South African President Cyril Ramaphosa attended an official dinner on Wednesday hosted by Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter at the Bernerhof in Bern. The banquet concluded the first day of meetings between the two nations, focused on economic partnerships and diplomatic cooperation. Ramaphosa thanked Switzerland for its hospitality and praised the growing relationship between the two countries.
The leaders signed agreements covering economic cooperation, vocational training, arts and urban development on Wednesday. Switzerland returned sacred artifacts from the Nkuna royal family that missionaries acquired in the late 1800s. The items were handed over in Neuchâtel on Tuesday. Ramaphosa addressed the Swiss Parliament and discussed...
Agroecology specialists from East African Community nations advocate for specialized market infrastructure and enhanced facilities to advance regional trade in ecologically produced farm products. The professionals assert that upgraded storage systems, transportation networks and unified border regulations would enable small farmers to access equitable selling opportunities. Investments would reinforce local food independence and strengthen community agricultural resilience.
Stakeholders from Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Sudan adopted the Jinja Declaration at a regional conference in Uganda. Participants recommended expanded cold storage capacity, logistics improvements and...
Kenya's Immigration ministry requested 4.2 billion shillings from lawmakers to offset costs after President William Ruto eliminated fees for national identity cards. Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang told the National Assembly's Committee on Administration and Internal Security that funds would cover the production of six million cards this financial year. The government anticipates issuing three million new registrations and replacing three million existing ones.
Kipsang said that each card costs 700 shillings to produce, factoring in materials and processing expenses. The ministry plans to seek approval through supplementary budget discussions. Ruto abolished the 300 shilling first-time application fee and suspended the 1,000...
Nairobi property owners will begin paying revised land rates on January 1 under regulations set by the National Rating Act of 2024. Urban planning executive Patrick Mbogo announced that properties in flat-rate zones will incur annual charges between 2,560 and 4,800 shillings, based on parcel size. Land up to 0.1 hectares costs 2,560 shillings yearly, while plots above 0.4 hectares cost 4,800 shillings.
Properties assessed through valuation will pay 0.115% of the unimproved site value annually. The county established protections for landowners whose new rates fall below 2022 levels or exceed double those amounts. Property owners who filed objections to the 2019 Draft Valuation Roll will maintain current rates until hearings conclude...
Tanzanian opposition supporters staged protests in multiple cities after condemning the presidential and parliamentary elections held on Wednesday as illegitimate. Hundreds of demonstrators entered Kenya and blocked highways while burning materials and removing images of President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Kenyan authorities reported two fatalities among people escaping confrontations with Tanzanian security forces.
The electoral commission began releasing vote counts on Thursday that showed Hassan receiving approximately 95 percent support in southwestern Mbea province. She leads in numerous other districts across the mainland and Zanzibar. European Union representatives characterized the electoral process as fraudulent and stated...
Jubilee Party selected Fred Matiang'i as its 2027 presidential candidate on Thursday after party leaders met in Nairobi. The former interior minister was also appointed as deputy party leader and will represent Jubilee within the United Opposition coalition. Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta chaired the National Executive Committee session remotely.
Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni said that members approved Matiang'i's candidacy application and confirmed him as the party's standard bearer. The coalition includes figures such as Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, and Martha Karua. Former Attorney General Justin Muturi is also a participant in the opposition movement.
Party officials plan to expand operations across...
Kapitos Lifestyle Lounge in Vanderbijlpark rejected accusations of abuse, salary disputes, and corruption on Wednesday, October 30, 2025. Management stated the venue follows a zero-tolerance harassment policy and denied claims that workers went unpaid for eight months. The establishment denied the allegations and stated that legal teams may take action against those spreading defamatory statements.
The lounge addressed concerns about delayed wages by acknowledging the economic pressures in the hospitality industry while maintaining that transparent communication had occurred with affected workers. Officials invited labor authorities to investigate their compliance with employment regulations. Management also dismissed suggestions of...
A parliamentary committee investigating police corruption awaits security clearances before murder suspect Vusimuzi Matlala can testify from his cell at Kgosi Mampuru Maximum Security Prison in Pretoria. Committee leader Soviet Lekganyane said authorities must prevent any escape while transporting the detainee, who faces attempted murder and money laundering charges. The panel trimmed its witness roster to concentrate on central figures, summoning businessman Brown Mogotsi to appear from November 18 for three sessions.
Matlala allegedly helped dissolve the Political Killings Task Team and maintained ties to suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and former Minister Bheki Cele. Investigators claim his firm received a 300 million rand...
Former Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga pressed Brigadier Lesiba Mokoena at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry about when he would acknowledge dishonesty, but the officer declined to respond immediately. Mokoena said he would address the matter at a future time, drawing criticism from observers who questioned his willingness to accept responsibility. The commission investigates alleged corruption and criminal influence within KwaZulu-Natal's law enforcement agencies.
The confrontation followed evidence that Mokoena denied membership in a WhatsApp group created by Captain Barry Kruger, though later testimony contradicted his claim. The chat group reportedly coordinated police operations but raised concerns about potential ethical...
