Africa: TB Vaccine – WHO Expert Explains Why It’s Taken 100 Years for a Scientific Breakthrough, and Why It’s Such a Big Deal
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The BCG vaccine for TB has been used for 100 years. It is largely effective…

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Africa: TB Vaccine – WHO Expert Explains Why It’s Taken 100 Years for a Scientific Breakthrough, and Why It’s Such a Big Deal

Nigeria: Niger Delta Is Rich in Resources, but Environmental Destruction Is Pushing People Into Poverty
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Nigeria’s Niger Delta region is rich in natural resources. Its vast oil and gas deposits…

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Nigeria: Niger Delta Is Rich in Resources, but Environmental Destruction Is Pushing People Into Poverty

Africa: Diabetes Is South Africa’s Second Biggest Killer Disease – Hiking the Sugar Tax Would Help
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Death rates in South Africa have declined slightly during the past few years. But the…

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Africa: Diabetes Is South Africa’s Second Biggest Killer Disease – Hiking the Sugar Tax Would Help

Tanzania: Dar es Salaam, Berlin to Boost Ties
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The future prospects of economic and trade relation between Tanzania and Germany are set to…

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Tanzania: Dar es Salaam, Berlin to Boost Ties

Nigeria: 15-Point Agreement – NLC Wants Minister of Labour Excluded From Today’s Meeting With Govt
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Abuja — Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to boycott today’s meeting with the federal…

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Nigeria: 15-Point Agreement – NLC Wants Minister of Labour Excluded From Today’s Meeting With Govt

Seychelles Promotes ‘Cash-Lite’ Approach to Protect Vulnerable Groups in Society
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A “cash-lite” approach is being undertaken in Seychelles to ensure that specific groups of the…

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Seychelles Promotes ‘Cash-Lite’ Approach to Protect Vulnerable Groups in Society

Uganda’s Economy Grew Faster Amidst High Interest Rates
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Kampala, Uganda — Uganda’s economy grew faster in the last financial year than previously anticipated…

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Uganda’s Economy Grew Faster Amidst High Interest Rates

Uganda Revenue Authority Acquires Machine to Enhance Testing of Imported Rice
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The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has said it recently acquired a state-of-the-art machine to facilitate…

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Uganda Revenue Authority Acquires Machine to Enhance Testing of Imported Rice

South Africa: Petrol Price Set to Decrease By R1.78
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Cash-strapped motorists will breathe a sigh of relief at the pumps on Wednesday as the…

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South Africa: Petrol Price Set to Decrease By R1.78

Africa: Cervical Cancer Survivors Demand Equity and Unity
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Gaborone — When Karen Nakawala-Mayond experienced a nagging backache she put it down to her…

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Africa: Cervical Cancer Survivors Demand Equity and Unity