Civil society campaigners have issued a stark warning that Malawi’s civic space is teetering on the brink, with a toxic cocktail of political polarisation, reputational attacks, licensing chaos and funding shortfalls threatening to silence activists across the country. The alarm was raised by National Advocacy Platform (NAP) national coordinator Baxton Nkhoma during a tense engagement […] The post Malawi’s civic space in danger of collapse, activists warn — as arrests and new red tape spark fears of crackdown appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.
Experts are calling for stronger social, economic and mental health support for Malawi’s single mothers, warning that stigma and financial hardship are holding women back from reaching their full potential. The appeal comes ahead of the Single Moms Catch Up Date, organised by the Single Mother Empowerment Organisation, which will be held on August 15 […] The post Malawi’s single mothers battling stigma and financial hardship need urgent support, say experts appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.
Malawi is offering targeted investment opportunities in agriculture, energy and digital technology despite operating under significant macroeconomic strain, according to a new report from consultancy firm Don Consultancy Group (DCG), published on 4 August. The firm’s inaugural Malawi Pressure Index (MPI), covering June 2026, recorded a reading of 78, placing the country in the “high-pressure” […] The post Malawi’s economic pressures create investment opportunities, new report finds appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.
A group of governance and human rights advocates has launched a new citizen-led organisation aimed at confronting what it describes as a national “mindset crisis” underpinning Malawi’s economic and political struggles. The Platform for Mindset Change (PMC), established in March 2026, describes itself as a “business unusual” non-governmental organisation, seeking to build a grassroots movement […] The post New Malawian movement calls for ‘mindset change’ to tackle corruption and dependency appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.
Malawi’s Health Minister Madalitso Baloyi has called on district councils across the country to set up paying wards in their hospitals, insisting the scheme is helping to raise vital funds for the struggling public health sector. Baloyi made the appeal while officially opening a new paying ward at Kasungu District Hospital — a facility built […] The post Malawi hospitals urged to open paying wards after K280m boost at Kasungu appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.
The main reason for the depletion of air defense stocks was the war with Iran
Mikhail Galuzin pointed out that the West is striving to do so through the hands of its Kiev puppets
Key organizational matters such as the timing, the list of participants and the program of the event are in question
Faisal Niaz Tirmizi also emphasized that the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding signed in June serves as confirmation of Pakistan's effective mediating role
According to latest data, 10 proceedings have been completed while 14 are ongoing
The government informed the Supreme Court about considering NEET's shift to computer-based testing. This decision awaits the Nandan Nilekani task force's report on public examination systems. Measures are being taken to make the exam more secure and prevent unfair means. The National Testing Agency has already moved seven major exams to computer-based formats. NEET (UG) currently remains the only major pen-and-paper examination conducted by the NTA.
Rizwan Hanif, a commander affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba, has alleged that Indian agents have systematically killed more than thirty individuals in different Pakistani locations since 2020. He characterized these murders as acts of religious persecution and rejected the authority of foreign entities. This statement comes amid heightened rhetoric from Pakistan's military, and experts suggest it serves as a strategic narrative amidst rising tensions.
The government may allow a small charge on UPI payments exceeding two thousand rupees. This levy would apply to transactions made to businesses and not individuals. Official estimates suggest this change will impact only five percent of all UPI transactions. Most daily purchases like groceries and taxi fares will remain unaffected by this potential fee. Industry experts anticipate a possible ceiling on the absolute amount charged for these transactions.
In an important meeting scheduled for this week, government officials will confront Meta executives regarding pressing issues. The discussions will center around the presence of child sexual abuse material, the rise of AI-created content, and the measures in place for takedowns involving notable personalities. Compliance with local laws and the efficiency of Meta's content moderation efforts, particularly in monitoring synthetic content, are also poised to be key topics of concern.
To comply with the upcoming Digital Personal Data Protection Act, WhatsApp is piloting new privacy-focused age verification methods for Indian users. This initiative is completely voluntary, allowing users to choose their participation. With the new law's emphasis on stricter regulations for children's personal data, WhatsApp is taking care to safeguard user privacy during this important verification process.
If you've been unsuccessful in balloting for National Day Parade (NDP) tickets, don't give up. That's because since 2025, the NDP Executive Committee (EXCO) has had a system in place to boost the chances of applicants who were unsuccessful in previous ballots.Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing revealed this in his written response to a parliamentary question from MP Valerie Lee (Pasir Ris-Changi GRC) on Tuesday (Aug 4).Lee had asked if the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) would review the NDP balloting system to improve public accessibility, including whether unsuccessful applicants over consecutive years could be given a higher chance of securing tickets.She also asked whether Mindef would look into reducing collection times for NDP tickets.Earlier in June, there were claims of three-hour-long queues faced by those collecting NDP tickets at Marina Square.
Gaza has held a mass funeral for 112 victims of a 2023 Israeli airstrike that killed more than 300 people Read Full Article at RT.com
It’s been just over a week since cars and trucks began making their way across the Gordie Howe International Bridge. On Wednesday, the bridge opens to active transportation.
Record Russian LNG imports continue flowing into the EU despite the bloc’s planned phaseout, according to Bloomberg data Read Full Article at RT.com
The US has spent almost its entire stock of surface-to-surface tactical missiles in the attack on Iran, Reuters has reported Read Full Article at RT.com
This is Russia’s third gold medal at the European Championship in addition to previously won four silver and three bronze medals
Iraqi border troops commander Brigadier General Mohammad Al-Saidi stressed that the situation on the border with Syria is normal
This is Russia’s fourth bronze medal at the European Championship in addition to previously won three gold and four silver medals
The United Nations Children's Fund noted in a statement posted on its website that over the past several days, «children have again been killed and injured in attacks in the Russian Federation»
According to the news portal, «in recent hours, users have been sharing posts, indicating the specific time of the proposed action - the night of August 15 to 16»
Her attack on multipolarity mistakes a shift in global power for a plot, confusing structural change with hostile intent Read Full Article at RT.com
Vladimir Zelensky has ordered Ukrainian ambassadors to monitor foreign missile stocks and make arms deliveries a key performance target Read Full Article at RT.com
EU wildfire restoration costs have exceeded €3 billion, according to the FT, a bill roughly equal to a single payment to Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.com
NATO’s airborne surveillance units have suggested that American military hardware should grace the EU’s new euro banknotes Read Full Article at RT.com
Zelensky’s 40-day plan to destabilize Russia by drone strikes only led to rising civilian casualties Read Full Article at RT.com
India has achieved a remarkable milestone in clean energy, generating over one thousand billion units from nuclear power. This achievement helps avoid more than 860 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions. The government aims to increase nuclear power capacity to 100 GW by 2047, with an intermediate target of 22 GW by 2031-32. This expansion will involve multiple stakeholders and the introduction of new legislation.
