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MDC-T faces property seizure as Douglas Mwonzora ordered to pay Mashumba
MDC-T faces potential property seizure after courts approved former employee Kudzanayi Mashumba's request to register an unpaid salary judgment. Douglas Mwonzora's party must settle US$7,600 in outstanding wages following the July 9 court decision. Mashumba served as chief aide to the presidium from April 2020, earning US$550 monthly plus US$50 for communication expenses. Political disagreements led to his departure from the opposition organization. Legal proceedings began when conciliation efforts failed in October 2021. Mashumba submitted his compensation claim after the party ignored response requirements. Labour officer Constance Kadenga issued a favorable draft ruling in May 2022. The 2023 Labour Amendment Act created new...
Ingutsheni Central Hospital strains as drug abuse cases surge in Bulawayo
Ingutsheni Central Hospital faces mounting pressure as substance abuse cases overwhelm Zimbabwe's largest psychiatric facility. Chief Medical Officer Dr Nemache Mawere reports that addiction-related disorders affect seven out of ten patients in psychiatric wards. The facility currently houses 650 individuals across 14 treatment areas, with 150 receiving acute care. Most patients range from 20 to 40 years old, though admissions span teenagers to septuagenarians. Crystal methamphetamine, cannabis, and illegal alcohol represent the primary substances driving these admissions. Patients frequently return after discharge, creating recurring treatment cycles within the same community environments where drugs remain available. Zimbabwe lacks...
Kakamega student David Owuor dies after football match, post-mortem awaited
A student died after collapsing during a football game at his school when the ball struck his head. David Owuor lost consciousness immediately and failed to respond when classmates attempted emergency assistance. School staff transported him to the campus medical facility where additional treatment proved unsuccessful. Medical personnel at Kakamega County General Hospital declared him deceased upon arrival. Police Commander Vincent Cherutich confirmed the sequence of events. Principal Julius Mambili stated that Owuor had participated in the regular Sunday religious service before the incident occurred. The school administration contacted his family members residing in Eldoret following the tragedy. Mambili described the deceased as a...
Melioidosis outbreak claims four lives in Ulu Baram, Miri Health Office investigates
Health authorities confirmed melioidosis infections and worker deaths at a remote Ulu Baram location near Sungai Kalai. Dr P. Raviwharmman Packierisamy from Miri Division Health Office dispatched medical teams to investigate the outbreak. The affected camp sits nine to ten hours away from Miri through difficult timber roads. Teams conduct health screenings, patient referrals, education programs, and sanitation measures. Management cooperation has proven effective during response efforts. Four male workers perished within recent weeks from the bacterial infection. Saturday marked the latest death when one victim died at Miri Hospital during treatment. The remote workplace has experienced multiple fatalities that alarmed surrounding...
Anwar Ibrahim highlights the unity and commitment of the Madani government at the Kenduri Rakyat event
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim declared the Madani administration possesses strength through coalition partner unity and shared development goals. Different political beliefs exist among parties within the government, yet their collaborative spirit remains remarkable. The premier expressed gratitude toward Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Fadillah Yusof for maintaining solidarity. His remarks came during the Kenduri Rakyat event held alongside the Madani Ukhwah programme in Kampung Pachitan. The gathering featured his wife Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, both deputy prime ministers, cabinet officials, and parliamentary members. Anwar emphasized his administration's commitment to hearing citizen concerns despite positive economic...
The Kelantan government calls for an investigation into the police raid of the HIV outreach programme
Kelantan authorities demanded a complete investigation after police raided an HIV prevention program they mistakenly identified as a gay sex party. Deputy Menteri Besar Mohamed Fadzli Hassan emphasized that all parties deserve fair treatment during the inquiry process. Officials must determine whether police actions had legitimate grounds or if advocacy groups present accurate claims about the health outreach event. Hassan stressed that justice should guide any final decisions regardless of investigation outcomes. Event organizers should obtain proper government approval before conducting potentially sensitive programs. The Malaysian AIDS Council verified conducting nighttime HIV services on June 17 through their specialized outreach...
Sultan and Tengku Permaisuri Selangor join 2025 KITA X Pesta Kelaut Run in Pantai Kelanang
Selangor's royal couple attended the KITA X Pesta Kelaut@Pantai Kelanang 2025 Run at the venue this morning. Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah and Tengku Permaisuri Selangor Tengku Norashikin received greetings from Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz and Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari upon their 7.30 am arrival. The Sultan commenced the athletic event for over 1,000 runners competing across five-kilometer and three-kilometer distances. He personally joined the race after launching the competition for all participants. The royal visitors explored exhibition displays presented by government departments and local business owners before departing. They observed the...
Malaysia fully restores the autogate system after a technical glitch delays 380,000 travellers
Malaysia restored its autogate system for foreign visitors after technical integration problems disrupted border operations nationwide. The Border Control and Protection Agency confirmed complete restoration at all entry points following a mismatch between the MyIMMS system and an international enforcement database. Director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain announced the recovery during a press conference at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Officials rejected speculation about sabotage or cyberattacks, attributing delays to database integration failures rather than system breakdowns. The agency mobilized personnel and activated manual processing counters to manage congestion during peak travel periods. Approximately...
Father of three pleads not guilty to injuring man with sickle in coffee shop attack
A 37-year-old man entered a not guilty plea before Magistrate Rais Imran Hamid regarding accusations of attacking another person with a farming tool. Mohd Yusaini Mohd Yussof faces allegations of wounding 40-year-old Kamaruddin Sha'ari during an evening incident at a local eatery. The attack occurred at Simpang Empat Projek Perumahan Rakyat on June 5 at 7.45pm. Prosecutors claim the defendant struck the victim on the forehead and beneath the right eye. The father of three could receive up to ten years imprisonment, monetary penalties, or physical punishment if found guilty. Deputy public prosecutor Ahmad Naabil Mohamed Asri handled the case for the state. Defense attorney Muhamad Fiqri Muhamad represented the accused during...

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