South Africa has intercepted four Chinese-flagged fishing vessels for unauthorised entry into its territorial waters, Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister Willie Aucamp said on Thursday. Police and fisheries control officers placed the vessels, owned by Shenzhen Shuiwan Pelagic Fisheries, under guard at the Port of Cape Town. Authorities charged the masters of the vessels and imposed an administrative penalty of …

South Africa has intercepted four Chinese-flagged fishing vessels for unauthorised entry into its territorial waters, Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister Willie Aucamp said on Thursday. Police and fisheries control officers placed the vessels, owned by Shenzhen Shuiwan Pelagic Fisheries, under guard at the Port of Cape Town. Authorities charged the masters of the vessels and imposed an administrative penalty of …

Kampala businessman Moses Namatiti, through his company Namex Ministries Limited, has sued Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa and businessman Hamis Kiggundu over alleged land grabbing and the unlawful demolition of property. According to court documents, the two are jointly sued alongside the Kampala District Land Board, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), and Kiham Enterprises Uganda Limited in Civil Suit No. 0049 …

The Madlanga Commission in Pretoria has revealed that there was no transaction for the purchase of alcohol from the credit card of suspended Major-General Richard Shibiri. Shibiri previously testified that he used his bank account to purchase alcohol worth R17 000 for his thanksgiving ceremony. Evidence before the Commission shows that attempted murder accused, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala lent Shibiri R70 …

 Iran will avenge the blood of its martyrs, keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and attack US bases, new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday in a statement read out on state television, his first remarks since succeeding his slain father. In the defiant address, Khamenei said the United States must close all its bases in the region. The …

South Africa’s manufacturing sector has started the year on a weaker footing, with production slipping 0.7%  year-on-year in January. The decline was due to sharp contractions in the wood, paper, publishing and printing industry as well as the basic iron, steel and machinery division. Seven divisions recorded stronger year-on-year growth but this was not enough to lift the industry into …

Former African National Congress (ANC) spokesperson Smuts Ngonyama says the late Congress of People (COPE) leader Mosiuoa Lekota understood the importance of democracy in South Africa. Ambassador Ngonyama who is also the COPE co-founder says he will remember Lekota for his unwavering commitment to the people of South Africa during Apartheid. Lekota’s memorial service has concluded at the Bloemfontein City …

Dr. Michael Mbogga from Makerere University, Caroline Aguti from the Ministry of Energy and Derek Ssenyonga from the Climate Change Department Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the country edges closer to first oil, a quiet battle over methane emissions is emerging, raising questions about regulation, accountability, and whether Uganda can balance development with climate responsibility. In a conference …

National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Advocate Andy Mothibi says the organisation remains committed to prioritising cases related to the State Capture and Madlanga Commission as well as Special Investigating Unit (SIU) referral cases. Mothibi says they are strengthening cooperation with their strategic partners and the public in efforts to combat and prevent crime across the country. He says of …

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola struck a defiant tone after watching his side suffer a crushing 3-0 defeat to Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie, insisting his team will bounce back despite the mountain they now face. “Now everything is more difficult in our mindset, but we’ll be there. We’ll try with …

A 41-year-old suspect has handed himself over to the Polokwane Police Station in Limpopo in connection with the alleged insurance killings and fraud case, linked to former police officer Rachel Kutumela. His detention brings the total number of suspects in the alleged syndicate to 11. Kutumela, together with her daughter, sister and brother, were arrested between 2024 and 2025. Her …

Accused number two in the Senzo Meyiwa trial Bongani Ntanzi has questioned the movement of one of his cellphones following his arrest in June 2020. Ntanzi has been on the witness stand under cross-examination at the High Court in Pretoria. Five men are on trial for the 2014 murder of the Bafana Bafana captain. Throughout his testimony Ntanzi has maintained …

By Robert Segawa Police in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area have arrested 175 suspects following intensified security operations aimed at curbing rising criminal activity in the city. The operations were ordered by Kampala Metropolitan Police Commander, Ezekiel Emitu Ebaku, who directed all Regional Police Commanders (RPCs) and Divisional Police Commanders (DPCs) in the metropolitan area to strengthen security efforts. Working …

Eight learners have been rushed to nearby hospitals for further treatment following a suspected gas leak at a school in Wentworth, South of Durban. Several learners were treated on-site for gas inhalation after a pungent odor reportedly swept through the school grounds. Private emergency services treated scores of students on the scene for respiratory distress and dizziness. The school has …

Part of the house that was damaged by a drone strike   Goma, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | Bruno Lemarquis, acting head of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), has condemned the killing of Carine Buisset, a French national and UNICEF staff member, in a drone strike in Goma City, North Kivu …