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President Samia advocates for strong cooperatives in TZ
DODOMA, September 24, 2024 – The President of Tanzania, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has asked the Ministry of Agriculture to look at the cooperative sector with a unique eye to build strong…
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NARO and Tooro Kingdom partner to boost agriculture in region
FORT PORTAL CITY, September 17, 2024 — The National Agricultural Research Organisation [NARO] has signed a Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] with Tooro Kingdom to advance agricultural development in the Tooro sub-region. NARO…
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Interest rates stable as Uganda’s exports surge to US$ 7.5bln
KAMPALA, September 12, 2024 – Commercial bank lending rates for shilling-denominated credit in Uganda averaged 17.89 percent for the year ending June 2024, a decrease from the 18.56 percent average recorded in…
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New entity to oversee Uganda’s coffee and dairy sectors
KAMPALA, September 10, 2024 – As the government advances its agency rationalisation efforts, the Uganda Coffee Development Authority [UCDA] and the Dairy Development Authority [DDA], along with other agricultural semi-autonomous agencies in…
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African Water Facility Secures 12 Million Euros to Invest in Urban Sanitation in Africa
ABIDJAN, September 9, 2024 — The African Water Facility has secured 12 million euros from the Nordic Development Fund for a new funding initiative to support African governments, utilities, the private sector,…
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Moroccan youth recognised for innovative cooperative projects
RABAT, September 4, 2024 – The National Prize “Generation of Solidarity” has once again showcased the dynamism and ingenuity of Moroccan youth in its fourth edition, themed “Youth: Creators of a New…
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Museveni insists rationalisation of public agencies will enhance efficiency
ENTEBBE, September 4, 2024 – President Yoweri Museveni on Tuesday addressed a key meeting at State House Entebbe, advocating for the strengthening of the Public Service Standing Orders. With an emphasis on…
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Museveni, Among clash over 4-acre model in Northern Uganda
GULU CITY, August 30, 2024 – President Yoweri Museveni has sharply criticised the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, for challenging the relevance of the 4-acre model he has been advocating nationwide. Among…
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MOU to support sustainable development in COMESA region signed
LUSAKA, August 30, 2024 – The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa [ COMESA ] and International Institute for Sustainable Development [IISD] recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding [MOU] to cooperate…
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Butebo locals urged to use land efficiently for economic prosperity
BUTEBO, August 23, 2024 – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on residents of Butebo district in eastern Uganda to fully utilise their land to achieve greater economic prosperity He made his…
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