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News
Rwanda to host 2022 World Circular Economy Forum in December
KIGALI– The World Circular Economy will, for the first time, take place on African soil in 2022, bringing together participants from around the world to absorb lessons from the continent and the…
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International
New solar collection sees New Mexico electric co-op offer 100 percent daytime clean power
US-Kit Carson Electric Cooperative, based in New Mexico, says it is now able to supply 100 percent of its daytime summer energy from solar power. The co-op, in partnership with Guzman Energy, completed…
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Cooperatives & Communities
BoU’s Atingi-Ego shines as women steal show at the African Banker Awards 2022
KAMPALA-Last night the 16th edition of the African Banker Awards Gala Ceremony took place at the Kempinski Hotel, in Accra, Ghana. The event was held under the High Patronage of the African…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Oil refinery project affected persons get land titles
HOIMA – 73 Kabaale oil refinery project affected persons [PAPs] whose families were displaced as government acquired land for the construction of the oil refinery in Kabaale Sub-county in Hoima district are…
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Cooperatives & Communities
UDB and EU launch over Shs 60 bln second tourism facility
KAMPALA– Uganda Development Bank [UDB] in partnership with the European Union [EU] has announced a special call for eligible businesses in the tourism sector to apply for and receive up to Shs…
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Organisations
Progress in LDCs stalled by multiple crises-ILO
NEW YORK – Economic and social progress in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) have been slowed by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and the continuing energy and food crises. According to…
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News
Food and energy price shocks from Ukraine war could last for years
KAMPALA– The war in Ukraine has dealt a major shock to commodity markets, altering global patterns of trade, production, and consumption in ways that will keep prices at historically high levels through…
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Energy & Mining
Uganda’s Energy Sector: What Informs The Tariff?
Following two decades of concerted investments by both government and the private sector into especially electricity generation, Uganda’s supply now exceeds demand – at least for now. Even in terms of energy…
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