As the world commemorates International Women’s Day, the Women’s Coalition Against Cancer (WOCACA) is shining a spotlight on the plight of women and girls living with cancer and other chronic illnesses in Malawi. Despite progress, women continue to bear a disproportionate burden of disease, facing late diagnosis, limited access to treatment, and social stigma. In […] The post WOCACA calls for concerted efforts to empower women in fighting cancer appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Swedish Minister of Civil Defense has accused the vessel of being part of an alleged ‘shadow fleet’ Read Full Article at RT.com

While Africa is legally committed to being a nuclear-free zone, its security is challenged by the lack of clarity in global nuclear politics Read Full Article at RT.com

Amid President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, Americans saw Minnesotans at their best, looking out for each other, the governor tells The Post.

Republicans designed parts of Trump’s signature tax law to deliver larger refunds this filing season, offering a potential political boost before the midterms.

Strong Democratic turnout last week in heavily Latino parts of Texas has some Republicans fearing they will struggle to maintain the coalition Trump built in 2024.

The head of RDIF made the remark in response to a post by former chief economist of the German precious metals trading company Degussa Goldhandel and honorary professor of economics at the University of Bayreuth Thorsten Polleit, who shared a chart illustrating the current state of German industrial production

According to the source, the victim of the strike was a member of the Asayish internal security service

Malawi’s flagship empowerment lender, the National Economic Empowerment Fund (Neef), has recorded a K1.4 billion loss halfway through the current financial year, raising serious concern about the financial health of the institution that was created to empower poor and struggling entrepreneurs. Figures contained in the 2026 Annual Economic Report reveal a worrying decline in the […] The post SHOCKER! NEEF Records K1.4 Billion Loss as Loan Collection Rate Falls to 52 Percent appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A rebellion is brewing inside the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP), and the message from the insurgent faction is blunt, furious and unmistakable: President Lazarus Chakwera must step down. A pressure group calling itself the MCP Revolution for Change of Leadership has publicly demanded that Chakwera relinquish the party presidency, accusing him of presiding over […] The post MCP Insiders Call on Chakwera to Step Down Over Corruption and Party Mismanagement appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The state-owned food trader, Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (Admarc), says it needs a shocking K144 billion to operate properly and save itself from collapse in the 2026/2027 financial year. Admarc General Manager Ben Botolo told Parliament on Friday that the corporation was allocated only K60 billion, forcing it to borrow another K80 billion, which […] The post Admarc on Life Support: The Company Needs K144 Billion From Malawians to Still be Alive appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In Malawi, leadership is too often measured by party colours, election cycles, and political theatrics. Communities are courted with promises only to be forgotten the moment campaigns end. Yet occasionally, a figure emerges whose actions remind us that true leadership is not about votes—it’s about people. One such figure is Vitumbiko A.Z. Mumba. At the […] The post ANALYSIS | Vitumbiko Mumba: People Over Politics, Even After the Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The appointment of Mayamiko Nkoloma as the Director General of the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is more than a routine leadership change—it is a milestone for Malawi’s technological future. Here is a home-grown visionary stepping into a role that shapes the digital heartbeat of the nation, and it comes at a time when Malawi […] The post Dear Maya, It’s Your Time: Lead MACRA with Grace, Humility, and Vision appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A huge fireball could be seen from miles away, while residents complained of a burning smell following the strikes, as the US and Israel pledged to continue until the 'eradication' of the regime.

Ian Huntley died yesterday after being targeted in a behind-bars ambush on his prison wing, which saw him hit with the metal weapon and 'ripped apart like a rat'.

The 52-year-old (pictured) died at 8.45am on Saturday, 24 years after he horrified the nation by murdering ten-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in Soham, Cambridgeshire.

A driver has been killed by falling debris after a drone attack on the 19-storey Azayez Tower in upmarket Al Barsha area, near the well-known Lulu's Hypermarket.

Of all the things we spoke about back then it was that lock of hair which touched me the most; the sense of evil done and innocence destroyed, and of a memory reclaimed by loving parents.

The Carney government's plan to protect jobs in the energy sector amounts to a report that critics say offers no new actions for workers who are at risk of losing work.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu extended heartfelt greetings on International Women's Day, celebrating 'Nari Shakti's' pivotal role in India's progress. Both leaders lauded women's determination, creativity, and zeal, emphasizing their empowerment as central to national development and the creation of an inclusive, prosperous society where every woman can achieve her full potential.

A 4-year-old boy was allegedly slapped twice by a man outside a preschool in Woodlands on Friday (March 6).According to the boy's mother, the incident took place at about 12pm at Block 875 Woodlands Street 82. Checks by AsiaOne indicate that there is a PCF Sparkletots Preschool at the said address. This also corresponds with the uniform seen in a picture accompanying the Instagram post made by the boy's mother.According to the boy's mother, he was playing catching with his classmates when he showed his middle finger after being caught. The alleged assailant, the father of another child, was said to have grabbed the boy by his collar and slapped him across the face.In a follow-up post on her Instagram story, the boy's mother claimed that the man also pointed his finger at his face and threatened to break his fingers.«To a child at this age, it is not discipline but intimidation. Moments like this can stay in a child's mind and cause rear fear and emotional drama,» she wrote, adding that her child is now afraid to return to school even though he had tried to be brave and said there was «no pain» while holding back his tears.

Ukraine’s state-owned bank has demanded that Hungary return the cash and gold bars seized during a police raid on an armored truck convoy Read Full Article at RT.com

Singapore believes it would be positive for the region should Japan deepen cooperation with more Asian partners, if it is able to sensitively handle «difficult historical issues», said Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sim Ann. These issues refer to «the damage and suffering caused during the Second World War», she added.Sim, who is also Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs, was speaking at the Special Speakers Series organised by Business China on Friday (March 6). Referring to the erosion of a rules-based international order, Sim said the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (Asean) and its key partners — China, the Republic of Korea, and Japan — will remain the «cornerstone of Singapore's foreign policy amid the sharpening of strategic rivalry and erosion of trust between countries. »In a more multipolar world, countries are diversifying partnerships, strengthening resilience, and hedging against uncertainty.«Singapore must do the same. As global coordination becomes more difficult, we must invest more in regional and plurilateral networks that promote stability, openness and cooperation,» she explained.

WESTERN BUREAU: With restoration work in Phase Two of the Estuary Housing Scheme in St James now at an advanced stage, some residents last Thursday indicated that their fears about being caught in a compromised situation during the next hurricane season have been allayed. Following Hurricane Melissa last October, floodwaters caused a section of the community to collapse, transforming part of the road into a 60- to 70-foot-deep ditch, leaving sewage and water pipes either busted or protruding.

WESTERN BUREAU: On Christmas morning 2025, while most families were at home, possibly gathered around their trees or opening presents, certified nurse practitioner and devoted caregiver Rose Marie Glaze was on the streets of Montego Bay searching for a homeless man. Glaze, in the spirit of goodwill associated with Christmas, wanted to give the man, identified as Kemeila Campbell a proper Christmas at her home, with her family. The plan was that after Christmas, she would return him to the streets, which he had made his home.

Today, for International Women’s Day and through the 2026 theme ‘Give To Gain’, the world is being encouraged to take on a mindset of generosity and collaboration, recognising that when people, organisations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase. According to www.internationalwomensday.com, “Whether through donations, knowledge, resources, infrastructure, visibility, advocacy, education, training, mentoring, or time, contributing to women’s advancement helps create a more supportive and interconnected world.

An invoice that was presented to customs officials detailing medical equipment and office furniture purchased in the name of the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) for US$251,582 or almost J$40 million, listed the hospital’s address as ‘18¾ Lyndhurst Road’, documents reviewed by The Sunday Gleaner have revealed.

James Harvey*, 54, still moves as though he is standing behind a towering sound system. Sometimes he rocks from side to side, blurting intros to dancehall hits as if the speakers are still thumping behind him. Nearby, Keith Dempson*, 62, straightens his posture and slips into a different performance. “Attention please,” he announces in a crisp, practised tone – the voice of a man who once directed passengers through departure gates at the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA).