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WBG presents new fund for lowering emissions

WASHINGTON– The World Bank Group [ WBG ]has announced a new multi-partner fund that will pool funding from the global community — including donor countries, the private sector and foundations — for…

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AfDB clears over US$ 20mln for agro-pastoral project in Burundi

BUJUMBURA– The African Development Bank [AfDB] Group days ago greenlighted the award of a US$ 23.26 million grant to Burundi to implement the Agro-Pastoral Entrepreneurship and Professional Development Project for the Youth…

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FAO launches project to enhance gender equality in Amolatar

AMOLATAR-The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations [ FAO ] has launched a flagship project to end gender inequality and boost food security in Ugandan households. The pilot project, Dimitra…

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Over 2,000 people in Teso get free eye treatment

SERERE-More than 2,000 patients with different eye-related complications in Teso Sub-region received free treatment and cataract surgery in Serere district days ago. The beneficiaries were able to be treated during a treatment…

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Adjumani residents fault UWA over encroachment in protected area

ADJUMANI -Members of the community living in Apaa area in Adjumani have accused the Uganda Wildlife Authority [UWA] and other security agencies of conniving with some people to encroach on East Madi…

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Partners introduce biological control to counter new mango mealybug pest

NTUNGAMO– The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries [MAAIF], in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations [FAO], the National Agricultural Research Organisation [NARO] and the International…

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New law to enhance governance in UAE’s cooperatives sector

DUBAI-The new cooperatives law recently announced by President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is a new step towards developing the governance of the cooperatives sector in the United Arab Emirates [UAE],…

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Bill to protect consumers from predatory pricing in offing

KAMPALA-Parliament’s Committee on Trade, Tourism and Industry said last week it would draft a comprehensive law aimed at protecting consumers in the country from false advertisement, predatory pricing, and substandard products. According…

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Minister warns boda-boda riders against lavish spending

KYOTERA– The Minister of State for Micro-finance, Haruna Kasolo has warned boda-boda cyclists against wasteful spending, urging them to instead spend more on activities that boost their incomes. Speaking at the opening…

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Over 1,000 villagers in Kikuube district in danger of losing land to grabbers

KIKUUBE-More than1, 000 families from six villages in Kikuube district have petitioned Lands Minister, Judith Nabakoba to intervene and revoke three fraudulent land titles that are in the hands of land grabbers…

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