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Agriculture
Teso farmers to benefit from sweet potato processing plant as establishment gets underway
SOROTI, August 17, 2026 — Farmers in the Teso Sub-region are set to reduce post-harvest losses and earn more from sweet potatoes as the establishment of a new processing facility in Serere…
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East Africa
EAC top official calls for stronger public-private partnerships to boost regional competitiveness and intra-EAC trade
ARUSHA, August 10, 2026 — The East African Community [EAC] has reiterated its commitment to strengthening public-private partnerships to unlock the region’s trade and investment potential. The call was made during the…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Brazil’s Recognition of Cooperativism as Culture Strengthens the Global Cooperative Heritage Agenda
BRASILIA, August 8, 2026 — Brazil has taken a significant step towards recognising the cultural dimension of cooperativism. With the publication of Law No. 15.433/2026, cooperativism is now formally recognised as a…
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Environment
Solar irrigation offers hope to Moroto farmers as MPs push action on drought and hunger
MOROTO — Farmers in Lokitumo Village, Lotisan Subcounty, Moroto district, have started harvesting vegetables throughout the year after benefiting from a solar-powered irrigation system established by the Ministry of Water and Environment.…
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Opinions & Commentary
Saving vs investing: Why you need both
KAMPALA, July 15, 2026 — Over the past two decades, Uganda has witnessed significant growth in property values, particularly around Kampala and the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area. Areas such as Kira, Bweyogerere,…
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Environment
Hot and drier weather expected throughout July, says minister
KAMPALA, July 10, 2026 — Uganda is expected to experience predominantly dry and warmer-than-normal weather conditions throughout July 2026, with below-average rainfall forecast across most parts of the country, the Minister of…
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News
Financial literacy is necessary, but it is not sufficient on its own
KAMPALA, June 16, 2026 — For decades, financial literacy has been viewed as the answer to financial exclusion. The assumption has been simple: if people understand financial products, they will naturally use…
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News
ICA-Africa Elects Kenyan as New President
MAPUTO, June 10, 2026 — The International Co-operative Alliance Africa [ICA-Africa] has elected Kenyan Macloud Malonza as its new President during the 12th Technical Committee Meeting of the African Ministerial Co-operative Conference…
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News
AfDB launches project to boost agriculture in Sudan
NAIROBI, June 9, 2026 — The African Development Bank Group [Bank Group] and the UN World Food Programme [WFP] have signed a US$ 87 million Boosting Agrifood Systems Resilience in Sudan Project, to…
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News
PDM Secretariat to establish practical learning centres with local entrepreneurs
SOROTI, June 8, 2026 — The Parish Development Model [PDM] Secretariat has announced plans to establish practical learning centres aimed at equipping parish residents with hands-on business skills by linking them directly…
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