Johannesburg, South Africa | Xinhua |  A total of 6,945 people were murdered in South Africa in the third quarter (Q3) of this year, down from 7,004 during the same period last year, data showed late last week. South Africa recorded some decline in various crimes including murder, carjacking and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Criminal Division of the High Court in Kampala has set December 18th and 19th, 2023, as the trial dates for socialite Charles Olimu, also known as Sipapa, and his wife Shamila Rukia Nakiyemba, who face charges of aggravated robbery. The couple, who have been …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Ven. Canon Moses Banja is the Bishop elect of Namirembe Diocese. According to Balaam Muheebwa the Acting Provincial Secretary, the House of Bishops elected Banja during its sitting at St Stephen’s Cathedral Naluwerere in East Busoga Diocese Monday Morning. Currently, the Archdeacon of Luzira Archdeaconry, Ven. Canon …

Gulu , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Gulu district is facing financial challenges due to a significant drop in local revenue following a presidential directive against the sale of forest products, severely impacting its economy. The District Speaker Phoebe Ayoo highlighted the directive’s adverse effects on the economy, coupled with …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Police in Kibuku district recovered four guns and apprehended two suspected thieves during an operation on Saturday. This comes after an inmate who had escaped from lawful custody reportedly joined a group of robbers targeting Amula stores at Tirinyi Prison and making off with …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  In a heated protest on Sunday evening, hundreds of residents stormed the Lira Kato Sub County offices in Agago district, destroying 59 concrete markers owned by the National Forestry Authority (NFA). These markers were intended for placement within an area claimed to be part …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Joyce Mpanga, an educationist, women rights activist, and veteran politician who was among the few women who served in the pre-independence Legislative Council (LEGCO), passed away on Saturday. Many Ugandan leaders have praised her contribution to the women’s emancipation as the first minister of …

Nijmegen, Netherlands | THE INDEPENDENT |  History repeated itself Sunday when Ugandan long distance ace Jacob Kiplimo equaled the 15km world record of his compatriot Joshua Cheptegei Sunday as he won the Sevens Hills road race in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Kiplimo flew over the hills, and his winning time of 41.05 was exactly …

Guangzhou, China | Xinhua | China is certain to become the world’s largest automobile exporter this year, as its auto exports in the first 10 months hit 3.9 million units, an official with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade has said. Wang Xia, head of the council’s …

Jerusalem, Israel | Xinhua |  Currently there is no deal reached yet on the release of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a press conference on Saturday night. Netanyahu denied “incorrect reports” about a deal of releasing part of about 240 hostages held …