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Why SACCOs in Uganda have been exempted from paying tax

June 14, 2017 2:58 pm Published by admin Leave your thoughts

“I want every Ugandan to belong to a financial institution of some sort. This business of keeping money under the... View Article

Cooperatives facts and figures Worldwide

June 10, 2017 3:53 pm Published by admin Leave your thoughts

Co-operative enterprises worldwide employ 250 million people, and generate 2.2 trillion USD in turnover while providing the services and infrastructure... View Article

Free fintech for Indonesian co-ops

June 10, 2017 3:27 pm Published by admin Leave your thoughts

Indonesian co-operatives will receive free access to technology-based financial services, as part of a project developed by the ministry of... View Article

Cooperatives online identity

June 10, 2017 3:17 pm Published by admin Leave your thoughts

Co-operatives are building an online identity by using the co-operative Marque and .coop domain. Co-operatives from across the world are... View Article

Strengthen SACCOs, farmers told

May 4, 2017 2:47 pm Published by admin Leave your thoughts

They are told that through their SACCOs, can decide the better interest rates. Government has challenged farmers to strengthen their... View Article

5 reasons why your antivirus software isn’t protecting you

March 30, 2017 3:31 pm Published by admin Leave your thoughts

By Muzafar – UCSCU staff  Make sure your antivirus software is protecting your computer properly. A recent report by Microsoft shows... View Article

SACCOs: Changing mindsets key to enabling them serve members better

March 26, 2017 3:29 pm Published by admin Leave your thoughts

Following our pioneering reports last week on the challenges facing the Microfinance sector in Uganda, including politicization of government contributions,... View Article

President launches Muyoka SACCO

February 6, 2017 3:57 pm Published by admin Leave your thoughts

President Yoweri Museveni has launched Muyoka Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO) and offered the organization Shs.100 million to further... View Article

Teachers urged to embrace savings culture

February 6, 2017 3:56 pm Published by admin Leave your thoughts

The district teachers’ SACCO leadership has been at the forefront challenging teachers to invest Teachers in Pallisa district are being... View Article

SACCOs to get Shs3b in cheap credit loans

September 22, 2016 4:06 pm Published by admin Leave your thoughts

To promote financial inclusion in rural areas, government will provide low-priced credit worth Shs3 billion to 500 Savings and Credit... View Article