Entrepreneur and philanthropist Triephornia Mpinganjira has today, at an event held at Golden Peacock Hotel in Lilongwe, unveiled 20-year-old girl, Chikondi Kamwendo, from Bangula in Nsanje District as the first winner in her ‘Kuthandiza omwe alibe kuthekera kupita patsogolo’ project. Announced on April 1st, the project—which runs up to December this year—aims at providing K1 […] The post 21-year-old poor girl from Nsanje is the first winner in Triephornia Mpinganjira’s project of support youth business appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi University of Science and Technology, (MUST) have partnered with an international organization called Pensievision Inc in a landmark project of testing of a handheld, 3D imaging system for improved screening of cervical neoplasia, to eventually play a significant role to help prevent cervical cancer. According to Dr. Joe Carson, principal investigator on this grant […] The post Pensievision partners MUST over US$2m project to prevent cervical cancer appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a twist to the fugitive Paul Mphwiyo saga, his wife, Thandizo, has challenged a High Court of Malawi order to forfeit the family’s Area 43 residence in Lilongwe. Through lawyer Khumbo Soko, Thandizo on Monday filed an application in the High Court in Lilongwe to set aside the forfeiture order for Mphwiyo’s residence made […] The post Fugitive Mphwiyo wants his forfeited house back: Uses his wife to challenge High Court order appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The old political blood fight between two sons of Aford—Enock Chihana, son of Chakufwa Chihana, and Frank Mwenifumbo, the longest serving personal assistant of Chakufwa Chihana—has resurfaced even nastier with each side sponsoring chaos and violence to the other in a political battle for political relevance in the northern region. Chihana and Mwenifumbo fought vehemently […] The post Political blood fight between Chihana and Mwenifumbo resurfaces as Wakuda Kamanga dumps Aford for NDP appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

General Secretary for Dedza Dynamos Football Club Kondwani Wiseman Banda has disclosed that his team expect to achieve more and win a single gold medal this season after they ended into FDH semi-finale last year. NyasaTimes spoke to Wiseman Banda who explained that for the current season they are not settling for less but to […] The post Dedza Dynamos FC eyes gold medal this season – GS appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday the ongoing visit of Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan to Islamabad would herald a new era of strategic and commercial partnerships between the two long-time allies.

RIYADH: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has signed two agreements worth a total of US$1.4 million with Saudi Arabia. These agreements aim to provide treatment and prevention measures for malnutrition in Sudan and South Sudan. The funding will benefit over 35,000 children and pregnant or breastfeeding mothers affected by conflict, economic instability, and climate-related disasters. Specifically, it will aid nearly 29,000 individuals in Sudan and close to 6,000 individuals in South Sudan.

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will receive more rainfall on Tuesday with the Eastern Province, Al-Qassim region and the capital Riyadh and its outskirts likely to witness heavy rains, accompanied by high-speed winds, hail and subsequent lack of visibility, according to the forecast of the National Center of Meteorology. The NCM forecast for Tuesday said: “There will be high speed wind, sandstorms followed by heavy rain and hailstorm in Qassim, Riyadh, Eastern Province, Northern Border region and Hail.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Head of Foreign Relations of the Turkish Police Force, Gökhan, and his Deputy, Turgay, arrived in Mogadishu on Tuesday to meet with Somali police officials.

Ben Shimon spoke at a Parliamentary hearing on the treatment of survivors in Israel, focusing on the alleged failures of Israeli state bodies to look after the victims of the attack.

The 77-year-old returns to Manhattans court on Tuesday for the second day of jury selection, having selected no members of the panel so far.

Speaking before entering the courtroom in Manhattan Trump blamed Joe Biden for his being on trial.

His latest rant, in which he brands his victim 'revolting,' Keith McNally targets Lauren Sanchez, the future wife of world's richest man Jeff Bezos.

The two-day 'National Conservatism' gathering in Brussels descended into chaos as authorities attempted to enforce a ban.

RT journalist Donald Courter, a dual Russian-US citizen, has been detained in the Tbilisi airport transit zone Read Full Article at RT.com

Around the same time as his famous sit-down with Vladimir Putin, Tucker Carlson recorded a video interview with Telegram founder Pavel Durov Read Full Article at RT.com

India has vowed to protect the territorial integrity of Manipur, a state in the northeast that has been hit by ethnic violence Read Full Article at RT.com

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has urged allies to recognize Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization  Read Full Article at RT.com

Delhi's LG VK Saxena criticized Atishi for politicizing a woman's water-related death. Earlier, Delhi minister Atishi sought an inquiry into water scarcity issues and asked LG to fire the CEO of the Delhi Jal Board. Saxena cited Economic Survey data and accused AAP of deceiving with free water. L-G accused of hindering Delhi Jal Board.

The Maoist danger looms big over Chhattisgarh's tribal Bastar (ST) seat as it prepares for the first phase of voting on April 19. With 350 military companies on patrol, drone monitoring, and IAS choppers hovering overhead, the stage is set for a bitter battle between the Congress and the BJP for control of the tribal heartland.

An inmate who escaped from Dorchester Penitentiary in Dorchester, N.B., on Saturday evening has a long history of violent crimes and a history of escaping custody.

Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan said the primary task before the international community would be to support the swift ratification and domestication of the High Seas Treaty and simultaneously advocate for its entry into force among at least 60 states. According to State House on Tuesday, Ramkalawan made the statement during his intervention at the High Ambition and Partnerships for the High Seas on the sidelines of the Our Ocean Conference taking place in Athens, Greece.  The BBNJ Treaty, known as the High Seas Treaty, is an international agreement that aims to preserve and sustainably use the marine iodiversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction. This includes the high seas, which are outside of countries' exclusive economic zones, and make up nearly half of the Earth's surface The Seychelles' National Assembly ratified the Treaty on March 13. Ramkalawan said, «The adoption of the BBNJ Agreement rekindles hope for a healthy ocean, planet, and human life. The Agreement which balances the protection of marine biodiversity with opportunities for scientific discovery and sustainable development, signifies an advancement in global collaboration and exemplifies our collaborative effort for the well-being of the entire globe.» He added that it expresses a common vision for a future «in which our ocean's biodiversity is valued, protected, and used sustainably for the benefit of current and future generations.» Ramkalawan said the entry into force of the treaty will also accelerate the accomplishment of many other Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), playing a vital role in climate regulation, food security and nutrition, peace and justice and many more. «The race for the ratification of the BBNJ Treaty is the perfect example of how, by working together around the world, we can accelerate action to deliver the SDGs. At this point, Seychelles and other developing countries require capacity-building assistance to develop domestic processes that will enable the treaty's rapid implementation,» he added. Ramkalawan said that for Seychelles, the aims and components of the BBNJ treaty are of critical importance as they are seen as a national priority to secure ocean sustainability for humanity. «For the people of Seychelles, the BBNJ Agreement means an opportunity for our young scientists to get involved in research projects, and access samples, databases, repositories, and digital sequence information. It is another step forward in the establishment of a comprehensive system and well-connected networks of marine protected areas, and we now have a mechanism that is more equitable in which everyone can benefit from what is called the 'common heritage of mankind,» he added. He concluded in saying that the agreement is in the world's interest «but effective implementation will determine its real impact on oceans, people, and the planet. It is my sincere hope that we maintain the positive momentum for the Agreement's implementation as soon as possible for the vast, interconnected ecosystem that is our global ocean.» 

The Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) says it is investigating reports of «anomalies» in retroactive salary payments for some of its members who are employees of HEART/NSTA Trust, the government-owned national skills training agency...

Today, one month has passed since the eruption that is currently taking place at Sundhnúkagígar crater row. The eruption, which began on the evening of March 16, is the fourth since magma accumulation began under Svartsengi at the end of October 2023.

Some 14 people, including four children, have been left homeless following a fire along Barnett Lane in Montego Bay, St James on Monday night.  It is believed that the fire started around 8 p.m. and quickly engulfed the two-floor building,...

Six firefighters received an electric shock while working at the scene of a house fire in Greenwich Farm, St Andrew early Tuesday morning. Three of them have been admitted at the Kingston Public Hospital. The extent of their injuries is not clear....

Tehran’s retaliatory attack may not have caused much destruction, but it was far from a failure Read Full Article at RT.com

Vladimir Putin and Ebrahim Raisi discussed the Iranian attack on Israel and the possibility of further escalation in the Middle East Read Full Article at RT.com

The US is playing political games with military aid for Kiev while Ukrainians are dying, Vladimir Zelensky has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com