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Scottish Africa Business Association Launch Annual Report

ABERDEEN, January 15, 2026 — The Scottish Africa Business Association [SABA] has released its Annual Report for 2025, highlighting a year of expansion, increased member activity and strategic engagement across Scotland, London…

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Acholi war debt claimants want cattle restocking done alongside compensation

GULU CITY, January 14, 2026 — Members of the Acholi War Debt Claimants Association have called on government to implement cattle restocking alongside their compensation, saying the compensation process is long overdue.…

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Cooperatives can now offer telecommunication services in Brazil

BRASILIA, January 14, 2026 — A recent update of Brazil’s General Telecommunications Law means that cooperatives from all over the country have gained authorisation to offer telecommunications services, including telephony and broadband…

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African Power Pools: How Regional Integration Can Strengthen Energy Security

CAPE TOWN, January 14, 2026 — Regional electricity integration could be a game-changer for Africa, helping countries address persistent electricity challenges and attract investment in energy infrastructure, according to the African Energy Chamber’s…

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Large SACCOs must be regulated by BoU – Attorney General

MBARARA CITY, January 13, 2026 – The Attorney General [AG], Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has advised the Bank of Uganda [BoU], the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives [MTIC], and the Ministry of Finance…

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Journalists trained on safety, election reporting and digital security

MBALE CITY, January 13, 2025 — Journalists from various media houses in Eastern Uganda have undergone training on safety measures, responsible election reporting and digital security during a four-day workshop held recently…

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Lira Tailors’ Emyooga SACCO registers steady progress amid few challenges

LIRA CITY, January 13, 2026 — Lira Municipality Tailors Emyooga Savings and Credit Cooperative Society [SACCO], based in Barogole Ward, Lira City, has recorded steady progress since its establishment in 202, despite…

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Use wetlands profitably, Museveni advises Lango residents

KOLE, January 13, 2026 — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who is also the National Resistance Movement [NRM] candidate in the forthcoming presidential election, has advised residents of Kole District and the wider…

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Historic UN Resolution proclaims an International Year of Cooperatives every decade

KAMPALA, January, 13, 2026 — The United Nations [ UN ] General Assembly has adopted Resolution A/RES/80/182, recognising the vital role of cooperatives in promoting inclusive economic and social development worldwide. Following…

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dfcu Bank launches major campaign to ease school fees pressure on parents

KAMPALA, January 12, 2026 — As the first school term draws nearer, dfcu Bank has launched a nationwide back-to-school campaign dubbed “School Fiiz! Weight Off!”, an integrated education-financing initiative designed to ease…

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