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US Congress moves to restore AGOA, but South Africa’s continued participation is in doubt

WASHINGTON, December 11, 2025 — The US Congress is moving to revive the African Growth and Opportunity Act [AGOA], which expired on September 30, this year — but it remains unclear whether…

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DFCU builds capacity of Kapchorwa FBOs, SMEs through refresher training

 KAPCHORWA, December 11, 2025 — Leaders of farmer-based organisations [FBOs], Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs], and small and medium-sized enterprises [SMEs] say they have been transformed after completing a refresher training…

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UWA reclaims 1,500 hectares of vegetation at Murchison Falls Conservation Area

GULU, December 11, 2025 — The Uganda Wildlife Authority [UWA] says it has restored 1,500 hectares of wildlife vegetation in the Murchison Falls Conservation Area after it was overtaken by invasive species.…

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Commercial lending rates in Uganda to remain unchanged, BoU says

KAMPALA, December 11, 2025 — Commercial lending rates in Uganda are expected to remain unchanged, supported by stable macroeconomic conditions marked by low inflation, anticipated economic growth, and a steady Central Bank…

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Uganda and USA sign US$2.2bln MoU on bilateral health cooperation

KAMPALA, December 10, 2025 — Uganda and the United States of America have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] on bilateral health cooperation valued at US$ 2.2 billion. The agreement, signed…

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Hoima administrators urged to prioritise service delivery at budget conference

HOIMA, December 10, 2025 — Political leaders and technical staff in Hoima district have been urged to bolster their efforts in delivering quality public services, as citizens who contribute taxes expect tangible…

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Alebtong district boss lauds IsDB for financing community projects

ALEBTONG, December 10, 2025 — Alebtong district has commended the Islamic Development Bank [IsDB] for funding major community development projects worth over Shs 3 billion. The district LCV Chairperson David Kennedy Odongo…

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Vets trained in AI to boost livestock sector in Teso

SOROTI, December 10, 2025 — Veterinary professionals in the Teso Subregion have undergone training in artificial insemination [AI] techniques as part of efforts to enhance beef and dairy productivity for the local…

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Afreximbank says Africa must raise factoring volumes to at least €240bln to support SME-led transformation

KAMPALA, December 10, 2025 — Afreximbank has highlighted the critical importance of factoring and supply chain finance [SCF] in narrowing Africa’s Small and Medium Enterprises [SMEs] financing gap and building resilient value…

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BoU warns of rising global risks as Uganda’s financial system remains resilient

KAMPALA, December 9, 2025 — Uganda’s financial system remains stable and resilient despite mounting global economic uncertainties, Governor of the Bank of Uganda [BoU], Michael Ating-Ego, said on Thursday during the 10th…

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