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Ankole uses marathon to stop HIV in its tracks

Ankole uses marathon to stop HIV in its tracks

Ankole residents have turned to a marathon to combat the high HIV prevalence in the sub-region. According to the Uganda Aids Commission’s (UAC) 2024 report, 10 of the 13 districts in Ankole have higher HIV prevalence rates than the national average of 5.1 percent. Mbarara City leads wi

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Aga Khan foundation launches urban micro-forests campaign

Aga Khan foundation launches urban micro-forests campaign

The Aga Khan Development Foundation (AKDF) Uganda launched its Micro-Forests Project at Nakasero Primary School on Tuesday, as part of the broader East Africa Climate Resilience Initiative 2024.Speaking at the lau

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Kabarole raises alarm after HIV patients skip treatment

Kabarole raises alarm after HIV patients skip treatment

Kabarole District health officials report that a total of 298 people living with HIV/Aids have abandoned their antiretroviral therapy (ART) treatment, sparking concern over the high risk of continued transmission.

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Africa’s montane forests warm up faster on deforestation, study shows

Africa’s montane forests warm up faster on deforestation, study shows

Deforestation in Africa’s montane forests is driving a sharper rise in temperatures and cloud levels than climate change alone, endangering water resources in these critical ecosystems that supply millions across the continent, new research has shown.

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Inside Uganda’s murky carbon offset markets

Inside Uganda’s murky carbon offset markets

According to the National Emergency Coordination and Operations Centre (NECOC), a loose outfit for disaster risk monitoring and profiling, in the Office of Prime Minister (OPM), large swathes of the Mt Elgon ranges are uninhabitable owing to susceptibility to a

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Five core Business areas where AI can drive Revenue

Five core Business areas where AI can drive Revenue

According to the United Nations, artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to contribute up to $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, of which $1.2 trillion could be generated by Africa. With the potential to unlock significant growth

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Egypt announces Africa’s first hydrogen-powered skyscraper, offering a new era for green power

Egypt announces Africa’s first hydrogen-powered skyscraper, offering a new era for green power

An artist’s rendering of the Forbes International Tower.Photo: Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill ArchitectureForbes is set to construct a 50-storey hydrogen-powered building in Egypt, the first of its kind in Africa. This groundbreaking pr

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Stanbic, UN Women commit to supporting more female-owned businesses in Uganda

Stanbic, UN Women commit to supporting more female-owned businesses in Uganda

As the world continues to celebrate the international women’s month, Stanbic Bank Uganda has re-echoed its commitment in supporting and empowering women led groups.This call was made during the annual Ring the Bell for gender equality conference at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala.

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African Presidents Hold Closed-door Mini-Summit On Situation In DR Congo

African Presidents Hold Closed-door Mini-Summit On Situation In DR Congo

Africa’s Heads of State convened a private meeting to discuss the peace and security situation in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The closed-door session occurred before the commencement of the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union, to achieve peace in Africa by 2

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President Museveni reappoints Dr. Musoba as UAC Director General

President Museveni reappoints Dr. Musoba as UAC Director General

President Museveni, Hon. Babalanda and Dr. MusobaPresident Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reappointed Dr. Nelson Musoba as the Director General of Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC).This has been revealed by the Minister for Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, who is also the overall su

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