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Brazil’s largest coffee cooperative linked to new slave labour cases during 2025 harvest
BRASÍLIA, January 25, 2026 — Brazil’s largest coffee cooperative, Cooxupé, has suspended five member growers caught using slave labour during the 2025 harvest. The five are among 15 coffee producers fined during…
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Africa’s gas monetisation opportunity: Balancing exports and domestic demand
CAPE TOWN, January 25, 2026— Africa’s natural gas potential is undeniably significant, with the continent ranking second globally in terms of discovered but undeveloped gas resources. According to the African Energy Chamber’s…
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Nedbank moves to acquire 66 percent stake in NCBA Group
KAMPALA, January 24, 2026 — NCBA Group PLC [NCBA] has announced that it has received a Strategic Investment Proposal and a Notice of Intention [NOI] from Nedbank Group Limited to acquire approximately…
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Afreximbank terminates its credit rating relationship with Fitch Ratigs
KAMPALA, January 24, 2026 — African Export-Import Bank [ Afreximbank ] has today officially terminated its credit rating relationship with Fitch Ratings. This decision follows a review of the relationship, and its…
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Over 200,000 customers to gain power as Absa, UEDCL seal Shs 175bln financing deal
KAMPALA, January 23, 2026 — More than 200,000 households and businesses across Uganda are set to gain access to electricity following the recent signing of a landmark financing agreement between Absa Bank…
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Uganda’s economic activity strengthens as business confidence rises and inflation holds steady
KAMPALA, January 23, 2026 — Uganda’s economic activity continued to strengthen in the months leading up to December 2025, supported by improving business confidence and favourable demand conditions, according to the Performance…
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Coffee boom powers Uganda’s agricultural exports-MAAIF
KAMPALA, January 22, 2026 — Uganda has started 2026 on a strong agricultural footing, with coffee once again emerging as the backbone of the country’s export growth after generating a record US$…
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IsDBI and IE University Join Forces to Develop Risk-Sharing Financial Solutions for Startups in Civil Law Jurisdictions
JEDDAH, January 22, 2026 — The Islamic Development Bank Institute [IsDBI] and IE University Spain, through the IE Foundation, and have launched a joint initiative to design contract models grounded in European…
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Partners to host webinar on World Cooperative Monitor 2025-Special Edition
KAMPALA, January 21, 2026 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ICA], together with EURICSE and ICETT, will host a webinar dedicated to the World Cooperative Monitor 2025 – Special Edition, marking the conclusion of the UN International Year…
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International tourist arrivals up 4 percent in 2025 reflecting strong travel demand around the world
KAMPALA, January 21, 2026 — International tourist arrivals [overnight visitors] grew by 4 percent in 2025, as most destinations worldwide posted solid results. According to the first World Tourism Barometer of the…
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