The ongoing nationwide power blackouts have ignited a blame game within government, with the current administration shifting responsibility to the previous Malawi Congress Party (MCP)-led government—despite technical officials pointing to a completely different cause: crippling forex shortages. While politicians trade accusations, insiders at Electricity Generation Company (Malawi) (EGENCO) say the real issue is painfully simple—there […] The post Power Crisis Turns Political as Government Blames MCP While EGENCO Points to Forex Shortage appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A Malawian judge serving at the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights has released a powerful and deeply personal book that shines a light on refugees, statelessness, and discrimination. Titled From a Refugee Girl to a Judge, the book by Justice Ambassador Tujilane Rose Chizumila draws from her own life journey—one marked by hardship, […] The post Malawian Judge at African Court Publishes Inspiring Book on Refugees and Resilience appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Government spokesperson Shadric Namalomba has flatly rejected a critical global assessment that accuses Malawi’s presidency of tightening its grip on power and weakening democratic oversight, but his response leaves more questions than answers about the true state of governance. Reacting to the Bertelsmann Stiftung Transformation Index (BTI) Malawi 2026 Country Report, Namalomba dismissed the findings […] The post Namalomba Dismisses BTI Report as Baseless, But Mounting Evidence Suggests Malawi’s Presidency Still Overshadows Parliament and Weakens Oversight appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The High Court of Malawi has delivered a blunt and far-reaching ruling: begging is still a crime under Malawian law. In a unanimous decision that shuts down a high-stakes constitutional challenge, a three-judge panel—John Mashikizo Chirwa, Anneline Kanthambi and Chimwemwe Kamowa—dismissed an application by 13 persons with disabilities who sought to have Section 180(b) of […] The post Constitutional Court Draws a Hard Line: Begging Remains a Crime Despite Rights Challenge by Persons with Disabilities appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A social media post by outspoken Zimbabwean journalist Hopewell Chin’ono has ignited a political storm in Malawi after he alleged that President Peter Mutharika is battling a serious illness—claims that, if left unaddressed, risk fuelling uncertainty at the highest level of power. In a strongly worded statement, Chin’ono did not mince his words, asserting: “The […] The post Firestorm as Hopewell Chin’ono Claims Mutharika Is Seriously Ill, Raising Questions Over Transparency and Succession appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A 62-year-old motorcyclist was taken to hospital after an accident involving two motorcycles and a car on Friday (April 24) afternoon.The accident happened at about 1.45pm along North Bridge Road towards South Bridge Road. Map showing where the accident took place. PHOTO: Google Maps, Facebook/SG Road Vigilante  Dashcam footage posted on Facebook group SG Road Vigilante shows a grey Honda City car formed up on the middle of three lanes.Based on the footage, the car was angled towards the open-air car park off Victoria Link. However, the driver did not form up on the rightmost lane.Moments later, as two motorcycles approach from the right rear of his car, the male car driver made a sudden right turn towards the car park's entrance.

The US government has gained nearly $27 billion from its Intel investment as the chipmaker posted strong results, sending shares higher Read Full Article at RT.com

A 34-year-old Malaysian man will be charged in court today (April 25) for his alleged involvement in a case of government officials impersonation scam.Following his arrest on Friday, the number of Malaysians arrested in Singapore for facilitating scam syndicates to collect cash and valuables obtained from scams now stands at 17.In a news release after the man's arrest, the police said the 34-year-old was identified and arrested within 10 days of the report being lodged on April 14, after their officers from Clementi Police Division and the Anti-Scam Command conducted extensive ground enquiries and follow-up investigations.Call transferred to 'MAS officer' for investigationSimilar to other cases of government officials impersonation scams, the female victim was transferred to persons claiming to be from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for «investigations» after she denied having enrolled in a telco mobile line contract plan.The scammers then instilled fear and created a sense of urgency by falsely claiming that she was being investigated for money laundering.

If you reside near the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit Link (RTS) tracks and noticed multiple trains running at higher speeds, you can be forgiven for wondering if operations had begun ahead of schedule. Over the past few months, the RTS project team has been providing periodic milestone updates. On Feb 5, a cross-border train demonstration run was successfully completed, with a train set making its way from the Wadi Hana depot to Woodlands North station. Earlier on Boxing Day (Dec 26, 2025), the first train dynamic run was completed with the train making its way uneventfully to the border between Singapore and Malaysia. The multi-train runs at higher speeds come just  after Singapore’s and Malaysia’s transport ministers conducted a joint visit to Woodlands North station on Wednesday (April 22).

While businesses are increasing prices to keep up with the inflation, one chicken rice stall in Ang Mo Kio is keeping theirs low.The owner of the Nguan Express 88, which offers braised and roasted chicken rice for $1.90 per serving, told Lianhe Zaobao why he keeps his prices low.«I'll be very honest, we don't make much from a packet of chicken rice, but our main strategy is low profit margins and high volume sales so we have no plans to raise prices,» said 43-year-old Lim Yi Xing (transliteration).Lim, who said his stall serves 1,000 servings a day, admitted operation costs have increased by 30 per cent due to the situation in the Middle East, with costs of plastic bags being 10 per cent higher. Fuel costs to transport ingredients have also gone up from $500 to up to $900 per month.However, they also have a central kitchen and direct chicken supply, which helps them control costs.«The residents around our shop are mainly elderly, and they make up more than half of our customers. Therefore, we will not raise prices, hoping they can still enjoy a satisfying meal at an affordable price,» Lim told the Chinese daily.

The director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University says that if the attacks resume, Tehran will «strike back, and strike back very hard and very rapidly»

Two men were killed in the strike

Denis Pasler says 50 people have been evacuated

According to the newspaper, the golf club is located next to a railway line that runs to both the BAE Systems shipyard and the UK’s largest nuclear waste storage facility

The director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University says that Washington should start looking for ways to cooperate with other strong international players

Nigel Farage said the party is looking to unseat a string of senior government figures as part of a new strategy to target individual constituencies for the first time.

The Vice President will essentially be on 'standby' for the next round of peace talks in Islamabad this weekend, the White House said today.

As Charles prepared for his transatlantic trip, the US threatened to back Argentina's claim to the South Atlantic islands.

In an unprecedented crackdown, Britain's biggest force secretly unleashed the AI tool to root out bad behaviour.

Yards from the Thames, in the churchyard of All Saints , which dates from the 12th Century, is the final resting place of the Victorian poet Matthew Arnold.

The Israeli PM underwent treatment for early-stage prostate cancer and withheld the information for two months during the war with Iran Read Full Article at RT.com

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is on a tour to “coordinate” with partners in Pakistan, Oman, and Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com

The prohibitions against targeting nuclear infrastructure are becoming weaker in a highly volatile world Read Full Article at RT.com

Western Bureau: As Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett tours hospitality properties along Jamaica’s south coast to assess recovery efforts and reinforce the sector’s readiness to welcome international visitors, industry stakeholders are warning that global uncertainty is dampening bookings and occupancy levels.

Kathryn Silvera, president of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), says the organisation is relying on guidance from regulators as concerns grow over contaminated sugar linked to Pan Caribbean Sugar Company. “Pan Caribbean would be the manufacturer of the sugar in this instance, and so they would supply a number of different entities, people who might be using sugar as a raw material to bake or for other items, distributors, or those who buy in bulk and then repackage,” Silvera said.

The ganja fraternity in Jamaica, while welcoming the recent decision by the United States (US) Department of Justice to reclassify certain cannabis products, is urging local producers to see it as both an opportunity and a warning. Maurice Ellis, head of the Ganja Growers’ Association of Jamaica, said in a statement to The Gleaner that the reclassification under the United States Controlled Substances Act changes the operating environment for the global cannabis industry, and Jamaican farmers need to interpret it carefully.

Local contractors are being urged to make the necessary investment in their companies to effectively compete for large-scale government projects. Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness made the suggestion while speaking at the National Housing Trust (NHT) groundbreaking ceremony for the Galina housing development in St Mary yesterday.

King’s Counsel Peter Champagnie is calling for restraint in public discussion surrounding the firearm case involving popular podcaster Jhaedee Richards and music producer Jahvel Morrison, after both men were yesterday granted $1.5 million bail in the Gun Court. Speaking with The Gleaner following the hearing, Champagnie, who represents Morrison, popularly known as ‘Jahvy Ambassador’, alongside attorneys Richard Lynch and Sayeed Bernard, said public commentary on the matter should not undermine the court proceedings.

From childhood, South Korean pop star Soyou dreamed about getting married, having three children and living in a house filled with the aroma of cooking.