The Cooperator News

Zimbabwe: Gov’t warns stubborn housing cooperatives

HARARE, February 4, 2026 —The Government of Zimbabwe has warned housing cooperatives that are flouting governance rules, saying mandatory annual audits, elections and general meetings are non-negotiable for their legitimacy and survival.…

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Clear your debts, journalists told ahead of AGM

SOROTI CITY, February 4, 2026 — The Soroti City West Division Journalists’ Association has issued a warning to members with outstanding debts, urging them to clear their arrears ahead of the upcoming…

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Boosting tourism revenue: Uganda targets Swiss tourists

KAMPALA, February 3, 2026 — Uganda is targeting  more tourists from Switzerland in 2026, with the aim of increasing tourism revenue, which is crucial in funding government’s development priorities. To realise this…

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Ethiopia bondholders plan lawsuit as US$ 1bln debt row escalates

ADDIS ABABA, February 3, 2026 — Private-sector investors are preparing legal action against Ethiopia over its US$ 1 billion Eurobond default, after official creditors—led by China and France—blocked a restructuring deal that…

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Fiji set to host Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting on advancing rule of law

KAMPALA, February 3, 2026 — Fiji will host the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting from February 9-12, 2026 at the Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort in Nadi. About 150 delegates, including attorneys…

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Counting cooperatives: Why data matters

KAMPALA, February 3, 2026 — Data drives knowledge, awareness and decision making, and is a vital part of the global cooperative story. The annual World Cooperative Monitor [WCM] is one such project…

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Teachers’ cooperative union to hold Special General Meeting in June

KAMPALA, February 3, 2026 – The Walimu Cooperative Union Limited [WCUL] is preparing to hold a Special General Meeting [SGM] on June 27, 2026, according to a public notice. According to the…

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SACCO leaders applaud Museveni’s pledge to extend tax holiday

MBARARA CITY, February 3, 2026 – Leaders of Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] in Western Uganda have expressed relief and renewed focus on development following President Yoweri Museveni’s pledge to extend…

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India, China Lead Global GDP Growth

KAMPALA, February 2, 2026 — The International Monetary Fund [IMF] has placed China and, India at the top of the global real GDP growth chart and the two countries are projected to…

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Gov’t to further capitalise UDB for socio-economic transformation-Nabbanja

KAMPALA, February 2, 2026 — Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening the capital base of the Uganda Development Bank [UDB] to enable the Bank to more effectively deliver…

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