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Coca-Cola unveils initiative to address water-related challenges in Africa
KAMPALA, September 16, 2024 — The Coca-Cola Company in Africa and its bottling partners Coca-Cola Beverages Africa [CCBA], Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company [ECCBC] and Coca-Cola HBC are to invest nearly US$ 25…
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Over Shs 9.4bln goes missing at Rwampara Ranching Cooperative
MBRARARA CITY, September 16, 2024 – Members of the Rwampara Ranching Cooperative Society Limited in Rwampara district have petitioned the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives [MTIC] to investigate the disappearance of…
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SACCO Supervision Annual Report 2023 released in Kenya showing industry growth
NAIROBI, September 15, 2024 – The Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Cooperatives, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises [MSMEs], FCPA Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya recently released the SACCO Supervision Annual Report 2023…
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China Bridge commits to bringing innovative EPC and financing solutions to African projects ahead of AEW 2024
CAPE TOWN, September 15, 2024 — Maritime and energy firm China Bridge Energy is assessing project opportunities across Africa with a view to creating win-win collaborations and advancing the development of cost-effective…
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Parliamentary SACCO posts Shs 9.6bln in gross income
KAMPALA, September 14, 2024 — The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has hailed the Uganda Parliamentary Savings and Credit Cooperative Society [Parliamentary SACCO] for its continuous expansion following a Shs 9.6 billion…
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EAC and IGAD to roll out digital integration project to boost connectivity, access and economic growth
ARUSHA, September 14, 2024 — The East African Community [EAC] and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development [ IGAD ] are set to commence implementation of the Eastern Africa Regional Digital Integration Project…
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URA weighs SACCO tax refund
KAMPALA, September 13, 2024 – There is hope that an interminable tax dispute pitting local Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] against the Uganda Revenue Authority [URA] is approaching resolution. The dispute,…
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King Oyo urges subjects to plant trees to combat climate change
FORT PORTAL, September 13, 2024 — King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Tooro marked his 29th Coronation Anniversary with a passionate appeal to his subjects and the public to plant…
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Dangote calls on African business leaders to drive continent’s transformation
JOHANNESBURG, September 12, 2024 — The President and Chief Executive of the Pan-African conglomerate, Dangote Group (www.Dangote.com), Aliko Dangote, has called on African business leaders to take the lead in transforming the…
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Police and State House Health Monitoring Unit recover 57 units of stolen blood in Mbale City clinic
MBALE CITY, September 13, 2024 — The Uganda Police in Mbale City, in collaboration with the State House Health Monitoring Unit, has recovered 57 units of blood from a private health clinic…
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