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Technology
AI offers developing economies a lifeline amid weak global growth – World Bank
KAMPALA, August 4, 2026 — Artificial intelligence [AI] could enable developing countries to achieve in a decade what might otherwise take a century, provided governments move quickly to address gaps in electricity,…
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East Africa
EAC Central Bank Governors reaffirm commitment to single currency by 2031
KAMPALA, July 24, 2026 — Governors of central banks from across the East African Community [ EAC ] have reaffirmed their commitment to establishing a single regional currency by 2031, despite uneven…
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Affinity Africa report lays bare the cost of Africa’s cash dependency — and the actions needed to break it
ACCRA and LONDON, June 17, 2026 — Affinity Africa, Ghana’s leading digital banking platform, has released a new report in collaboration with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation and Yale’s International Leadership Centre examining the drivers…
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Over 100 farmer groups in Kiryandongo to benefit from major World Bank project
KIRYANDONGO, May 14, 2026 — About 125 farmer groups in Kiryandongo district are set to benefit from the World Bank-funded Uganda Climate-Smart Agricultural Transformation Project [UCSATP], being implemented by the Ministry of…
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Equity Bank Uganda shifts protection of customer data from Nairobi to Kampala
KAMPALA, February 27, 2026 – Equity Bank Uganda has transferred all its customer data from Nairobi to a major data centre in Kampala for better protection, officials said yesterday. The data is…
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ICO launches global campaign to highlight coffee’s role in tackling inequality and climate challenges
KAMPALA, February 26, 2026 — The International Coffee Organization [ICO] has launched a major global communications campaign for 2026 under the banner “Coffee is Part of the Solution”, aimed at showcasing the…
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Magazine
Counting cooperatives: Why data matters
KAMPALA, February 3, 2026 — Data drives knowledge, awareness and decision making, and is a vital part of the global cooperative story. The annual World Cooperative Monitor [WCM] is one such project…
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Frontier Exploration Renaissance: How New Seismic Technology Is Unlocking Africa’s Undeveloped Basins
CAPE TOWN, January 7, 2026 — Recent months have witnessed a surge in seismic data deals and renewed exploration activity across Africa. In November 2025, TGS, a leader in energy data and…
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Cooperatives & Communities
WOCCU publishes new white paper on ethical AI for credit union
KAMPALA, January 6, 2026 —World Council of Credit Unions [WOCCU] International Advocacy today released a whitepaper entitled Navigating the Ethical Landscape of Artificial Intelligence in Credit Unions that is designed to equip credit…
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News
AfDB report projects US$ 1trn in additional GDP by 2035 with use of AI to enhance productivity
KAMPALA, December 15,2025 — The African Development Bank [AfDB] has released a report establishing a strategic roadmap for unlocking the economic and social potential of artificial intelligence [ AI ] across Africa.…
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