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41 African countries set for stronger growth in 2024 – African Development Bank’s Economic Outlook
NAIROBI, June 1, 2024 – African economies remain resilient, despite challenges that are testing economies worldwide. According to the latest African Development Bank Group’s African Economic Outlook, 41 countries on the continent…
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African Development Bank Group Unveils New Ten-Year Strategy 2024–2033
NAIROBI, June 1, 2024 – The African Development Bank Group has unveiled its new Ten-Year Strategy 2024–2033, a blueprint to confront Africa’s pressing challenges and to help put the continent firmly back…
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Critical Minerals Africa 2024 to Explore Translating Mineral Policy into Tangible Projects
CAPE TOWN, June 1, 2024 – Global demand for critical minerals is projected to grow three-fold by 2040, highlighting a strategic opportunity for African producers to increase output and the development of…
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ICA Director General Jeroen Douglas on #ICANewDelhi2024
KAMPALA, May 31, 2024 – The Director General of the International Cooperative Alliance [ICA], Jerome Douglas explains the significance of the Global Conference of ICA [#ICANewDelhi2024] to be held in New Delhi,…
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Kikuube district approves Shs 31bln budget for FY 2024/2025
KIKUUBE, May 31, 2024 – The Kikuube district council has approved a budget of Shs 31.2 billion for the financial year 2024/2025, up from sh29.6bln for the financial year [FY] 2023/2024. The…
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MP Mugisa calls for impartiality in disbursing funds to PDM beneficiaries
Fort Portal City, May 31, 2024 – The Fort Portal City Woman Member of Parliament, Irene Linda Mugisa has urged parish committees not to segregate while disbursing funds to the beneficiaries of…
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Govt to name and shame Emyooga defaulters on radios
BUKWO, May 30, 2024 – The State Minister for Finance for Microfinance, Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo has revealed that the government will start naming and shaming Emyooga fund defaulters on radio stations, saying…
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Ugandans support global treaty to address plastic pollution
KAMPALA, May 30, 2024 – A recent survey commissioned by World Wide Fund for Nature, and Plastic Free Foundation, and conducted by Ipsos, reveals that an overwhelming majority of Ugandans support a…
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Ethiopian coffee is threatened by European deforestation regulations
PARIS, May 30, 2024 – The export of Ethiopian coffee, a major source of foreign exchange for the country, is facing severe threats from European Union [EU] regulations aimed at combating deforestation…
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Amach Banana Producers and Seed Marketing SACCO reaping big from business
LIRA, May 30, 2024 – Members of Amach Banana Producers and Seed Marketing SACCO Limited in Lira district are making good money out of growing bananas, and other crops. Patrick Olobo, the…
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