Cooperatives & Communities
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Stanbic Bank gives PDM SACCOs free Flexipay smartphones
NAMAYINGO, December 7, 2023 – Stanbic Bank Uganda has rolled out a new initiative aimed at enabling Parish Development Model [PDM] Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] access their money with ease.…
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Government cleared to acquire funds to modernise agriculture
KAMPALA, December 7, 2023 – Parliament has authorised government to borrow up Shs 1.23 trillion from the International Development Association of the World Bank, to finance the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation…
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Patio: A global network of software cooperators democratising the tech sector
LONDON, December 7, 2023 – Patio, a global community of worker-owned cooperatives is working to boost intercooperation among cooperatives worldwide, by sharing knowledge, job opportunities and human resources. Patio, which specialises in…
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CoopStar: Empowering research and the cooperative movement in Africa
NAIROBI, December 7, 2023 – The Cooperatives for a Sustainable Transformation in Africa [ CoopStar ] workshop held in Nairobi, Kenya, from December 3-6, 2023 has marked a crucial step forward in…
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PDM: Dokolo recovers Shs 10m received fraudulently
DOKOLO, December 6, 2023 – Security operatives in Dokolo district have recovered over Shs 10 million received fraudulently by some members and leaders of Parish Development Model Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations…
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Justice Buteera challenges prosecutors to own SACCO
MASINDI, December 6, 2023 – The Deputy Chief Justice, Richard Buteera has challenged prosecutors in Uganda to embrace and strengthen their own Prosecutors’ SACCO, saying it will improve their lives. Buteera made…
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Qwetu SACCO launches new products as it celebrates 57 years of existence
NAIROBI, December 1, 2023 – The Qwetu SACCO in Kenya celebrated its achievements for the last 57 years days ago and launched new products, including the innovative Bakisha Savings Account, which lets…
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23rd EAC Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Trade Fair set for Bujumbura, Burundi
ARUSHA, November 30, 2023– Preparations for the 23rd Edition of the East African Community [EAC] Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises [MSMEs] Trade Fair, popularly known as the Jua Kali/Nguvu Kazi Exhibition, are…
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