Former kayole ocs breaks down in court while testifying

2025년 10월 29일 Njeri Mwangi

Former Kayole police station commander SSP Dennis Omunga broke down in court while testifying in a murder case against six officers. He recalled losing 13 officers during his short tenure amid high crime. The case concerns the killing of Wycliffe Vincent Owuor, a suspect in a 2019 Sh72 million robbery.

South Africa ends load shedding and boosts rail services

South Africa has seen significant improvements in electricity supply and rail transport under the national coalition government formed in June 2024. Load shedding has ended, easing economic pressures, while Transnet's enhancements have increased mining sales. These changes reflect the ANC's shift toward private sector involvement in key services.

Assault case reinstated against ex-ambassador's wife

The National Prosecuting Authority has confirmed the reinstatement of an assault case against Nokwazi Ngonyama, wife of former South African ambassador to Japan Smuts Ngonyama, for allegedly beating domestic worker Tandiswa Tokwe in Tokyo in 2023. The case, which was struck off the court roll in August due to delays, will be re-enrolled with a summons to be served by mid-November. Tokwe expressed frustration over procedural hurdles during a press conference marking two years since filing the charge.

Ritshidze report highlights healthcare staff shortages after Pepfar cuts

Community monitoring group Ritshidze has uncovered severe staff shortages and service declines at public health facilities in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Eastern Cape following US Pepfar funding cuts earlier in 2025. Data from April to June shows over 90% of clinics in some areas lacking sufficient personnel, leading to longer waits and poorer record-keeping. The group urges national and provincial health departments to act urgently.

Egypt extends EGP 50bn hotel financing initiative by six months to boost tourism capacity

2025년 10월 29일 Ahmed Hassan

The Egyptian Cabinet has approved a six-month extension of the EGP 50 billion hotel financing initiative to expand the country's hotel capacity. Ministers of Finance and Tourism announced the decision, effective from October 20, 2025. The move responds to requests from investors seeking to complete ongoing and planned tourism projects.

High Court rules women must return dowry after divorce

2025년 10월 29일 Njeri Mwangi

A Kenyan High Court has ruled that women must return dowry payments in customary marriages upon divorce, reigniting debates on tradition and equality. The decision in the case of CKN Vs DMO emphasizes the symbolic role of dowry in dissolving unions. This precedent could reshape how divorce cases handle cultural practices.

South Africa signals economic revival amid US diplomatic thaw

South Africa's economy shows positive signs with growth exceeding 1% and removal from the FATF Grey List, while diplomatic ties with the US under the Trump administration begin to improve. Speculation surrounds the appointment of a new ambassador to Washington, and a US ambassador-designate expressed willingness to reset relations despite longstanding grievances. However, challenges like trade barriers and political disputes persist.

Al-Ahram Chemicals invests $10m in Sokhna formaldehyde derivatives complex

Walid Gamal El-Din, Chairperson of the Suez Canal Economic Zone, witnessed the signing of a contract between Al-Ahram Chemicals and Resins and the Main Development Company to build an industrial complex for formaldehyde and derivatives in Sokhna Industrial Zone. The $10m investment is expected to create 150 direct jobs. Commercial operations are set to start in early 2027.

Government plans to reskill retrenched sugar workers

The Kenyan government has announced plans to reskill and redeploy workers affected by the restructuring of state-owned sugar companies. Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua shared these details during a Senate appearance on October 29, 2025, as part of efforts to revive the struggling sugar industry. This follows legal challenges from thousands of employees over redundancy notices.