Women have become the driving force of development in India, Dharitri Patnaik told RT at the Eurasian Women’s Forum in St. Petersburg Read Full Article at RT.com

Opposition political parties and the National Registration Bureau (NRB) were—on Wednesday in Mponela, Dowa—involved in tug-of-war over the voter registration process and it was clear that the opposition is not confident and comfortable with how NRB is registering people that expected to vote in next years’ polls. At the heart of the matter is the […] The post Opposition parties on the neck of NRB on voter registration: Demands NRB involves NEC in its process appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The recent Financial Stability Report published by the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has revealed that the local unit, kwacha, fell by an average 2.3 percent against other major foreign currencies in the first six months of 2024. According to the report, during the period under review, the Kwacha depreciated by 3.12 percent against the […] The post Kwacha itipha! More economic pains as Kwacha falls by 2.3% against foreign currencies appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

All roads, this Saturday, lead to Civo Stadium in Lilongwe where celebrated musician Gwamba is holding his Best of Gwamba Concert with two South African artists Focalistic and Kamo Mphela confirmed to jet into the country on September 21. The concert has been organised by rapper Gwamba as part of celebrating his 15th anniversary. Apart […] The post Kuli fumbi! Best of Gwamba Concert on this Saturday as two international artist confirm coming appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Vice President Dr. Michael Usi has issued a passionate call for Malawian producers to uphold quality in their products, emphasizing that this is essential for achieving premium market prices. Dr. Usi made this appeal in Kasungu on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, during his tour of the BOMFA Farmers Cooperative. BOMFA, a beneficiary of NEEF loans, […] The post Usi visits NEEF loan beneficiary: Impressed with its success, calls on Malawi producers to uphold quality appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Government has unveiled ambitious plans of harvesting 700 metric tonnes of fish annually by 2063. Director of Fisheries in the Ministry of Natural Resources Dr Hastings Zidana said this in Lilongwe during the Refresh Malawi dissemination meeting.   Dr Zidana called for a joint effort in order to achieve the plans by 2063.   […] The post More fish, more money, good health: Govt unveils plans to harvest 700 Mt of fish annually appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) is currently distributing six containers of rice that were previously reported as an alleged unauthorised purchase by the Vanuatu Daily Post newspaper.

Chief Magistrate Anna Laloyer has transferred the Preliminary Inquiry Case No. 604 of 2024, involving Member of Parliament (MP) for Ambae Constituency Jay Ngwele, to the Supreme Court.

Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles has arrived in Vanuatu yesterday.

The official opening and handing over of the newly redeveloped Cook Barracks took place today, a significant milestone in the ongoing partnership between Vanuatu and Australia.

Ukraine was reportedly forced to scrap a planned meeting between Vladimir Zelensky and Latin American leaders Read Full Article at RT.com

Venezuela has announced that it is seeking an arrest warrant for Argentine President Javier Milei Read Full Article at RT.com

The explosion of electronic devices across Lebanon is an indescribable crime, Prime Minister Najib Mikati has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris could meet Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky next week as world leaders gather for the UN General Assembly session Read Full Article at RT.com

The New York Times has revealed new details about the apparent Israeli operation to use pager bombs against Hezbollah Read Full Article at RT.com

Libreville, le 19 septembre 2024. À l'occasion d'une opération conjointe menée par la Direction de Lutte Contre le Braconnage et la Police Judiciaire de Libreville, appuyés par l'ONG Conservation Justice, un trafiquant d'ivoire de nationalité gabonaise a été interpellé le 13 septembre 2024 à Libreville en possession de six pointes d'ivoire sectionnées en plusieurs morceaux. Chauffeur de poids lourd dans une société de BTP de la place, le dénommé E.B.F, âgé de 29 ans, a été arrêté en (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

[New Times] Rwandan experts and activists against genocide have reacted to the move by DR Congo to host six convicts of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi who have for years been in Niger after serving their sentences.

[Africom] Stuttgart, Germany -- Military Logistics professionals from 13 African nations and organizations and the United States attend

[Vanguard] The release of water from Cameroon's Lagdo Dam has been a major concern in Nigeria for years, as it directly impacts states along the River Benue.

The internet is filled with videos of dogs using soundboards to communicate with their humans — but have they just been trained on which buttons to push? A new study suggests dogs can understand the meaning behind specific words and respond appropriately.

A cinnamon teal that's rarely seen in Ontario has been spotted in a Grimsby, Ont., wetland. Local birders estimate over 200 people have come to see the small duck, which is being treated as a celebrity of sorts.

The number of irregular entries into the U.S. from Canada has exploded in recent months. Radio-Canada has found multiple TikTok accounts selling the promise of safe passage through the border for Indian temporary residents in Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia.

A group of women's hockey players in Kenora, Ont., are threatening to take the city to court over its ice allocation policy — arguing they're facing gender-based discrimination. The women say the 10 p.m. start times are too late when they are disproportionately burdened with household chores and child-minding duties compared to their male counterparts.

Carl Cooper, 66, was jailed for life in July for the murders of Naomi Hunte, 41, who was stabbed in the chest, and Fiona Holm, 48, whose body has never been found.

To those not involved in high fashion, the new ­Disney+ blockbuster series, In Vogue: The 90s, offers an enjoyable dollop of behind-the-scenes glamour and revelations.

Top UK surgeons have performed an astonishing, gruelling operation to separate one year-old conjoined twins who were attached at the head.

A new BBC documentary says the Egyptian-born businessman - who died in London aged 94 last August - carried out the attacks during his time in charge of the elite outlet.

Emily Maitlis has revealed the sick question she received from Prince Andrew before her infamous Newsnight interview with the royal. 

SINGAPORE — A woman's eggs age a lot faster than the rest of her, cutting her chances of giving birth to a baby as she gets older. But researchers from Singapore have made a breakthrough in reversing the age of women's eggs, paving the way for greater success in assisted reproductive technologies such as in-vitro fertilisation (IVF). While still restricted to the petri dish for now, the research findings offer renewed hope for older women looking to take motherhood off the back burner after taking time to focus on other life priorities, including their careers. The discovery centres on how the follicular environment plays a crucial role in the development and quality of a woman's oocytes, or immature egg cells. Putting a young egg cell in an aged follicle aged it, while the reverse actually rejuvenated older egg cells, scientists from the Mechanobiology Institute (MBI) at the National University of Singapore and the NUS Bia-Echo Asia Centre for Reproductive Longevity and Equality (ACRLE) found.

More than three-quarters of Singapore residents agree that the death penalty should be used for the most serious crimes, including trafficking a significant amount of drugs and murder, according to a 2023 survey by the Minister of Home Affairs (MHA).  This figure of 77.4 per cent is higher than the 73.7 per cent found by the ministry in 2021. In a report released on Thursday (Sept 19), MHA said that they commissioned a survey in 2021 to understand Singapore residents' attitudes towards the death penalty. And two years later, the ministry conducted the survey again - involving face-to-face interviews with 2,000 Singapore citizens and residents - to find out how their attitudes might have changed over time. Death penalty an effective deterrent against serious crimes MHA said that the 2023 survey also found that a «significant proportion» of respondents agree that using the death penalty should be mandatory for the most serious crimes. This includes trafficking a significant amount of drugs, discharging or attempting to discharge a firearm with intent to cause physical injury, and intentional murder. 

At the 2023 edition of the Singapore Grand Prix, a Formula One (F1) fan in Singapore who met Ferrari racer Charles Leclerc snagged his autograph on a rather unusual item — a pack of potato chips. TikTok user Gawmtit shared in a viral video then that there was «nothing else» for Leclerc to sign on and dubbed their interaction as the «funniest thing that's ever happened to me». Continuing the humorous 'practice' this year, the same fan got Japanese F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda to sign a packet of Mamee noodle snack at a promotional event held on Tuesday (Sept 17). «Second funniest thing to happen to me,» captioned Gawmtit in a TikTok posted the same day. The 24-year-old Red Bull racer is seen smiling as he autographs the snack packet in the five-second-long clip, which has garnered over 23 thousand views and three thousand likes at the time of writing. https://www.tiktok.com/@gawmtit/video/7415567559367396625 «Last year was potato chips, now its Mamee noodles,» commented one netizen.

Ninety-seven percent of businesses at Seychelles' Providence Industrial Estate that were affected by the December 7, 2023, explosion at the Civil Construction Company Limited (CCCL), are now operational. A total of 642 businesses were greatly affected the enormous blast caused by explosives stored by the company, which caused extensive damage to buildings located in and around the area. The lease manager at the Industrial Estates Authority (IEA), Kimberly Uranie, told reporters on Tuesday, «The three percent that are yet to operate are mainly those businesses that were based on properties that were classed as severely damaged, which necessitated demolition.»   The press conference was held to give the media an update on the situation on the affected areas and the chief executive of the IEA, Thelma Estico, shared that they have been keeping abreast of the progress being made by businesses to get back on their feet. «These visits have helped us to see the difficulties begin faced by these businesses, so that the government can see what help they can bring to them,» said Estico. According to IEA, there were 17 businesses that were deemed unsafe for operations and Estico said, «We are happy to state that to date 12 of these businesses are back in operations, and 1 that was completely demolished is under reconstruction and four others are completing their necessary formalities for reparation.» The Authority also shared that as at September 5, SCR180,244,788.03 million ($12.8 million) has been paid by insurance companies to the affected businesses.   Estico said that the Minister for Investment, Entrepreneurship and Industry, Devika Vidot, met with the different insurance service providers to discuss the insurance claims. The aim was to seek ways forward in addressing complaints received from the businesses, and this is based on the information IEA collected during the walk-about. In addition, a special support relief scheme, for the sum of SCR100,000 ($7,000) to assist these businesses, where out of nine applications received, seven of them have already received assistance, one is in process, while the other is being considered in another scheme that the ministry will announce soon. One of the issues that came up after the explosion, was the number of people, mostly foreign workers, that were residing in the area, which is designated as an industrial zone, rather than a residential one. Here, Estico confirmed that over 500 people are living in the zone, most of them foreign workers. «Taking into account the scarcity of land, there is not much that the authority will be able to do to stop accommodating workers in the zone. However, recommendations were made for stricter measures to be adhered to in the zone, where workers' accommodation is concerned. The same was forwarded to Cabinet as well and the Ministry is drafting a policy relating to workers' accommodation in the Industrial Zone,» added Estico. The Authority also announced that it will soon be conducting a risk assessment in the zone that will help to assess the risks associated with businesses currently operating in the zone. This will ensure that none of them pose a danger to the area and prevent such incidents from occurring in the future. 

Seychelles and Cuba can enhance collaboration on the international stage in various areas as well address the unique challenges of small island developing states, said President Ramkalawan in his meeting with Esteban Lazo Hernández, President of the Cuban National Assembly of People's Power.  According to a press communique from State House, Ramkalawan met with Hernández in Havana, accompanied by senior Cuban officials for bilateral discussions in which new opportunities for enhanced cooperation and mutual benefit were explored. Ramkalawan highlighted the visit as a golden opportunity to strengthen relations between the two island nations, reaffirming both countries' commitment to elevating their partnership to new heights.«As small island nations with shared interests and similarities, Seychelles and Cuba can enhance collaboration on the international stage to promote democracy, human rights, adherence to the rule of law and environmental concerns,» he added.  On his part, Hernández expressed his appreciation to Ramkalawan for accepting the invitation to Cuba and for Seychelles' continued support despite the ongoing embargo against Cuba. He emphasised his hope that the friendship and cooperation between the two nations would continue to flourish, particularly through parliamentary exchanges and collaboration in key areas such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, sports, education, and global challenges like climate change, human rights, and economic sustainability, issues of great importance to both Seychelles and Cuba. Prior to meeting Hernández, the presidential delegation also visited the iconic El Capitolio Nacional, one of Havana's most emblematic landmarks. Once home to the Cuban Congress, this grand building has, since 1959, served as the headquarters for the Cuban Academy of Sciences and the National Science and Technology Library. It has undergone extensive restoration over the years.

One in ten of the working-age population - around 3.9million people - is now receiving incapacity handouts.

Malawi is among 14 countries that, on Wednesday, voted no to a UN General Assembly resolution demanding that Israel complies with the ruling of the UN court and withdraw from the occupied territory of Palestine. The resolution was adopted after it received 124 votes in favor, while 43 countries abstained and Israel, the United States […] The post Malawi votes against Israel withdrawing from occupying Palestine appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.