Financial
-
SACCO managers in Bunyoro urged to prioritise transparency and accountability
HOIMA, November 8, 2024 — Managers of Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] in the Bunyoro Subregion have been urged to uphold high standards of transparency, accountability, and effective management to foster…
Read More » -
Africa’s coffee exports surge 14.3 percent in September 2024 – ICO report
KAMPALA, November 7, 2024 – Exports of all forms of coffee from Africa rose by 14.3 percent in September 2024, totaling 1.37 million bags, compared to 1.2mln bags in the same month…
Read More » -
Cooperative Bank of Tanzania will operate on commercial principles, says minister
DODOMA, November 7, 2024 – Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, Hussein Bashe, has announced that the Cooperative Bank of Tanzania [TCB] will now operate based on commercial principles to ensure its long-term sustainability…
Read More » -
Govt procures motorcycles for GROW project implementation
KAMPALA, November 6, 2024 – Government has provided 146 motorbikes to cities and districts nationwide to support the implementation of the World Bank-funded Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises […
Read More » -
Trade ministry official implicated in misappropriation of over Shs 9.6bln for Rwampara cooperative
RWAMPARA, November 5, 2024 – A new investigative report has implicated the Registrar of Cooperatives, Bob Barigye Bariyo, for conspiring with the cooperative’s board members to embezzle over Shs 9.6 billion that…
Read More » -
TZ marks record agricultural achievement as AfDB President Adesina urges investment in Africa
ABUJA, November 4, 2024 — Tanzania is setting new benchmarks in food self-sufficiency across Africa, raising hope that the fight against hunger and malnutrition on the continent is achievable. President Samia Suluhu…
Read More » -
Masindi: Over 7,000 benefit from PDM
MASINDI — At least 7,419 individuals have benefited from the Parish Development Model [ PDM ] since its inception in the district, according to Cosmas Byaruhanga, the LCV Chairperson for Masindi district.…
Read More » -
Masindi: Stanbic Bank donates equipment to Kyatiri Health Centre
MASINDI, November 1, 2024: Stanbic Bank Uganda has donated health equipment valued at Shs 35 million to Kyatiri Health Centre III in Kyatiri Town Council, Masindi district, aimed at enhancing service delivery.…
Read More » -
Museveni urges MCs to be ambassadors of wealth creation
IGANGA, October 31, 2024 — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on Masters of Ceremonies [ MCs ] in Busoga to become ambassadors of wealth creation in the subregion, emphasising their role…
Read More » -
Hershey signs agreement with cocoa cooperatives aimed at improving farmer income and farm resiliency
HERSHEY, Pa., October 31, 2024 — Hershey has announced a five-year agreement with nine cocoa-producing cooperatives in Côte d’Ivoire. The move is part of its “Cocoa For Good” strategy, a 10-year, US$…
Read More »