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The financial sector can be profitable, principled, and purposeful
KAMPALA, November 10, 2025 — Modern finance has evolved beyond traditional profit-driven models. Today, it must also serve as a catalyst for sustainable development, climate resilience, and inclusive growth. However, several challenges…
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Global coffee exports decline 2.8 percent in September as Ethiopia, Uganda drive Africa’s exports
KAMPALA, November 10, 2025 — Global exports of all forms of coffee decreased by 2.8 percent to 11.00 million bags in September 2025, compared with 11.31mln bags in September 2024, according to…
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The Cooperative Paradox: When Financial Support Limits Growth
KAMPALA, November 7, 2025 — In Uganda, Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] are widely celebrated for enabling people to save collectively, access affordable credit, and support one another. For many smallholder…
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MAAIF to vaccinate 44mln animals in January to curb spread of FMD
ENTEBBE, November 7, 2025 – The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal, Industry and Fisheries [MAAIF] is set to vaccinate at least 44 million animals against the lethal foot and mouth disease [ FMD…
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Pan-African Parliament launches Model Law on Cooperatives for Africa
NAIROBI, November 7, 2025 — The Pan-African Parliament officially launched the Model Law on Cooperatives for Africa during the 14th Africa Ministerial Cooperative Conference [AMCCO], which concluded recently in Nairobi, Kenya. AMCCO,…
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5th Conference on Cooperatives & Solidarity Economy set for Sandton, South Africa
KAMPALA, November 3, 2025 –- The 5th Edition of the Conference on Cooperatives and the Solidarity Economy [CCSE] takes place from November 4-7, 2025 in Sandton, Johannesburg, marking a significant milestone in…
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Sustainable Finance Curriculum to be launched in Kampala on Tuesday
KAMPALA, November 2, 2025 — A new Sustainable Finance Curriculum, developed through a partnership between aBi Finance Limited and the Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services [UIBFS], is set to be…
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Uganda’s coffee exports surge 59 percent in September 2025
KAMPALA, October 30, 2025 — Uganda’s coffee exports recorded an impressive 59 percent year-on-year increase in September, driven by a robust crop yield, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and…
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Nile Breweries rewards Rwenzori farmers for role in barley supply chain
FORT PORTAL CITY, October 29, 2025 — Brewing company, Nile Breweries Limited [NBL], recently recognised farmers in the Rwenzori Sub-region for their contribution to the country’s barley value chain. The recognition took…
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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: new video spotlights cooperative impact
BRUSSELS, October 26, 2025 — Have you ever wondered how cooperatives shape people’s daily lives? A new global video, “A Day in the Life with Coops”, takes you on a visual journey…
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