Development
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Africa50 invests over US$ 6.6bln in infrastructure in six years
ABIDJANI – In just six years of operation, Africa50 has invested more than US$ 6.6 billion in critical infrastructure, African Development Bank [AfDB] President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina said Monday during the Africa50…
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Modi urges coops to partner with government
NEW DELHI – Addressing the 17th Indian Cooperative Congress at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on Saturday, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi urged cooperatives to partner with the government to realise a…
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Bad road irks Hoima farmers
HOIMA– Farmers in Kibugumbya parish in Kyabigambire Sub-county in Hoima district Hoima have attributed the poor state of a popular road to their leaders, saying they have not acted despite several complaints.…
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Cassava farmers to bake bread and cakes
LIRA – A total of 400 cassava farmers in the Lango Sub-region are to be trained in baking cassava bread and cakes, among other snacks, in a move expected to boost household…
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KCCA needs Shs 800bln annually to work on roads, says minister Kabuye
KAMPALA-Kampala City requires a 10-year master plan with funding estimated at Shs 800 billion annually to revamp roads and drainage infrastructure, according to State Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs,…
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Tax revenue collection: URA misses target by Shs 252bln in March
KAMPALA-The Uganda Revenue Authority [URA] which collects tax revenue on behalf of the central government missed the Shs 2 trillion target in March 2023, by about Shs 252bln, according to the latest…
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APCYS 4.0 slated for July 2023
KUALA LUMPUR – The Asia Pacific Cooperative Youth Summit [ APCYS 4.0 will be held in Sabah, Malaysia from 27 – 30 July 2023. APCYS acts as a platform for youth across…
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Slow disbursement of PDM funds irks Apac residents
APAC – The slow disbursement of the Parish Development Model [PDM] funds has angered the targeted beneficiaries in Apac district and Apac Municipality. Several members who registered under different PDM SACCOs in…
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Bukedi regional industrial hub ready to receive youth for training
TORORO – The deputy resident district commissioner of Tororo, Albert Amula has said Bukedi Regional Presidential Industrial Hub will open next week to receive trainees selected to underdo various practical courses that…
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Rwenzori leaders to meet Museveni over stalled industrial park
KABAROLE – Leaders and stakeholders from Rwenzori Sub region have resolved to meet President Museveni over stalled Kabarole Agro Industrial Park. The industrial park ,which was launched in 2018 by the senior…
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