The Cooperator News

dfcu signs MoU with IBM, Envision Global to boost digital infrastructure

KAMPALA, December 17, 2025 — dfcu Bank has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] with global technology firm International Business Machines Corporation [IBM] and its Platinum Partner, Envision Global, in a…

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Greater Northern Uganda: Gov’t injects Shs1bln into creative economy

GULU CITY, December 17, 2025 — Government, through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development [MGLSD], has injected Shs 1billion into Greater Northern Uganda’s creative industry, covering the Acholi, West Nile,…

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Expocacer launches coffee platform linking producers and buyers worldwide

PATROCINIO, December 17, 2025 – Expocacer, one of Brazil’s leading coffee cooperatives, recently launched Coffee Chain, a groundbreaking digital platform designed to transform how coffee is marketed and sold by producers worldwide. The platform,…

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Hoima leaders demand cocoa value-addition facility

HOIMA, December 16, 2025 — Leaders in Hoima district have appealed to President Yoweri Museveni to establish a cocoa processing factory in the area to enable farmers earn more through value addition.…

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OPED: Why Africa requires homegrown trade finance to boost economic integration

By Cyprian Rono  KAMPALA, December 17, 2025 — Africa’s quest to trade with itself has never been more urgent. With the African Continental Free Trade Area [AfCFTA] gaining momentum, governments are working…

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Parliament recalled to consider another Shs 2.2trn in loan requests

KAMPALA, December 16, 2025 — Parliament has been recalled from recess to consider loan requests amounting to about Shs 2.2 trillion and to receive the 2026/27 National Budget Framework Paper [NBFP], signalling…

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TZ: Ministry of Agriculture to engage MoCU graduates in BBT projects

DODOMA, December 16, 2025 — The Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Dr Stephen Nindi, has urged graduates of Moshi Co-operative University [ MoCU ] in Tanzania to make effective…

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Masindi politicians fall prey to cyber harassment, call for urgent digital literacy

MASINDI, December 16, 2025 — Politicians in Masindi District are increasingly becoming targets of cyber harassment, facing hacking attempts, intimidation and elaborate online romance scams. The worrying trend has sparked calls for…

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Australia’s BCCM releases inaugural Impact Report for 2025

CANBERRA, December 16, 2025 — Australia’s cooperative and mutual sector continues to demonstrate its economic strength, with the top 100 cooperatives and mutuals generating A$ 47.7 billion in revenue, managing A$ 235.8…

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Adjumani selected to host 2026 World Environment Day

ADJUMANI, December 16, 2025 — Adjumani district has been chosen as the national host for next year’s World Environment Day [WED] celebrations. WED is celebrated annually on June 5th, and encourages awareness…

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