Trade
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Credit unions in US defend income tax exemption
NEW YORK, February 18, 2025 — Credit Unions in the United States of America [U.S.A] have launched a campaign explaining how they are different from commercial banks so that they can be…
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UBOS tablets enable efficient distribution of PDM funds in Gulu district
GULU, February 18, 2025 – Alfred Ocen, the Gulu District Commercial Officer, has noted that tablets recently provided to technical officers to facilitate the implementation of the Parish Development Model [PDM] have…
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Coffee worth Shs 229mln stolen while in transit to Kampala
KIRUHURA, February 17, 2025 – Police in Kiruhura district are investigating the circumstances surrounding the theft of 13.3 tonnes of coffee worth Shs 229 million by unknown individuals. According to Samson Kasasira,…
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Euro Coop Joins Call to Stop Deregulation of New GMOs
LONDON, February 16, 2025 — Euro Coop has joined forces with Greenpeace and other organizations in signing a Joint Statement on the Deregulation of New GMOs, urging European policymakers to protect small…
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New report highlights Africa’s strengthening economic growth amid global challenges
KAMPALA, February 15, 2025 –– Africa’s economic performance is showing signs of improvement but remains vulnerable to global shocks, according to the 2025 Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook [MEO] report released yesterday by…
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Construction of IFAD-funded silverfish dryer in Masaka stalls as Gen. Kayanja and NFA clash over land
MASAKA, February 14, 2025 – The construction of a solar-powered fish dryer for silverfish funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development [IFAD] at Dimu landing site in Masaka district has been…
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MPs urge gov’t to review co-funding for major irrigation programme
KAMPALA, February 14, 2025 – Members of Parliament on the Budget Committee have described the 25 percent co-funding requirement for farmers to access the Micro-Scale Irrigation Programme as unrealistic and unaffordable for…
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Quarantine imposed on livestock trade as FMD strikes Nebbi district
NEBBI, February 13, 2025 – Nebbi District authorities have suspended the sale of livestock, meat, and other animal products following an outbreak of foot and mouth disease [FMD] in the district. According…
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Minister commends researchers for developing herbal medicines to treat respiratory diseases
KAMPALA, February 13, 2025 – Dr Monica Musenero, the Minister for Science, Technology, and Innovation [STI], has congratulated Kazire Health Products Limited and Busitema University scientists for developing two herbal medicines meant…
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Emyooga: Gulu drivers acquire taxi to boost incomes
GULU, February 12, 2025 – The Anyim pa Drivers Association, under the Aswa Taxi Operators’ Emyooga SACCO in Gulu district, has acquired a used taxi worth Shs 18 million, which is expected…
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