JOHANNESBURG, Dec 17 (Reuters) – The South African rand was flat in early trade on Tuesday, ahead of the release of local central bank data and inflation data that will shed light on the country’s economic outlook.At 0512 GMT, the rand traded at 16.75 against the dollar, little changed
According to the directive, all prison officers are required to remain fully alert and vigilant at all times, with routine patrols to be conducted both within and around prison facilities and staff barracks to prevent any security breaches.The Uganda Prisons Service has declared a Standby
On the night of 16th December 2025, the quiet of Kisenyi III Parish in Kampala was shattered by a shocking and violent double murder. At around 11:00 pm, a 30-year-old Burundian man, identified as Emma alias “Young,” went on a killing spree, attacking two fellow Burundian nationals in the sam
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a proclamation expanding the list of countries subject to full or partial entry restrictions to cover around 40 countries, effective on Jan. 1, 2026.Trump “signed a Proclamation expanding and strengthening entry restrictions on nationals from
Kidera Police Station in Buyende on 16th December 2025 embarked on investigating a case of unlawful wounding reported on 15th December 2025 in Butayunjwa B Village, Buyanja Sub-County, Buyende District.The victim has been identified as Bebwa Robert, a 51-year-old male adult, Vice Chairpers
Around the world, some 40 million people are living with HIV. And though progress in treatment means the infection isn’t the death sentence it once was, researchers have never been able to bring about a cure. Instead, HIV-positive people must take a cocktail of antiretroviral drugs for the rest
Abyei – The United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) held a solemn memorial ceremony on Monday at its headquarters in Abyei to honour six Bangladeshi peacekeepers killed in a drone attack on the mission’s logistics base in Kadugli, South Kordofan, on Saturday.The attack
Residents from Jinja North, in Jinja City, have demanded immediate police action, following persistent attacks by hooded killers whose only aim seems to be stealing phones, but has resulted into the death of three residents in a space of one week.Police investigation tapeResidents f
Gloria Bugie has revealed that giving birth is far from her current list of priorities, adding that she has much bigger goals she aims to achieve.When asked about the ongoing societal and media pressure women face to settle down and have children, the singer fired back with a sharp respons
CNN’s international correspondent attended the National Unity Platform rally in Kampala, Lubaga Division as Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine held his campaign rally ahead of Uganda’s 2026 general elections. CNN’s international correspondent was one of the journalists giving global m
