Agencies
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Africa
COMESA Member States supported to eliminate NTBs
LUSAKA- Four Member States of COMESA have received capacity building support to their institutional frameworks for elimination of Non-Tariff Barriers [ NTBs ] on Common goods, in compliance with the requisite COMESA…
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International
Leaders gather for first-ever global summit to focus on accelerating climate adaptation in Africa
ROTTERDAM-The Global Center on Adaptation is hosting the Africa Adaptation Summit in collaboration with the African Union [AU], the African Development Bank [AfDB], the International Monetary Fund [IMF], the Africa Adaptation Initiative,…
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East Africa
Kenyan politician roots for coffee, milk value addition
NAIROBI-Nakuru former Governor Lee Kinyanjui has said coffee sector reforms should prioritsse value-addition which includes processing, packaging, and branding the cash crop, reports Coop News. Kenya exports over 98 percent of its…
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International
Potential candidates named to replace Shell’s outgoing CEO
LONDON-Four candidates have been shortlisted to succeed its Shell’s outgoing CEO, Ben van Beurden, who will step down next year after being at the helm of the powerful energy company, according to…
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International
Co-op sells petrol forecourt estate to Asda for £600mln
LONDON-The Co-operative Group [“Co-op”] has agreed to sell its petrol forecourt business to Asda for an enterprise value of £600 million, its officials say. The transaction includes 129 petrol forecourt sites, spread…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Mauritian Minister visits India to learn more about cooperatives
GUJARAT – Revealing a desire to acquaint himself with the cooperative movement in Gujarat, Soomil Duth Bholah, the Mauritian Minister of Cooperation and SMEs recently visited the famous Indian state. According to…
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News
Co-op Group gets lady CEO
LONDON – The Co-op recently announced Shirine Khoury-Haq as its Group CEO. Commenting, Allan Leighton, Chair of Co-op said; “I’m delighted that Shirine has accepted the invitation to lead and develop our…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Kenyan parliament set to approve Saccos inter-lending facility
NAIROBI– Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies [ Saccos ], allowed to receive deposits from the public, are hoping that the next Kenyan Parliament will fast-track the establishment of a Central Liquidity Facility…
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Development
Stakeholders in India join hands to promote innovation in co-ops
NEW DELHI-The global major cooperative from India, IFFCO, and the National Productivity Council [NPC] under the Ministry of Commerce have resolved to join hands to promote innovation and productivity in Indian cooperatives.…
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International
Group calls for fairness in Christian cooperatives in Bangladesh
DHAKA– A forum of Christian cooperatives in Bangladesh wants to establish systems to resolve leadership disputes, curb corruption, tackle bad loans, and de-risk financial transactions, according to ACA News. Members of the Central Association…
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