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UCDA registers 170,000 coffee farmers in two weeks in bid to meet EUDR
KAMPALA, November 26, 2024 – Days ago, the Uganda Coffee Development Authority [UCDA] reported registering about 170,000 farmers as part of a nationwide initiative to prepare for the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation…
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Another mega market to be built in Mbarara City
MBARARA CITY, November 16, 2024 – Landlords in Mbarara City, under the Mbarara Makhan Singh Market Landlords Association [MMSMLA], have announced plans to construct a state-of-the-art market valued at Shs 40 billion.…
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UCDA tasked to address delays in coffee farmer registration in Southwestern Uganda
MBARARA CITY, November 11, 2024 – Officials and farmers in Southwestern Uganda have expressed concerns over the delayed registration of coffee farmers by the Uganda Coffee Development Authority [ UCDA ], which…
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NARO and China sign MoU to boost food production
KAMPALA, October 23, 2024 – Uganda, through the National Agricultural Research Organisation [NARO], has signed an Agricultural Production Cooperation Agreement with the Government of China aimed at increasing food production in the…
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Gov’t explains cancellation of Tibet-Hima contract
KAMPALA, October 16, 2024 – The government has clarified the reasons behind the termination of the contract with a Chinese company, Tibet-Hima, which was tasked with revamping Kilembe Mines in Kasese district.…
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International
ICA Director General tours Asia ahead of ICA Global Cooperative Conference
BRUSSELS, September 28, 2024 — Douglas Jeroen took up the role of Director General at the International Cooperative Alliance [ ICA ] in January and has spent 2024 listening, learning and planning…
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Coffee, minerals, and cotton drive Uganda’s exports in July-report
KAMPALA, September 28, 2024 – Uganda’s export earnings for July 2024 reached US$ 785.03 million [about Shs 785 billion at the current exchange rate of 1USD: Shs 3700], marking a 9.2 percent…
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Tayebwa rallies Chinese lawmakers to invest in Uganda’s tourism
KAMPALA, September 24, 2024 — The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has asked a visiting delegation of Chinese legislators to use their influence to promote Uganda as one of the tourism…
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Africa
China Bridge commits to bringing innovative EPC and financing solutions to African projects ahead of AEW 2024
CAPE TOWN, September 15, 2024 — Maritime and energy firm China Bridge Energy is assessing project opportunities across Africa with a view to creating win-win collaborations and advancing the development of cost-effective…
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International
Burgeoning China-Africa trade enables African coffee beans to arrive in China faster
Beijing, September 15, 2024 — Five years ago, it would take at least three months for African coffee beans to be transported to China. Now, it can be achieved in one month…
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