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Suspended SAPS head of organised crime, General Richard Shibiri, is expected to return to the stand at the Madlanga Commission of inquiry on Friday to face cross-examination.   General Shibiri has testified about his relationship with attempted murder accused Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.   He told the Commission that he met Matlala in 2016 and connected with him again in 2024.  General Shibiri also testified that Matlala lent …

A baby was wounded, and one person was killed, during a shooting in Westbury, Johannesburg, on Thursday night. Police say three other people were wounded in the same incident. According to the police, a group of unknown suspects opened fire at the victims who were standing on the corner of Larkspur Court and Jacaranda Court. Gauteng police spokesperson, Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi, …

Ethiopian Airlines’ ET ASI Dreamliner to operate on Uganda Airline’ long routes Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Airlines has arranged a short-term solution to resume its suspended long-distance flights with the arrival of a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, registered ET-ASI, from Ethiopian Airlines. The aircraft, scheduled to arrive this Thursday under an ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) agreement, …

State Minister, General Wilson Mbasu Mbadi (middle) and delegates Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government is set to revise its Trade Policy and Export Development Strategy (NEDS) to accelerate export growth, strengthen industrialization, and position the country more competitively in regional and global markets. Speaking at a two-day National Trade Review Conference in Munyonyo, Francis Mwebesa, Minister of Trade, …

US President Donald Trump has reportedly said that he needs to be personally involved in selecting Iran’s next leader – after the military escalation led by the United States and Israel against Iran entered its sixth day. Trump was speaking in a telephonic interview with the Axios News outlet earlier on Thursday. He repeated the same views in an interview …

President Cyril Ramaphosa departs South Africa on Thursday night to attend the “homegoing celebration of life” for the late Reverend Jesse Jackson in Chicago on Saturday. Ramaphosa is expected to speak at the event at the request of the Jackson family. Confirmed: President Cyril Ramaphosa will attend the “Homegoing Celebration of Life for Reverend Jesse Jackson” in Chicago on Saturday. …

Courtesy photo; PRO Industries PTE Limited located at Ndibulungi village in Luwero district Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Makindye Standards, Wildlife and Utilities Court has fined PRO Industries Pte Limited Shs75 million for polluting a wetland in Luwero District. The company, owned by an Indian investor, operates an ethanol and extra-neutral alcohol (ENA) manufacturing plant in Ndibulungi Village …

The World Health Organisation (WHO) chief said on Thursday that it has verified 13 attacks on health infrastructure in Iran amid a US-Israeli campaign and it was checking reports that four healthcare workers were killed and 25 others injured. “An estimated 100 000 people have left Iran and in Lebanon, more than 60 000 people have been displaced,” World Health …

Some members of Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee looking into concerns of national security rejected the apology of the private investigator, Paul O’Sullivan, for walking out of the committee last week. As he walked out, he told MPs that he needed to catch a flight. However, in his written apology to the committee, he advanced severe back pain as the reason …

Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe says the desire for resources is at the heart of most conflicts around the world. He was speaking at the 11th edition of the Africa Gas Forum in Cape Town. The conference serves as a platform for industry leaders to discuss and contribute to Africa’s growing energy sector. Mantashe says the gathering …

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Members of the National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) in North West took to the streets of Mahikeng to protest against the poor state of healthcare facilities. This after visiting different provincial institutions where they found amongst others, dilapidated infrastructure and lack of equipment. The union’s provincial secretary Zanele Lawu says they are concerned about patient care and …

Government has welcomed the seven-year prison sentence handed down to former ANC MP Vincent Smith. The Johannesburg High Court sentenced Smith following its verdict on charges of fraud and corruption, linked to receiving kickbacks from facilities management company, BOSASA. Smith pleaded guilty to charges including contravention of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities as well as the Income Tax …

The African National Congress (ANC) in Limpopo has welcomed the State of the Province Address (SOPA) by Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba. ANC Provincial Secretary Reuben Madadzhe says the provincial government has demonstrated accountability, with several projects that were promised in last year’s address now nearing completion. Madadzhe was reacting to the address by Ramathuba at the Jack Botes Hall in …

By Kayiira Jackson  A delegation from the Uganda Moslem Education Association (UMEA) has concluded an inspection tour of facilities at Nkoma Secondary School in Mbale City as preparations intensify for the 38th edition of the UMEA Solidarity Games set for April 2–6, 2026. The team, headed by Solidarity Games Chairman Hajji Twahir Kitezala, evaluated the readiness of sports venues and …