Trade
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Farmers call for financial support to acquire irrigation equipment and boost production
KIKUUBE, October 17, 2025 — In a bid to increase agricultural production, rice, and millet farmers in Kikuube and Hoima districts are appealing for financial support from government and development partners to…
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NARO launches National Dairy Centre of Excellence in Mbarara City
MBARARA CITY, October 17, 2025 – Uganda’s first National Dairy Centre of Excellence [NDCE] has been launched at the Mbarara Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute [MbZARDI] by the National Agricultural Research…
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Africa advances despite global headwinds – AFMI 2025
KAMPALA, October 16, 2025 — The past 12 months have seen highs and lows around the world. Difficult macroeconomic conditions, compounded by a turbulent trade environment and geopolitical tensions, have created challenges…
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Mondiacult Official ICA pre-event showcases coops as a force for cultural diversity and sustainability
BRUSSELS, October 16, 2025 – The International Cooperative Alliance [ ICA ], in collaboration with CICOPA, Abacus Cooperative, and the Arizmendiarrieta Social Economy Think Tank [ASETT], recently hosted a side event during…
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Fishermen in Kwania form credit cooperative to improve access to cheap finance
KWANIA, October 16, 2025 – Fishermen from five sub-counties in Kwania district have officially launched a credit cooperative society aimed at improving access to affordable credit. The new cooperative, named Kwania Fishermen…
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ASAPU members in Lango to form SACCO to boost financial empowerment
OYAM, October 16, 2025 — The members of the Association of Secretaries and Administrative Professionals in Uganda [ ASAPU ] in Lango are planning to establish a Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation…
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Entebbe’s Windsor SACCO leverages education and training to grow membership
ENTEBBE, October 16, 2025 – The Windsor Employees Cooperative Savings and Credit Society [Windsor SACCO] has uncovered a powerful tool for growth: regular member education and training. According to the SACCO’s Manager,…
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DHL Group commits over €300 million to accelerate trade growth across Africa
KAMPALA, October 15, 2025 — DHL Group [DHL] today announced a more than €300 million planned investment in Sub-Saharan Africa [SSA], reaffirming its long-term commitment to a region of growing strategic importance…
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Shs 7.8bln PDM cash disbursed to beneficiaries in Amolatar
AMOLATAR, October 15, 2025 — Officials in Amolatar district have so far disbursed Shs 7.8 billion of the Shs 8.5 billion allocated to the district under the Parish Development Model [PDM] for…
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PDM SACCO leaders in Acholi receive over 240 tablets to enhance efficiency
GULU, October 15, 2025 – Government, through the Uganda Communications Commission [UCC], has distributed 243 tablet devices, each accompanied by a 10W solar panel and charger, to secretaries of Savings and Credit…
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