of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to Blantyre, has threatened further legal action unless the Commission’s outstanding rent is settled. MEC is facing a deadline to pay approximately K885 million in rental […] The post MCP lawyer threatens contempt proceedings over unpaid rent at MEC’s Lilongwe warehouse appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Blantyre Water Board (BWB) Board Chairperson Stanley Chirwa is facing calls for an independent investigation amid allegations that he has overstepped the boundaries of his role, intervening directly in procurement decisions and day-to-day management functions typically reserved for executive staff at the public utility.   The allegations centre on the prolonged suspension of five senior […] The post Water board chairman accused of hijacking utility as bidders threaten legal action appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The UK government has announced plans to cut its international development funding to Malawi by 60% in 2026-27, with reductions reaching 90% by 2028-29 compared with 2025-26 levels. Malawi received £50.2m in UK official development assistance (ODA) in 2025-26. Under funding plans published in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s (FCDO) Annual Report and Accounts […] The post UK announces deep cuts to Malawi aid funding appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Chimwemwe Chipungu, told the United Nations General Assembly’s High-Level Meeting on the Midterm Review of the New Urban Agenda on Wednesday that the coming decade “must be defined by decisive implementation,” as the organisation marked ten years since the agenda’s adoption. Delivering Malawi’s national statement in New […] The post Chipungu tells UN meeting Malawi needs ‘decisive implementation’ on urban growth appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A coalition of civil society organisations focused on climate change and conservation has called on Malawi’s Director of Public Prosecutions to recuse himself from all decisions relating to corruption charges against Lin Yunhua, a Chinese national convicted of running a transnational wildlife trafficking syndicate. The organisations noted that before his appointment to the post in […] The post CSOs urge DPP to recuse himself from Chinese trafficker’s case appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The boy, who was a pupil at the £30,000-a-year Hampton School in London , disappeared on Tuesday while swimming with classmates in Lake Malawi at Cape Maclear.

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Restaurant La Famiglia has been a Chelsea favourite for everyone from Princess Diana to Kate Moss. But the future of the discreet west London venue is now in jeopardy.

England captain Harry Kane has taken to social media to share his disappointment at his team's World Cup exit at the hands of Argentina, admitting the 2-1 defeat in Atlanta was 'hard to take'. 

Campbell's heartbroken daughter Kris Jenner announced the loss with her Instagram followers on Thursday - revealing her mother passed that day.

Donald Trump accused China of accessing 220 million US voter files in alleged 'election meddling' during primetime address.

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon, has pledged support for principals who enforce discipline in schools.

Students across the Caribbean who sat the Caribbean Examinations Council's (CXC) May-June 2026 examinations will be able to access their preliminary results online on Tuesday, August 18, beginning at 12 noon Atlantic Standard Time (AST).

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade says it has made contact with two of the three Jamaican nationals reported to be in the Kingdom of Eswatini, with both men indicating that they do not wish to return to Jamaica at this time.

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge requested an all-party meeting with Prime Minister Modi. He seeks details on the revised Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill. Reports suggest the government plans to reintroduce the delimitation bill soon. Congress believes the government lacks the required majority for constitutional amendments. The party remains in touch with opposition parties regarding the bill.

NSA Ajit Doval chaired the Bimstec national security chiefs meeting in New Delhi. The grouping discussed practical solutions to combat terrorism and organized crime. Security chiefs also endorsed principles for maritime law enforcement interactions at sea. Doval stressed closer regional cooperation to tackle evolving security challenges effectively. Bimstec unites dynamic regions with significant global population and economic influence.

Employees Provident Fund Organisation is developing a universal provident fund scheme. This new plan will cover millions in the unorganised sector and self-employed individuals. Subscribers can contribute daily or annually with tax benefits on their savings. The agency is studying global models to finalize the basic framework for this initiative. This self-financing scheme aims to extend retirement savings beyond the current EPFO network.

New WHO guidelines suggest up to 45% of dementia cases are preventable. Tackling risk factors like high blood pressure and air pollution is advised. Healthy lifestyles and managing chronic diseases significantly influence brain health. The guidelines recommend regular physical activity and quitting tobacco use. Routine vitamin and omega-3 supplements are not advised without diagnosed deficiency.

The IOC has defended lifting its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee after EU states threatened to cut funding, Reuters reports Read Full Article at RT.com

The US has launched another round of overnight strikes, reportedly hitting civilian infrastructure, including several bridges across Iran Read Full Article at RT.com

Recently freed Rochdale grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed committed his crimes because of his upbringing in the UK, Islamabad has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The Pentagon will screen troops for low testosterone and offer hormone replacement therapy, Pete Hegseth has announced Read Full Article at RT.com

BRICS can become a force in global governance by delivering growth – not by turning itself into another Western-style bloc Read Full Article at RT.com

The White House has promised potentially “shocking” findings and called for changes to US voting procedures Read Full Article at RT.com

The report said the attack came as part of Iran’s military operation against US bases in the Middle East in response to continued US attacks on Iran

The news came shortly after reports of Iranian drone strikes on a US military base with helicopters and reconnaissance aircraft in Bahrain

According to President of the National Assembly of the Bolivarian Republic Jorge Rodríguez, 16,740 people were injured

Attack on another city, Veysian, was reported as well, details of both strikes are unknown at this point

Once again, Rafael Grossi «comes up with abstract statements ‘for everything good and against everything bad,’» Maria Zakharova said

«And we’ll see what comes out of it,» Maria Zakharova added

One person was wounded, the broadcaster said

A major emergency response is underway in Glerárdalur, southwest of Akureyri. All rescue teams in Eyjafjörður have been called out, along with police and ambulance personnel.

According to its information, road services are working on organizing a detour route

According to the portal, there are at least 61 co-sponsors, enough for its passage

Two people were wounded, news agency reported