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Dozens Hurt as Bus Flips to Dodge Lorry on Kisii Road
A Guardian bus flipped over on the Kisii-Kaplong road Sunday morning after the driver tried to avoid hitting a truck head-on. The driver had been passing another vehicle when he spotted the oncoming lorry and swerved hard right, making the bus roll. The bus carried passengers heading to various stops in Kisii County, with Nyamarambe in Gucha South Sub-County as the last destination. Helpful people nearby rushed to help the injured reach hospitals like Sotik Sub-County Hospital. Police officers came to investigate as concerns grew about some passengers having serious injuries. People at the scene said nobody died in the crash, though many suffered major injuries from the impact. This crash adds to many recent accidents on this road...
Kenya Kwanza MPs Take Over Kisii Eldoret Harambee
Kenya Kwanza supporters will run two major fundraisers on April 27 in Kisii and Eldoret. The ruling party split its lawmakers into groups for events at Marani Catholic Parish and ACK Tumaini Church. Oscar Sudi and Kimani Ichung'wah plan to attend both gatherings where people expect large donations. President Ruto's close aide, Farouk Kibet, will also join these public fundraising efforts. Six governors plan to attend the Eldoret event alongside education and immigration officials. The Kisii fundraiser aims to counter former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i's growing political power in the region. UDA National Treasurer Japhet Nyakundi hosts this first major Kenya Kwanza fundraiser in Kisii during signs of political shifts...
Dozens Dead as Iran Port Blast Shakes Homes 50km Away
A huge blast killed 18 people and hurt 800 others at Iran's largest port Saturday morning. The explosion at Shahid Rajaee port near Bandar Abbas broke windows and roofs of buildings up to 31 miles away. Videos show a growing fire before the massive blast sent people running for safety as debris filled the air. One witness told state TV that the warehouse was filled with smoke, dust, and ashes during the incident. They didn't remember if they dove under a table or were thrown there. Aerial images revealed multiple areas burning as the fire spread between containers. Officials closed schools and offices in the region on Sunday. A maritime risk company claimed the containers held solid fuel for ballistic missiles. The firm stated that an...
iPhone Tariffs Crush Apple India Plans
America remains vital for Apple as it brings in most smartphone money. New tariffs will soon cut into buying power, hurting the company's profits. Apple tried moving iPhone manufacturing from China to India to avoid these taxes. However, one expert calls this plan impossible because it will not protect Apple from other costs. The trade fights between America and China affect both expenses and sales. Moving work to India might lower some costs, but it leaves other problems unsolved. India makes about 20 percent of all iPhones today, showing room for growth. Cheaper labor helps keep profits up, but simply changing where phones are put together will not fix the tariff problem. All iPhone parts must still come from overseas, which means...
Chiwenga Jets Into Iran to Bag Huge Africa Deals
Vice President Chiwenga landed in Iran early today for the Iran-Africa Economic Conference. Iranian Labor Minister Ahmad Meydari welcomed him at Imam Khomeini International Airport with Zimbabwe Ambassador Bright Kupemba. The conference, which is held alongside the seventh Iran Expo, aims to strengthen connections between Tehran and African nations and highlight export goods. During his stay, Chiwenga will meet Iranian officials, business leaders, and tour companies. This week-long event supports President Mnangagwa's economic plans as Zimbabwe works toward becoming an upper-middle-income country by 2030. Ambassador Kupemba noted that Zimbabwe can learn from Iran about managing an economy under US sanctions, something both countries...
Zimbabwes Hidden Catholic Roots Uncovered
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga said at Pope Francis's funeral yesterday that Zimbabwe helped spread Catholicism worldwide, but few know about it. He talked with reporters about the important Catholic history dating back hundreds of years. The nation stands with the Catholic Church during global conflicts that might lead to a world war. Chiwenga mentioned that Zimbabwe has Catholic ties from the 1500s when a Mutapa prince named Father Diogo joined the church. Another royal son, Father Miguel, served as a priest in India. The vice president claimed Zimbabwe ranks among the top African nations that sent priests abroad. Many Zimbabwean ancestors became priests, though this history remained hidden until recently. During his Vatican...
Fraudster Chivayo Upstages Mnangagwa at ZITF
Tenderpreneur Wicknell Chivayo stood close to President Emmerson Mnangagwa during his Bulawayo visit for the Zimbabwe Trade International Fair. Many noticed how Chivayo appeared more prominent than government ministers when they toured exhibits with Mozambican President Daniel Chapo on Friday. This raised eyebrows about his relationship with top leadership amid questions about his wealth sources. Earlier this year, Mnangagwa told editors he had no connection to Chivayo, describing him merely as a philanthropist. Former Zanu PF member Reason Wafawarova criticized the situation, claiming government protocol has been replaced by what he calls a "Farm Cabinet" controlling presidential access. He pointed out how Chivayo, a convicted...
Witchcraft Threats Fly Over Zaka School Fee Hike
Parents at Musenyereki Primary School in Zaka are angry about fee increases and school management issues. They threaten the head teacher, Madam Mureyi, with legal action or even witchcraft if their concerns remain unaddressed. One parent from Banduki Village complained they missed work because of these problems and questioned why the fees keep rising. He warned Mureyi she might face their "goblins at night" if she continues running the school poorly. When reporters asked about these threats, Mureyi refused to comment, saying she lacked permission to speak with the media. The local District Schools Inspector knew about problems at the school but said he needed more information. The audio recording of threats from February still...
RTX 5070 Ti OC Crushes GDDR7 Speeds by 21 Percent
A gamer pushed their RTX 5070 Ti with SK Hynix GDDR7 memory to new heights. They achieved a strong 21% memory clock boost, lifting speeds from 1750 MHz to 2125 MHz. This overclock helped the Gigabyte RTX 5070 Ti Gaming OC score better in tests. The Time Spy benchmark jumped from about 28,460 to 30,426 points – roughly 7% higher performance. Nvidia recently started using SK Hynix GDDR7 memory alongside Samsung chips in their RTX 50 series cards. The user tried flashing an AORUS Master BIOS onto their card to increase power limits. This failed because the AORUS uses Samsung memory instead of SK Hynix. Despite this setback, the results show SK Hynix memory works just as well as Samsung when pushed hard. Most RTX 50 cards currently use...
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