cooperatives
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International
ICA calls for cooperatives to play greater role in peacebuilding
PANAMA CITY, September 17, 2026 — The International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] has called for cooperatives worldwide to take a more active role in peacebuilding, conflict prevention and post-conflict recovery, arguing that cooperative…
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International
UN calls for stronger partnership with cooperatives to advance peace, inclusion and sustainable development
PANAMA CITY, September 21, 2026 — The United Nations [ UN ] has called for a stronger partnership with the global cooperative movement, highlighting the vital role cooperatives play in promoting peace,…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Uganda to convene two major cooperative conferences this September
KAMPALA, September 18 2026 — Two major cooperative organisations in Uganda are preparing to convene separate conferences in Kampala this September, bringing together cooperators and other stakeholders from across the country. The…
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Finance & Banking
Uganda trade and investment roadshow seeks to unlock investment across borders
KAMPALA, September 15, 2026 — Uganda is seeking to deepen trade and investment across the borders as business leaders, investors, policymakers and private-sector stakeholders gathered in Kampala for the 2026 Uganda Trade…
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Technology
Ngora social enterprise unveils satellite-powered farming system for Teso farmers
NGORA, September 14, 2026 — EMESA Smart Agro Initiative Limited has unveiled a satellite-powered farming system aimed at helping smallholder farmers in the Teso Sub-region improve crop monitoring, weather planning and farm…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Court clears amendment of Ssali’s Shs 3.8bln fraud indictment
KAMPALA, September 10, 2026 — The Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court has allowed the prosecution to amend the indictment against former Trade ministry Permanent Secretary Geraldine Ssali Busuulwa and five co-accused…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Hoima City receives additional Shs 1.6bln for PDM beneficiaries
HOIMA CITY, September 8, 2026 — Hoima City residents who were yet to benefit from the Parish Development Model [PDM] have a reason to smile after the Government of Uganda released Shs…
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Cooperatives & Communities
South African women urged to form partnerships and cooperatives
BUFFALO CITY, 7 September 2026 — South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Zuko Godlimpi has advised young women running businesses in the country to form partnerships and cooperatives to…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Nebbi struggles to recover first PDM disbursement as grace period ends
NEBBI, September 6, 2026 — Nebbi district is struggling to recover the first batch of Parish Development Model [PDM] funds disbursed to beneficiaries two years ago, with district leaders reporting low repayment…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Nigeria Moves to Digitalise Cooperative Sector as Government Launches National Identity System
ABUJA, September 6, 2026 — The Federal Government of Nigeria has stepped up efforts to transform the country’s cooperative sector through digitalisation, charging cooperative authorities in the 36 states and the Federal…
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