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Stakeholders to meet in Kampala over formation of national BDS providers’ association
KAMPALA, March 10, 2026 — Stakeholders in Uganda’s enterprise support ecosystem will on Friday convene in Kampala for a dialogue aimed at advancing the formation of the country’s first all-inclusive association for…
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UCA welcomes BoU’s extension of licensing deadline for large SACCOs
KAMPALA, March 9, 2026 — The Uganda Cooperative Alliance [ UCA ] has welcomed the decision by the Bank of Uganda [BoU] to extend the deadline for licensing large Savings and Credit…
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UN Tourism and TUI Care Foundation join hands to support rural artists and artisans across Africa
KAMPALA, March 5, 2026 — Five African non-governmental organanisations [NGOs] will now have the funding they need to support artisans and uplift communities thanks to a groundbreaking joint project from UN Tourism…
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Uganda targets Algerian market to boost exports through standards and partnerships
KAMPALA, March 4, 2026 — Uganda has stepped up efforts to expand market access for its products by positioning local enterprises to tap into the Algerian market, as government intensifies its drive…
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Hass avocado farmers count losses over failure to meet quality standards
JINJA CITY, February 27, 2026 — Hass avocado farmers under the Busoga Avocado Farmers Cooperative Union [BAFCU] are counting losses after most of their produce failed to meet export standards, following a…
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Trade ministry to host Cooperative Clinic in Greater Masaka region
KAMPALA, February 25, 2026 — As part of a countrywide drive, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives [MTIC] will host a Cooperative Clinic in the Greater Masaka region from March 10-12,…
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MTIC, partners to convene National Trade Review Conference 2026
KAMPALA, February 23, 2026 — Uganda is set to take a bold step towards reshaping its economic future as the National Trade Review Conference convenes on March 4-5, 2026 at Speke Resort…
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Brazilian coffee cooperatives step up workplace safety drive
MINAS GERAIS, February 21, 2026 – Coffee cooperatives, smallholder farmers and rural trade unions in Brazil’s main coffee-growing region have stepped up efforts to improve workplace safety and health, following a series…
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CSocD64: Multistakeholder forum highlights cooperatives as drivers of development
DOHA, February 17, 2026 — Cooperatives were highlighted as key catalysts for poverty eradication and inclusive growth during a multistakeholder forum held alongside the 64th session of the UN Commission for Social…
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Teso farmers set for income boost with Shs 4bln commercial farming project
KABERAMAIDO, February 13, 2026 — Farmers in Teso Subregion are expected to improve their incomes if a multi-billion project aimed at pushing them to commercial agriculture is fully embraced. A recent feasibility…
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