Cooperatives & Communities
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St. Pauli fans raise US$ 29mln through coop to buy majority stake in stadium
HAMBURG, April 27, 2025 — St. Pauli supporters have raised over 27 million euros [US$ 29.1 million] for a majority stake in the club’s stadium after taking part in German soccer’s first…
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Welders’ Emyooga SACCO diversifies business to boost capital base
DOKOLO, 27 April 2025 – The Dokolo North Welders’ Emyooga SACCO, based in Agebo A Cell, Amuda Central Ward, Agwata Town Council, has invested its additional seed capital of Shs 20 million…
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ICA-AP: Preparations ongoing for 17th Regional Assembly in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, April 25, 2025 — The ICA-AP 17th Regional Assembly and the elections for the new Regional Board will be held in Sri Lanka from November 24 to 28, 2025. The event…
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Over 200 locals enrol in coffee farming initiative in Soroti district
SOROTI, 25 April 2025 — At least 210 residents of Soroti district have been sensitised and enrolled to begin growing coffee this year, according to the District Production Officer, James Michael Enyaku.…
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Buvuma leaders urged to harness PDM for community transformation
BUVUMA, April 25, 2025 — Brig. Gen. Godfrey Muwanguzi, Deputy Chief Coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation [OWC], has called on leaders in Buvuma Island in Buvuma district to rally communities to fully…
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AFSA officially launches “Seed is Life” campaign to uphold farmer managed seed systems
KAMPALA, April 25, 2025 – The Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa [ AFSA ] has launched its “SEED IS LIFE” campaign, a significant initiative aimed at promoting Farmer Managed Seed Systems…
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Unlocking cross-border remittances: A new chapter for SACCOs in Kenya
NAIROBI, April 24, 2025: Kenya’s remittance market is growing rapidly, with inflows reaching nearly USD 5 billion in 2024, according to the Central Bank of Kenya [CBK]. However, while Savings and Credit Cooperative…
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PDM: Four arrested over alleged fraud in Kiryandongo
KIRYANDONGO, April 24, 2025 – Four individuals have been arrested in Kiryandongo district over the alleged theft of Shs 1 million meant for beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model (PDM), a government…
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PDM success in Otuke district attributed to digital system and positive mindset among beneficiaries
OTUKE, April 24, 2025 – The Commercial Officer of Otuke district, Charles Opio, has attributed the successful implementation of the Parish Development Model [PDM] in the district to the effective use of…
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VSLA members urged to prioritise savings over politics
KWANIA, April 23, 2025 – As Uganda prepares for the 2026 general elections, members of Village Savings and Loan Associations [VSLAs] in Kwania district have been advised to refrain from spending much…
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