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Uganda Strengthens Sixth Position In Latest World Netball Rankings
KAMPALA, March 7, 2026 — Uganda has strengthened its sixth-place position in the latest World Netball [WN] World Rankings, according to the newest update released on Thursday. The rankings incorporate matches played…
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AfDB unveils Africa-wide aviation financing platform to turn growth into sustainable profit
KAMPALA, March 7, 2026 — With Africa poised to become the world’s fastest-growing aviation market, policymakers and industry leaders are focused on a central challenge: how to translate rising demand into sustainable connectivity,…
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PDM loan repayment phase to begin in March, MPs told
KAMPALA, March 6, 2026 — The two-year grace period for repayment of loans issued under the Parish Development Model [PDM] will expire in March 2026, with beneficiaries across the country expected to…
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Global leaders to headline 2026 World Credit Union Conference in Sydney
MADISON, WIS, March 6, 2026 — The World Council of Credit Unions [ WOCCU ] has announced the keynote speakers for the 2026 World Credit Union Conference [WCUC], taking place this July…
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Kiryandongo secures Shs 5.87bln project to curb post-harvest losses
KIRYANDONGO, March 6, 2026 — Kiryandongo district is set to benefit from a major climate-resilient agricultural investment aimed at reducing post-harvest losses and transforming seasonal farm surpluses into marketable products. District leaders…
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Kotido: Police arrest PDM SACCO officials over alleged extortion of members
KOTIDO, March 6, 2026 — Police in Kotido district have arrested two officials of Nakwakwa Parish Development Model Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation, commonly known as Nakwakwa PDM SACCO, over allegations of…
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From survival to self-reliance: Human trafficking survivors rebuild their lives through skills training
FORT PORTAL CITY, March 6, 2026 — The atmosphere at the Sisters of the Holy Cross Justice, Peace and Rehabilitation Centre in Kitumba, Fort Portal City, was filled with quiet triumph and…
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Mukono farmers trained in integrated vegetable and fish farming
MUKONO, March 5, 2026 — In an effort to enhance farmers’ productivity and resilience in the face of climate change, the Mukono Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute [MUZARDI] has conducted practical…
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MADFA SACCO faces loan recovery challenges as farmers suffer losses
HOIMA, March 5, 2026 — Managers of MADFA SACCO have expressed concern over poor loan repayment by members, largely attributed to crop losses suffered by farmers following a prolonged drought. MADFA SACCO…
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AfDB Group funds regional health resilience drive in Southern Africa
ABIDJAN, March 5, 2026 — The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund [ADF] has approved a US$ 9.57 million grant to support countries of the Southern African Development Community [SADC]…
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