Uganda tax officials won a legal battle against the company running KFC restaurants after judges rejected its request to block tax adjustments. The Tax Appeals Tribunal said Kuku Foods Uganda Ltd failed to prove it needed protection from the Uganda Revenue Authority's actions. The judges noted the company doesn't have to pay any disputed amount since no final tax bill exists.
The fight started when tax auditors cut Kuku Foods' reported losses from 16.8 billion to 8.3 billion Ugandan shillings, claiming the company hid income and wrongly recorded expenses. Kuku Foods argued that these changes would harm its business value and make it harder to raise money. The court disagreed, saying the company can still file returns based on its...
This piece explains many Shona sayings (tsumo or shumo) that carry wisdom passed down through generations. The words come from Zimbabwean traditions and show the thoughts of people who speak Zezuru, Karanga, Manyika, and Korekore. The words are simple and easy to understand. Each saying comes with a clear literal translation and an explanation of the lesson it teaches. The style is direct and friendly, using everyday language and short sentences that work well for young readers. The following sections cover sayings in alphabetical order, sharing both the direct meaning and the ideas behind them.
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Afuwa haaringwi kumeso
This saying means that a person who is in pain from loss does not deserve harsh looks or unfair judgment. When...
A truck driver died in a crash on the Harare–Chirundu highway near Marongora. Allen Chisango worked for Cross Country Containers before the accident took his life. Early reports show wheel binding might have caused the crash, despite checks made before the journey began. Officials continue investigating what exactly happened on the road that day. The incident raises questions about how well trucks are inspected before long trips.
Transportation experts want companies to make vehicle safety their top priority. Police ask drivers to be careful during Easter holiday travel. They recommend thorough vehicle inspections before hitting the road. Following speed limits can help prevent deaths. Staying alert behind the wheel keeps everyone...
Hindus flock to Varanasi, believing cremation there frees souls from reincarnation. But five groups never face the sacred flames at Manikarnika Ghat, where funeral pyres burn around the clock.
Holy men, kids under 12, expectant mothers, people who died from snake bites, and those with skin diseases follow different paths after death. Their bodies might be buried on land or sent into the Ganges River instead.
Religious monks receive water burial or ground burial because they have already broken earthly ties. Young children, seen as pure divine beings, go into the earth to honor their innocence. Pregnant women are buried because tradition considers cremation inappropriate for an unborn baby.
Snake bite victims supposedly keep brain...
A police officer died in a house fire on April 13 in Chiredzi. Officials believe Constable Nota took his life after locking all doors before starting the blaze that destroyed the home. Emergency crews later found his body at the location.
Local news source Tell Zim reports the Zimbabwe Republic Police haven't released an official statement about the incident. Many questions remain about what prompted the officer's actions. The death has shocked residents, who worry about mental health challenges facing law enforcement personnel.
Community members have voiced concern about the psychological pressures police officers face daily. They want better support systems established within the police department. The case highlights the pressing...
The government has started a major crackdown on illegal settlers taking over State-owned land, especially in rural areas. Officials ordered all unauthorized occupants to leave immediately or face legal consequences.
Lands Minister Anxious Masuka made it clear that occupying rural State land without permission breaks the Gazetted Lands Act. He emphasized that only the Lands Minister can legally allocate such property. Anyone who refuses to leave these areas risks prosecution under the law.
Citizens are being asked to report suspected illegal settlers to nearby Land offices or police stations. This action comes amid worries that traditional leaders are giving away agricultural land without ministry approval, causing conflicts and...
Taiwan-based G.SKILL makes high-performance computer memory but also sells SSDs, coolers, and gaming peripherals. The company offers various memory lines for different markets, including Trident Z, Royal, Neo, Ripjaws, and Elite for DDR4. After DDR5 launched in late 2021, G.SKILL introduced DDR5 versions of its popular series. The Trident Z5 lineup includes memory kits with speeds from 5200 MT/s to 9200 MT/s.
This review examines the G.SKILL Trident Z5 NEO RGB DDR5-6000 CL26 memory kit made for AMD systems. The NEO series comes in several configurations: 32 GB (2x16 GB), 64 GB (2x32 GB), 48 GB (2x24 GB), and 96 GB (2x48 GB), with speeds from 5600 MT/s to 8000 MT/s. Although designed for AMD with an EXPO profile, we tested it on Intel...
Chinese gaming company DAREU offers an ultra-lightweight mouse that breaks industry norms. The A950 Wing weighs just 35 grams without using the typical honeycomb holes or open-bottom design seen in other lightweight mice. It features PixArt's PAW3950 sensor, marketed as AIM-750, capable of reaching 30,000 CPI sensitivity. The main buttons use Omron switches rated to last 100 million clicks.
The mouse supports a true 8000 Hz polling rate in both wired and wireless modes. Battery life stretches to 70 hours when using a standard 1000 Hz polling rate. Users can adjust settings through dedicated software and choose between black or white color options. The A950 Wing measures 119.5 mm × 62.8 mm × 38.3 mm and includes five buttons.
Though...
President William Ruto announced that Kenya will host the 11th Our Ocean Conference in 2026. The decision came after a phone call with John Kerry, the conference's founder. Kenya was selected for its leadership in environmental and ocean issues.
The conference brings together governments, nonprofits, businesses, and academic experts to address critical ocean challenges. These include climate change, biodiversity loss, food security, and pollution. Since 2014, the event has mobilized over 2,600 commitments worth approximately $140 billion.
Ruto sees the conference as an opportunity to showcase Kenya's blue economy agenda and champion African climate action. The event will focus on the Indian Ocean, a resource shared by 23 countries...
