Trade
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Farmers advised to plant quality seeds in new planting season
KOLE, March 4, 2025 – Esther Apwot, 60, one of the pioneer members of Alito Joint Multipurpose Cooperative Limited in Kole district, has urged farmers to purchase seeds produced by certified seed…
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Nabbanja launches first ever Pathogen Bioscience Industrial Park
NAKASONGOLA, March 4, 2025 – Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has launched Uganda’s first-ever Pathogen Economy Bioscience Park, calling for concerted efforts to revolutionise the country’s biomedical sector. The 152-acre industrial park, located…
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Graft alleged in allocation of lockups and stalls in Masaka City markets
MASAKA, March 3, 2025 – Authorities and market vendors in Masaka City have raised concerns about corruption in the allocation of lockups and stalls in the new markets constructed by the government…
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Workers in Bunyoro urged to join trade unions to enhance bargaining power
MASINDI, March 3, 2025 – Workers from various sectors in the Bunyoro subregion have been urged to affiliate with different trade unions to strengthen their bargaining power when negotiating for better working…
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Gulu PDM beneficiaries suffer losses following death of pigs
GULU, March 2, 2025 – Several farmers in Gulu district who had invested in the piggery enterprise under the Parish Development Model [PDM] are facing significant losses following a suspected outbreak of…
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Ban on meat consumption pushes fish prices higher in Nebbi district
NEBBI, March 2, 2025 – The recent ban on the sale of meat in Nebbi district, following the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease [FMD], has led to a surge in demand…
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Low revenue forces gov’t to borrow Shs 2trn in January
KAMPALA, March 1, 2025 – In January 2025, government operations resulted in borrowing of Shs 2,065.45 billion, exceeding the planned fiscal deficit of Shs 1,952.72 billion for the month, according to the…
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Soroti City painters launch SACCO to enhance their livelihoods
SOROTI CITY, February 28, 2025 – The Soroti City Plascon Painters Association has launched a Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation [SACCO] aimed at boosting the livelihoods of its members. The SACCO is…
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Rubirizi district hailed for strong PDM performance
RUBIRIZI, 28 February 2025 – The Minister of Local Government, Raphael Magyezi, has commended Rubirizi district as the second-best performer in the absorption and utilisation of funds under the Parish Development Model…
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Ethiopian Startup WAGA Introduces Blockchain to Coffee Trade
ADDIS ABABA, February 27, 2025 –– Ethiopian startup WAGA is preparing to harness the country’s extensive agricultural potential by piloting a blockchain-powered platform for the coffee supply chain. This initiative is expected…
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