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New ICA Working Group on Cooperative Cultural Heritage has ambitious plans for 2025
BRUSSELS, June 8, 2025 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] has created a Global Working Group on Cooperative Cultural Heritage [CCH-WG] as part of its efforts to identify and make known the…
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PostBank Uganda rebrands to serve public better
KAMPALA, June 5, 2025 – PostBank Uganda is set to rebrand as a Tier I commercial bank under the new name Pearl Bank Uganda Limited, subject to approval by the Bank of…
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Uganda’s coffee exports surge in April 2025, setting new records
KAMPALA, June 4, 2025 — Uganda’s coffee industry recorded significant growth in April 2025, with exports totaling 694,318 60-kilogramme bags valued at US$ 214.38 million, according to the latest report from the…
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Afreximbank reports strong performance for Q1 2025 in line with expectations
KAMPALA, May 22, 2025 — African Export-Import Bank [ Afreximbank ] which operates an affiliate in Kampala has released the consolidated financial statements of the Bank and its subsidiaries for the three…
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El Salvador: Farmer cooperative boosts product quality, branding
LALA, May 19, 2025 — The El Salvador Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative [ESFMPC], an agrarian reform beneficiary organisation in Barangay El Salvador, has strengthened its product quality and branding strategies through the Department…
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Australian food coops can help tackle food insecurity and improve diets, new research finds
SYDNEY, May 13, 2025 – As food prices continue to rise across Australia and more households face food insecurity, new research has found that community food cooperatives could play a vital role…
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Brazil raised forecast for coffee production
BRASILIA, May 9, 2025 –– Brazil has upped its forecast for the country’s 2025 coffee output despite the year being in the low part of the typical production cycle. Government body National Supply…
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DPF stuck with millions in unclaimed deposits from two liquidated banks
MASAKA CITY, May 5, 2025 – The Deposit Protection Fund of Uganda [ DPF ] is struggling to trace the rightful owners of millions of shillings in unclaimed deposits left behind by…
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African Mining Week 2025 to Feature Women in Leadership Forum
CAPE TOWN, May 1, 2025 — As women take on increasingly influential roles in shaping the future of Africa’s mining sector, African Mining Week [AMW] 2025 – taking place from October 1–3…
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Pride Microfinance to trade as bank after securing licence from BoU
KAMPALA, April 30, 2025 – Pride Microfinance has officially transitioned into a Tier II credit institution and will now operate as Pride Bank Limited, marking a significant milestone in its evolution. The…
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