Nissan has launched a longer-range version of its best-selling Leaf electric vehicle, as it fights growing competition in the electric car market. The new Leaf will run about 150 miles (240km) on a single charge, about 40 miles more than its previous model, the firm said. But that still falls
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By Mariam Abdullahi, After nearly two decades of uninhibited growth and profitability, African telecoms operators (telcos) are facing the converging forces of digital disruption. Some of the factors contributing to this are: easily accessible broadband internet, popular over the top (OTT) services such as WhatsApp, and changing consumer needs. According
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Merck Foundation, a non-profit organization, and a subsidiary of Merck KGaA underscored their commitment to long term partnership with Government of Uganda to build healthcare capacity with special focus on diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, infertility and cancer, the organization said in a statement dated September5, 2017. During the high-level meeting between
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Oil prices marched higher on Tuesday following reports indicating that Russia and Saudi Arabia are considering extending the oil production cut deal agreed between both OPEC and non-OPEC members once it expires in March 2018. Russia's Energy Minister Alexander Novak was a key architect of the output cut deal that
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Bitcoin has crossed the $5,000 (£3,862) threshold for the first time. The virtual currency peaked at $5,103.91 in the early hours of Saturday, according to CoinDesk's price index. BBC reports that the record high helped push the total value of publicly traded crypto-currencies - including Ethereum and the Bitcoin-offshoot Bitcoin
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There are plans to set up a specialized hospital in Uganda to treat the increasing number of women who succumb to fistula. The Terrewode Hospital & Rehabilitation Center will also serve as a centre of excellence and a demonstration facility for surgical training programmes that will offer psychosocial rehabilitation for
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By Peter Abaanabasazi The Government of Uganda has come under fire over human rights violations in oil refinery affected areas. Bunyoro Parliamentary Caucus says the government has not properly handled the resettlement of people affected by the oil refinery in Kyakaboga Parish, Buseruka Sub-County, Hoima district. Led by Barnabas Tinkasimire,
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Stress reduction therapy is crucial for anyone who is battling cancer, a study revealed. Diagnosis is one of the most stressful times for cancer patients because they are hearing the bad news about their condition for the first time. But stress hormones throughout treatment can prevent the cancerous cells in
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Telecoms service provider Airtel Kenya ended the 2016 financial year with a KSh45 billion (UShs1.5 trillion) debt load, a newly-released annual financial report says. The report, which was published on the Delhi-based parent company’s website, has for the very first time made public the inner details of the company’s financial
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Property developers, suppliers and owners recently got the opportunity to showcase their best projects and services from across sub-Saharan Africa at the Africa Property Investment (API) Awards held on 24 August this year. The awards, which were held at the API Summit and Expo 2017 recognised innovation and outstanding achievement
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