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COMESA–EU Horticulture Connect paves way for stronger Africa–Europe agribusiness partnerships
NAIROBI, October 6, 2025 — The inaugural COMESA–EU Horticulture Connect Meeting, a landmark engagement bringing together European buyers, regional SMEs, and agribusiness leaders to unlock new trade, investment, and partnership opportunities across…
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Dfcu Bank opens new branch in Fort Portal City, targeting farmers and SMEs
FORT PORTAL CITY, October 1, 2025 — Dfcu Bank has expanded its footprint in the Tooro Sub-region with the opening of its 56th branch in Fort Portal City. Located along Babiiha Road,…
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AfDB approves equity investment in Currency Exchange Fund to support access to local currency financing across Africa
ABIDJAN, September 20, 2025 — The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group [ AfDB ] has approved an equity investment of US$ 25 million in The Currency Exchange Fund…
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Climate change: Makerere researchers establish Living Labs in rural communities
KAMPALA, September 15, 2025 – Makerere University has stepped up its efforts to combat climate change by empowering rural communities to better understand and respond to the environmental challenges they face. As…
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Boosting economic growth: Centenary Bank pledges increased support for Ugandan SMEs
KAMPALA, September 10, 2025 — Centenary Bank Managing Director, Fabian Kasi, has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to empowering Ugandan small and medium enterprises [SMEs], emphasising that they are central to the country’s…
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Uganda Development Finance Summit 2025 kicks off with insightful discussions on Africa’s economic future
KAMPALA, September 2, 2025 – The inaugural Uganda Development Finance Summit 2025 officially began, yesterday setting the stage for dynamic discussions, networking, and innovative solutions to Africa’s pressing economic challenges. Organised by…
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AFSA launches two landmark policy briefs ahead of Africa Food Systems Forum 2025
KAMPALA, August 28, 2025— The Kampala-based Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa [AFSA] has released a new policy brief calling on African leaders to urgently recognise and support Farmer Managed Seed Systems [FMSS] as…
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Uganda to mark World Accreditation Day 2025 with focus on empowering SMEs
KAMPALA, August 13, 2025 — Uganda will join over 100 countries in commemorating World Accreditation Day [WAD] 2025, with this year’s celebrations highlighting the vital role of accreditation in empowering small and…
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EABC and AfDB sign US$ 1mln grant agreement to drive sustainable industrialisation in East Africa
ARUSHA, July 7, 2025 –– The East African Business Council [ EABC ] and the African Development Bank [AfDB] have officially signed a landmark US$ 1 million grant agreement to drive sustainable…
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UDB reports net profit of Shs 57.8 billion as total assets grow by 7 percent in 2024
KAMPALA, June 20, 2025 –– Uganda Development Bank Ltd [ UDB ] has reported a net profit after tax of Shs 57.8 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024, representing a…
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