The Cooperator News

Africa’s Upstream Future: Momentum builds, but investment discipline remains a hurdle

By NJ Ayuk CAPE TOWN, January 6, 2026 — Two breakthrough offshore discoveries in Namibia in 2022 — one by Shell and one by TotalEnergies — marked an important milestone for the…

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Kiryandongo district accelerates towards universal safe water coverage

KIRYANDONGO, January 6, 2026 — Kiryandongo district has taken a major step towards achieving 100 percent access to safe water following the launch of a Shs 477 million initiative to drill deep…

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WOCCU publishes new white paper on ethical AI for credit union

KAMPALA, January 6, 2026 —World Council of Credit Unions [WOCCU] International Advocacy today released a whitepaper entitled Navigating the Ethical Landscape of Artificial Intelligence in Credit Unions that is designed to equip credit…

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aBi Trust lends to farmers, others through SACCOs

KAMPALA, January 6, 2026 — In a bid to sustainably strengthen agribusiness through Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs], aBi Trust has rolled out a dedicated agricultural financing initiative targeting farmers and all…

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Gov’t approves use of HIV injectables in Uganda

KAMPALA, January 5, 2025 — The National Drug Authority [NDA] has approved the use of lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention [PrEP] injection manufactured by Gilead Sciences, a U.S.-based company. The approval is…

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Museveni pledges funds for Entebbe fishermen and market vendors

ENTEBBE, January 5, 2026 – President Yoweri Museveni on Monday campaigned in Entebbe Municipality, pledging increased government support to fishermen, market vendors, and small-scale entrepreneurs, and urging residents to vote for the…

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International Year of Cooperatives spurs rural expansion in India, says ministry

NEW DELHI, January 5, 2025 — The International Year of Cooperatives 2025 has emerged as a milestone for India’s cooperative sector, marking significant progress from rural heartlands to the global stage, conveys…

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Sheema youth and women unite to launch SACCO offering low-interest loan product

SHEEMA, January 5, 2026 — Thousands of residents and political leaders gathered at Sheema Stadium earlier this week to witness the official launch of the Sheema Youth and Women Savings and Credit…

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TDB at 40:  Ggoobi lauds lender’s evolution for driving regional development

KAMPALA, January 4, 2026 — The Trade and Development Bank Group [TDB] recently marked 40 years of operations with renewed praise from government and financial sector leaders, who credit the institution’s transformation…

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MSC introduces news loan product for market vendors

KAMPALA, January 4, 2026 — The Government of Uganda, through the Microfinance Support Centre [MSC], has introduced the Katale Loan, a new financing product aimed at empowering market vendors and small-scale traders…

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