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First malaria drug for newborns and young infants expected to be approved in Africa within weeks
CNN — The approval of the first malaria treatment for newborns and young infants could lead to imminent widespread use in Africa, drugmaker Novartis said Tuesday. The drug, known as Coartem Baby or Riamet Baby in some countries, has been approved...

UAE's Gargash hails PKK leader's call to move away from violence
Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to President Sheikh Mohamed, has praised the leader of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) for calling for the group to lay down its weapons. Jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan said the PKK and its “national...

First Malaria treatment for babies approved
For the first time ever, a malaria treatment has been approved for infants, according to a press release by pharmaceutical company Novartis on Tuesday. Eight African countries participated in the assessment of the breakthrough medicine and are...

Uganda might have to go through a 2007-08 Kenya to rebuild
Kenyan protestors mocking Uganda Writing on boastfulness around torture recently, comrade Dr Busingye Kabumba noted that one cannot miss the arrogance of our security and political leadership when they chest-thump and ask, “what will you do?” This...

First malaria drug for infants receives approval
The first malaria drug for newborns and infants has been approved by Swiss health regulators. Eight African countries are ready to launch the drug on the market in the near future. This was announced by pharmaceutical giant Novartis. Malaria is a...

Henning Larsen breaks ground on rammed earth campus in Uganda
anchor Image credit: Æstetica The first phase of a new modular campus designed by Henning Larsen in partnership with local practice Siimi Design Studio has begun construction in Masaka, Uganda. Developed for El Cambia Academy, a youth football and...

Ugandan church built with money raised by Parramatta parish
The blessing of the new church, which has a capacity for up to 300 people (Supplied) A new Catholic church has been built in Uganda with money donated by the Winston Hills parish in the Parramatta Diocese. Source: Catholic Outlook. Fr Abraham...

New momentum at Soroti Fruit Factory sparks optimism among farmers, leaders
Soroti Processing fruit factory Director, Abera Desta explaining to the Iteso Paramount Chief how the factory works on Thursday. PHOTO URN Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Soroti Fruit Processing Factory is undergoing a major revival under...

M-KOPA Sells Over 1 Million Branded Smartphones in First Year
Advertisements In just 12 months, a quiet revolution has unfolded across African cities, towns, and villages, not in government halls or stock markets, but in the hands of everyday people. M-KOPA, a leading fintech innovator in emerging markets,...

NCBA launches inaugural parent & child golf tournament at Uganda Golf Club
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | NCBA Bank Uganda hosted its inaugural Parent and Child Golf Tournament at the Uganda Golf Club last weekend, bringing together parents and their aspiring young golfers for a memorable fun day filled with...

Kenya silences Uganda on first day of 2025 Rugby Africa Cup
Kenya sealed a nerve-wrecking 32-24 win to claim the bragging rights yet again over rivals Uganda as the Simbas booked a semi-final place against Zimbabwe in day one of the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup on Tuesday, July 8. Kenya were early off the blocks...
BRICS+ Series: Uganda Leads the African Union on Refugee and Migration Policy
Uganda stands out for its progressive refugee policy, a cornerstone of its leadership in refugee affairs. This policy, which has been carefully crafted through legal and institutional frameworks championed by Kampala and endorsed by AU assemblies,...
First Malaria Treatment Approved for Infants Under 5kg
Pharmaceutical company Novartis announced Swiss regulatory approval Tuesday for Coartem Baby, the first malaria treatment specifically developed for babies and young children weighing less than 5 kilograms. This approval addresses a critical...
First malaria treatment for newborn babies approved for use
The first malaria drug for newborn babies and those weighing less than 11 pounds has been approved by Swiss medical authorities in a move that could fill a treatment gap for some of those most vulnerable to the disease, developers and experts say....
M-KOPA-branded Smartphones Surpass 1 Million Sales in First Year
Leading fintech company M-KOPA has achieved a remarkable milestone, surpassing 1 million sales of its branded smartphones within just 12 months of launch. M-KOPA’s smartphones mark a significant departure from traditional devices by embedding the...

First-ever malaria treatment for babies approved, rollout expected in Africa soon
In a major milestone, Swiss authorities have approved Coartem Baby, the first-ever malaria treatment specifically designed for babies and very young children. Developed by pharmaceutical company Novartis, the new formulation is reportedly set to...

Progressives Desperately Trying to Get Democrats to Back Socialist NYC Mayoral Candidate
Democratic politicians have been hesitant to throw their support behind New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for good reason. However, the hard left isn’t to happy about it. A coalition of progressive organizations is calling on...

IUCN and Uganda renew conservation partnership with new MoU
This agreement comes at a critical time, as Uganda faces increasing pressure on its fragile ecosystems. The urgency is clear: the country is losing an estimated 122,000 hectares of forest cover annually, according to the National State of the...

Chitoliro Productionz unveils Ugandan media personality Zari the Boss Lady as the 2025 UMP Festival official host
As days are getting closer to the most anticipated second edition of the UMP Festival and Awards, organizers of the event, Chitoliro Productionz have announced the unveiling of one of the celebrated Ugandan-born, South African based media...

Zembo Motorcycles secures FMO backing to scale electric transport in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a significant boost to Africa’s clean transportation sector, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank FMO has approved a loan of up to $1 million to Zembo Motorcycles, a Ugandan-based electric mobility...