The Electoral Commission (IEC) says in as much it is supporting the gain in the multi-party democracy; it is worried at the possible length of the ballot papers with hundreds of parties registering for the 2026 Local Government Elections. So far, 508 political parties have shown an interest in participating in the forthcoming polls. Speculation is rife that the number …

By Kayiira Jackson  Kumi University produced a dramatic comeback to defeat Islamic University in Uganda at Kayembe Arena on Tuesday ,strengthening their push for a historic quarterfinal place in the Pepsi University Football League. The match burst into life almost immediately when IUIU took the lead just a minute after kickoff. A teasing cutback from Faizal Mumali on the left …

Oil prices plummeted by more than $10 a barrel on Tuesday after soaring to an almost four-year high in the previous session after US President Donald Trump predicted the war in the Middle East could end soon, lowering expectations of prolonged disruptions to oil supply. Brent futures were down $10.45, or 10.6%, at $88.51 a barrel by 1504 GMT (11:04 …

Israel’s military pounded the Lebanese capital’s southern suburbs with air strikes on Tuesday and its troops pushed deeper into the country’s south, as an Israeli envoy said the key to ending the war was disarming Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. Lebanon was pulled deep into the war in the Middle East last week, when Iran-backed Hezbollah opened fire on Israel to avenge the killing …

Acting Deputy National Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Hilda Senthumule says the disbandment of the Political Task Team (PKTT) should have followed a formal assessment and a clear decision by the relevant structures. Senthumule is appearing before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee looking into concerns around issues of national security. She has challenged the suggestion that the unit had become irregular after 2022. …

Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre has urged the public to take extra precautions as the city is experiencing high temperatures this week. Disaster Risk Management spokesperson Charlotte Powell says the South African Weather Service has predicted that Wednesday will be the hottest day of the week. Powell says no heat-related emergencies have been reported thus far. “We do want …

Organisers of the Indian Wells tennis tournament apologised to Venus Williams and her playing partner Leylah Fernandez after a clerical error ahead of the women’s doubles draw denied the wildcard duo the opportunity to compete. Seven-times Grand Slam champion Williams, 45, was beaten in the opening round of the singles tournament by Diane Parry while Canada’s Fernandez lost to Katerina …

Accused number two in the Senzo Meyiwa trial, Bongani Ntanzi, insists the photos downloaded from his cellphone were taken prior to his arrest in June 2020. He has strongly disagreed with the state regarding the dates on the photos. Ntanzi is under cross-examination at the High Court in Pretoria where he is appearing alongside four others for the 2014 murder …

By: Jamillah Oluka. Tagline: A story of resilience, courage and determination that transformed a young girl from hardship into one of Uganda’s most powerful women leaders. As the world celebrates the Month of Women, it is a time to honor women whose life journeys reflect courage, resilience, and the power to transform adversity into purpose. Among such remarkable women in …

The KwaZulu-Natal Agriculture Department has started rolling out the mass vaccination of cattle against foot and mouth disease (FMD) in the Harry Gwala District Municipality this week. Close to 55 000 cattle have been vaccinated in the Ugu District. Agriculture department spokesperson Vusi Khumalo says they are targeting 170 000 communal cattle in the Harry Gwala District. Appointed private veterinarians will …

Militants from an al Qaeda-linked group killed 10 long-haul truck drivers and two teenage apprentices who were travelling through Mali’s western Kayes region in late January, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Tuesday. Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) attacked a military-escorted fuel convoy of at least 40 trucks, the HRW report said. JNIM, which mainly operates in Mali and Burkina …

Two firefighters from a private company have been hospitalised following a blaze at the Korean Motor Spares shop in Edenvale, east of Johannesburg. At this stage, it is still not clear what caused the blaze but the Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Management Services are on scene trying to put it out. “The structure is well alight as we speak and …

By Robert Segawa The Uganda Police Force is set to reintroduce roadblocks as part of renewed efforts to curb the rising crime rate in Ibanda District and other parts of Western Uganda. The development was revealed by Ubaldo Bamunoba, the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) and Chief Political Commissar of the Uganda Police Force, during a security stakeholders’ meeting …

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has heard how businessman Morgan Maumela sent attempted murder accused Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala entrance codes for the Zimbali Estate, to forward to then Police Minister Bheki Cele. One of the codes was used on the day Matlala and Cele had a meeting. This is according to evidence presented by Advocate Matthew Chaskalson at the commission …

Gen Muhoozi flanked by members of the Board of Trustees, including Jane Ruth Aceng, the minister of health; Frank Tumwebaze, the minister of agriculture; Edwin Karugire, who is its secretary; and Andrew Mwenda, a veteran journalist. The fund will be giving seed grants to youth with innovative business ideas in commercial agriculture, local manufacturing and ICT Fort Portal, Uganda | …