The Cooperator News

Sanlam Investments Renews Sponsorship of Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026

CAPE TOWN, October 18, 2025 — Sanlam Investments has confirmed its third sponsorship of Africa’s Green Economy Summit [AGES], taking place in February 2026, reaffirming its commitment to financing Africa’s sustainable future…

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UCA to Hold Special AGM in November

KAMPALA, October 17, 2025 — The Uganda Cooperative Alliance Limited (UCA) is set to hold a special Annual General Meeting [AGM] on November 4, 2025. According to a public notice issued on…

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Farmers call for financial support to acquire irrigation equipment and boost production

KIKUUBE, October 17, 2025 — In a bid to increase agricultural production, rice, and millet farmers in Kikuube and Hoima districts are appealing for financial support from government and development partners to…

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NARO launches National Dairy Centre of Excellence in Mbarara City

MBARARA CITY, October 17, 2025 – Uganda’s first National Dairy Centre of Excellence [NDCE] has been launched at the Mbarara Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute [MbZARDI] by the National Agricultural Research…

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Gulu to improve service delivery through new government initiative

GULU CITY, October 17, 2025 – Gulu City is set to benefit from the establishment of a Service Uganda Centre [SUC], a one-stop centre that will house multiple government ministries, departments, and…

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Africa advances despite global headwinds – AFMI 2025

KAMPALA, October 16, 2025 — The past 12 months have seen highs and lows around the world. Difficult macroeconomic conditions, compounded by a turbulent trade environment and geopolitical tensions, have created challenges…

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Mondiacult Official ICA pre-event showcases coops as a force for cultural diversity and sustainability

BRUSSELS, October 16, 2025 – The International Cooperative Alliance [ ICA ], in collaboration with CICOPA, Abacus Cooperative, and the Arizmendiarrieta Social Economy Think Tank [ASETT], recently hosted a side event during…

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Fishermen in Kwania form credit cooperative to improve access to cheap finance

KWANIA, October 16, 2025 – Fishermen from five sub-counties in Kwania district have officially launched a credit cooperative society aimed at improving access to affordable credit. The new cooperative, named Kwania Fishermen…

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Rotary club partners with schools in Lango to plant trees

LIRA CITY, October 16, 2025 — The Rotary Club of Lira Metropolitan [RCLM] in Lira has begun distributing tree seedlings to primary and secondary schools across the Lango Subregion, in a partnership…

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ASAPU members in Lango to form SACCO to boost financial empowerment

OYAM, October 16, 2025 — The members of the Association of Secretaries and Administrative Professionals in Uganda [ ASAPU ] in Lango are planning to establish a Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation…

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