Historically, the college application process began with in-depth school research for some and a simple choice for others. In some families, young people have been going to the same school generation after generation. In others, each new generation started a new chapter. If you have a stellar GPA, excellent test scores, and dozens of extracurricular activities, you may consider DIYing a college application, but only if you are ready to settle for second best. If you are lacking in some of the standard resume points, you may not even get the third best while missing financing opportunities. To increase your…
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South African police said Friday they have arrested some 1,000 undocumented migrants working in gold mines in the northeast of the country. A police spokesman for the Mpumalanga province, where the week-long sweep took place, told AFP there could be more arrests because there are still illegal miners underground. “As they are coming out, they have been taken,” said the spokesman, Donald Mdhluli. The police operation, which started on Monday, targeted clandestine mining near the village of Barberton, close to the borders of Eswatini and Mozambique. The Sheba Mine is owned by Barberton Mines who said in a statement: “Earlier…
South Africa’s deputy president defended himself Friday for failing to declare a gift to his wife of a diamond from a jailed gem dealer. The scandal involving Paul Mashatile comes with President Cyril Ramaphosa under pressure to act against corruption among members of his African National Congress (ANC) who hold key positions in government. The parliament ethics committee on Thursday fined the deputy president 10,000 rands ($550) for failing to declare the gift, the value of which has not been made public. He said Friday he had not been aware the gem was from Louis Liebenberg, jailed in October on…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki defended ongoing empowerment initiatives aimed at boosting groups and Saccos at the grassroots calling on Kenyans not to be distracted by opponents. Speaking on Saturday during Molo Constituency Economic Empowerment held in Molo town, NakuruCounty, Kindiki said the program is an effort to complement government initiatives to increase income for the majority of Kenyans. “The economy is built from the bottom going up. That is why we are empowering those at the bottom of the economic pyramid,” he stated. As he outlined the development projects in the roads, electricity, health, water and agriculture sectors, he said…
As the world commemorated the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), through its Counter-Trafficking in Persons Division, led a sensitization session targeting security agencies and justice sector stakeholders in Garissa County. The session, spearheaded by Division Head Lindah Mwamburi, brought together a diverse group of actors—including police, children officers, civil society organizations, religious leaders, and other state agencies—aimed at strengthening multi-sectoral strategies to detect, prevent, and prosecute human trafficking offences. Mwamburi underscored the importance of multi-agency coordination in fighting the deeply entrenched vice of human trafficking, which she described as a…
US President Donald Trump raised tariffs on Canadian imports, while maintaining existing tariffs on Mexico and China, citing their failure to curb the trade in fentanyl and its component chemicals. He has also threatened higher tariffs on Mexican imports but delayed enforcement to allow for negotiations to take place. How serious is the fentanyl crisis in the US? Fentanyl is a synthetic drug manufactured from a combination of chemicals. US regulators approved it for use in medical settings as a pain reliever in the 1960s, but it has since become the main drug responsible for opioid overdose deaths in the…
39%? For Switzerland, this is a huge shock, and worse than the worst-case scenario – these are the highest tariffs in Europe. Globally, the fourth highest, behind only Syria, Laos, and Myanmar, (although if President Trump follows through on his 50% tariff threat then Brazil will jump to the top of the list). It’s the one story dominating the news and the airwaves on Friday. One newspaper, Blick, described it as the country’s biggest defeat since French victory in the battle of Marignano in 1515. Just weeks ago, Switzerland’s government was exuding confidence. In May, a Swiss facilitated meeting between…
US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, is offering recruitment bonuses of up to $50,000 (£37,700) and student loan help to “brave and heroic” Americans interested in helping with the Trump administration’s deportation drive. The agency is specifically hoping to recruit deportation officers, along with attorneys, criminal investigators, student visa adjudicators and other roles. In total, ICE hopes to add 10,000 new personnel, doubling the agency’s headcount as it ramps up deportations across the country. The funding for the recruitment drive comes from approximately $165bn allocated for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending…
US President Donald Trump says he has ordered two nuclear submarines to “be positioned in the appropriate regions” in response to “highly provocative” comments by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. In a post on social media, Trump said he acted “just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements are more than just that. Words are very important, and can often lead to unintended consequences, I hope this will not be one of those instances”. He did not say where the two submarines were being deployed. Medvedev has posted several comments in recent days threatening the US in response to Trump’s…
Telemedicine has revolutionized healthcare delivery, allowing doctors and patients to interact remotely through secure, real-time communication platforms. With the demand for accessible and efficient healthcare growing worldwide, custom telemedicine app development is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Companies like Darly Solutions are leading the way in building tailor-made telemedicine platforms that bridge the gap between care providers and patients. In this article, we will explore the key features of a custom telemedicine app, the benefits for healthcare providers, and why investing in such a solution is crucial in today’s digital health landscape. The Rise of Custom Telemedicine Solutions…
Samuel Onuha, a well-known internet entrepreneur and TikTok personality, has officially been released from a Dubai prison after months of speculation, accusations, and widespread online chatter. His brother, Reuben Onuha, had been released earlier, and now both siblings are reportedly back home, ready to restart their digital journey. The Onuha brothers rose to fame for their flashy lifestyle and social media content focused on e-commerce success, financial independence, and luxury living. With thousands of followers on platforms like YouTube and TikTok, they became prominent figures in the “online guru” space—offering courses on how to build wealth through online businesses. Their…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale Friday threatened Mediheal Group of Hospitals Founder Dr. Swarup Mishra with a possible revocation of his citizenship, deportation and subsequent closure of the facilities following a government taskforce’s report on organ trafficking in the country. He spoke at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC). Duale called out Mishra for his hospital’s alleged involvement in the scandal as well as what he termed “developing a culture of impunity.” Mishra is a former Member of Parliament for Kesses and enjoyed immense power and popularity in the constituency. Duale warned Mishra against issuing threats and mulled a possible…
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) arrested police officer Hiram Kimathi at his residential house in the Kambakia area of Makutano, Meru County. This is in relation to claims of the formation of an anti-police brutality group dubbed Fighting Brutality and Impunity (FBI), whose other leaders – Jackson Kuria Kimani alias Cop Shakur and former Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer Patrick Osoi – are also already in custody. DCI officers backed by local ones camped at Kimathi’s residence since mid-morning before he willingly came out. He was handcuffed and put into a Subaru before being driven away. He…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki Friday assured university students that the government will not relent in reducing fees in order to make higher education affordable and accessible to all. Prof. Kindiki said the proposal to cut the fees by a taskforce established by President William Ruto is welcome and the Head of State’s directive to implement it will be followed to the letter. Speaking on Friday during Njoro Constituency Economic Empowerment at Njoro Grounds, NakuruCounty, Kindiki said the government is keen to lighten the burden of parents and guardians of the students. “The government has adopted the report by the special…
PayPal and Venmo were Friday reportedly down for some users in the United States, with many reporting issues ranging from failed payments to login problems. As of 9 a.m. EDT Friday, DownDetector had received over 700 outage reports related to PayPal and nearly 900 for Venmo. One person reported o DownDetector, “Paypal not letting me transfer money or anything can y’all please fix the issue.” Another wrote, “Is Venmo working ? I’m not receiving payments that were sent.” PayPal posted a small update about the outage, though it doesn’t really reveal much: “We are still observing impact to Retail Checkout,…