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Free State Health MEC Monyatso Mahlatsi has called for urgent co-ordinated action after a University of the Free State (UFS) study. Certain chemicals were found in some sanitary pads and panty liners following the study. Mahlatsi says there is no evidence of immediate harm, but the findings have raised concerns about possible long-term exposure. The MEC says a Rapid Response …

Panel discussion during UCOBAC conference on coexistence in urban refugee communities. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | When Eri Mary fled Eritrea in search of safety and freedom, she imagined that the hardest part of exile would be leaving home behind. Instead, she says, it has been finding a room she can afford in Kampala. In Uganda’s capital and its …

Soccer officials have called on fans to arrive early at the FNB Stadium where the sold Soweto Derby will take place on Saturday afternoon. Strict traffic control measures include road closures that were put in place from earlier on Satuday morning. The highly anticipated soccer game between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates will start at half past three. Johannesburg Metro …

The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday, plunging the Middle East into a new conflict that President Donald Trump said would end a security threat to the United States and offer Iranians a chance to topple their rulers. Iran launched missiles towards Israel, Israel’s military said, and the Pentagon said the U.S. strikes against Iran were …

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An electric pole in Kapchorwa Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several communities in Kapchorwa District have been left without electricity after the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) disconnected power lines, citing illegal connections. Some of the residents had alleged that UECDL workers had vandalized the lines, but the electricity distributor denies the claim. The affected areas include parts …

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States had begun “major combat operations” in Iran, warning that there may be U.S. casualties. The strikes, which Trump said were aimed at destroying Iranian missiles and annihilating its navy, follow repeated U.S.-Israeli warnings that they would strike Iran again if it pressed ahead with its nuclear and ballistic missile …

The National Health Department has urged South Africans to screen for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD), saying they are preventable. It says the diseases are responsible for close to 60% of all deaths in the country. The department has warned of the rising rate of mortality from cardiovascular diseases, including cancer and chronic respiratory conditions. The department’s Caroline Mongale says, “These are …

By Kayiira Jackson  BOMBO — Bukedea Comprehensive School maintained their unbeaten run in the Elite Schools Championship with a composed 2–0 victory over hosts Janan Secondary School to seal a place in the quarterfinals. The win, their second in three Group C outings, propelled the Eastern Region giants to the top of the table with seven points, confirming their status …

By Kabuye Ronald  The National Entrepreneurs and Traders Association Uganda (NETA–Uganda), a national umbrella body dedicated to representing, uniting, and empowering entrepreneurs and traders across Uganda through advocacy, capacity building, and strategic partnerships, has announced a fully sponsored business mission to Egypt for 10 Ugandan businesswomen. The initiative aims to enable the selected entrepreneurs to benchmark with their Egyptian counterparts, …