The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has made a rare and troubling admission that the country is struggling to manage foreign exchange allocations for critical sectors such as fuel and medicines due to severely depleted forex reserves. Speaking during the Monetary Policy Technical Committee Forum in Mzuzu on Monday, RBM principal economist Whytone Jombo painted […] The post RBM Admits Forex Crisis as Malawi Struggles to Pay for Fuel and Drugs appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Social media activist Urunji Mezuwa has sparked debate after publicly calling on the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) to ban its controversial radio segment Nkhani Za Mu Boma, accusing the programme of spreading unverified stories, promoting irrational thinking and fuelling dangerous beliefs among rural listeners. In a strongly-worded open message addressed to MBC Director General Brian […] The post Social Media Activist Urunji Mezuwa Calls for MBC to Ban ‘Nkhani Za Mu Boma’ Over Witchcraft and Misinformation Concerns appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A mausoleum built in honour of former Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima will be officially unveiled on June 13, 2026, at his final resting place in Nsipe, Ntcheu, nearly two years after the devastating plane crash that shocked the nation and plunged Malawi into mourning. The unveiling is expected to draw thousands of mourners, political […] The post Chilima Mausoleum to Be Unveiled as Malawi Marks Two Years Since Tragic Plane Crash appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Organisers of this year’s Kamuzu Day commemorations have appealed to Malawians to put politics aside and attend the national event in neutral attire as the country prepares to honour Malawi’s founding president, Hastings Kamuzu Banda, on May 14. The call comes amid growing political tensions in the country, with organisers stressing that the annual commemoration […] The post Organisers Call for Political Neutrality at Kamuzu Day Commemorations appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) says it will hold its own separate prayers for this year’s Kamuzu Day commemorations, following what it describes as the exclusion of former president and party leader Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera from the official national programme. MCP Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda made the announcement on Friday during a press […] The post MCP to Hold Separate Kamuzu Day Prayers After Chakwera Allegedly Snubbed from National Event appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

L'Assemblée nationale a rejeté le projet de loi relatif aux crédits bancaires et au non-remboursement des prêts. L'affaire fait grand bruit et est sujette à plusieurs interprétations. Notre rédaction a échangé avec l'Honorable Justine Judith Lekogo, députée, vice-présidente de la commission des finances pour plus de compréhension. Elle affirme d'ailleurs que : « Nous n'avons pas rejeté pour bloquer : nous avons rejeté pour protéger l'Etat, le chef de l'Etat et les citoyens » Madame la (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Après une activité dense à Nairobi en marge du Sommet Africa Forward , le Chef de l'État, Chef du gouvernement, Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema a pris part ce jour à Kampala (Ouganda) à la cérémonie d'investiture de Son Excellence Yoweri Museveni réélu à l'issue de l'élection présidentielle du 15 janvier 2026 avec avec un score de 71,65 % pour un 7e mandat allant de 2026 à 2031. Aux côtés de ses pairs africains, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema a assisté au Kololo Ceremonial (...) - DIPLOMATIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

[allAfrica] Ethiopian long-distance runner Yebrgual Melese has died at the age of 36 after falling ill during a routine training session.

GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING. As the mother of a young daughter, I remember watching the events of October 7 with terror and rage in my heart. It made my blood boil.

As showbiz splits go, the announcement from Tess Daly and Vernon Kay that they were separating after 23 years came as a genuine shock to many. Not to me.

Strictly Come Dancing pro Johannes Radebe is reportedly set to join Emma Willis as part of the hosting line-up for the new series.

Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) successfully passed a crucial floor test, securing the support of several parties including a rebel AIADMK faction. This marks the first coalition government led by a new entrant, breaking the decades-long Dravidian political dominance. Vijay's victory solidifies his position as the state's first non-DMK, non-AIADMK chief minister since 1967.

India has successfully extradited fugitive Prabhdeep Singh from Azerbaijan, a key figure in a major international drug investigation. Singh, wanted under an Interpol Red Notice, was brought back by a Delhi Police team. This repatriation, a result of multi-agency efforts, marks a significant win against organized crime and adds to India's growing success in bringing wanted criminals back home.

West Bengal's new BJP government has launched a swift crackdown on illegal toll and drop gates across the state. Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Agarwal issued the directive, ordering immediate closure of all unauthorized collection points. District administrations are tasked with identifying and removing these illegal operations, with a report due by May 15.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has revoked the appointment of his astrologer, Radhan Pandit, as Officer on Special Duty (Political) following opposition criticism. The decision came a day after the appointment, which had drawn objections that personal beliefs should not influence governance. Pandit, a close aide and party spokesperson, was to assist in political coordination and advisory functions.

A total of 473 people screened for tuberculosis in Bedok have tested positive for the bacteria, the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) said on Wednesday (May 13).They make up 14.9 per cent of the 3,169 people who underwent blood tests by the CDA, which said in a statement that the positivity rate is «within expectations».Those who have tested positive will receive a phone call from the agency to arrange for a chest X-ray appointment, which will determine if they have active TB or latent TB infection (LTBI).LTBI refers to when a small number of inactive TB bacteria is present in one's body. Patients are not sick, but have a chance of contracting the disease if the bacteria becomes active.CDA stressed on Wednesday that a positive blood test result does not mean that a person has the active disease.«The vast majority of these individuals are expected to have LTBI, which means they do not exhibit symptoms of TB, are not infectious, and therefore do not pose a public health risk,» it said.

If you were in vicinity of the National University of Singapore (NUS) or the National University Hospital (NUH) on Wednesday (May 13) morning and saw a Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) helicopter landing at NUS' multi-purpose field, don't worry —no one was injured.The RSAF CH-47 Chinook helicopter's landing was part of a medical evacuation exercise involving the air force, NUH and NUS.Earlier on May 7, campus authorities, in an email seen by AsiaOne, had informed students of the «controlled helicopter test landing». «This exercise is part of the efforts to validate ground safety measures and procedures to support time-critical medical evacuations to NUH,» campus authorities explained in their email.The helicopter came into view just after 10am, and landed uneventfully — amidst heavy rain — at about 10.05am 

The former First Lady, 62, looked noticeably gaunt and skinny as the Daily Mail snapped exclusive pictures of her arriving at celebrity hotspot Funke flanked by Secret Service agents.

I remember many things from my days and nights working as a junior doctor in A&E, but some are more vivid than others.

The Eurovision Song Contest returned on Tuesday night but it was bad luck for Boy George as he was knocked out while Israel qualified. 

Amid scenes of traditional pomp and ceremony, the monarch will conduct the State Opening of Parliament.

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Depuis le 7 avril, date limite du dépôt des recours, le tribunal administratif de Papeete a enregistré 102 contestations électorales. Une vingtaine ont déjà été rejetées pour des questions de forme, mais plus de 80 dossiers restent encore en cours d’instruction.

Nouveau revers politique pour le gouvernement. A l'assemblée aujourd'hui, le projet de loi sur l’itinérance mobile — qui devait encadrer l’utilisation des réseaux entre opérateurs locaux dans les zones peu couvertes — a été rejeté faute de majorité absolue, après l’abstention surprise de huit élus du Tavini. Conséquence immédiate : le second texte sur l’ouverture encadrée des télécommunications satellitaires, notamment autour de Starlink, a été retiré par l’exécutif.

[Daily Trust] A military airstrike on Tumfa market in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State has reportedly killed at least 117 people and injured several others. Residents said the casualties included both bandits and civilians.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Assembly Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has launched investigations into the handling and whereabouts of more than 27,000 metric tonnes of imported sugar deemed unfit for human consumption.

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A woman who stole 19 bottles of wine from a Sheng Siong outlet pleaded guilty to an amalgamated charge of theft and was sentenced to eight days' jail on Tuesday (May 12).An amalgamated charge is a combined charge consisting multiple instances of similar offences put into a single charge, which can result in heavier penalties.Catherine Tan Li Eng, 51, a salesperson, was flagged by the supermarket's facial recognition system after she had committed theft across seven separate occasions between Sept 2 and Sept 11 last year.She had frequented the outlet at 622D Punggol Central and stole 19 bottles of Jacob's Creek wine, with price ranging from $28.52 to $85.56.In total, they were valued at more than $555, according to the charge sheet.Sheng Siong discovered the theft following an inventory check on Sept 10, 2025. Staff then reviewed security camera footage and saw Tan leave the outlet without paying for bottles that she put in a reusable bag, The Straits Times reported.She had used the self-checkout kiosk to scan items of less value, but did not scan the bottles, CNA reported.

SINGAPORE — A former chief of air force who is accused of colliding with a stroller in May 2024 while driving a car without considering other road users has had his case adjourned to Thursday (May 14).Goh Yong Siang, 74, appeared in a district court on May 13. A search with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority reveals that he is a director at Temasek Management Services.Temasek Management Services' website states that he is its chairman and that he was a fighter pilot in the Republic of Singapore Air Force.He retired as the chief of air force in 1998.According to the same website: «He then joined private equity firm Beta Capital Group in Dallas, Texas, until 2005. In 2006, he joined Temasek International as a senior managing director until 2013.»Goh was driving a car when it allegedly hit a woman pushing a stroller at a signalised pedestrian crossing in Pasir Panjang Road, causing hurt to a two-year-old boy.The woman, who was crossing the road when the green man signal was on, was also injured in the accident, but court documents did not disclose details about her injuries or those of the boy.

The British Government has begun to look chaotic, changing leaders with alarming frequency. If Starmer is replaced before July, we will have cycled through seven prime ministers in a decade.

He gathered his Cabinet ministers around the table at No 10 for what was expected to be a high-stakes meeting, with some of his closest allies ready to tell him his time was up.