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Russia hammered Ukraine with missiles and drones overnight, killing at least four people and causing damage across five regions of the country, officials said on Saturday. The main target was energy infrastructure in the Kyiv region, said President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, adding that residential buildings, schools, and businesses were also damaged. He said the Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipro and Mykolaiv regions were …

By Kabuye Ronald Opposition leader and former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine, has announced that he is temporarily leaving Uganda to carry out what he described as “important work” with international allies. In a brief video message shared Saturday, the leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP) said his departure would be short-term and aimed at …

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has described the late Congress of the People (COPE) leader Mosiuoa Lekota as a towering figure of South Africa’s liberation struggle and democratic state. Mashatile delivered the eulogy at his Special Official Funeral at the Old Grey Sports Ground in Bloemfontein. Among the mourners were former presidents Thabo Mbeki and Kgalema Matlanthe, and Free State Premier …

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has praised the late Congress of the People leader Mosiuoa Lekota for his ethical leadership when he was in government at the dawn of democracy. Mashatile delivered the eulogy at Lekota’s funeral service at the Grey Sports Ground in Bloemfontein. Lekota died earlier this month at a hospital in Johannesburg at the age of 77. WATCH …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Many health workers in Uganda are going back to school to upgrade from certificates to diplomas, hoping for better pay and career growth. But recent results from the Uganda Health Professions Assessment Board (UHPAB) show diploma students are not performing as well as certificate-level peers. Hellen Mukakalisa Kataratambi, Executive Secretary of UHPAB, has been …

African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the late Congress of the People co-founder Mosiuoa Lekota will remain a symbol of hope for the people of South Africa. Tributes are continuing to pour in for struggle fighter and Congress of the People co-founder, Mosiuoa Lekota as a hearse is transports his body to the Old Grey Sports ground in …

One person has been killed and 17 others injured in a collision between a bakkie and a truck on the R59 freeway in Alberton, east of Johannesburg. Ekurhuleni Emergency Services personnel found the construction workers along the freeway following the crash which happened on Friday. Ekurhuleni Emergency spokesperson William Ntladi says the vehicles were travelling in the same direction when …

Free State Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae says the late Congress of the People (COPE) leader Mosiuoa ‘Terror’ Lekota believed public office  carried with it a moral obligation to the people and principles of  and he believed deeply in the principles of fairness and good governance. Letsoha-Mathae addressed Lekota’s Special Official Funeral at the Old Grey Sports ground in Bloemfontein on Saturday. …

The funeral service of iconic South African comedian and actor, Soli Philander is taking place in Athlone on the Cape Flats. Philander died in Cape Town last week at the age of 65. He has been described as a cultural gem and a pioneer for young and upcoming comedians, particularly from the Cape Flats. Philander was renowned for work in …

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is expected to hand over properties that its Asset Forfeiture Unit has recovered in Mahikeng to the local municipality next Wednesday. A developer was contracted to build properties in Mahikeng but this was done on land which was irregularly purchased. It is alleged the land was sold at R144-million but the municipality is reported to …

ActionSA says the aim of its proposed Zero Tolerance Corruption Bill is to introduce mandatory minimum sentences to ensure stronger accountability for corruption offences in South Africa. The party’s Member of Parliament Dereleen James, says corruption has been normalised in the country, leaving communities without basic services. She says there’s an urgent need to send out a clear message that …

George Russell held off the fast-starting Ferraris to win the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race for Mercedes on Saturday and stretch his Formula One championship lead to 11 points. The Briton started on pole ​position at the Shanghai International Circuit and finished ahead of Ferrari duo Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton after an opening tussle ‌and late safety car period …

Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, reportedly left Uganda and entered a neighbouring East African country about a week ago, according to officials familiar with the situation. Sources indicate that Kyagulanyi quietly departed the country following several days of heightened political tension. One official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that authorities had received information suggesting …

Toronto, Canada — Ugandan political activist William Ntege, widely known by his moniker Kyuma Kya Yesu (meaning Jesus’ Iron), is set to receive recognition from the Toronto Police Service Board for his contributions to community engagement and public service. According to an official invitation, Board Chair Shelley Carroll, together with members of the Toronto Police Service Board and Myron Demkiw, …

Toronto, Canada — Christian leaders from across the world are expected to gather in Canada later this month for the Exceptional Leadership Conference, a three-day event aimed at empowering believers to discover and fulfill their God-given purpose. The conference, hosted by Edith Kazibwe, will take place from March 27 to March 29, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. EST, at 1450 …