Analysis: Trump’s claims of white genocide in South Africa is a pretext to pressure Pretoria to withdraw ICJ case against Israel

Analysis: Trump’s claims of white genocide in South Africa is a pretext to pressure Pretoria to withdraw ICJ case against Israel

They have shared video clips, captioned “terrible things are happening” of white South Africans dancing and carousing with their Black compatriots, and made skits in which white South Africans speak, direct-to-camera, ironically about their terrible lives, as they record themselves in beautiful homes and are served drinks by Black staff.

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In pillorying Trump’s binder to raw racism South Africa discarded, Afrikaners in US are a symbol of what South Africa no longer wants to be

In pillorying Trump’s binder to raw racism South Africa discarded, Afrikaners in US are a symbol of what South Africa no longer wants to be

A group of white descendants of Dutch settlers to South Africa landed at Washington Dulles International Airport last week, part of a new Trump administration programme aimed at “Afrikaners in South Africa who are victims of unjust racial discrimination.” The group, Trump officials claimed, were fleeing “white genocide.” On social...

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Beekeeping earns Kenya $149 million to rank it sixth in agricultural sector

Beekeeping earns Kenya $149 million to rank it sixth in agricultural sector

Dr Monica Olala disclosed that 2024 verified data show beekeeping alone contributed to approximately Ksh19.23 billion ($148.6 million) to agricultural gross domestic product, which ranked it sixth behind beef, dairy, poultry, goats and sheep.

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Kenya, Zimbabwe set benchmark for testing and quarantine systems to check maize lethal necrosis

Kenya, Zimbabwe set benchmark for testing and quarantine systems to check maize lethal necrosis

Dr Suresh said that their Mine Countermeasures Vessel (MCMV) seed treatment prototype has sanitised more than 8,000 germplasm lines.

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Kenya still grappling with historical land injustices as result of legislature and executive foot-dragging on key reforms

Kenya still grappling with historical land injustices as result of legislature and executive foot-dragging on key reforms

NLC Commissioner Esther Murugi Mathenge echoed the urgency of collective action, describing the conference as a crucial platform for reviewing the country’s policy and legal landscape on land matters.

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Dead and buried: Why Covid vaccine injury victims and families do not get justice

Dead and buried: Why Covid vaccine injury victims and families do not get justice

Needless to point out, this information is nowhere to be found in the mainstream media, which does not seem to matter any longer, given the plethora of alternative news and discussion sites available to people doing their own research, as long as one remembers to cross-check information, to the fullest possible extent, before accepting its accuracy.

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Pastoralists in Wajir County demand wildlife law review to address compensation delays

Pastoralists in Wajir County demand wildlife law review to address compensation delays

Participants proposed that claims below Ksh1 million be processed at county level to improve access and reduce backlogs. They further urged that compensation decisions and payments be completed within four months, down from the current six-month period.

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Finance Bill: Mombasa port workers laud decision to exempt pension and gratuity from taxation

Finance Bill: Mombasa port workers laud decision to exempt pension and gratuity from taxation

Wycliffe Baraza, an employee of KPA, says he will benefit from the tax-free pension as he is almost exiting the service. He recalled previous attempts to force the government to exempt pensions and other retirement benefits from tax, which were futile.

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UN and shipping experts warn world economy faces collapse in 90 days if current trends in maritime security persist

UN and shipping experts warn world economy faces collapse in 90 days if current trends in maritime security persist

Melina Travlos, President of the Union of Greek Shipowners, delivered a stark warning to Council members: if the global shipping system grinds to a halt, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days.

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Kenya teams up with fellow COMESA member states to ensure access to quality seed varieties

Kenya teams up with fellow COMESA member states to ensure access to quality seed varieties

According to Ronoh, the establishment of COMSHIP in 2014, and its coordination by Alliance for Commodity Trade in Eastern and Southern Africa (ACTESA) was intended to guide COMESA member states in fast-tracking the implementation of the harmonised framework for seed variety release

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