The Cooperator News

Kaabong district embarks on overhauling initial PDM SACCO leadership to strengthen governance

KAABONG, June 15, 2026 — The Kaabong District Local Government has launched a series of Special General Meetings [SGMs] aimed at restructuring the leadership of Parish Development Model Savings and Credit Cooperative…

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Angola steps up efforts to revive coffee industry

LUANDA, June 15, 2026 — Angola, once among Africa’s largest coffee producers, is moving to tighten export regulations as part of efforts to revive a sector that collapsed following independence and years…

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Ruto launches Shirikiana SACCO to deepen financial inclusion in Western Kenya

KAKAMEGA, June 15, 2026 — President William Samoei Arap Ruto has launched Shirikiana SACCO in Kakamega County, describing the cooperative as a major step towards expanding financial inclusion and accelerating grassroots economic…

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SAO Zirobwe SACCO attains BoU licence to save business

KAMPALA, June 15, 2026 — Although the requirement for large Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] in Uganda to operate under the supervision and regulation of the Bank of Uganda [BoU] remains…

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Amad Diallo’s Late Strike Hands Côte d’Ivoire Africa’s First Win at 2026 World Cup

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 15, 2026 — Just when the Group E encounter appeared destined to end goalless, Amad Diallo produced a moment of composure and quality in the closing stages to hand…

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Report Finds Coffee Giants Yet to Commit to Living Income for Farmers Ahead of New EU Rules

KAMPALA, June 15, 2026 — A new report on the global coffee sector has found that none of the world’s leading coffee roasters and traders has committed to ensuring coffee farmers earn…

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How Mbarara City’s Besania SACCO is Redefining Microfinance in Western Uganda

MBARARA CITY, June 15, 2026 — What began nearly three decades ago as a modest faith-driven fellowship aimed at helping struggling Christian families has evolved into one of western Uganda’s most ambitious…

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Reducing border delays: EAC moves to harmonise crop pest inspections across region

KAMPALA, June 14, 2026 – The East African Community [EAC] is set to adopt a harmonised pest risk assessment framework and standard operating procedures [SOPs] for key agricultural crops produced and traded…

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Middle East Conflict Sends Global Growth to Lowest Rate Since COVID-19

KAMPALA, June 14, 2026—The conflict in the Middle East is expected to slow global growth to the lowest rate since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic amid higher energy prices, steeper inflation,…

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FIFA World Cup: African Giants Morocco and Brazil Share Spoils in Classic Encounter

NEW JERSEY, June 14, 2026 — African football powerhouse, Morocco and Brazil played out an entertaining 1-1 draw in a classic World Cup encounter as both sides opened their campaign with a…

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