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Cooperatives & Communities
With a billion members worldwide, cooperatives are a force to reckon with
KAMPALA-The cooperative movement is made up of over three million cooperatives with approximately one billion members worldwide from all sectors and regions, according to the International Cooperative Alliance [ICA]. As cooperatives are…
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News
UNBS holds training for food and beverage sector
KAMPALA– The Uganda National Bureau of Standards [UNBS] last week hosted the first-ever practical training on the implementation of standards. The training, which was conducted in a factory setting at Negonja Organics…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Focus on quality standards, Bunyoro produce dealers urged
HOIMA– Traders dealing in agricultural produce in Bunyoro Sub-region have been told to adhere to quality standards if they are to benefit from the market offered by the oil and gas industry.…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Kenyan regulator cuts levy for new Saccos
NAIROBI– Kenyan Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority [ Sasra ], has cut the proposed annual fees for SACCOs with non-withdrawable deposits to 0.15 percent from 0.165 percent as earlier proposed. The reduction follows…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Katakwi dairy farmers get cooler to boost milk production
KATAKWI– Dairy farmers in Katakwi district have a reason to smile again after the Dairy Development Authority [DDA], a statuary agency under the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries [MAAIF] revamped…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Tea farmers form national association
FORT PORTAL – Tea out-growers in Uganda have formed the first-ever association that will help them speak with one voice when it comes to tea matters. The National General Assembly of Uganda…
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News
US$2bln facility geared to African banks and FIs
KAMPALA– The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) will on Thursday this week in a webinar present the US$2billion facility to provide African banks and financial institutions [FIs] with liquidity to support Africa’s economic…
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Agriculture
South African citrus farmers cry as Russian invasion of Ukraine disrupts exports
JOHANNESBURG-Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has left a sour taste for South Africa’s citrus farmers, who are facing millions of dollars in losses due to sanctions that have closed off the Russian market,…
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Africa
AGRA, COMESA to collaborate in promoting agriculture productivity
LUSAKA– The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and COMESA will renew their commitment to enhance the production of food to ensure food security and regional food balance. The aim of…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Court Summons Civil Servants Over Forgery
LIRA – Grade One magistrate’s court in Lira has issued summons for three civil servants accused of forging an attendance list of the annual general meeting of Ayago SACCO. The summons were…
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