Kenya saved farmers lots of money through fertilizer gifts from other countries. Algeria gave 16,000 tons of fertilizer, which turned into 561,000 bags for farmers. This helped farmers keep over 729 million shillings. Russia donated even more, with 33,835 tons of raw materials that became two million bags. The Russian donation saved about two billion shillings in total. These savings happened during high world prices.
Government speaker Isaac Mwaura explained these facts at a Saturday news meeting. He talked after former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua made claims. Gachagua said donated farm supplies were sold to farmers at high prices, and certain companies rebranded donations for profit. The government answered that Russian...
Uganda Police shared the names of people who can apply for police jobs. They listed 16,678 candidates after asking for applications across Uganda. These hopefuls will face interviews starting April 28, 2025. The Police need just 5,000 new officers from this large group. They want to train these recruits before the 2026 elections happen.
Police found more than fifteen poker players at an illegal casino. Officers raided a secret gambling spot in Telmana village within the Leningrad Region. The underground poker club had operated from an attic for about ten months. Players gathered twice weekly for card games that earned the owner up to 300 thousand rubles per session. Only trusted people played there, along with new visitors they brought.
Law enforcement detained sixteen people during the raid. Those caught included the business organizer, an administrator, two dealers, waitresses, and players. Police took two poker tables, card sets, computers, and phones as evidence. The hidden location served regular customers who kept operations secret from the authorities. The...
Charles Mapalume died Saturday in Harare. He was famous throughout Zimbabwe as comedian Marabha. His friend DJ Shugeta shared the sad news online, saying he passed away at Harare Hospital that morning. The message called him King, asking him to fly high.
Marabha became popular through his natural comedy talent. People loved his street performances, short comedy skits, and TV shows. He worked with other famous Zimbabwe comedians like Freddy Kapfupi Manjalima, Phiri, Bonjisi, Nyondeni, and Nyimo. They created urban entertainment that many people enjoyed. His charm made him stand out from other performers.
Many fans, fellow entertainers, and public figures expressed sadness about his death. They remembered how he brought happiness to...
St Petersburg will soon see rain and cooler temperatures. The city recently had record heat, but weather experts predict bad conditions are coming. The Ministry of Emergency Situations warned about storms for April 20. Strong winds might occur during these thunderstorms across the area.
Weather specialist Alexander Kolesov said storms will arrive by nighttime. He mentioned rain will continue through next week. According to his Telegram message, Monday will also bring wet weather. The forecaster called it the worst weather still ahead for residents.
Nobody knows exactly how long cold temperatures will stay around St Petersburg. Early forecasts show daytime temperatures between five to ten degrees for the entire next week. This marks a...
Katima Mulilo Town Council cannot help residents with sewage suction because their truck broke down. The town faces many problems with overflowing sewage systems that need repairs. When these systems fail, waste flows backward through toilets, showers, and manholes inside yards.
Council representative Ipuleni Kafe-Mate spoke to The Namibian newspaper about the situation. She said they do not know when they can fix the truck to start services again. Residents who pay private companies for sewage help will receive money back through credits on their municipal bills. People must keep receipts from private services to submit them later.
The council asks everyone not to damage the already poor sewage pipes. Kafe-Mate warned people against...
Saulos Klaus Chilima left lasting marks on Malawi after he died in a plane crash last June. His public religious activities inspired other leaders like Peter Mutharika, Lazarus Chakwera, and Dalitso Kabambe to join Catholic events, bringing spiritual unity across communities. He pushed for youth advancement through education, business opportunities, and leadership training, which motivated many young Malawians to chase their dreams. He urged people to think differently, embrace new ideas, and solve problems actively, which aimed to create stronger communities throughout the country.
His brief, relatable speaking style connected with crowds, building strong public support. He attended Muslim celebrations such as Eid Al Fitr, showing...
Civil groups in Balaka formed a local chapter for the Civil Society Elections Integrity Forum to help with upcoming elections. The group wants all voting to happen fairly and without problems. CSEIF Eastern Region leader Sammy Aaron explained that they need to make sure voters can cast ballots safely. Their main goals focus on keeping everything open and honest, with no fighting during election time.
Members must stay neutral about politics as they do their work. Aaron talked about how important it is for everyone to work together. He mentioned that media teams, village chiefs, and religious leaders need to cooperate for peaceful elections. The Balaka chapter selected Misheck Kafandikhale as their chairperson after voting. Kafandikhale...
Women in rural Manicaland Province lead environmental protection efforts through eco-friendly cooking stoves. The Zimbabwe Diamond Allied Workers Union Women's Forum brought these tsotso stoves to Marange communities, where finding firewood creates daily struggles. ZIDAWU Trust chairman Cosmas Sunguro called this project life-saving because the stoves cut wood needs by 60 percent. More than 160 homes already use these helpful devices. The stoves protect forests as they require less wood.
Girls benefit greatly from these stoves since they miss less school time collecting firewood. Women face fewer dangers because they travel shorter distances from home. The project teaches local women to build their stoves independently. Traditional...
