The Cooperator News

Ruto to officiate launch of State of Migration in East and Horn of Africa Report

KAMPALA-The President of Kenya, William Samoei Ruto is expected to grace the launch of the flagship report titled ‘The State of Migration in the East and Horn of Africa’’ on May 2,…

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Over 1,000 chimpanzees killed in 12 years

KIKUUBE – Conservationists in Uganda say over 1,000 chimpanzees have been killed in the country in the last 12 years. According to Dr. Joshua Rukundo, the executive director of Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Wildlife…

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Excitement in Alebtong as construction of Shs 2.5bln secondary school is launched

ALEBTONG – Residents of Adwir Sub-county in Alebtong district are excited that learners in the area will no longer have to walk long distances in search of secondary education following the launch…

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Masaka cooperatives sweet-talk farmers on agroecology

MASAKA-Farmers’ cooperatives in the greater Masaka region have begun mobilising small-scale farmers to build sustainable and nutritious food systems based on agroecology. According to agricultural scientists, agroecology is the application of sustainable…

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Mbale School of Nursing and Midwifery graduates 1,390  students 

MBALE – A total of 1, 390 students over the weekend graduated from Mbale School of Nursing and Midwifery in a ceremony held at its campus in Mbale City. While speaking at…

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World Bank Group launches ‘Business Ready’ project

WASHINGTON – The World Bank Group has begun work to assess the business and investment climate in up to 180 economies under its flagship Business Ready project—a key instrument of its new strategy to…

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ILO issues wage protection guidance for migrant workers

GENEVA– Migrant workers will benefit from new ILO guidance on wage protection that outlines relevant international labour standards. The Guidance Note focuses on wage-related issues faced by migrant workers, including non-payment and…

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Labour Day: Time to prioritise social justice

GENEVA– May 1st is widely known as Labour Day, a day when we celebrate the contribution of workers worldwide. It is a moment for pride, celebration and hope. After three years of…

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South Africa signs agreement to benefit local cooperatives

JOHANNESBURG-South Africa [SA] has signed an international development cooperation agreement with the German Cooperative Raiffeisen Confederation [GCRC] to benefit local cooperatives, according to the South African Government News Agency. The agreement will…

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CICOPA celebrates International Workers’ Day

BRUSSELS – On May 1, 2023, CICOPA, the International Organisation of Industrial and Service Cooperatives [CICOPA] is celebrating International Workers’ Day, also known as Labour Day. As an organisation that believes in…

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