South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced significant immigration reforms aimed at tightening border controls and addressing undocumented migration, affecting foreign nationals including Kenyans.

• The reforms include tougher penalties for employers of undocumented migrants, increased workplace inspections with 10,000 new inspectors to be recruited, and the phased replacement of paper IDs with biometric digital cards.
• Key figures involved include President Cyril Ramaphosa and the South African government.
• The announcement follows public pressure linking immigration to high unemployment and strain on public services, amidst anti-immigration protests.

Kenya Power is warning consumers that appliances left in standby mode, often called 'phantom power,' can significantly increase electricity bills by up to 10%.

• Standby power can account for 5-15% of a household's monthly electricity consumption.
• The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) is urging customers to actively unplug devices.
• Common culprits include televisions, decoders, kitchen appliances, and chargers, which continue to draw power even when appearing off.

Motorists in Kenya often observe price variations in fuel despite EPRA setting uniform pricing. This is because EPRA establishes a maximum pump price, not a fixed one, allowing retailers to sell below the ceiling.

• The regulated maximum price for petrol in Nairobi is KSh214 per litre.
• The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) sets the maximum pump price.
• Retailers strategically lower prices due to market competition, brand positioning, lower operational costs, and bulk purchasing advantages.