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The Race To Map The World And Protect US$ 110 Billion Of Trade
LONDON, June 9, 2024 – The European Union Deforestation Regulation [EUDR] is a new law aimed at tackling climate change and halting biodiversity loss, threatening far-reaching consequences for over US$ 110 billion…
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News
PAP and ICA-Africa teams meet to discuss proposed draft Model Law on Cooperatives in Africa
MASERU, June 5, 2024 – A significant step towards strengthening cooperative societies in Africa was marked by a recent meeting between technical teams from the Pan-African Parliament [ PAP ] and the…
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News
Buliisa fishermen irked over “hurry up” fishing ban
BULIISA, May 29, 2024 – Fishermen operating on the shores of Lake Albert in Biliisa district have protested government’s decision to ban the “hurry-up” fishing method, claiming that scoop net fishing method [locally…
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Opinions & Commentary
New CMN rules could boost consolidation for Brazilian cooperative credit system
By Claudio Gallina RIO DE JANEIRO/SAO PAULO, May 3, 2024 – Fitch Ratings views the enactment of the National Monetary Council [ CMN ] Resolution No. 5,131 [R5131] as a positive regulatory…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Ghana Cooperatives Council appeals for tax waivers, Uganda cited
ACCRA, April 8, 2024 – The Board Chairman of Ghana Cooperative Council, Dr Bernard B. B. Bingab has again appealed to the government to consider offering tax waivers to the country’s cooperative…
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Western
Demarcation of R. Wambabya boundary kicks off in Hoima, Kikuube
HOIMA, February 10, 2024 – The Ministry of Water and Environment in collaboration with authorities in Hoima City, Hoima district, and Kikuube district has embarked on the boundary demarcation exercise to save…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Commonwealth Law Ministers To Meet In Zanzibar
KAMPALA, February 7, 2024 – The biennial Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting [CLMM ] will be held in Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania from March 4-8, 2024, according to the latest Media Advisory…
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Development
Bududa district council elects new committee chairpersons
BUDUDA, January 22, 2024 – Bududa district council recently elected new committee chairpersons. This is after the term of office of the former leaders expired. Alex Namalala, the councillor representing Buwali Sub-county…
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National
Deputy Speaker praises Justice Kanyeihamba
KAMPALA, January 2, 2024 – The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has lauded the former Supreme Court Judge, Justice George William Kanyeihamba for his contribution to the judiciary and politics of…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Lawyer asked to refund Shs 39bln meant for Kabale tea growers
KAMPALA, October 25, 2023 – Parliament’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises [COSASE] in a report says city lawyer Patrick Katabaazi Kiconco must reimburse a sum of Shs 39 billion…
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