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Private sector credit dropped 0.7 percent in January 2024
KAMPALA, March 19, 2024 – The stock of outstanding private sector credit in Uganda reduced by 0.7 percent to Shs 21.54 trillion in January 2024, from Shs 21.70trn in December,2023, mainly explained…
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Use of herbicides killing bees, honey cooperative cries out
KIKUUBE, March 19, 2024 – Bee farmers in Kikuube district say the increasing use of herbicides in the district is killing the insects known for collecting flower nectar and turning it into…
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Uganda’s exports declined 8.3 percent in January 2024, says new report
KAMPALA, March 18, 2024 – In January 2024, Uganda exported merchandise worth US$ 565.4 million, which is an 8.3 percent reduction in export earnings, when compared with US$ 616.36mln earned in December…
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East African Petroleum Conference 2025 preparations commence as Uganda hands over to Tanzania
KAMPALA, March 18, 2024 – The stage is set for the 11th East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition 2025 [EAPCE’25], scheduled to take place from March 5-7, 2025 in Tanzania. Organised by…
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Over 240 Alebtong youth acquire ICT skills
ALEBTONG, March 18, 2024 – A total of 241 youth in Alebtong district have been trained in information and communication technology [ ICT ] by Huawei Technologies, a Chinese company operating in…
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BoU warns banks over slow disbursement of ACF and SBRF loans
MBARARA CITY, March 18, 2024 – The Bank of Uganda [BoU] has asked commercial banks in the country to increase the speed at which they are disbursing loans under the Agricultural Credit…
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Coop3600 Innovations Award ignites competitiveness in Uganda’s cooperative sector
KAMPALA, March 16, 2024 –In a bustling atmosphere filled with anticipation and cooperative spirit,The Uhuru Institute for Social Development [TUI], together with her partners for the Coop3600 Innovations Award, hosted a riveting…
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Equity Bank trains women in financial management
FORT PORTAL CITY, March 16, 2024 – As part of celebrating women’s achievements in the country, Equity Bank Uganda is empowering women who run small-scale businesses in financial literacy in a bid…
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Govt launches digital system to fast-track cooperative registration
MBARARA CITY, March 15, 2024 – The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives [MTIC] has launched a digital platform dubbed ‘The Cooperatives Registry Management Information System [CRMIS]’ to fast-track the registration of…
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