Novartis, the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and the American Cancer Society (ACS) announced Wednesday they will work together to devise a common approach to improve access to cancer treatment in Sub-Saharan Africa. Each partner brings unique expertise in cancer diagnosis and treatment. This complements the work the Clinton
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By Aloysious Kasoma Equity Bank Uganda has unveiled city comedian and actor cum radio presenter Patriko Mujuuka as brand Ambassador. Addressing the press at the Bank’s Supreme branch along Buganda road in Kampala on Wednesday, Anthony Kituuka, the Equity Bank Uganda Executive Director, said that Mujuuka appeals to all types
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Unconfirmed reports from Zimbabwe indicate that President Robert Mugabe and his family are under house arrest The military has seized control in Zimbabwe but has said President Robert Mugabe, in power since 1980, is safe. After seizing state TV, an army spokesman announced it was targeting people close to Mr
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Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Ltd (SCBKL) has issued a profit warning for the full year ending December 2017, citing the effects a cap on interest rates imposed a year ago and unpaid loans in a sluggish economy, reports Business Daily. “SCBKL projects that net earnings for the year ending December
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The armed forces seized power in Zimbabwe after a week of confrontation with President Robert Mugabe’s government and said the action was needed to stave off violent conflict in the southern African nation that he’s ruled since 1980, reports Bloomberg. The Zimbabwe Defense Forces will guarantee the safety of Mugabe,
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Bank of Uganda (BoU) and the Central Bank of Sudan have agreed to explore all avenues to consolidate and expand trade and investment between Uganda and Sudan. This was during a meeting between Bank of Uganda Deputy Governor, Dr. Louis Kasekende, and the Governor of the Central Bank of Sudan,
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Tanzania says that it will sell more than 10,000 cattle belonging to Ugandan and Rwandan herders. The cattle were reportedly seized after crossing the border into the country, a minister told Parliament Monday. Just like the cows belonging to Kenyan herders were sold last month, the cattle will be auctioned
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Constitutional lawyers Frederick Ssempebwa and Peter Mulira have said changing the constitution against the will of Ugandans may plunge the country into chaos. The senior legal brains in Uganda, who appeared separately on Tuesday before the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee to give their views on the Constitutional Amendment Bill
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Uganda's Police Spokesperson, Asan Kasingye has been fired according to reports. In a tweet that appeared to confirm his replacement, the man who took over after the death of slain spokesperson, Andrew Felix Kaweesi, said; "I won't have the leisure to do that as I will be taking leave of
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Zimbabwe's army chief has warned those responsible for "purging" the country's ruling Zanu-PF party to stop, or the military will step in. The rare intervention comes just a week after President Robert Mugabe sacked his deputy Emmerson Mnangagwa. General Constantino Chiwenga, who appeared at a news conference with another 90
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