Development
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West Africa aims to accelerate construction of Abidjan to Lagos highway
LAGOS, October 4, 2023 – Heads of State in the Economic Community of West African States [ECOWAS] have decided to speed up the construction of the highway between Abidjan and Lagos, a…
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Kabarole district leaders cite corruption in disbursement of PDM funds
KABAROLE, October 3, 2023 – Leaders in Kabarole district in western Uganda have accused LCII chairpersons, SACCO chairpersons, and parish chiefs of corruption, saying they demand kickbacks from the beneficiaries of the…
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G20 recognises role of cooperatives in accelerating sustainable development
LONDON, October 3, 2023 – Held on September 9-10, the G20 Summit in India marked the culmination of a year’s work by the ministers and other senior government officials, private sector and…
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Kwania: PDM SACCO chairperson, three others held over misuse of cash
KWANIA, October 3, 2023 – Police at Kwania Central Police Station days ago detained four leaders and members of Aornga PDM SACCO in Nambieso Sub-county over the allegation of mismanagement of the…
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Delayed release of PDM money irks Kikuube residents
HOIMA, October 2, 2023 – People who registered to benefit from the Parish Development Model [PDM] in Kikuube district are unhappy over the delayed release of programme’s funds. Adah Mbabazi, a community participatory…
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Youth in Kwania spend PDM cash on smartphones, hoofers
KWANIA, September 28, 2023 – A section of the youth who benefited from the Parish Development Model [PDM] cash in Kwania district are using the government money to buy hoofers, smartphones, and…
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UDB unveils plan to support Bunyoro women entrepreneurs
HOIMA, September 27, 2023 – Uganda Development Bank [ UDB ] has unveiled a plan to give financial support to organised women entrepreneurs in Bunyoro Sub-region so that they can grow their…
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Bunyoro leaders tipped on how to grow tourism
HOIMA, September 27, 2023 – As Uganda joins the rest of the world to celebrate World Tourism Day 2023 today, district leaders in Bunyoro Sub-region have been challenged to promote tourism in…
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PDM SACCO leaders, members sent to police over misuse of funds
KWANIA, September 26, 2023 – 16 leaders and members of Owiny PDM SACCO in Ayabi Sub-county were made to record statements with the police following the allegations of extortion and misappropriation of…
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Africa Investment Forum drums up global investor interest ahead of Market Days 2023
KAMPALA, September 26, 2023 – The Africa Investment Forum, Africa’s premier marketplace, is holding investor roundtables to drum up interest in bankable deals in energy, agribusiness, manufacturing and other sectors where Africa…
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