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Investing in African health tech

African-led health tech has improved the lives of millions of patients. But systemic change in global health procurement is needed to support local innovations ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | In a remote village in Rwanda, a life-saving medicine delivery takes place. A drone, operated by Zipline; an American company that designs, manufactures, …

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African airlines boom to last

Two new expert reports see bright future for African aviation SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | In a month of good news, two new expert reports are painting a bright present and future for African airlines. The first, a report by the International Air Transport Association predicts that African airlines will …

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HIV breakthrough

Drug trial shows injection twice a year is 100% effective against infection ANALYSIS | LINDA-GAIL BEKKER | A large clinical trial in South Africa and Uganda has shown that a twice-yearly injection of a new pre-exposure prophylaxis drug gives young women total protection from HIV infection. The trial tested whether …

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Afreximbank expands container Guarantee Scheme in East Africa

Merchants in landlocked countries face the highest container deposit rates, typically around US$5,000 per container, due to extended turnaround times ANALYSIS | ISAAC KHISA | Africa’s multi-lateral lender, the African Export-Import Bank, has forged a partnership with BSMART Technology Ltd to extend the Afreximbank African Collaborative Transit Guarantee Scheme (AACTGS) to …

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BAT Uganda declares Shs 8.9 billion dividend

Illicit cigarettes remains a big headache the tobacco distributor in Uganda Kampala Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Shareholders of British American Tobacco Uganda Limited will receive Shs 8.9 billion as dividend, equivalent to Shs 181 per ordinary share, following approval at the 24th Annual General Meeting held at Sheraton Kampala Hotel. …

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Uganda’s nuclear power journey

International expert mission reviews exploration plan to domestic nuclear power ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | A team of international uranium power experts has concluded an inaugural review of a Uganda’s uranium production cycle. Led by experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the mission assessed the country’s capabilities to develop their …

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