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Zimbabwe: Gov’t warns stubborn housing cooperatives
HARARE, February 4, 2026 —The Government of Zimbabwe has warned housing cooperatives that are flouting governance rules, saying mandatory annual audits, elections and general meetings are non-negotiable for their legitimacy and survival.…
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Clear your debts, journalists told ahead of AGM
SOROTI CITY, February 4, 2026 — The Soroti City West Division Journalists’ Association has issued a warning to members with outstanding debts, urging them to clear their arrears ahead of the upcoming…
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Boosting tourism revenue: Uganda targets Swiss tourists
KAMPALA, February 3, 2026 — Uganda is targeting more tourists from Switzerland in 2026, with the aim of increasing tourism revenue, which is crucial in funding government’s development priorities. To realise this…
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Ethiopia bondholders plan lawsuit as US$ 1bln debt row escalates
ADDIS ABABA, February 3, 2026 — Private-sector investors are preparing legal action against Ethiopia over its US$ 1 billion Eurobond default, after official creditors—led by China and France—blocked a restructuring deal that…
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Fiji set to host Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting on advancing rule of law
KAMPALA, February 3, 2026 — Fiji will host the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting from February 9-12, 2026 at the Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort in Nadi. About 150 delegates, including attorneys…
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Teachers’ cooperative union to hold Special General Meeting in June
KAMPALA, February 3, 2026 – The Walimu Cooperative Union Limited [WCUL] is preparing to hold a Special General Meeting [SGM] on June 27, 2026, according to a public notice. According to the…
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SACCO leaders applaud Museveni’s pledge to extend tax holiday
MBARARA CITY, February 3, 2026 – Leaders of Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] in Western Uganda have expressed relief and renewed focus on development following President Yoweri Museveni’s pledge to extend…
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India, China Lead Global GDP Growth
KAMPALA, February 2, 2026 — The International Monetary Fund [IMF] has placed China and, India at the top of the global real GDP growth chart and the two countries are projected to…
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Gov’t to further capitalise UDB for socio-economic transformation-Nabbanja
KAMPALA, February 2, 2026 — Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening the capital base of the Uganda Development Bank [UDB] to enable the Bank to more effectively deliver…
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Cooperative societies merge to support long-term growth
LONDON, February 2, 2026 — Two cooperative societies in the United Kingdom [UK] have merged to form a new organisation comprising more than 500 food stores as well as travel, funeral and…
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