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A Stronger Africa requires stronger investment policies
By NJ Ayuk JOHANNESBURG, December 19, 2025 — Investor confidence in Algeria’s energy sector is climbing. The country — already one of Africa’s most active oil and gas producers — has seen…
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Minister Barugahara attracts mixed reactions on X after decrying low cane prices in Busoga
KAMPALA, December 18, 2025 — The State Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has attracted mixed reactions on social media platform X [formally Twitter], after expressing concern over the…
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Cooperative movement poised for new global chapter, says ICA President
KAMPALA December 18, 2025— The global cooperative movement is entering a “new cycle of opportunity” after a landmark year of collaboration and growth, according to the President of the International Cooperative Alliance…
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Australia’s BCCM releases inaugural Impact Report for 2025
CANBERRA, December 16, 2025 — Australia’s cooperative and mutual sector continues to demonstrate its economic strength, with the top 100 cooperatives and mutuals generating A$ 47.7 billion in revenue, managing A$ 235.8…
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Building water infrastructure: Banks urged to offer affordable loans to dairy cooperatives
KAMPALA, December 15, 2025 — Officials from the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) and Heifer International have called on commercial banks and other financial institutions in Uganda to provide dairy cooperatives…
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AfDB report projects US$ 1trn in additional GDP by 2035 with use of AI to enhance productivity
KAMPALA, December 15,2025 — The African Development Bank [AfDB] has released a report establishing a strategic roadmap for unlocking the economic and social potential of artificial intelligence [ AI ] across Africa.…
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Afreximbank breaks ground on its iconic trade centre and new headquarters in Egypt’s New Capital
KAMPALA, December 15, 2025 — African Export-Import Bank Afreximbank, Africa’s leading multilateral financial institution, yesterday marked a historic milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony of the Afreximbank African Trade Centre [AATC] in Egypt’s…
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Uganda’s coffee exports fetch Shs 8.2trn in 12 months
KAMPALA, December 12, 2025 — Uganda has recorded one of its strongest coffee export performances in recent years, with shipments over the twelve months from November 2024 to October 2025 reaching 8.4…
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Commercial lending rates in Uganda to remain unchanged, BoU says
KAMPALA, December 11, 2025 — Commercial lending rates in Uganda are expected to remain unchanged, supported by stable macroeconomic conditions marked by low inflation, anticipated economic growth, and a steady Central Bank…
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Afreximbank says Africa must raise factoring volumes to at least €240bln to support SME-led transformation
KAMPALA, December 10, 2025 — Afreximbank has highlighted the critical importance of factoring and supply chain finance [SCF] in narrowing Africa’s Small and Medium Enterprises [SMEs] financing gap and building resilient value…
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