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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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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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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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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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AfDB’s 2025 Annual Report Highlights Strong Results and a New Chapter for Africa’s Transformation
BRAZZAVILLE, June 1, 2026 — The African Development Bank Group [AfDB] has released its 2025 Annual Report, showcasing another year of strong development results and reaffirming its commitment to advancing a prosperous, inclusive,…
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Let’s champion perennial crops for economic recovery in Acholi, Otunnu urges new leaders
GULU, May 27, 2026 — Former Ugandan diplomat and statesman Amb. Olara Otunnu has challenged new leaders in Omoro district and across the Acholi Sub-region to champion perennial crop farming as a…
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Africa
Africa doesn’t need to be translated; it needs to be heard
KAMPALA, May 26, 2026 — Every year on 25 May, the continent asks one pointed question: are we moving closer to the Africa we envisioned: self-determined, sovereign in its own story? With…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Kikuube, Hoima communities receive 600 rainwater harvesting tanks worth Shs 800mln
KIKUUBE, May 9, 2026 — In a bid to reduce escalating human-wildlife conflicts, communities living around the Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve in Hoima and Kikuube districts have received 600 rainwater harvesting tanks. The…
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Kotido’s green energy transition slows as briquette producers grapple with low demand and material shortages
KOTIDO, May 9, 2026 — A major environmental initiative aimed at curbing rapid deforestation caused by charcoal burning in Kotido district is facing significant setbacks. Despite targeted interventions and technical training intended…
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Court clears way for Shs40bln Makhan Singh Market redevelopment in Mbarara
MBARARA, May 9, 2026 — A court ruling has cleared the way for the redevelopment of the Makhan Singh Market in Mbarara City, ending years of legal disputes and paving the way…
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