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Tanzania–Uganda Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) The Agreed Minutes of the 5th Session of the Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) between the United Republic of Tanzania and the Republic of Uganda have been officially signed in Dar es Salaam. The signing marks the successful conclusion of the 5th JPC, reaffirming both countries’ commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing shared priorities across …

Acts targeting LGBTQI Ugandans increased since Anti-Homosexuality Act became law Edward Mwebaza, executive director of Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum (HRAPF), addresses the media. (Photo courtesy of HRAPF) A new report by the Uganda-based Human Rights Awareness and Promotion Forum (HRAPF) indicates that there was a surge in violence and rights violations against Uganda‘s LGBTQ community in January. A total …

The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination says racist hate speech by US political leaders, including the President, has sparked human rights violations in the country. The Committee is made up of independent experts that monitor implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination by its States parties, which include the United States. …

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has acknowledged that electricity is expensive. However, he says government is working on an electricity pricing policy. His comments comes as residents of Diepkloof, in Soweto, marched to Eskom’s Soweto offices demanding a flat rate tariff of R350 for their electricity consumption. Residents say prepaid electricity is too costly and unaffordable. Ramokgopa says the electricity pricing …

The United Nations launched a $325 million flash appeal on Friday to help Lebanon cope with the fallout of a war that has forced more than a seventh of its population from their homes. More than 800 000 people have been displaced as Israel orders them to leave ever larger swathes of Lebanon. Aid organizations say funding constraints have already …

Next month’s Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Formula One Grand Prixs are set to be cancelled over the weekend due to the conflict in the Middle East. Multiple sources told Reuters an announcement, seen within the sport as just a matter of time, was expected by Monday at the latest with a March 20 deadline looming for freight that has to …

Buganda Schools Championship: Kitende Sent Back for More Revision as Highway Kiganda Earns a Surprise Semifinal Slot | Voice of Bugerere HomeBuganda KingdomBuganda Schools Championship: Kitende Sent Back for More Revision as Highway Kiganda Earns a Surprise Semifinal Slot voiceofbugerere.com, https://voiceofbugerere.com/buganda-schools-championship-kitende-sent-back-for-more-revision-as-highway-kiganda-earns-a-surprise-semifinal-slot/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=buganda-schools-championship-kitende-sent-back-for-more-revision-as-highway-kiganda-earns-a-surprise-semifinal-slot

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola says progress has been made in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region but there is still room to evolve. This comes as the SADC Council of Ministers convened for a second day of discussions in Pretoria, recommitting to boost intra-regional trade despite ongoing challenges. Lamola added that the region can expand regional …

Johannesburg waste management entity, Pikitup, says it will implement a weekend recovery plan to clear waste collection backlogs in parts of the city affected by the recent operational disruptions and protest-related incidents. The clean-up operation will take place this weekend. Pikitup spokesperson Anthony Selepe says teams will remove the accumulated waste and restore normal collection services across affected communities. “The …

Members of the SANDF continued with their operations at Rietvallei on the West Rand on Friday. Several people have been arrested in connection with illegal mining and a temporary illegal processing plant was dismantled. Equipment believed to be used by Zama Zamas have also been seized in the process. They include welding machines, generators and shovels. Some residents have welcomed …

Makerere University. FILE PHOTO Nakisanze Segawa, GPJ Uganda Odongo noted that the higher qualification rate means universities will need to expand capacity to accommodate the additional learners. He is optimistic that an extra 21,018 university places should be available to absorb these candidates,” he said. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A total of 145,129 candidates who sat the 2025 …

FILE PHOTO: A student does her exams. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Female candidates have outperformed their male counterparts in the 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations, posting stronger grades in several subjects and recording lower overall failure rates. Prof. Celestino Obua, the Chairperson of the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), praised the performance of female candidates, …

Six countries have made declarations of interventions this week in South Africa’s case accusing Israel of genocide at the International Court of Justice, including the United States. Washington’s submission in addition those from Hungary and Fiji have come out in support of Israel, while The Kingdom of the Netherlands, Namibia and Iceland have made arguments in support of South Africa’s …

The Business Rescue Practitioner of the South African Post Office has notified Minister of Communications Solly Malatsi of their intention to file for liquidation of the state-owned entity. This was confirmed in a letter to the Minister on Friday. However, Malatsi deems this premature amid active government talks, especially with National Treasury. The Post Office entered business rescue in July 2023 …

Eskom says the payment of a flat rate tariff for electricity is not feasible. This follows calls by Diepkloof residents in Soweto for Eskom to introduce a flat rate of at least R350 for electricity consumption. Residents marched to Eskom’s Soweto offices on Friday, where they objected to the installation of smart prepaid meters where they will be billed based …