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Kabalega SS Old Boys SACCO hits Shs 60mln in savings

MASINDI, October 10, 2024 – The Kabalega Secondary School Old Boys Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation [SACCO] has accumulated Shs 60 million in savings, according to its CEO, Titus Tumusiime. During the…

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Mass testing of livestock as anthrax outbreak confirmed in Bushenyi

BUSHENYI, October 10, 2024 – An anthrax outbreak has been confirmed in Kitagata Parish, Kyeizooba Sub county, Bushenyi District, following positive test results from samples sent to the National Animal Diseases Diagnostics…

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African ministers chart continent’s energy future at closed-door sessions

CAPE TOWN, October 10, 2024 — Ministers and senior energy officials from more than 20 African countries convened yesterday for a closed-door session to address the continent’s pressing energy needs and shape…

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AFSA to launch the “Thousand African Youth Summit” on food systems and agroecology

ADDIS ABABA, October 10, 2024 – The Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa [ AFSA ] is excited to hold the Thousand African Youth Summit on Food Systems and Agroecology 2024 from…

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Protea Hotels by Marriott Expands Footprint in Africa with New Openings in Nigeria and Zambia

CAPE TOWN, October 9, 2024 — Protea Hotels by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 brands, has opened two new hotels in Africa: Protea by Marriott Delta in…

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NARO enhances nutrition of farmers through fortified beans

KAMPALA, October 9, 2024 – The National Agricultural Research Organisation [NARO] has concluded a six-year research project focused on fortified beans, aiming to improve the nutritional value of one of the country’s…

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Nebbi farmers reap big from indigenous crops after enhancing skills

NEBBI, October 9, 2024 — Twenty-five groups of small-scale farmers in Erusi and Ndhew sub-counties in Nebbi district are experiencing significant gains from organic farming, thanks to advanced training provided by Caritas…

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AU launches African Cooperatives Centre to promote Social Solidarity Economy

JOHANNESBURG, October 8, 2024 — The African Union [AU] officially launched the African Cooperatives Centre [ACC] days ago. The initiative aims at advancing the Social Solidarity Economy [SSE] across Africa. Unveiled at…

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NSSF aims to boost asset base to Shs 50 trillion by 2035

OTUKE, October 8, 2024 – The National Social Security Fund [ NSSF ] is determined to grow its assets under management to Shs 50 trillion by 2035, up from the current Shs…

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Africa’s coffee exports jump 29.5 percent in August, says new market report

KAMPALA, October 8, 2024 — Exports of all forms of coffee from Africa increased by 29.5 percent to 1.75 million bags in August 2024 from 1.35 million bags in August 2023, says…

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