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Gov’t injects Shs 11 trillion in wealth-creation programmes-Finance Minister
KAMPALA, June 11, 2026 — The Ugandan Government has so far invested close to Shs 11 trillion in wealth-creation programmes, according to Henry Musasizi, the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.…
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Here is the background to the FY2026/2027 National Budget
KAMPALA, June 11, 2026 — Ahead of today’s national Budget speech, theCooperator News brings you the highlights of key developments shaping the more than Shs 84 trillion financial year [FY] 2026/27 budget…
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Growing need for payment infrastructure in Africa’s trading ecosystem highlighted at Finance Magnates Africa Summit 2026
CAPE TOWN, June 11, 2026 — As African trading platforms expand across multiple markets, payment infrastructure has become the limiting factor in their growth. Across the continent, many financial services businesses still…
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Why Uruguay’s Oldest Dairy Cooperative Coleme Shut Down
MONTEVIDEO, June 11, 2026 — The Cooperativa Láctea de Melo [ Coleme ], the oldest dairy cooperative in Uruguay officially closed its doors days ago after struggling with persistent economic challenges. According…
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Kapchorwa farmers receive coffee seedlings to enhance household incomes
KAPCHORWA, June 11, 2026 — More than 100 farmers in Kaserem Subcounty, Kapchorwa district, have received improved coffee seedlings under a government programme aimed at boosting household incomes and promoting agricultural commercialisation…
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House approves €168.9mln irrigation loan amid sharp debate over phase I performance
KAMPALA, June 10, 2026 — The 12th Parliament of Uganda has today approved a government proposal to borrow up to €168.98 million [approximately Shs 7347 billion] from United Kingdom Export Finance [UKEF]…
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Africa CDC Welcomes US$220mln Pandemic Fund Support for Bundibugyo Virus Outbreak Response
KAMPALA, June 10, 2026 — The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention [Africa CDC] has welcomed a US$ 220.6 million emergency financing package from the Pandemic Fund to support efforts to…
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BoU unveils Shs 990bln T-Bond auction ahead of FY2026/2027 budget reading
KAMPALA, June 10, 2026 — The Bank of Uganda [BoU] has invited investors to participate in a Shs 990 billion Treasury Bond [T-Bond] auction this week as the government prepares to finance…
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ICA-Africa Elects Kenyan as New President
MAPUTO, June 10, 2026 — The International Co-operative Alliance Africa [ICA-Africa] has elected Kenyan Macloud Malonza as its new President during the 12th Technical Committee Meeting of the African Ministerial Co-operative Conference…
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Coffee, cocoa farmers in Luuka form cooperative to enhance bargaining power
LUUKA, June 10, 2026 — Coffee and cocoa farmers in Luuka district have formed a cooperative society aimed at pooling resources, strengthening their bargaining power, and improving access to markets, credit facilities…
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