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Beira, Mozambique | AFP | The number of confirmed cholera cases in cyclone-ravaged Mozambique climbed sharply to 139 Thursday as authorities prepared to roll out a mass vaccination campaign to stem the spread of the deadly disease. “The total number of cholera cases is now 139,” government health officer Ussein Isse …

Artist attempts to talk politics without propaganda Kampala, Uganda |DOMINIC MUWANGUZI| The painted brains come in many colours; they are white, blue, red., and occasionally green. They are the colours of the flags of countries like the USA, France, UK, Syria and Libya and, for artist John Baptist Ssekubulwa they …

Balance lower fuel consumption against high cost when buying | MOTORING GURU | Since the Ugandan made car, Kiira Ev Smack, got a major road test across the country recently; there has been increased discussion around hybrid vehicles. Many people appear determined to grab a hybrid even if it is …

Yokohama, Japan | AFP | An advisory committee established by Japanese car giant Nissan to improve governance after the stunning arrest of former boss Carlos Ghosn on corruption allegations unveiled recommendations Wednesday to prevent further scandals. The seven-person body suggested abolishing the position of chairman vacated by Ghosn, with an external …

The biggest problem with too frequent showering is that it strips your skin of natural oils A hot shower is the usual start of your morning; along with brushing your teeth and combing your hair, but you may want to take a new look at your showering routine. It’s possible …

New findings question that assumption it should always be cause for concern | MARIA COHUT | Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a risk factor for several health conditions, including cardiovascular problems, diabetes, and other metabolic issues. However, is high blood pressure always a cause for concern? New findings question …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Kidney Foundation is seeking an allocation of sh568 million to run a Kidney Centre in every Regional Referral Hospital across the country. Dr Joseph Gyagenda, the Chairperson of the Foundation says that kidney diseases remain silently ignored by the government with …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | State Minister for Primary Health Care Joy Moriku Kaducu has called for more efforts towards ending multi drug resistant Tuberculosis. The Minister was speaking at the National celebration to mark the World Tuberculosis Day held at Ruhaama Playground in Ntungamo district at the …

San Francisco, United States | AFP | After finding that exposure to the weedkiller Roundup was a “substantial factor” in one man’s cancer, jurors in California must now grapple with the question of just how culpable the product’s manufacturer, agriculture giant Monsanto, was in his illness. “It’s not a popularity …

What do you get when you combine a military truck and a Jeep? Sheikh Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan did just that; and what did he get? A motor creature he believes to be the world’s largest SUV. |The Independent | Called Dhabiyan, the monstrous 10-wheel vehicle is based on …