Ntcheu District Hospital has shown how innovation and smart management can boost healthcare, generating about K57 million through its optional paying services between the 2024 and 2025 financial year. The funds are already making a tangible difference in patient care and hospital operations. Director of Health Services, Innocent Mhango, said the money has been used […] The post Ntcheu District Hospital Turns Innovation into Progress, Raises K57 Million to Improve Services appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has donated K5 million to the Southern Region Chess League (SRCL) Veterans Chess Tournament aimed at strengthening the development of the sport through structured and inclusive competitions. The tournament will be hosted at the Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre on February 20, 2026. Speaking during the cheque presentation on Wednesday, […] The post NBM plc boosts Veterans chess tourney with K5 million support appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

University of Malawi political science associate professor Boniface Dulani has warned that the recent stripping of delegated functions from First Vice-President Jane Ansah may reveal more than routine administrative reshuffling—it could signal serious internal tensions within the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). Barely four months into office, President Peter Mutharika has removed Ansah from two […] The post Political Analyst Boniface Dulani Says Mutharika-Ansah Rift Signals Deeper Political Strain in DPP appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Pesticides Control Board (PCB) has launched a countrywide inspection exercise to monitor how pesticides and other chemicals are being handled across Malawi. The exercise aims to ensure the safe storage, use, and disposal of hazardous substances to protect human health, animals, and the environment. The inspections recently covered the Musiro Waste Management Site in […] The post Pesticides Control Board Launches Nationwide Inspections to Ensure Safe Chemical Management appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

China has executed 11 members of a notorious Myanmar mafia family that was infamous for duping victims in fake online romances. 

Colombia's state-owned airline Satena lost contact with a Beechcraft 1900 just 12 minutes into its 40-minute domestic flight near the rugged border with Venezuela.

The price of gold has hit an all-time high of $5,600 amid geopolitical and economic uncertainties Read Full Article at RT.com

The US is trying to balance high deficits, high debt, and also the need to provide dollars to the world to maintain reserve-currency status Read Full Article at RT.com

A Japanese woman returning to Singapore left her passport on board a Singapore Airlines plane and only found out about the missing document the next day when she was contacted by ground handling company Sats. In an Instagram video on Jan 21, lifestyle content creator @naofromjapan_, who moved to Singapore seven years ago for work, captioned: «Singapore is truly safe and efficient. I love Face ID, but sometimes it works a little too well.»In the 41-second clip, Nao recounted the incident: «I landed with Singapore Airlines, cleared immigration with face ID (and) didn't even take my passport out.» The next morning, she received an email from Sats at 9.29am informing her that her passport had been found and that it was being held at Sats' baggage arrival services office in Changi Airport Terminal 2. The email also provided a QR code and link for her to book an appointment for collection. 

Starting Feb 9, lower-wage Singaporean workers can receive allowance of up to $18,000 a year when they reskill or upskill, said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and Workforce Singapore on Thursday (Jan 29).The new Workfare Skills Support (Level Up) will give financial support to workers undergoing long-form training courses, which includes studies at the Nitec, diploma, and undergraduate degree levels, as well as the SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme.Self-sponsored learners aged 30 and above who earn an average gross monthly income of not more than $3,000 and meet other eligibility criteria such as property value will qualify for the upgraded scheme, which was announced at Budget 2025.Individuals who take time off work to pursue long-form training on a full-time basis will receive an allowance of 50 per cent of their average income over the latest available 12-month period, or at least $300 every month. One can receive a maximum of $18,000 per year.Meanwhile, workers attending long-form training on a part-time basis while employed will receive a monthly $300 allowance, with a yearly cap of $3,600.

PropertyLimBrothers (PLB) co-founder Melvin Lim has stepped down as operating principal of KW Singapore — a franchise of US-based real estate agency Keller Williams — the company said in a media statement on Thursday (Jan 29). Grayce Tan, formerly the director of growth, is also no longer part of the KW Singapore leadership team with immediate effect, added the company. Jonathan Lee, who previously served as regional director of KW Malaysia and is currently a growth consultant for the Keller Williams Worldwide (KWW) Asia Pacific Hub, has been appointed to lead in the interim «to ensure stability and operational continuity». KW Singapore, founded by Lim in July 2025, operates as a standalone business, separate from PLB, reported The Business Times. The company said that it is «prioritising the enhancement of compliance frameworks, governance processes, and training initiatives in direct coordination with KWW». It added that it remains focused on «providing resources and support for the long-term success of our associates and resuming business as usual through a measured, deliberate approach.»

China has executed 11 people linked to Myanmar criminal gangs, including 'key members' of telecom scam operations, as Beijing toughens its response to the sprawling, transnational industry.

Harry Charles, 26, leapt off his mount and confronted the worker after the groom working for Saudi Arabian equestrian Abdullah Al-Sharbatly allegedly pushed his father Peter during a warm up.

Sophie, 61, repurposed a striking, emerald green Galvan gown that she famously first wore for another film premiere in London six years ago

President Trump was kicking off a crucial meeting with oil an gas industry bosses in the White House earlier this month when his attention abruptly wandered.

Keir Starmer held two hours of talks with the autocratic president in Beijing in the early hours of this morning, insisting he wants a more 'sophisticated' relationship.

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Port Vila Deputy Mayor and Port Vila City Council (PVCC) member, Erdian Melipsis, has been formally charged with domestic violence and is currently on bail pending the completion of a Preliminary Inquiry (PI) before the Magistrates’ Court.

Senior Magistrate Kibeon Nimbwen yesterday firmly reminded counsel that all accused persons are equal before the law, regardless of their social status or professional position.

Despite a strong presence of Municipal and Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) officers, some bus drivers in Port Vila continue to harass tourists during cruise ship arrivals, raising concerns that recent complaints and warnings have yet to bring meaningful change.

The Department of Water Resources (DoWR) has ordered Brunet Entreprise Générale to immediately cease its asphalt processing operations being conducted within Zone 3 of the Matnakara Water Protection Zone (MPZ).

A couple of days ago, during her appearance on Desert Island discs, Kemi Badenoch was asked why she first joined the Conservatives.

My four day girls trip to Greecewas ruined after we arrived at the hotel to find it looked absolutely nothing like the photos.

The TV chef, 85, who replaced original judge Dame Mary Berry in 2017, announced she was saying goodbye to the hit baking series after nine years on Instagram last week.

Kim Kardashian has broken her silence on why photos of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Kris Jenner's 70th birthday in November vanished from her Instagram.

[ISS] Post-election 'ghost town' protests disrupted trade, revealing neighbouring countries' economic reliance on stability in Cameroon.

[DW] Eight children were killed in an attack on a remote village in Cameroon's North West has shocked the nation. But there appears no end in sight to the separatist conflict in the Anglophone regions.

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Nuclear energy is a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels and accounts for around 25% of the electricity produced in the EU. However, in the aftermath of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster and the 2011 catastrophe in Fukushima, nuclear energy has become highly controversial. While Member States can decide whether to include nuclear power in their energy mix, EU legislation aims at improving the safety standards of nuclear power stations and ensuring that nuclear waste is safely handled and disposed of. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Equality between women and men is one of the objectives of the European Union. Over time, legislation, case-law and changes to the Treaties have helped consolidate this principle and its implementation in the EU. The European Parliament has always been a fervent defender of the principle of equality between men and women. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Medicines and medical devices have a direct impact on people’s health and are subject to the rules of the single market. A robust legal framework is in place to protect public health and guarantee the safety of these products. An adequate and affordable supply of medicines, the fight against antimicrobial resistance, the ethical conduct of clinical trials, the use of artificial intelligence in medical devices and incentives for research and development are just some of the key issues the EU deals with in this field. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Public authorities across the EU use public procurement to award contracts for works, services and supplies that account for approximately 14% of the EU’s GDP (more than EUR 3 trillion annually), making public procurement a major driver of economic growth, job creation and innovation within the EU single market. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP