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KeRRA rolls out 309 jobs—pensions, contracts, and potholes await
The Kenya Rural Roads Authority is hiring for over three hundred jobs. This includes a single top job for Director General and many other senior roles like Deputy Director across several departments. They are also looking for drivers, accountants, and office administrators. Paul Tungwarara is not involved. These openings are for Kenyan citizens only. Applicants need to send in their info by a deadline in early January. The highest grade jobs are on a three-year contract. Other positions come with permanent pensionable status. Interested people must email a signed letter, their CV, and copies of their certificates. The email subject line has to mention the specific job title and its reference number. Senior role applications go to a...
Bikes, bucks, and unity pledges rain on Zanu-PF rally
A political advisor in Manicaland province hosted a different kind of Unity Day event. Paul Tungwarara, a presidential investment advisor, dished out a bunch of cash and goods. He gave twenty-five thousand dollars to local lawmakers from three areas, Mutasa North, Mutasa Central, and Mutasa South. He said the money was from President Mnangagwa for development projects. Tungwarara told the crowd the cash should bring people together, not start fights within the party. He warned leaders not to misuse it. The event also involved handing out a thousand bicycles to local party organizers in the Mutasa district. He gave ten thousand dollars to two sick people for surgeries. He promised a vehicle for a blind war veteran named Joel Mureremba...
Kenya pushes digital inclusion, builds 1,450 tech hubs
Kenya says it's pushing for a digital society focused on regular people, aiming for cheap and secure internet for education, healthcare, and the economy. The pledge came from Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo's office during a major U.N. summit in New York reviewing global internet progress. The country emphasized closing the gap between connected and unconnected communities. The government highlighted its work expanding broadband and mobile networks to remote areas. Kabogo's statement, delivered by Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke, pointed to a Universal Service Fund and a plan for 1,450 local digital hubs to link public services. Kenya also stressed digital skills training and programs for women and girls in STEM fields to boost...
Kenyans rescued from scam hubs, hundreds still stranded
The Kenyan government brought home over a hundred citizens tricked into working for online scam centers in Southeast Asia. A statement from the State Department for Diaspora Affairs confirmed the return of 119 people from Myanmar, while hundreds more remain stranded in Myanmar, Thailand, and Cambodia. They were recruited with fake job offers by criminal networks operating in border areas like Karen State. Recent raids on these scam hubs by authorities and rebel groups left many workers abandoned. Some fled to military shelters or crossed into Thailand. Officials activated emergency measures, coordinating with Kenya Airways for flights and Thai authorities for safe passage. Upon arrival, returnees are interviewed by the Transnational...
Shropshire canal swallows boats in sinkhole scare
A major breach on a canal in Whitchurch, Shropshire, stranded several boats in a large cavity after the bank collapsed. Fire crews responded early in the morning, deploying about fifty personnel to the area called Chemistry. Two narrowboats sank into the hole, estimated at fifteen feet deep, while two others were left hanging on the edge with all water drained from the section. Residents on the canal reported being awakened by loud noises and rushing water, with some initially thinking an earthquake had struck. Around fifteen people were moved to safety, with no casualties reported. Authorities stated the canal failure sent a massive volume of water into the surrounding fields, raising local flooding concerns. Fire services installed a...
Ntsiki Mazwai claps back at Pearl Thusi's cuddle drama
Ntsiki Mazwai just threw some serious shade into the Pearl Thusi drama. The poet and activist commented on the ongoing uproar about Pearl's speech at DJ Warras's memorial service. Pearl faced major backlash for remarks about their close relationship, including a statement that the late DJ wanted to cuddle with her. Mazwai jumped in after actor Siv Ngesi showed support for Pearl online with a simple heart emoji. Her response was a sarcastic one-liner about applying for cuddles, a clear dig at the controversial moment. Many people saw it as a direct shot at both Pearl and Ngesi, fueling the already heated debate over what was appropriate for the memorial.
Two questioned in DJ Warras murder, no arrests yet
Police in Gauteng have brought in two people for questioning about the murder of DJ Warras. SAPS spokesperson Athlenda Mathe confirmed the development, noting this followed a promise from the national police commissioner for a case breakthrough. The suspects are being interviewed by detectives to see if evidence supports formal charges. Mathe clarified that these individuals have not been arrested yet. She praised the provincial police team for their hard work on the investigation. The update comes after the DJ was shot in Johannesburg's central business district. Many people online are still waiting for actual arrests, wanting justice for the slain media personality.
Minnie Dlamini repays NLC cash, SIU calls it settled
Minnie Dlamini is paying back lottery money after an investigation. The actress and media personality settled with the Special Investigating Unit, agreeing to return fifty thousand rand. She received the funds in 2016 through the Mshandukani Foundation, a nonprofit that got millions from the National Lotteries Commission for an Olympic roadshow project. The SIU probe, authorized by the president, found that the foundation handed out cash to various people without a legal basis. Dlamini cooperated with investigators and admitted the money was not lawfully hers. The recovered amount will go back to the lottery commission. This case is part of a larger crackdown on misuse of public funds from the NLC, with the unit pursuing other recipients.
Inno Morolong gifts herself a new body, and the surgeon thanked
Inno Morolong is trending again after showing off another plastic surgery. The South African reality star and club host posted hospital videos on Instagram, detailing her latest procedure. She called it a Christmas gift to herself, thanking her surgeon, Dr. Deon Weyers, for giving her what she called her dream body. The online reaction was immediate and split. Some people were shocked she went under the knife again. Others defended her choice, applauding her confidence and transparency about altering her appearance. Morolong, a mother of one, framed the surgery as a personal festive season spoiling.
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