The Cooperator News

Coffee value addition push gains momentum at Ntungamo facility

NTUNGAMO, March 31, 2026 — Government has reaffirmed its commitment to agro-industrialisation and coffee value addition, as efforts to operationalise the Africa Coffee Park in Ntungamo district gather momentum. The Minister of…

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Record Global Coffee Crop Forecast as Market Braces for Supply Rebalance

KAMPALA, March 31, 2026 — A new report released yesterday by Rabobank projects that the 2026/27 coffee year could deliver the largest crop on record, with global production expected to reach an…

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Ethiopia’s potato coops rebound after conflict, driving food security and growth

ADDIS ABABA, March 31, 2026 — Potato cooperatives in Ethiopia are rebuilding in the aftermath of conflict, with farmers in Tigray and the Gamo Zone turning to improved seed, training and finance…

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Magistrates’ courts set for expanded powers under new law

KAMPALA, March 31, 2026 — Magistrates’ courts in Uganda are poised for a major boost in authority and efficiency following the passage of the Magistrates Courts [Amendment] Bill, 2026, a reform expected…

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Melbourne International Coffee Expo 2026 delivers expanded programme and debuts ‘MICE at Night’

MELBOURNE, March 31, 2026 — The Melbourne International Coffee Expo [MICE] returned took place at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from March 26-28, 2026, bringing together the global coffee community for…

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SBG Securities unveils dollar fund to shield investors from currency volatility

KAMPALA, March 30, 2026 — SBG Securities Uganda has launched a new US dollar-denominated unit trust, offering investors in the country and beyond a safer hedge against currency swings as global economic…

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Afreximbank to hold its 33rd Annual Meetings in El Alamein, Egypt

CAIRO, Egypt, March 30, 2026 — The African Export-Import Bank [Afreximbank] has announced that it will hold its 33rd Annual Meetings [AAM2026] at El Alamein in Egypt, from 21 to 24 June…

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MPs shocked as Mityana district recovers just Shs 250,000 from Shs 8bln PDM funds

KAMPALA, March 30, 2026 – Members of Parliament [MPs] have expressed shock and concern over Mityana district’s dismal recovery of funds under the Parish Development Model [ PDM ], after it emerged…

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SACCO members urged to uphold cooperative principles and values for sustainable growth

RUBIRIZI, March 30, 2026 — Members of Kyamuhunga People’s SACCO [KYAPS] have been urged to adhere to cooperative principles and values to drive sustainable economic development and strengthen financial inclusion. The call…

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Farmers urged to adopt research-led innovations to boost yields and incomes

GULU, March 30, 2026 — Farmers in Northern Uganda have been encouraged to embrace research-driven agricultural technologies as a critical pathway to improving productivity, strengthening climate resilience, and increasing household incomes. According…

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