Financial
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Africa’s short-term outlook resilient despite global economic and political headwinds, says AfDB
KAMPALA, May 29, 2025 — Africa’s economy is projected to increase from 3.3 percent growth in 2024 to 3.9 percent in 2025, reaching 4 percent in 2026, despite mounting geopolitical uncertainties and…
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Zimbabwe advised to benchmark coop and SME regulation with Kenya to enhance financial inclusion and SME formalisation
HARARE, May 28, 2025 –– Zimbabwe’s Cooperative and SME Regulatory Framework could benefit immensely from benchmarking with Kenya’s proven model, a move that would accelerate financial inclusion and the formalisation of Small…
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Chief economists warn global growth under strain from trade policy shocks and AI disruption
KAMPALA , May 28, 2025 –– The global economic outlook has worsened since the start of the year, as rising economic nationalism and tariff volatility fuel uncertainty and risk stalling long-term decision-making, according to…
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New dawn: Gulu widow discovers golden profits in apiculture
GULU, May 28, 2025 — In the quiet village of Bemonya, Te-Atto-Hill Parish, Paicho Sub-county in Gulu district, a remarkable transformation is unfolding. A widow and mother of six, Shara Aryemo , 49,…
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Mbarara City launches rehabilitation of major road
MBARARA CITY, May 28, 2025 –– Mbarara City Council has officially launched the rehabilitation of Col. Ndahendekire Road at a cost of Shs 1.5 billion, in a project aimed at easing traffic…
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Uganda aims to register 2.8mln coffee farmers ahead of EUDR deadline
KAMPALA, May 28, 2025 — Uganda has revised its target to register 2.8 million coffee farmers, more than double its initial projection, as it intensifies efforts to comply with the European Union…
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Cooperatives Urged to Take Leading Role in Latin America’s Productive Transformation
SANTIAGO, May 27, 2025 –– Cooperatives have been urged to take on a more prominent role in driving productive transformation and promoting inclusive, sustainable development across Latin America and the Caribbean. The…
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Encroachers ordered to vacate degraded wetland
MASINDI, May 27, 2025 –– Individuals who have encroached upon and degraded the Rwentahi Wetland in Masindi district to cultivate sugarcane have been ordered to vacate the area immediately. The wetland, which…
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Smallholder farmers in Acholi urged to embrace cooperatives for growth
GULU, May 27, 2025 –– Smallholder farmers in the Acholi Sub-region have been encouraged to join or form cooperative societies to enhance their productivity and build sustainable wealth. Robert Acac Okok, Chairperson…
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Church of Uganda flags off relief items to Nakivale Refugee Settlement
KAMPALA, May 26, 2025 – – Church of Uganda [COU], through its Directorate of Household and Community Transformation [HCT], has today flagged off a consignment of relief items to Nakivale Refugee Settlement…
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