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Col. Nakalema engages mining sector stakeholders to shape Uganda’s mineral future
KAMPALA, November 1, 2024 — The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema, has urged stakeholders in Uganda’s mining sector to protect and promote the industry, highlighting…
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Museveni urges MCs to be ambassadors of wealth creation
IGANGA, October 31, 2024 — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on Masters of Ceremonies [ MCs ] in Busoga to become ambassadors of wealth creation in the subregion, emphasising their role…
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Afreximbank calls for increased collaboration to accelerate the green energy transition in Africa
WASHINGTON D.C., October 31, 2024 — The eighth Babacar Ndiaye Lecture held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington D.C., days ago under-scored the need for African nations to strike a balance…
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Kwania Woman MP rallies farmers to embrace coffee farming
KWANIA, October 30, 2024 — The Kwania District Woman Member of Parliament [MP], Kenny Auma Lapat has urged farmers in the Lango Subregion to embrace coffee farming, emphasising its potential to improve…
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The UN unveils 2025 International Year of Cooperatives logo
BRUSSELS, October 22, 2024 – The International Cooperative Alliance is pleased to announce that the United Nations [UN] has released the 2025 International Year of Cooperatives [IYC2025] logo today. Organisations wishing to use…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Amongi empowers members of mining cooperative in Lira City
LIRA CITY, October 19, 2024 – Members of the Artisanal Miner Cooperative Society Limited, engaged in stone quarrying in Lira City East Division, received tools to enhance their business operations. Gender Minister…
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Save to invest in future: Christian women in Bunyoro Kitara Diocese urged to embrace saving culture
HOIMA, October 18, 2024 — Christian women in the Bunyoro Kitara Diocese have been encouraged to adopt a culture of saving as a means to invest in the future and contribute to…
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Africa
African ministers chart continent’s energy future at closed-door sessions
CAPE TOWN, October 10, 2024 — Ministers and senior energy officials from more than 20 African countries convened yesterday for a closed-door session to address the continent’s pressing energy needs and shape…
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New report highlights progress and challenges in fighting neglected NTDs in Francophone countries
DAKAR, October 6, 2024 — A new report released days ago provides an assessment of the burden of neglected tropical diseases [ NTDs ] in Francophone countries, highlighting the significant progress made…
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Kwania: Over Shs 10bln disbursed to PDM beneficiaries
KWANIA, October 4, 2024 — Kwania district authorities have disbursed a total of Shs 10.148 billion to the beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model [ PDM ], a government initiative launched in…
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