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COMESA–EU Horticulture Connect paves way for stronger Africa–Europe agribusiness partnerships
NAIROBI, October 6, 2025 — The inaugural COMESA–EU Horticulture Connect Meeting, a landmark engagement bringing together European buyers, regional SMEs, and agribusiness leaders to unlock new trade, investment, and partnership opportunities across…
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Uganda boosts Africa’s coffee exports in August 2025
KAMPALA, October 6, 2025 — Exports of all forms of coffee from Africa rose by 4.1 percent in August 2025, reaching 1.9 million bags, up from 1.83mln bags in August 2024, according…
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French Embassy, Stanbic collaborate to train start-ups for green economy
KAMPALA, October 3, 2025 — The Stanbic Business Incubator Limited [SBIL] has signed a new grant agreement with the Embassy of France in Uganda to finance the Green Tech Incubator and Accelerator…
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Landmark US$ 30mln disbursement to UDBL to boost economic growth
KAMPALA, October 3, 2025 — The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector [ICD], a member of the Islamic Development Bank [IsDB] Group, has successfully disbursed a US$ 30 million…
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Dfcu Bank opens new branch in Fort Portal City, targeting farmers and SMEs
FORT PORTAL CITY, October 1, 2025 — Dfcu Bank has expanded its footprint in the Tooro Sub-region with the opening of its 56th branch in Fort Portal City. Located along Babiiha Road,…
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AfDB review highlights inland fisheries as lifeline for millions of Africans
KAMPALA, September 29, 2025 — The African Development Bank [AfDB] has released a “Review of African Inland Fisheries,” calling for urgent investment in restoring aquatic habitats and integrating fisheries into broader water…
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AEC to launch State of African Energy 2026 Outlook at African Energy Week 2025
KAMPALA, September 28, 2025 — The African Energy Chamber [AEC] – the voice of the African energy sector – will launch its latest outlook, offering strategic insight into the trends, opportunities and…
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Rwanda: 4,000 Farmers to benefit from new maize and soybean value chains project
KAYONZA, September 27, 2025 – Smallholder farmers in Rwanda’s Kayonza district are set to receive a significant boost as a new project aims to strengthen the maize and soybean value chains, reduce…
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Record-breaking year for cooperatives and mutuals as income hits £179.2bln
LONDON, September 24, 2025 – Cooperatives and mutuals across the UK have achieved a record-breaking year, generating a combined income of £179.2 billion and employing over 1.5 million people, according to the…
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ASSA partners AFC to unlock US$ 1.17trn in national savings for infrastructure
NEW YORK, September 24, 2025— Launched under the Global Africa Business Initiative [GABI] during the UN General Assembly, the ‘Africa Saving for Growth’ programme brings together social security institutions from 15 countries,…
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