Former football player Shingi Kawondera made accusations against his ex-wife Marry Mubaiwa during a podcast appearance with DJ Ollah 7. Kawondera blamed Mubaiwa for his financial losses and claimed she played a role in his departure from Pioneer Gas. He alleged that he facilitated the relationship between Mubaiwa and late businessman Genius Kadungure. The former athlete suggested that Mubaiwa and Kadungure were strangers before his introduction. These statements sparked immediate controversy within Zimbabwe's entertainment circles.
Mubaiwa rejected Kawondera's version of events during an interview with journalist Simba Chikanza on ZimEye. She revealed that Kadungure was her cousin through family connections rather than a business...
Rigathi Gachagua established the Democracy for the Citizens party's inaugural international presence with the opening of a North Pacific Chapter office in Seattle, Washington. The former Deputy President announced this development during his ongoing United States tour, which represents his first overseas travel since his removal from office in October 2024. Gachagua departed Kenya on July 9 for what he described as a comprehensive two-month engagement across American cities. The Seattle facility will serve as a permanent base for connecting with Kenyan expatriates throughout the Pacific Northwest region. This expansion demonstrates his political organization's commitment to maintaining ties with diaspora communities.
The political...
An independent investigation substantiated 45 allegations against television presenter Gregg Wallace, out of a total of 83 claims spanning 19 years. The inquiry documented inappropriate sexual language and humor as the primary concerns, along with culturally insensitive remarks and racist comments. One allegation involved unwelcome physical contact, while another three concerned incidents where Wallace appeared in a state of undress. A law firm conducted the investigation on behalf of production company Banijay following initial reporting by BBC News. The presenter received an autism diagnosis during the investigation process.
Wallace maintained his innocence regarding the most serious accusations before the report's publication. The...
Regional magistrate Donald Ndirowei rejected the legal challenge submitted by former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi regarding his remand status. The Harare court official refused Mzembi's bid to contest his current detention circumstances. Ndirowei directed the former cabinet minister to appear before the tribunal on Friday, when authorities will establish dates for his upcoming trial proceedings. The magistrate's decision comes after judicial officials verified the existence of three active arrest orders targeting Mzembi. These legal instruments remain valid and enforceable against the former government official.
Court records indicate that enforcement officers issued the warrants following Mzembi's absence from scheduled...
Nelson Havi has joined mounting resistance against Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat resuming his position. The former Law Society of Kenya President published his opposition on social media Monday. Havi stated that Lagat should remain barred from returning to his duties as DIG. The stance emerges from controversy surrounding blogger Albert Ojwang's custodial death. Police allegedly assaulted Ojwang while he remained detained at Nairobi's Central Police Station.
Lagat voluntarily suspended himself from official responsibilities on June 16, 2025. He announced that this decision would facilitate unimpeded investigations into the incident. The deputy inspector general expressed willingness to assist investigators fully. Lagat also...
Rigathi Gachagua delivered sharp criticism of Kenya's economic trajectory during remarks at a religious gathering in the United States. The former deputy president dismissed government statistics while addressing attendees on July 14. He urged citizens to evaluate economic performance through personal experiences rather than official data. Gachagua pointed to dramatic price increases that have transformed household purchasing power over recent years. Basic goods that previously cost 10,000 shillings require 30,000 shillings under current market conditions.
The political figure described mounting public debt as reaching dangerous thresholds that threaten national stability. He highlighted reduced money circulation throughout the...
A vehicle collision claimed the life of Fortune Sacco Football Club head coach Sylvester Odero during early morning hours Monday in Kirinyaga County. The educator from Nyaikungu Secondary School lost control of his automobile while traveling from Ngurubani toward Kagio around 3 a.m. His vehicle plunged into River Kanaro near Kangiciri village after veering off the roadway. Sports officer Julius Mutiso accompanied Odero but survived the crash without injury. Local residents discovered Mutiso requesting assistance after hearing the collision.
Village elder David Mugane reported that community members responded to loud sounds from the accident site. Authorities confirmed that police have transported the damaged automobile to Sagana Police...
French President Emmanuel Macron announced substantial military budget increases during an address to armed forces personnel in Paris. The president characterized current global circumstances as presenting the most significant challenge to European freedom since World War Two concluded decades ago. Macron proposed raising defense expenditures by 3.5 billion euros during the upcoming year and an additional 3 billion euros by 2027. He described contemporary geopolitical conditions as forming a pivotal moment requiring enhanced military preparedness. The president specifically condemned what he termed imperialist policies and territorial annexation efforts.
Macron accelerated France's timeline for doubling military spending from the...
Nigeria prepares to receive the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari following his death at age 82 in a London medical facility on Sunday. Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda confirmed that burial ceremonies will take place on Monday in Daura town, located 50 miles from Katsina city. Vice President Kashim Shettima traveled to the British capital and will escort the body during its return journey to Nigeria. The governor announced plans for a morning departure after consulting with family members at the hospital where Buhari passed away. Religious protocols will guide the timing and manner of the interment by Islamic traditions.
The former military leader succumbed to a brief illness without additional details disclosed by...
