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Lack of electricity connectivity impeding Kikuube farmers’ ability to add value to produce
KIKUUBE, August 30, 2024 – Farmers in Kikuube district are expressing frustration over the delayed connection of electricity in many parts of the area, which they argue is hindering their ability to…
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São Paulo hosts the World Agri-Tech South America Summit 2024
SAO PAULO, May 14, 2024 – The city of São Paulo in Brazil is preparing to host one of the most influential events in the agricultural sector, the World Agr-Tech South America…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Govt to formulate bill addressing challenges affecting cooperatives
MACHAKOS, May 8, 2024 – According to the Kenya News Agency, the Government of Kenya is set to formulate a new law to protect investors in the cooperative sector. The law aims…
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Africa’s US$ 824bln debt burden and opaque resource-backed loans hinder its potential, AfDB boss warns
WASHINGTON, D.C, April 24, 2024 – Africa’s immense economic potential is being undermined by non-transparent resource-backed loans that complicate debt resolution and compromise countries’ future growth, African Development Bank President Dr Akinwumi…
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Second edition of Mbarara City Festival slated for June this year
MBARARA, March 5, 2024 – Authorities in Mbarara City in partnership with the Private Sector Foundation Uganda are engaged in the preparation of the second edition of Mbarara City Festival, the inaugural…
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National
Sensitise citizens on minerals, minister urged
KAMPALA, February 2, 2024 – The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu has been asked to table a statement in parliament on government plans to sensitise the citizenry on…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Nigeria: Ekiti govt moves to review cooperative laws
ABUJA, January 15, 2024 – EKiti State Government has said it will soon begin the process of reviewing the State Cooperative Law, which governs the operations of local cooperative societies. According to…
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Opinions & Commentary
Keys for transforming an innovation into a business
NEW YORK, December 6, 2023 – As a mentor to many business professionals, owners, and aspiring entrepreneurs, I find a wealth of innovative ideas but often less insight on what it really…
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Africa
COP 28: AfDB’s US$1bln insurance facility to protect millions of farmers in Africa
DUBAI, December 4, 2023 – The African Development Bank [AfDB] has presented its planned US$1 billion facility to provide insurance to more than 40 million farmers across the continent against severe impacts…
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Cooperatives & Communities
New sugar millers’ licences invalid, says Deputy Attorney General
KAMPALA, December 1, 2023 – Licences that were granted to sugar manufacturers after the enforcement of the Sugar Act, 2020 are void, according to Deputy Attorney General, Jackson Kafuuzi. The Sugar Act…
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