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Cross-border traders accuse URA customs officials of extortion
NEBBI, November 25, 2024 – Local cross-border traders from Uganda who sell merchandise to the Democratic Republic of Congo [DRC] are accusing customs officers at Goli Customs of extortion and are calling…
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COMESA states urged to embrace the regional payments and settlement system
UZULWINI, November 24, 2024 — Central Banks in COMESA Member States have been called upon to utilise Regional Payments and Settlement System [REPSS] for intra-COMESA transactions, owing to its potential to enhance…
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Standard Chartered hosts 200 clients, diplomats and Indian Community as it celebrates Diwali
KAMPALA, November 24, 2024 – Standard Chartered Bank Uganda last week celebrated the 2024 Diwali, with more than 200 clients, a host of VIPs, the Board and senior members of the Standard…
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IGAD supports review of Uganda’s National Land Policy
MBARARA CITY, November 23, 2024 – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development [IGAD] has partnered with Uganda’s Ministry of Lands to facilitate community consultations as part of the review of Uganda’s National Land…
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Ugandan MSMEs urged to ensure compliance
KAMPALA, November 23, 2024 – Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises [ MSMEs ] in Uganda have been urged to adhere to the relevant regulations to ensure their businesses remain uninterrupted. This call…
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Alebtong Emyooga SACCOs struggling to recover over Shs 510mln
ALEBTONG, November 22, 2024 At least 17 Emyooga Savings and Credit Organisations [SACCOs] in Ajuri County, Alebtong district, are facing challenges in recovering over Shs 510 million that was advanced to various…
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ICA Global Cooperative Conference 2024 begins on Monday
KAMPALA, November 22, 2024 — On Monday next week The 2024 ICA Global Conference will hit Indian soil for the first time in its 130 years! New Delhi will host cooperators from…
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Masindi residents asked to embrace coffee growing to improve household incomes
MASINDI, November 22, 2024 — Residents of Masindi district have been challenged to engage in coffee growing as one way of improving their household income. The call was made by Father Joseph…
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Uganda’s annual coffee exports yield Shs 5.6trn
KAMPALA, November 22, 2024 — Uganda’s coffee exports for the twelve months from November 2023 to October 2024 totaled 6.38 million bags, generating US$ 1.46 billion [approximately Shs 5.6 trillion]. This is…
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Ntungamo district boss calls for regular training of SACCO leaders
NTUNGAMO, November 21, 2024 – Samuel Mucunguzi, the LCV Chairperson of Ntungamo district, has called for regular training of leaders, and managers of Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs], arguing that such…
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