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UCSCU urges stronger governance and technology adoption to strengthen SACCOs
KABALE, June 25, 2026 — The Board Chairperson of the Uganda Cooperative Savings and Credit Union Limited [ UCSCU ], Col. Allan Kitanda, has called for stronger governance systems, greater transparency, and…
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Best of Congo Cooperatives launches 2026 coffee competition and auction
GOMA, June 25, 2026 — The Best of Congo Cooperatives initiative has launched its 2026 competition and auction, aimed at showcasing Congolese specialty coffee on the global market while strengthening livelihoods for…
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UK set to initiate EUDR-aligned deforestation regulations
LONDON, June 25, 2026 – The UK Government is initiating new regulations aimed at ensuring that everyday products sold in the country, including items like coffee and cocoa, do not contribute to…
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MAAIF engages Kapchorwa stakeholders on livestock vaccination against FMD
KAPCHORWA, June 25, 2026 — The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries [MAAIF] has engaged leaders and technical officers in Kapchorwa district in a sensitisation meeting on the implementation of the…
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Tycoon Mbire to headline SBG Securities Investor Day amid push for investment culture in Uganda
KAMPALA, June 24, 2026 — MTN Uganda Chairman and prominent businessman Charles Mbire is set to headline the inaugural SBG Securities Investor Day this Friday in a move aimed at boosting local…
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Uganda’s US$ 500bln growth ambition puts mining reform and critical minerals in focus at AMW 2026
KAMPALA, June 24, 2026 — As Uganda accelerates its Ten-Fold Growth Strategy aimed at expanding its economy from US$ 59.3 billion to US$ 500 billion by 2040, the African Mining Week [AMW]…
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EU moves closer to digital euro as parliament backs key framework amid push to curb US payment dominance
BONN, June 24, 2026 — The European Union [EU] has taken a significant step towards introducing a digital euro after the European Parliament’s economic committee gave its backing to draft legislation designed…
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AFC arranges over EUR100mln financing to strengthen food security in Togo
LOME, June 24, 2026 — Africa Finance Corporation [AFC], the continent’s infrastructure solutions provider, has arranged a EUR 108.3 million sovereign-backed financing facility for Togolese government to support food security through modernisation…
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AGM elects new board as Banyankole Kweterana charts growth agenda
MBARARA CITY, June 24, 2026 — The historic Banyankole Kweterana Co-operative Union [BKCU] has elected a new board of directors to steer Western Uganda’s agricultural cooperative for the next four years. The…
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Borrowing on Mobile Money? Your Digital habits may be building or damaging your Financial Reputation
KAMPALA, June 23, 2026 — Every day, millions of Ugandans borrow money through mobile money platforms and other digital channels. You no longer have to leave work, close your business, or spend…
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