A former member of an elite police unit has been charged with the murder of a whistleblower who testified at a major police corruption inquiry in South Africa. Matipandile Sotheni, 41, appeared in court accused of killing Marius van der Merwe in December last year. Sotheni is accused of shooting dead Van der Merwe in full view of his family in a case that caused national outrage. He has not commented on the charges. Van der Merwe, identified only as “Witness D” during his appearance at the inquiry, known as the Madlanga commission, had implicated police officials in the torture…
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The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) biggest port and oil storage facility, Fujairah, and Dubai’s international airport have come under further drone attacks as Iran continues to target Gulf transport and oil infrastructure. Flights were temporarily suspended on Monday after a fire broke out near the airport after a “drone-related incident”. A fire also raged after a drone attack on the strategically important port and industrial zone at Fujairah, one of the largest oil storage facilities in the region. And a rocket attack on a car killed a Palestinian national on the outskirts of the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, the city’s…
In a major diplomatic development, Kenya reached an agreement with the Russian Federation to facilitate the repatriation, protection, and compensation of Kenyan nationals involved in Russia’s military operations in Ukraine. The agreement follows bilateral consultations in Moscow on March 16, 2026, between Kenya’s Musalia Mudavadi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. While the discussions aimed to deepen Kenya–Russia ties, the urgent welfare of Kenyan citizens recruited into the Russian Special Military Operations (SMO) took center stage. Under the agreement, the Russian authorities will halt further recruitment of Kenyan nationals into military operations. Kenyans currently serving who wish to disengage will…
President William Ruto has been drawn into the ongoing governance dispute at The Nairobi Hospital following appeals from doctors, members of the hospital’s parent association and patients seeking intervention. In a statement issued by State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, the President revealed that his office has, over the past several months, received memoranda and representations from stakeholders of the Kenya Hospital Association (KHA) raising concerns over governance, financial and operational challenges affecting the facility. According to the statement, stakeholders warned that the long-running disputes could negatively affect patient care, clinical governance and the hospital’s operational stability. Among the issues raised…
Finding the right support at home can improve daily life for many people and families. Many households look for a dependable home care provider when extra help becomes necessary. The right provider can support health, comfort, and independence. Care services can range from simple daily help to full personal assistance. Each person has different needs, so the search should be careful and thoughtful. Good planning helps avoid stress and confusion later on. The points below explain how to choose a home care provider that fits your situation. Understand the Type of Care You Need Start by understanding the exact type…
Industrial business sales can be complex and highly detailed. Owners often spend years building value in their companies. When it is time to sell, every decision can affect the final price. Planning ahead helps protect the work that went into the business. Buyers usually look closely at finances, operations, and growth potential. A clear strategy can make the process smoother and more profitable. Explore the strategies below to understand how to improve outcomes in industrial business sales. Prepare the Business Well Before the Sale Preparation is one of the most important parts of industrial business sales. Owners should begin planning…
Creating a beautiful living space is about more than just furniture and lighting. Wall décor plays a crucial role in defining the character and atmosphere of a room. Among the many decorative options available today, canvas prints have become one of the most stylish and versatile choices. Canvas prints offer a perfect balance between art and photography. They allow people to display their favorite memories, artistic designs, and inspirational messages in a format that looks elegant and professional. Because of their durability, affordability, and customization options, canvas prints have become a popular solution for homeowners and designers who want to…
The dust settled on another thrilling edition of the legendary Safari Rally Kenya as the third round of the 2026 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) concluded Sunday amid scenes of celebration across the Rift Valley. Japan’s Takamoto Katsuta and co-driver Aaron Johnston secured a historic maiden victory in the WRC, conquering the brutal terrain after four days of high drama on the toughest gravel rally in the world. The Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) WRT pair inherited the lead during a chaotic Saturday morning when multiple frontrunners retired in the killer Sleeping Warrior stage. TGR team-mates Oliver Solberg, Sébastien Ogier and…
Choosing to start inpatient treatment is a significant move toward recovery. Nonetheless, most people seeking rehab facilities in Tampa quickly realize that the process of choosing the right facility may be overwhelming. Furthermore, when there are several programs that provide various therapies, levels of supervision, and treatment models, it may be challenging to identify a program that offers the necessary support. Consequently, certain individuals make choices based on little information instead of paying closer attention to the quality of treatment. However, the decision can be clarified by knowing the most common mistakes people make during this process. By identifying these…
Tributes are pouring in for popular biker and motorcycle enthusiast Luhya Kidd Jnr, also known as Gustavo Rides, following his death in a road crash. He fatally crashed while riding from Naivasha where he had attended this year’s Safari Rally on Sunday. Details of the accident were scanty but officials said it happened along Northern bypass, Kiambu County. He was with a pillion passenger then who is also believed to have died, police said. In a heartfelt message, his close friend Mbeche Samuel described him as a passionate rider who inspired many within the biking community. Samuel recalled that the…
An 11-year-old girl who had been reported missing was found murdered and her body dumped in a sack in Manyani area, Mjambere Location in Kisauni Sub-County, Mombasa County. Police said the body of the minor was discovered on Sunday morning after members of the public alerted officers from Mjambere Police Station about a suspicious sack lying in an open ground. According to police, officers from the station, accompanied by detectives and scenes of crime personnel, visited the scene and established that the body of an African female juvenile had been tied with ropes on the legs, hands and around the…
Police in Sameta Sub-County, Kisii County, launched investigations after the body of a man was found dumped by the roadside in Nyamangwa village. According to police, the incident was reported on Sunday at about 9am after the body had been spotted along the Iigare–Keumbu Road. Officers from Igare Police Station led by the Officer Commanding Station (OCS), together with detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Sameta, visited the scene and established that the body was that of Edwin Muruka Moranga, 38. Police said Moranga was a resident of Bokimweri village and worked at Igare Shopping Centre at…
Police launched investigations after the body of an unidentified man was found floating in Muthaiga River near the Thika Road underpass in Starehe Sub-County, Nairobi. Police said the incident was reported on Sunday at about 10:15am by a man, who operates a car wash at Mathare Junction. He alerted authorities after spotting a body floating in the river near the Affordable Housing Project Lot 2 along the Thika Road underpass. Police officers visited the scene and confirmed the presence of the body. The deceased was described as an unknown African male adult aged about 27 years. The body had been…
Detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) in the Rift Valley Region arrested a suspected drug trafficker and recovered a large consignment of cannabis following a dramatic pursuit along the Eldoret–Nakuru Highway. The incident occurred on March 14, 2026, when officers on routine patrol flagged down a blue Toyota Voxy, after it aroused suspicion. The driver defied orders to stop and sped off, prompting a high-speed chase towards the Kaptembwa area. During the pursuit, detectives deflated the vehicle’s right front tyre. Despite the damage, the suspect continued driving towards the 140 Area before abandoning the vehicle in a vacant plot near…
The Israeli military said the brother of the man who drove a vehicle laden with explosives into a Michigan synagogueThursday was a Hezbollah commander killed in a strike last week. In a statement Sunday, the Israel Defense Forces said the assailant’s brother, Ibrahim Muhammad Ghazali, was in charge of managing weapons operations in the Iranian proxy group’s Badr unit. IDF Arabic language spokesman Avichay Adraee said Ibrahim Ghazali was killed March 5 when the IDF struck a Hezbollah military building used to store weapons. The Department of Homeland Security said Ayman Ghazali, 41, drove a vehicle into Temple Israel in…