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GLEN RODGERS TO BE EXECUTED ON MAY 15, 2025

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Glen Rogers, serial killer convicted of multiple murders, set to be executed by lethal injection on May 15, 2025. After spending nearly three decades on death row, Glen Rogers' appeals have been exhausted, and the courts have scheduled his execution for May 15, 2025. Rogers was convicted of murdering multiple women in the 1990s, using a charm offensive to lure his victims to hotels and motels before brutally taking their lives. Rogers' crimes spanned multiple states, and the exact number of his victims remains unknown. His modus operandi earned him notoriety, and he was subsequently sentenced to death. Despite his claims of childhood abuse contributing to his actions, the justice system has upheld his convictions. The clock is ticking for Rogers as his execution date approaches, bringing closure to the families of his victims one final act of justice. Written by :Wilson k zagafu

TONGA CULTURAL PRACTICES SPREAD HIV/AIDS

AIDS activists in Nkhata Bay are pointing fingers at certain Tonga cultural practices, saying they contribute to the spread of HIV/AIDS in the district. One such practice is the Tonga proverb "Nthengwa imala kweni mubulu umala cha," which roughly translates to "marriage may end, but dating never ends." This mindset, critics argue, promotes infidelity and multiple sexual partners, increasing the risk of HIV transmission. Diana Lwesha Mwanyongo, an official from the Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission program, says this cultural attitude towards relationships is a major obstacle in the fight against HIV/AIDS. "We need to address these cultural practices that are driving the spread of HIV/AIDS," Lwesha said during a recent awareness event at Chombe Primary School. "We can't just focus on treatment; we need to tackle the root causes of the problem." Senior Chief Timbiri agrees that cultural practices play a significant role in the spread o...