South Africa has started investigating Wicknell Chivayo for missing R800 million. Reports say Zimbabwe paid over R1.1 billion to a South African printing company for election stuff last year. Most of that cash went straight into bank accounts linked to Chivayo. The Financial Intelligence Centre dug through records between April 2023 and May 2024. They found fishy transfers that caught the eye of police and tax people who might arrest him soon.
The money trail points right at Ren-Form CC, a Johannesburg company. This business was picked without any public bidding process to make materials for Zimbabwe's elections. After the treasury had put money in their account, more than R800 million zipped away to Chivayo's companies, Intratrek...
A report from South Africa shows how money meant for Zimbabwe's elections last year went into wrong hands. According to secret papers from the Financial Intelligence Centre, a South African printing company called Ren-Form CC got R1.1 billion from Zimbabwe. They kept just R300 million and sent most of the cash to businesses run by a man named Wicknell Chivayo. His companies Intratrek Holdings and Dolintel Trading Enterprise received these large payments between April 2023 and May 2024.
Banks noticed something fishy about how this money moved around. The report says cash flew between accounts very fast. People bought luxury items and made strange transactions that banks flagged right away. The deal first came to light when Chivayo...
Thousands of Ugandans ran through the heavy morning rain for the Kabaka Birthday Run. They filled the wet streets of Kampala wearing bright red Airtel shirts. Everyone came together to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS. The event celebrated Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II's 70th birthday. This ranks as one of the largest health events held yearly in the country.
Staff from Hima Cement joined in large numbers to show their support. They helped strengthen the national goal to beat AIDS by 2030. Philemon Mubiru leads Innovation and Marketing at Hima Cement. He talked about how his company wants healthy communities. Their participation goes beyond just meeting business duties.
The run does more than just tell people about HIV. It creates...
Police in Luwero district discovered a big problem with fake cement. The incident happened on Saturday morning at Kasana market and Kalongo zone. Officers learned about a hardware store selling counterfeit cement from someone who reported suspicious activity.
Police quickly responded by arresting Onyango Ronald and blocking the area. A team of officers, including the station commander, intelligence officers, and criminal investigation experts, went to check out the scene. They searched the hardware store and Onyango's home in Kalongo. During the search, they found several bags of fake cement from different brands, such as Tororo, Hima, and Fundi.
The police found two people involved in making fake cement. They arrested Onyango Ronald...
The United States stopped giving visas to people from South Sudan. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the decision on Saturday. Every single visa for South Sudanese citizens was canceled. The government will not give out new visas to people from South Sudan.
Rubio explained that South Sudan has not been cooperating with immigration rules. Countries are supposed to take back their citizens when another country wants to send them home. South Sudan has been breaking these rules for a long time. The government says this behavior will no longer be allowed.
The United States wants South Sudan to start helping with deportation rules. Rubio said the country has been taking advantage of American immigration laws. He believes stopping...
Gunshots rang out during a church service, with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua present. Armed people burst into the church and caused chaos. Nobody got hurt, but the church service stopped for a little bit.
The trouble happened at the Presbyterian Church of East Africa in Mwiki. People heard shouting outside the church right after Gachagua arrived. Some people with guns tried to force their way inside. Church members screamed and hid under chairs when the noise started.
Witnesses said the group looked organized and angry. Gachagua's security team quickly protected him. Several members of parliament were with him during the service. The church leader asked everyone to stay calm as the disruption happened.
Gachagua spoke...
The Kenya Pipeline Company started an amazing scholarship program called Inuka. They want to help students with disabilities go to school. The program gives two students from each of Kenya's 47 counties a chance to study.
The company has already spent 120 million shillings helping students. It supports students by paying for their school needs, such as tuition, uniforms, and special learning tools. Almost 750 students have received help from the program.
Last year, many students did very well. Some students earned top grades and are now studying at universities. They want to become doctors, teachers, and lawyers. The company picks students who work hard and want to learn.
One special student named Caroline has an amazing story. She...
The Kenya Prisons Service wants to hire new workers. They are looking for people to become professional officers, technicians, and workers who make and fix things. People who want to apply must meet special requirements.
Candidates need to be Kenyan citizens with valid identification cards. They cannot have a criminal record. Young people between 18 and 28 years old with diplomas or certificates can apply, and those with university degrees can be up to 30 years old.
Applicants must be tall and healthy. Men must be at least 5 feet 4 inches tall, and women must be at least 5 feet 2 inches tall. Everyone must have good hearing and clear vision. Female candidates cannot be pregnant during recruitment and training.
The chosen undergo...
Musicians dream of creating their first album. A debut album is super special because it introduces an artist to the world. It's like saying hello to music fans and showing everyone what you can do.
Making a first album takes lots of hard work. Artists spend time writing amazing songs that tell their stories. They want to create music that makes people feel something deep inside. Some musicians play instruments and write their songs. Others work with talented songwriters to create perfect music.
Producing an album requires skill and creativity. Musicians need help from music producers who know how to make songs sound awesome. The sound quality matters a lot. Artists want their music to sound professional and exciting.
Every musician...
