Philemon Machana and Twine Phiri Appeal ZIFA Election Results to CAS.
Philemon Machana and Twine Phiri lost the ZIFA presidential race. They say the elections were not free and fair.
They filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). They claim there was improper influence from businessman Wicknell Chivayo.
Before the election, Chivayo made promises to ZIFA councillors. He said he would give them new cars and pledged $10 million to ZIFA if Nqobile Magwizi won.
Magwizi ended up winning the election with 61 votes. Machana and Phiri argue this was due to Chivayo's "vote buying."
They say delegates knew they would benefit personally if Magwizi won, which disadvantageously affected the other candidates.
Magwizi is...
SADC Chairman Calls for Action on DRC Humanitarian Crisis.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe urged SADC leaders to act now. They must address the growing humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Mnangagwa is the current Chairman of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). His call to action comes after a tragic event this week. Congolese March 23 Movement (M23) rebels killed 16 soldiers. The soldiers were serving as SADC and United Nations (UN) peacekeepers.
President Mnangagwa spoke at the opening of an Extraordinary Summit in Harare on Friday. He said the situation in the DRC cannot be ignored.
"We must not forget the humanitarian crises caused by the conflict in Eastern DRC," Mnangagwa...
Social Media Influencer Tamia Ja Faces Controversies and Legal Issues.
Tamia Ja, whose real name is Hannah Jabesi, has become a well-known social media influencer. However, her frank opinions have led to several controversies, some of which have even resulted in legal action against her. This raises questions about her use of social media.
In 2024, Ja faced serious problems. She was arrested for alleged theft. The National AIDS Commission (NAC) also warned her for reportedly revealing someone's HIV status online. This incident highlights the risks of her online presence.
Ja claimed on Facebook that Lawrence Henry from Salima killed himself after learning his wife was taking HIV medication. But this contradicted the police report. It...
Rwanda Denies Warning South Africa During Leaders' Talks.
Rwanda's government strongly denied claims that it warned South Africa during recent phone calls between the two countries' presidents, Paul Kagame and Cyril Ramaphosa.
Rwanda said no warning was given at any point during the talks. This contradicts reports that tensions between the nations may have risen over undisclosed issues.
The controversy started with reports that Kagame had cautioned Ramaphosa about an unclear matter during two separate calls. Rwanda has dismissed these claims as misinterpretations or false information.
In a statement, Rwanda stressed that the presidents' discussions focused on areas of mutual interest, such as cooperation, security, and economic...
The IOC will choose a new president on March 20 in Greece. The winner will lead the sports world for the next 8 years.
There are seven candidates. Sebastian Coe is the World Athletics chief. He won the Olympic 1,500 meters.
Kirsty Coventry is Zimbabwe's sports minister. She was an Olympic swimmer. Juan Antonio Samaranch is the late IOC president's son. David Lappartient leads international cycling.
Prince Feisal Al Hussein of Jordan is running, as are gymnastics chief Morinari Watanabe and Olympic newcomer Johan Eliasch. The candidates will make their case in Lausanne on Thursday, and then they have two months to lobby for votes.
The IOC is the biggest, richest sports group. It has more power than FIFA. The IOC controls the Olympics...
Martha Karua, leader of the Narc Kenya party, has called for a national conference. The conference would discuss the recent wave of abductions and extrajudicial killings in Kenya.
Karua said all Kenyans, religious groups, and professional organizations must stand up. They need to defend their rights and the Constitution.
She urged Kenyans to unite. Kenyans must free themselves from attacks on the right to life and liberty.
"We need a national civil society conference," Karua said. The conference would discuss how to address this threatening epidemic. "If one of us is not safe, then none of us is safe," she added.
Karua said Kenyans must not accept abductions and extrajudicial killings as normal. This is especially true for the...
Kenya's Housing Program Sparks Political Clash.
Environment Minister Aden Duale challenged former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's criticism of the national housing initiative on Thursday.
Duale shared an earlier video showing Gachagua supporting the same program he opposes today. "It saddens me to see former supporters turn against this program," Duale said.
The minister defended the Affordable Housing Programme as vital for Kenya's future. He accused critics of harming public interests. "These actions betray the people they claim to serve," he stated.
The government plans to counter opposition to the housing project, Duale announced. He called it "a beacon of hope" for millions of Kenyans.
"Political games must end. People's...
Kenya Urges Diaspora Investment in Housing Program.
Kenya's Housing Secretary Charles Hinga, during his address to expatriates in Cairo, called on citizens living abroad to invest in the country's Affordable Housing Project.
"The Affordable Housing Programme offers the best investment opportunity for Kenyans in the diaspora," Hinga said at a Cairo hotel meeting.
The secretary highlighted plans to transform Kenya's slums into modern estates. He noted that 70 percent of Kenyans live in slums and cited rising land costs in Nairobi and other regions as a major challenge.
"This program will help ordinary citizens access decent homes, especially low-income earners, through social housing," Hinga said. He emphasized that home ownership...
Kenya Power Posts Strong Profit Growth in Late 2024.
Kenya Power reported a Sh9.9 billion net profit for the six months ending December 2024, up from Sh319 million in the same period last year.
The utility firm credits its success to lower sales costs and reduced finance expenses. A stable Kenyan Shilling against foreign currencies helped boost profits. Electricity sales rose five percent from 5,225 GWh to 5,506 GWh.
"Better network reliability and faster outage repairs drove higher consumption," Kenya Power said. The company cited new customer connections and improved access to meters and transformers.
Overall electricity revenue fell 5.4 percent to Sh107.4 billion from Sh113.5 billion in December 2023. The drop stems from lower...
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