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The financial sector can be profitable, principled, and purposeful
KAMPALA, November 10, 2025 — Modern finance has evolved beyond traditional profit-driven models. Today, it must also serve as a catalyst for sustainable development, climate resilience, and inclusive growth. However, several challenges…
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UCSCU refutes reports on SACCO registration with Bank of Uganda
KAMPALA, November 10, 2025 — The Uganda Cooperative Savings and Credit Union [ UCSCU ] has dismissed reports suggesting that Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] have been ordered to register with…
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Gates Foundation commits US$ 1.4bln to help smallholder farmers on the frontlines of extreme weather
BELEM, November 10, 2025 — The Gates Foundation has announced a new commitment to advancing climate adaptation, helping smallholder farmers build resilience to a warming world and protect hard-won gains against poverty. Announced…
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Residents demand closure of poorly managed landfill in Adjumani
ADJUMANI, November 9, 2025 — Residents of Unna village in Pachara Sub-county, Adjumani district, are demanding the immediate closure of a poorly managed landfill, accusing the town council authorities of negligence. They…
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All Eyes on Africa as United Arab Emirates (UAE) announces $6bn Tourism Investment Plan
KAMPALA, November 8, 2025 — As Africa records the fastest tourism growth globally, the United Arab Emirates [UAE] is set to inject US$ 6 billion into the continent’s travel and hospitality sector…
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MP cautions against misuse of government funds for wealth creation
GULU CITY, November 8, 2025 — The Gulu City Member of Parliament [MP], Betty Aol Ocan, has cautioned the public against the misuse of government funds intended for wealth creation, stressing that…
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The Cooperative Paradox: When Financial Support Limits Growth
KAMPALA, November 7, 2025 — In Uganda, Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] are widely celebrated for enabling people to save collectively, access affordable credit, and support one another. For many smallholder…
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Afreximbank avails Shs 127.4bln loan for construction of Akii Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City
KAMPALA, November 7, 2025 — African Export-import Bank [Afreximbank] has extended a US$ 36.4-million [approximately Shs 127.4 billion] contract financing facility to Egypt’s SAMCO-National Construction Company [SAMCO] for the construction of the…
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MAAIF to vaccinate 44mln animals in January to curb spread of FMD
ENTEBBE, November 7, 2025 – The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal, Industry and Fisheries [MAAIF] is set to vaccinate at least 44 million animals against the lethal foot and mouth disease [ FMD…
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Pan-African Parliament launches Model Law on Cooperatives for Africa
NAIROBI, November 7, 2025 — The Pan-African Parliament officially launched the Model Law on Cooperatives for Africa during the 14th Africa Ministerial Cooperative Conference [AMCCO], which concluded recently in Nairobi, Kenya. AMCCO,…
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