Cooperatives & Communities
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Brazil raised forecast for coffee production
BRASILIA, May 9, 2025 –– Brazil has upped its forecast for the country’s 2025 coffee output despite the year being in the low part of the typical production cycle. Government body National Supply…
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NSSF and Boda Boda Union target over 1.2mln riders in new savings partnership
GULU CITY, May 9, 2025 – The National Social Security Fund [ NSSF ] is aiming to enrol at least 1.2 million boda boda riders into a new savings partnership with the…
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Hoima Hospital struggles with severe congestion after demolition of old wards
HOIMA CITY, May 8, 2025 — Hoima Regional Referral Hospital is currently grappling with severe congestion in its remaining wards following the demolition of several old structures, initially intended to pave the…
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Boda boda riders tasked to account for Emyooga funds
GULU CITY, May 7, 2025 – General Salim Saleh, the Chief Coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation [OWC], has called on Boda Boda SACCOs to provide a full account of the funds they…
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aBi Finance, UIBFS Launch Nationwide ESG Training Programme for Small Financial Institutions
KAMPALA, May 6, 2025 — aBi Finance in partnership with the Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services [UIBFS] have commenced an extensive training programme to equip smaller financial institutions across Uganda…
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Court clears Kotido officials in Emyooga funds mismanagement case
KOTIDO, May 6, 2025 – The high-profile case involving the alleged mismanagement of Emyooga funds in Kotido district has ended in acquittal, after the prosecution failed to present any witnesses or substantive…
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President Samia praises cooperative sector at launch of Co–operative Bank of Tanzania
DODOMA, May 5, 2025 – President of Tanzania, Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan, has praised the ongoing progress of the country’s cooperative sector, noting its role in enhancing productivity and improving the livelihoods…
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Emyooga programme boosting saving culture in Uganda as savings reach Shs 87bln
HOIMA, May 5, 2025 –– Dr. Emanuel Aliba Kiiza, Chairperson of the Board at the Microfinance Support Centre [MSC], has hailed the government’s Emyooga programme for significantly improving Uganda’s saving culture, especially…
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Co-op me call for Israeli goods boycott ahead of AGM
LONDON, May 4, 2025 – – Co-op members have urged the retailer to stop selling Israeli goods, calling for the board to align its stance on Russia with its response to Israel. The motion,…
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Credit unions in US continue campaign to maintain tax exemption
NEW YORK, May 3, 2025 – – US credit union leaders have been engaging with Federal Government and Congress officials as part of their efforts to maintain the industry’s tax exemption. In January, America’s Credit…
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