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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 –Â 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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Finance & Banking
Uganda: First-ever Islamic Finance Conference to be held in Kampala
KAMPALA, October 18, 2023 – The inaugural Islamic Finance Conference takes place tomorrow in Kampala, according to Moses Emuron, Manager, Business Development & Risk Management at BDO East Africa Uganda. “BDO, Signum…
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