The Independent March 1, 2026 WORLD Supreme Leader of Iran Ali Khamenei DOHA, IRAN | TASS | Iran considers it its duty and legitimate right to avenge the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, President Masoud Pezeshkian said. “The Islamic Republic of Iran considers revenge against the perpetrators of this crime its duty and legitimate right,” reads a text …
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The Independent March 1, 2026 NEWS KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Six people were killed and seven others critically injured early Sunday in a head-on collision in Kyankwanzi District, central Uganda, police said. The crash occurred around 4:00 a.m. local time (0100 GMT) in Kyakabuga Village along the Kiboga-Hoima highway, when a passenger bus traveling from Kampala to Hoima collided …
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SABC 1 hour ago News 0 Views The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure says Minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed the State Security Agency’s (SSA) involvement in investigating allegations of the unlawful interception of sensitive information within the department. The State Security Agency will investigate how Ministers are being spied on, allegedly by their own officials. The DA welcomes this serious action, …
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Khalesakhe Mbhense 1 hour ago News 0 Views This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and …
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Bank of Uganda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bank of Uganda extended the deadline for the registration of SACCOs by six months, amidst opposition from the leadership of the cooperative movement over the planned regulatory takeover. This extension, which follows various meetings between the leaders of the cooperatives and various government agencies, is aimed at giving time to …
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Jackson Kayiira 2 hours ago News 1 Views USSSA Elite Games: ‘We’re Still big’, Buddo Reminds Kitende as They defend the Trophy for the Fourth Time | Voice of Bugerere HomeEducationSchool SportsUSSSA Elite Games: ‘We’re Still big’, Buddo Reminds Kitende as They defend the Trophy for the Fourth Time voiceofbugerere.com, https://voiceofbugerere.com/usssa-elite-games-were-still-big-buddo-reminds-kitende-as-they-defend-the-trophy-for-the-fourth-time/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=usssa-elite-games-were-still-big-buddo-reminds-kitende-as-they-defend-the-trophy-for-the-fourth-time Check Also Proteas top group, set for semifinal clash …
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LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Four Premier League matches on Sunday could have a big impact on the title race as well as the struggle to avoid relegation and to qualify for next season’s Champions League. League leader Arsenal hosts Chelsea on Sunday evening with the possibility Arsenal’s lead at the top of the table could be down to just …
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SABC 3 hours ago News 2 Views Conflict resolution expert Dr Kingsley Makhubela has warned that global currencies could come under severe pressure as tensions escalate in the Middle East. This follows the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israeli military strike. Makhubela says currencies in energy‑dependent economies may weaken sharply as investors brace for …
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Mthobisi Mkhaliphi 3 hours ago News 2 Views This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and …
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SABC Radio 3 hours ago News 2 Views Analysts have called for African nations to work together in the fight against the war in Sudan. Heavy civilian casualties have been reported after a surge in drone strikes along the new frontline in Kordofan. Fighting has shifted to the region nearly three years into the civil war. At the UN Human …
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Reuters 3 hours ago News 1 Views New Zealand reached the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals after Pakistan crashed out despite a five-run victory against already-eliminated Sri Lanka in a Group Two Super Eights match in Pallekele on Saturday. An inferior net run rate meant Pakistan had to win big against Sri Lanka in order to pip New Zealand and join …
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The Independent March 1, 2026 NEWS Uganda Airlines. FILE PHOTO AIRBUS MEDIA KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda Airlines, the national carrier, has temporarily suspended flights to Dubai following airspace closure linked to the current security situation in the Middle East. In a statement issued late Saturday, the airline announced the suspension of its scheduled services between Entebbe International Airport …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Peter Mukuru has joined Uganda Development Bank (UDB), Uganda’s national Development Finance Institution (DFI), as Director, Business Technology. Peter is a seasoned Business Technology practitioner and digital transformation leader with over 20 years of executive experience spanning Development Finance, Regulation, Government, Utilities, and the Private Sector. Prior to joining UDB, he served as IT …
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Vivo Energy executives and the Chinese community cut cake during the event celebrations Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy welcomed prominent stakeholders and esteemed members of the Chinese business community in Kampala to mark the 2026 Chinese New Year and usher in the Year of the Horse — a symbol commonly linked to strength, advancement, and forward drive. …
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Admin 3 hours ago News 2 Views By Robert Segawa Six people have been confirmed dead following a fatal early morning crash at Kyakabuga Village in Kyankwanzi District along the Kiboga–Hoima Highway. The accident occurred when a bus, registration number UBQ 595G, traveling from Kampala to Hoima, collided head-on with a Fuso Fighter truck, registration number UBF 541C, which was …
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