The management of the Marakele National Park in Thabazimbi, Limpopo, says it is strengthening efforts to combat crime, particularly rhino poaching, through increased ranger visibility and tighter access control measures across the park. These interventions form part of a broader strategy to safeguard wildlife and protect vulnerable species such as rhinos from poaching and other criminal activities within the park. …

The South African men’s and women’s cricket teams have taken a beating at the hands of their New Zealand counterparts in the third T20 international in Auckland. The Proteas women, who played first in the double-header, lost by six wickets after managing 149 for seven in their 20 overs. In reply, the White Ferns hit the winning runs with eight …

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee has directed the administrators of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital to immediately provide a separate changing room for female and male students, as they currently share one changing room. The Deputy Chairperson of the committee, Hon. Gorreth Namugga, made the directive to the hospital administrators on Wednesday while appearing before the …

Mityana Traders Decry High Taxes Amid Declining Business Africa-Press – Uganda. Traders operating in Mityana Central Market have raised concerns over what they describe as high taxes and market dues, saying the charges are becoming increasingly difficult to sustain amid declining business. According to the traders, customer traffic within the market has significantly dropped, with many buyers opting to purchase …

Abodo Advocates for Enhanced Case Management and Innovation Africa-Press – Uganda. The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, on Wednesday inspected Nakasongola Chief Magistrate’s Court, Kiryandongo Chief Magistrate’s Court, and Kigumba Magistrate’s Court, where she called for stronger case management, wider adoption of judicial innovations, and practical solutions to operational challenges affecting service delivery. At Nakasongola Chief Magistrate’s Court, …

Socio economic rights and service delivery are central to communities’ human rights and, addressing these issues by authorities will enable people to enjoy their human rights. This is the view of academics at the North West University, in Mahikeng. They also believe that the country has done well by drafting an impressive constitution, which documents the rights of every South African …

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has appointed Deidre “Dee” Uren as News and Current Affairs Group Executive, effective from April 1. SABC Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) Nomsa Chabeli made the announcement at the public broadcaster’s head office in Auckland Park, Johannesburg, on Friday. Chabeli says, “As many of you will know, Dee has served in this role in …

Among Welcomes Independent Mps Seeking Cooperation with NRM Africa-Press – Uganda. The Speaker of Parliament and National Resistance Movement (NRM) 2nd National Vice Chairperson, Anita Annet Among, on Wednesday morning received a delegation of independent Members of Parliament interested in forging a cooperation agreement with the ruling party. The meeting took place at the NRM Secretariat on Kyadondo Road in …

Government Pushes for Local Retention of Digital Wealth Africa-Press – Uganda. Dr. Monica Musenero and Dr. Aminah Zawedde activated a joint operational roadmap this week designed to localize Uganda’s digital value chain and transition the nation from a consumer of foreign technology to a producer of domestic digital wealth. The collaboration between the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation and …

NBS Editor Paul Kayonga Earns Recognition for Research Africa-Press – Uganda. NBS News Editor Paul Kayonga has published a landmark peer-reviewed study in the International Journal of Advanced Research, advancing scholarly and professional understanding of investigative journalism in Uganda. The study, titled “The Practice of Investigative Journalism in Uganda,” was published on March 17, 2026, and has earned Kayonga a …

Bobi Wine Launches International Lobbying Effort Africa-Press – Uganda. Former National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has begun a series of international engagements with key legislative and diplomatic actors, starting with meetings on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. In a brief message issued via his official account on X on Wednesday, he …

Kasaija Receives Gender and Equity Compliance Report Africa-Press – Uganda. The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Matia Kasaija, on Wednesday received a report assessing the compliance of the national budget and ministerial policy statements with gender and equity requirements for the 2026/27 financial year. The report was presented by Safia Nalule Juuko, Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission. …

African Pastoralist Women Charter Launched in Kampala Africa-Press – Uganda. The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, on Wednesday presided over the closing of the African Pastoralist Women Gathering and officially launched the African Rangelands and Pastoralists Women Charter at Speke Resort Munyonyo. The event, held under the theme “Voices from the Rangelands: African Pastoralist Women Rising for Land Rights,” …

The handover ceremony, which represents the reinstatement of the affected communities’ rights in terms of the Restitution of Land Rights Act, is taking place at uMzimkhulu in the Harry Gwala District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal. The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development, led by Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso, will restore over 17 000 hectares of land to four claimant communities: the …

Mukula’S Soroti: A Town of Order and Civic Pride Africa-Press – Uganda. There was once a time when Soroti was not just a place on the map but a model of civic pride. Under the leadership of Mike Mukula, the town carried an atmosphere that blended bold political leadership with a strong sense of community belonging. For many residents, those …