dfcu Bank is set to ride on its past success in financing the agriculture sector to commit more funds meant to achieve long term productivity for farmers in Uganda. Speaking at the launch of the 10th edition of the Best Farmers’ Competition at Sight Farm in Namulonge, Wakiso District, Annette Kiconco, the dfcu Chief Retail Banking Officer said, the bank is in for the long haul with its agribusiness financing facilities and solutions for farmers in specific niches such as perennial or annual crops, poultry, or beef as well as distribution. dfcu joined other patners including Vision Group, The Embassy…
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By Morrison Rwakakamba I was in Istanbul for the Turkey – Africa Economic and Business Forum. I was invited by the African Union and the Turkish Ministry of Trade to share thoughts on the agriculture and agro-processing potential in Africa broadly and Uganda specifically. The history of Turkey – Africa relations dates back to mid 1500s when the Ottoman Empire, headquartered in Istanbul, capital of Turkey opened trade routes in Africa, starting with Egypt in 1517. The Ottoman empire further extended diplomatic relations and mutual partnership with Kanem Borno Empire in West and Central Africa in the 19th Century. At…
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