Reuters 12 minutes previously News 1 Views The navy spokesperson for the M23 revolt community, Willy Ngoma, changed into killed in an navy drone strike in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday, a regional diplomat, a senior revolt legitimate and a Western adviser to the authorities said. The killing comes as Qatar‑mediated ceasefire efforts proceed, with Kinshasa and M23 …
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Amb Sadek announcing the 50th Anniversary of EU-Uganda relations Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The European Union has assured Uganda that the trade and economic relations that exist will continue even when Uganda is finally declared a middle-income country. Ambassador Jan Sadek, the head of the EU Delegation in Uganda, says that when Uganda attains middle-income status, it will …
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By Mukembo Wilfred City dentist Dr Ntwatwa Lule is as soon as again below scrutiny over alleged inaccurate land dealings, accused of illegally accumulating rent from tenants on land in Katanga that he would no longer be pleased. In a case filed by businessman Kenneth Lumumba, Dr Ntwatwa is accused of coercing a tenant into signing two contradictory tenancy agreements …
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Reuters 52 minutes within the past News 0 Views Global transportation firm FedEx (FDX.N) has filed a lawsuit within the US Court docket of World Alternate seeking a refund for President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs, doubtless the most absolute most sensible doubtless profile strikes to recover funds for the explanation that US Supreme Court docket closing week deemed the tariffs …
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Anton Snyman 1 hour ago News 3 Views Reigning Rugby World Cup champions the Springboks will kick off a bumper 2026 season with an world match in opposition to the Barbarians in Gqeberha on the 20th of June. The match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium will take hang of enviornment precisely two weeks before the Springboks’ inaugural International locations …
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SABC 1 hour in the past News 2 Views North West businessman Brown Mogotsi has denied receiving any financial toughen from alleged criminal kingpin Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. Mogotsi is testifying sooner than the Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the justice plan. Considered one of the most committee’s proof leaders, Point out Maria …
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Dr. Lina Zedriga in the dock Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy President of the National Unity Platform (NUP) for Northern Uganda, Dr Lina Zedriga, has been granted bail by the Gulu Chief Magistrate’s Court. Dr Zedriga was released on Tuesday afternoon on a cash bail of one million Shillings after appearing before Chief Magistrate Augustine Alule Koma. …
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Home / BLOGS / Mortgage insurance is not optional, it is protection The Independent February 24, 2026 BLOGS, Business, comment COMMENT | THE INDEPENDENT | For many Ugandan families, owning a home is the ultimate symbol of stability and progress. From first-time buyers in Kampala to families constructing homes in Wakiso, Mukono and across the country, mortgage financing has made …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Feb 19, The government commissioned the construction of Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) training facilities in public universities and selected districts as part of preparations for Uganda’s joint hosting of the Pamoja AFCON 2027 tournament alongside Kenya and Tanzania. Speaking during the launch at Makerere University on Thursday, the State Minister for Sports, Peter …
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Sibahle Motha 2 hours in the past Recordsdata 2 Views Suspended Deputy Nationwide Police Commissioner Total Shadrack Sibiya has testified on the Madlanga Commission that he has on no account helped alleged crime boss Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala to construct internet precise of entry to to the SAPS coaching college. The coaching college would invent section of a now withdrawn marvelous …
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SABC 2 hours ago News 3 Views Govt workers launched into protests across the country, voicing their unhappiness over the Govt Staff Scientific Arrangement (GEMS)’s 9.8 p.c hike. Public servants in Kimberley within the Northern Cape took to the streets, arguing that the develop will put extra strain on the financial steadiness of civil servants. NEHAWU Provincial Secretary Moleme Moleme …
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Home / WORLD / Former British ambassador to U.S. arrested on suspicion of misconduct The Independent February 24, 2026 WORLD LONDON | Xinhua | Former British ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, the Metropolitan Police in London announced Monday. Officers arrested the 72-year-old Mandelson at an address in Camden …
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Left to Right; Captain Denis Oola, Dr Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court Criminal Division in Kampala has ordered the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to fully disclose all evidence it intends to rely upon in the treason trial of opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused. Dr. …
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Thabiso Radebe 3 hours ago News 2 Views Some residents of Vanderbijlpark in the Vaal are still without electricity following an explosion at their main substation on Sunday. The outage has affected several residential areas including Bophelo, Bonane and parts of the Vanderbijlpark CBD. Residents say they are immensely affected and they had to discard food from their refrigerators as …
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Neria Hlakotsa 6 minutes within the past Info 0 Views DA councillor for Ward 69, which covers parts of Westbury and Coronationville in Johannesburg, says she is unable to behave by manner of the inability of consistent water provide. Councillor Genevieve Sherman says she has been making an try to discover a permanent technique to the water crisis but to no …
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