Organisations
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NARO enhances nutrition of farmers through fortified beans
KAMPALA, October 9, 2024 – The National Agricultural Research Organisation [NARO] has concluded a six-year research project focused on fortified beans, aiming to improve the nutritional value of one of the country’s…
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AU launches African Cooperatives Centre to promote Social Solidarity Economy
JOHANNESBURG, October 8, 2024 — The African Union [AU] officially launched the African Cooperatives Centre [ACC] days ago. The initiative aims at advancing the Social Solidarity Economy [SSE] across Africa. Unveiled at…
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NSSF aims to boost asset base to Shs 50 trillion by 2035
OTUKE, October 8, 2024 – The National Social Security Fund [ NSSF ] is determined to grow its assets under management to Shs 50 trillion by 2035, up from the current Shs…
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Africa’s coffee exports jump 29.5 percent in August, says new market report
KAMPALA, October 8, 2024 — Exports of all forms of coffee from Africa increased by 29.5 percent to 1.75 million bags in August 2024 from 1.35 million bags in August 2023, says…
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Meet Ashokbhai Bhavsanghbhai Chaudhary, a leader in Indian dairy cooperative sector
NEW DELHI, October 7, 2024 — Born and brought up in a farming and milk-producing family, Mr. Ashokbhai Chaudhary earned a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Tolani Polytechnic Institute at Adipur, Kutch-…
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Ministers among hundreds of energy-sector leaders to attend AOW event
CAPE TOWN, October 6, 2024 — Africa Oil Week [AOW]: Investing in African Energy– Africa’s leading oil, gas, and energy event – has confirmed attendance for more than 80 ministers and senior…
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Six low-carbon projects to benefit from CFA Uganda Programme
KAMPALA, October 5, 2024 – For the second phase, Climate Finance Accelerator [ CFA ] Uganda Programme, a UK government-funded programme has selected at least six low-carbon projects that will pitch for…
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Soroti PDM beneficiaries given tips on wealth creation
SOROTI, October 4, 2024 — Charles Ocici, Executive Director of Enterprise Uganda, Charlies Ocici has advised beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model [PDM] in Soroti district and Soroti City on effective ways…
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IFC invests in Equator Africa Fund I to support African climate sector tech businesses
NAIROBI, October 4, 2024 –The International Finance Corporation [ IFC ] is to invest in Equator Africa Fund I, marking its first-ever investment in a venture capital fund entirely focused on supporting…
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Serere farmers equipped with knowledge in agroecology
SERERE, October 3, 2024 – Agriculture is the backbone of Uganda’s economy, contributing approximately 24 percent to the Gross Domestic Product [GDP] and employing about three-quarters of the population. However, the current…
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