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Gov’t in talks with World Bank to revamp 160 secondary schools
KAMPALA, May 21, 2025 — Government is currently engaged in negotiations with the World Bank to secure renewed funding for the Ministry of Education and Sports, with the aim of refurbishing at…
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Cultural barriers prevent Karamoja women from accessing GROW project loans
KOTIDO, May 16, 2025 –– In the arid plains of Karamoja Subregion, where women play a central role in agriculture and entrepreneurship, a quiet struggle continues — financial exclusion rooted in traditional…
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Amuru leaders mobilise farmers to utilise dormant Shs 1.5bln government stores
AMURU, May 14, 2025 –– Leaders in Amuru district are stepping up efforts to mobilise farmers to make use of government-constructed storage facilities built under the Agricultural Cluster Development Programme [ACDP], formally…
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UBA unveils theme for 2025 Annual Bankers Conference
KAMPALA, May 8, 2025 — The Uganda Bankers Association [ UBA ] says the upcoming 2025 Annual Bankers Conference, set to take place on July 29, at the Serena Hotel Kampala will…
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African Mining Week 2025 to Feature Women in Leadership Forum
CAPE TOWN, May 1, 2025 — As women take on increasingly influential roles in shaping the future of Africa’s mining sector, African Mining Week [AMW] 2025 – taking place from October 1–3…
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From Aid to Investment: Africa Investment Forum Builds US$ 225B Momentum in Making Continent Bankable
WASHINGTON D.C., April 24, 2025 — Buoyed by last year’s successful Africa Investment Forum’s Market Days that generated US$ 29.2 billion of investment interest, its nine founding partners are bracing for an…
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Swedish cooperative movement marks International Year of Cooperatives
STOCKHOLM, April 21, 2025 –– International Year of Cooperatives 2025 [IYC] celebrations took place recently in Stockholm, Sweden, with two events highlighting the sector’s contribution to a more sustainable and inclusive business…
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COMESA, World Bank launch US$ 2.5bln programme on accelerating digital access
LUSAKA, April 14, 2025 –– The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa [ COMESA ] recently launched the World Bank-funded Inclusive Digitalisation for East and Southern Africa [IDEA] Programme which aims…
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Soroti City set to construct a modern abattoir
SOROTI, April 14, 2025 – Soroti City is set to commence the construction of a modern abattoir, aimed at improving meat safety and public health. Dr. William Blarter Sendawula, Senior Veterinary Officer…
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Djibouti Forum calls for optimism and greater collaboration amidst policy-induced global turbulence
DJIBOUTI CITY, April, 9 2025 – – Global turbulence, much of it self-inflicted, dominated discussions at the second edition of the Djibouti Forum. Nonetheless, business leaders appeared relatively optimistic, and this wakeup…
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