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DJ Ollah 7 faces death threats after Holy Ten interview
DJ Ollah 7 says people threatened to kill him because of his recent talk with rapper Holy Ten. The YouTube show caused big problems after Holy Ten said harsh things about other artists. Many people felt angry about what the Holy Ten said during their talk. One upset person was Mama Vee, who makes comedy skits and was picked for a National Arts Merit Award. She decided to take Holy Ten to court. The backlash hit both men hard. DJ Ollah 7 used to work at Star FM before starting his podcast. He went on Facebook Saturday to tell everyone about these threats, never naming who sent them. The award-winning reporter made clear he wasn't hiding from police. He asked why angry people wouldn't just talk to Holy Ten instead of coming after him...
DJ Ollah 7 Lands in Jail After Holy Ten Interview
Zimbabwe police locked up DJ Ollah 7 after he came to them on his own. He must stay behind bars until Monday. This mess started because of his YouTube chat with rapper Holy Ten. During their talk, Holy Ten said mean things about other music stars. Skit maker Mama Vee felt hurt by what Holy Ten said during the show. She went straight to court against him. The problems spread fast, landing DJ Ollah 7 in trouble with the law. Zimcelebs told fans on Instagram when he walked into the police station himself. Social media went wild with different takes on his arrest. Many users seemed shocked by the news. Others cheered the police, saying his shows only stir up fights. One fan pointed out that Ollah always says guests speak for themselves...
New RTX 5060 Series Specs and Dates Dropped
NVIDIA plans to release new graphics cards soon. The RTX 5060 Ti should hit stores by mid-April 2025, and the RTX 5060 models will follow in mid-May 2025. These cards form part of the Blackwell series, and board partners have already reviewed them. The RTX 5060 Ti is available in two versions. It has either 16 GB or 8 GB of memory on a 128-bit bus. Both versions use the GB206-300-A1 GPU, which contains 4608 CUDA cores. The memory runs at 28 Gbps, creating a total bandwidth of 448 GB/s, which beats the previous generation by 55 percent. The new GPU starts at a base clock of 2407 MHz and reaches up to 2572 MHz when boosted. These speeds show improvements of 97 MHz and 37 MHz compared to earlier models. These technical upgrades aim to...
Raila meets Tanzanian opposition for democracy talk
Raila Odinga met with Tanzania's opposition chiefs last Saturday in Nairobi. They discussed ways to strengthen democracy across Africa. Their discussions centered around how political parties, whether they run the government or stand in opposition, can help build up their countries. Mr. Odinga shared details about his meeting with these visiting leaders who came to see him. The former Kenyan Prime Minister exchanged ideas with the Tanzania group about democratic systems throughout the continent. He stressed that every political party plays an important role in developing their nation regardless of their current position. During their talks, Odinga urged Tanzania's opposition team headed by Tundu Lissu to speak directly with their...
Western MPs Back Oparanya for Deputy Prez
Six lawmakers from Western Kenya backed Wycliffe Oparanya to become Deputy President in the 2027 election. They promised to bring voters in their area behind him as their pick. The group spoke up at a money distribution event for Uwezo Funds in Khwisero. These officials praised Oparanya as a leader who proved himself through his work as the former Kakamega Governor and his current Cabinet job. The lawmakers created what they named the "Khwisero Declaration" to show they support Oparanya. They believe his leadership will strengthen their region and give it a strong place in the next government. Khwisero MP Christopher Aseka asked Oparanya to officially announce his run for office. He promised full backing from their group. Aseka...
Men Step Up in Kabaka Birthday Run for HIV Fight
Media people met Friday in Kampala to learn about the upcoming 2025 Kabaka Birthday Run. At this meeting, reporters heard updates about how the event works, what it aims to do, and why this year's theme matters for fighting HIV/AIDS. The organizers chose "Men against HIV/AIDS to Save the Girl Child" as their message this year. They want more guys to help protect young girls from the disease. Soumendra Sahu talked to reporters about how much they care about health and helping communities. He said Airtel feels proud to work with the Buganda Kingdom on such an important project. He urged men to step up their efforts against HIV/AIDS, especially when it comes to keeping girls safe. Sahu believes everyone working together through education...
UPDF Officer Dies in Congo Fight Mishap
A top Ugandan army officer has died after being hurt in combat. Colonel David Byaruhanga was fighting CODECO rebels in eastern Congo when he got injured. He died at Nakasero Hospital in Kampala after being flown back to Uganda for care. He was part of the Uganda People's Defence Forces mission against CODECO and ADF rebels in Ituri. Army spokesman Colonel Chris Magezi explained that enemy fire did not kill Byaruhanga. Instead, a broken weapon caused his fatal injuries. A rocket launcher failed when a soldier tried to use it, hurting Byaruhanga and other soldiers nearby. Doctors rushed them all to Uganda, but they couldn't save Byaruhanga's life. This happened during a big battle in Fataki, where Ugandan troops beat back a heavy rebel...
Uganda and Rwanda team up on defense
Uganda's military leader, General Muhoozi, just finished visiting Rwanda. His trip strengthened military connections between these two neighboring countries. He landed Thursday in Kigali, where he met privately with Rwanda's President Paul Kagame. They talked about working together better as nations. The next day, General Muhoozi gave a special talk to Rwanda Defence Force officers at their Staff College, located in Musanze town, about 100 kilometers away from Kigali. During his speech, he stressed how African armies need to join forces against common security threats and pushed for teamwork among African nations to keep the region safe from various dangers. These kinds of high-ranking visits show both Rwanda and Uganda want better...
Family Remembers Martha With Love and Laughter
Martha Murari's family kept missing their loved one after she died far before her time. Everyone talks about how full of life and hope she was. Her warmth touched many lives around her in lasting ways. At just 23 years old, Martha fell unconscious at Mezzo Noir nightclub in Kampala, and doctors later confirmed her death at Kampala Hospital. Nobody knows exactly what caused her sudden death yet. Police started looking into what happened as people came together Friday evening to remember her life. Martha grew up as a single daughter with four brothers. Her brother Matthew talked about the huge space left behind since she passed away. He said Martha carried big dreams for herself and others. He struggles every day with her absence and...
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