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Swiss ADR experts meet Malaba to boost dispute resolution
Two Swiss experts who specialize in solving disputes outside courtrooms plan to meet with Chief Justice Luke Malaba today. They'll discuss ways people can resolve their disagreements without going through lengthy court battles at the Constitutional Court. The justice system wants to create new options for people dealing with certain types of conflicts. The Judiciary Service Commission partnered with Pepperdine University in Switzerland to build this alternative system. Together, they hope to make justice more accessible for everyday citizens. During their discussion, these Swiss specialists will share ideas with the Chief Justice about implementing these new methods across the country. This meeting marks an important step forward in...
Sonja exposes Wicknell prophets drama over pregnancy
Sonja spilled some major tea about Madzibaba Wicknell on her Instagram account. She dropped bombshell info claiming many folks actually pay prophets cash to feed Wicknell specific messages. Sonja explained she avoided attending Kumasowe church services during their marriage because she takes her spiritual journey super seriously. She refused to participate in what she saw as spiritual games around her husband. The prophets apparently doubted Wicknell could father children at all. Sonja shared how these church leaders secretly reached out to her when she became pregnant. They called asking her to confirm if the pregnancy was real because Wicknell kept pushing them to verify it. The prophets promised to keep her answer confidential if...
SADC Summit Tackles Congo Crisis With Key Leaders
SADC plans to hold a virtual emergency meeting today, bringing together several African leaders. The online summit includes heads of state from countries contributing troops to the mission in Congo. Tanzania's President, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, leads the meeting as chair of the group focused on regional security matters. The gathering aims to address serious peace concerns in eastern Congo. Barbara Lopi, who runs communications for SADC, announced that leaders from Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, South Africa, and Congo will attend the virtual session. These nations form the core group overseeing regional security or provide military support to Congo's peacekeeping efforts. Before today's summit, ministers and senior officials from these...
Zimbabwe Farmers Boost Sesame Sales with Japan Help
Farmers in Mwenezi, Zimbabwe, have really benefited from new ties with Japan. The Japanese Embassy has helped them grow sesame crops they can sell abroad. Many local farmers see this as life-changing because it brings them better money than traditional crops ever did. The Japanese Embassy teamed up with Sustainable Agriculture Technology and the World Food Programme. Together, they taught farmers better-growing methods and connected them directly with Japanese buyers. This partnership gives farmers access to improved seeds and expert farming advice they never had before. Philip Mafumo, who farms small plots of land in Mwenezi, says he used to plant mainly maize and groundnuts. Thanks to the Japanese support, he finds sesame much more...
Whip up quick tasty pizza at home with simple tips
Making pizza at home doesn't take much time or effort, especially when you prepare everything ahead. I've spent years figuring out exactly how to make the perfect pizza every single time - crispy, cheesy, and absolutely delicious. Let me share my method with you. Start by heating your oven as hot as it goes, usually between 475°F and 550°F. Professional pizza places use ovens that reach 1,000°F, and we want to come as close as possible to that temperature. Give your oven a full half hour to heat completely. If you have a pizza stone, put it in during this heating period. Keep a kitchen towel nearby just in case your smoke alarm starts beeping from cheese or toppings that might spill. For the dough, you'll need about 12 to 16 ounces -...
Kenya Power schedules cuts in 11 counties Thursday
Kenya Power says people living in eleven different counties should expect their lights to go out on Thursday. These counties include Nairobi, Makueni, Nyandarua, Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Meru, Laikipia, Kiambu, Kitui, Mombasa, and Kwale. The power cuts will happen between eight in the morning and five in the evening. Each area has its schedule for when electricity will stop working. Parts of Nairobi will be without power from nine in the morning until five at night. These blackouts will affect Kiriri University, Mutuya Primary School, Mwihoko Secondary, and many nearby places. Other Nairobi spots facing electricity cuts include Scion Hospital, V Club, Joharis, and Mukuru Health Centre. Other areas losing power are Raphta Road, St. Michael...
Only 6 women apply for IEBC chair role
Women make up just a small slice of people wanting the top job at Kenya's election board. The group picking nominees for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission found that females sent only six applications for the chairperson spot. This equals about sixteen percent of everyone who applied. Men dominated the field with thirty-one applications, which adds up to nearly eighty-four percent of the total. The selection team leader, Nelson Makanda, shared these numbers as part of his latest update. He mentioned that three people with disabilities applied for the chairperson position out of thirty-seven total candidates. For regular member positions on the commission, many more Kenyans showed interest - exactly one thousand three...
US warns of instability as RSF signs Sudan constitution
The United States expressed worry about Sudan's Rapid Support Forces and their allies signing a supposed transitional constitution for the country. The Department of State's Bureau of African Affairs stated that trying to establish a parallel government hurts peace and security efforts in Sudan. They warned these plans might cause more instability and split the country into parts. The Bureau manages American policy regarding Africa and its nations. Reports indicate the RSF and allied groups put their names on this transitional constitution on March 4, 2025, moving closer to creating a separate governing body. Jordan quickly spoke against any actions that could threaten Sudan's unity, including efforts to form competing leadership...
MSI shows off new RTX 5070 cards for gaming and AI
MSI just rolled out fresh graphics cards that run on the brand-new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU. These cards come from different product lines called VANGUARD, GAMING TRIO, INSPIRE, and VENTUS. MSI built these cards with super modern graphics tech and better cooling systems that help gamers, AI users, and content makers do their work. These cards work really well – they pack serious power yet stay cool and quiet when running. The new GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs use NVIDIA Blackwell technology, which changes everything for gaming and creative work thanks to amazing AI power. With NVIDIA DLSS 4, you can enjoy better performance and prettier graphics. These cards let you make images faster than ever before and help creative people do more...
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