One of the most dangerous misconceptions about breast cancer is that it must hurt, or that there must be a lump COMMENT | DR ALEESHA ADATIA | Every October, the world is painted pink. The pink ribbon has done a phenomenal job of bringing breast cancer into …
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Last year the aesthetic firm released a report into the rise of GLP-1 use and related concerns about changes in facial appearance London, UK | AGENCIES | Beauty giant L’Oreal says the rise of weight loss drugs has affected beauty and skincare sales, as it designs products to …
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Eleven Organizations, Individuals and PR Agencies receive gold accolades while 8 emerge as runners up with silverware Jinja, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) crowned its 50th anniversary celebrations with the 10th PRAU Excellence Awards, recognising communication professionals, agencies and organisations …
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Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The full list of the 4th edition of iKON Awards Nominees have been announced. A total of 121 films from 26 categories have been selected for voting. The categories also comprise 24 nominations from across Africa, featuring filmmakers’ dialogue on cross-border collaboration. At the …
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The Ugandan government, just like its peers across Africa, has embraced digital-surveillance to ostensibly improve public safety, but the technology is increasingly being used for political control COMMENT | WAIRAGALA WAKABI | In June 2025, Uganda switched on the Automated Express Penalty System (EPSAuto), using CCTV cameras, automatic …
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“Today, we are closer, more confident, and more capable than ever of reaching the goal of rejuvenating the Chinese nation,” Xi said. BEIJING | Xinhua | On the banks of the Yudu River in east China, a choir sang of soldiers leaving home more than nine decades ago. …
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As continental leaders gather in Bahir Dar, Kiryowa Kiwanuka challenges conventional development metrics and calls for local value addition, warning that raw material exports bleed the continent dry BAHIR DAR, Ethiopia | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Minister of Defence, Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has issued a firm call for African nations …
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Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | South Africa’s Nedbank Group has completed the acquisition of a 66% controlling stake in NCBA Group PLC, giving the lender a foothold in East Africa as regional financial institutions seek to expand cross-border business and investment. The transaction, announced on October 19, …
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New film helps raise awareness on drowning prevention Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Reach A Hand Africa has premiered Balance the Boat, a docufilm revisiting the November 2018 MV Templer boat tragedy on Lake Victoria, to highlight the importance of water safety and the urgent need to prevent …
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Chris Lukkien, Chief Executive Officer of ZOA International visits as Uganda sets sights on stronger support for vulnerable communities Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | ZOA Uganda is marking 20 years of humanitarian and development work, reaffirming its commitment to supporting refugees, host communities and other vulnerable populations …
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