Balaka is fast emerging as a strategic industrial hub after Lindian Resources Limited secured a massive $100 million (about K120.8 billion) financing package to fully fund the development of the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project—marking one of the most significant mining investments in Malawi’s modern economic history. The funding, raised through the sale of 133.33 million […] The post Balaka Rare Earth Project Gets K120 Billion Boost, Positioning Malawi For Global Critical Minerals Breakthrough appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A growing institutional standoff is unfolding around the Malawi Electoral Commission (Malawi Electoral Commission), with fears now emerging that the electoral body could be forced out of its long-standing headquarters at Chisankho House in Lilongwe after it rejected a directive to relocate its operations to Blantyre. Legal expert Dr. Benedette Malunga has warned that MEC’s […] The post MEC Headquarters Row Deepens As Legal Expert Warns Of Possible Eviction From Chisankho House Amid Refusal To Relocate To Blantyre appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The recent fuel price shocks in Tanzania and Malawi have exposed a stark contrast in leadership response, policy urgency, and public protection—raising difficult questions about who carries the burden when global shocks hit ordinary citizens. In Tanzania, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has taken a visibly interventionist stance after fuel prices surged sharply, triggering public concern […] The post Fuel Shock, Two Leadership Styles: Tanzania Moves Decisively as Malawi Absorbs the Pain appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Security personnel attached to the Office of the First Vice President, Justice Jane Ansah, last night intercepted and captured an unidentified drone that was flying over the Vice President’s official residence in Lilongwe—a development that has triggered fresh concerns over the security of protected state installations. Authorities have confirmed that the drone was detected operating […] The post Suspicious Drone Incident Over Vice President’s Residence Sparks Security Concerns in Lilongwe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Iran has invented an entire genre of AI-generated 'Lego propaganda' videos to deliver its anti-Western messaging through an iconic Western brand.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticizes PM Modi's foreign policy after the US chose Pakistan to mediate talks with Iran. Ramesh questions how Pakistan secured this role despite its terror links and India's diplomatic efforts, highlighting perceived failures in leveraging ties with the US and BRICS+.

Mr. Bipin's subtle tremors and slowed movements foreshadowed a Parkinson's diagnosis, a progressive neurological disorder affecting millions. Beyond visible motor symptoms like tremors and stiffness, Parkinson's also presents with often-missed non-motor signs such as sleep disturbances and mood changes, highlighting the need for early recognition and comprehensive support.

WESTERN BUREAU: A man believed to have been the mastermind behind Tuesday’s murder of deejay Roger ‘Jaggy D’ Walker, a police source told The Gleaner, was shot and killed in a gunfight with the Hanover police early Friday morning. The deceased man, who was of Bamboo address on the outskirts of Hopewell, where Walker was killed, was identified by relatives as 30-year-old Romaine ‘CJ’ Humphrey.

WESTERN BUREAU: Vendors at the Charles Gordon Market in Montego Bay are once again crying foul against the St James Municipal Corporation (StJMC) over the market’s conditions and accusations of unfair treatment by the municipal authorities, following the confiscation of several vendors’ carts and other items on Friday morning.

An autopsy has been scheduled for April 28 to determine the cause of death of a newborn at Cornwall Regional Hospital as grieving mother Shandale Ballentine has launched a crowdfunding campaign to assist with funeral expenses for her son, Ramontay Rakai Ranger. Ballentine said the decision to seek public support came after family and friends, aware that both she and her partner are currently on unpaid leave, encouraged her to create a platform for donations. A distraught Ballentine told The Gleaner that she does not want to burn her son’s body.

Warning of the threat the ongoing Middle East conflict poses to the Caribbean’s food and economic security, Wendell Samuel, assistant secretary-general (ASG) of CARICOM, is calling for stronger regional coordination to enhance resilience, bargaining power, and capacity to absorb external shocks.

WESTERN BUREAU: Lucea Mayor Sheridan Samuels is accusing a church in the Hanover capital of squatting, saying the building it is occupying is owned by the Hanover Municipal Corporation (HMC), which needs it to establish a tourism training centre. “Right now, the building is captured by a church, and we need that building because we have plans for the youth within the parish. We are to put in place there a training centre in collaboration with the Grand Palladium Hotel and HEART/NSTA Trust,” Samuels said at Thursday’s HMC monthly meeting.

Active military activities are currently underway in this area along a front approximately 8 kilometers wide, military expert Andrey Marochko told

According to the source, US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff and businessman Jared Kushner have also arrived in the capital of Pakistan for the peace talks

Tatyana Moskalkova also noted that the negotiations on the release of hostages had been difficult

The meeting may also be attended by Chief of Pakistan Army Staff Field Marshall Asim Munir and Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar

According to the sources, «indirect consultations have already taken place» and "the upcoming negotiations will be direct

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of attempting to invalidate her candidature from Bhabanipur through false cases with the Election Commission's help. She also alleged the BJP manipulated electoral rolls, leading to the deletion of millions of voters, and claimed they planned to tamper with EVMs to influence poll results.

The three-tonne shipment is the sixth-largest cocaine seizure on record, and means more than five tonnes of the drug worth more than £400million has been confiscated in less than a month.

In the ancient town of Joppa, as recorded in the Acts of the Apostles 9:36–43, lived a woman whose legacy refused to die with her body. Dorcas—full of compassion, tireless in service—stitched dignity into the lives of the poor and clothed the forgotten with love. When she fell, an entire community wept. Widows gathered, not […] The post A Living Dorcas Among us: Kawinga’s Relentless War Against Hunger appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Secretary to the Treasury, Cliff Chiunda, has issued a firm and urgent call to Controlling Officers and Chief Executive Officers across government to fully embrace the Malawi National Electronic Procurement System, describing the transition not as a mere digital upgrade, but as a far-reaching governance reform with the power to reshape public finance management. Speaking […] The post St Chiunda Rallies Controlling Officers to Champion E-Procurement, Calls It a Governance Reform appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a strongly worded statement, the Human Rights Conservative Committee (HRCC) has condemned the growing abuse of social media in Malawi, accusing some users—particularly on Facebook—of launching sustained attacks against members of the judiciary, public officials, civil society leaders, faith leaders, and business figures without any verified basis. HRCC Chairperson, Robert Mkwezalamba, expressed deep concern […] The post HRCC Condemns Rising Abuse Of Social Media, Warns Of Threats To Judiciary, Public Trust, And Rule Of Law In Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Parliament has adjourned sine die after completing an intensive eight-week sitting that formed the Second Meeting of the 52nd Session, with Speaker of the House Sameer Suleman commending Members of Parliament for what he described as vibrant, disciplined, and highly productive debate during the 2026/2027 Budget Meeting. In his closing remarks before adjourning the House, […] The post Parliament Rises After 8-Week Budget Session Marked By Intensive Debate, Full Passage Of Key Bills And Major Oversight Milestones appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

EAM S Jaishankar arrived in the UAE for high-level meetings to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, following his visit to Mauritius. Discussions in Mauritius focused on energy cooperation, including oil and gas supply agreements and clean energy projects, reinforcing the need for dependable strategic partnerships amidst regional crises.

New weight-loss injections are proving effective for Indian patients, with over 40% shedding at least 10% of their body weight in a recent Delhi hospital study. While results vary, especially for those with diabetes, the therapies offer significant health benefits. Experts emphasize these are not quick fixes but valuable tools when combined with lifestyle changes for sustained weight reduction.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi shared a brief, candid conversation at a Parliament tribute ceremony for Mahatma Jyotiba Phule. The interaction drew attention given their history of sharp political exchanges and public criticisms of each other. Both leaders separately paid homage to the social reformer's legacy.

Former Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma resigned, avoiding parliamentary removal proceedings. This follows a history of judges facing removal motions, with some resigning and others escaping proceedings. The constitutional process for judge removal involves parliamentary address based on proved misbehaviour or incapacity.

Trinamool Congress and BJP supporters clashed during an election campaign in West Bengal's Hooghly district, resulting in minor injuries to four BJP workers. The incident occurred as campaigning intensifies for the 2026 Assembly elections, with both parties trading sharp political attacks and releasing manifestos.

Like millions, I watched open-mouthed as Melania Trump delivered her furious message out of the blue, declaring: 'I had no relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.'

Managing Director of Maranatha Private Schools, Ernest Kaonga, has delivered a strong endorsement of government’s decision to shift public university selection from a bed-space-based system to one grounded in merit and programme capacity—describing the move as a transformative step that is widening access to higher education across Malawi. Speaking on the sidelines of the 2026/2027 […] The post Merit-based university selection expands access, says kaonga appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Critics of President Donald Trump are fuming at the Pentagon's plans to automate the military draft, a change the President ushered in by signing legislation in December.