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The Cooperator: Unlocking Agricultural Investment for Cooperative Growth in South Africa

The National Cooperatives Agency (NCA) has long been recognized as a driving force in strengthening and promoting cooperative enterprises across Southern Africa. In line with its mission to support sector growth and sustainability, the NCA has established a specialized division known as NCA AgriVest, dedicated to advancing agricultural investment and development through the cooperative...

NCA AgriVest

2025-09-08 23:11:24

The Cooperator: Empowering MSMEs and co-operatives through eduBox.store

The launch of eduBox.store introduces more than just a new way of purchasing back-to-school supplies—it creates a platform that empowers micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and co-operatives across Zimbabwe. By integrating these suppliers into the eduBox value chain, the initiative not only strengthens learner health and well-being but also stimulates inclusive economic...

eduBox Consumer Co-op

2025-09-07 08:48:32

The Cooperator: eduBox.store and Its Impact on the Zimbabwe School Health Policy

The eduBox.store initiative, driven by Co-op PaY Financial Services (CFS), seeks to transform the back-to-school industry into a platform that directly strengthens learner health outcomes in Zimbabwean schools. By aggregating school supply purchases and channeling negotiated savings into funding for student accident and hospitalization cash cover, eduBox.store creates a sustainable...

eduBox Consumer Co-op

2025-09-07 08:43:05

The Cooperator: Unlocking Zimbabwe’s Agricultural Future Through the Cooperative Debentures Exchange (CDE))

Zimbabwe has unveiled a bold US$1.4 billion agricultural investment package, positioning itself to transform seven high-impact value chains—blueberries, dairy, beef, maize, sunflowers, soyabeans, and poultry. Announced at the Africa Food Systems Forum in Dakar, Senegal, the investment roadmap highlights how the country intends to meet domestic demand while securing stronger positions...

Co-ops Africa Admin

2025-09-07 07:30:10

The Cooperator: Pharmco: A Pharmaceutical Co-op Society Creating Jobs Through Innovation

In an era where youth unemployment continues to pose a significant challenge, innovative cooperative solutions are emerging as practical and sustainable alternatives. Pharmco, the Pharmaceutical Co-op Society, is one such initiative led by a group of chemical engineering graduates who have chosen cooperation over competition to create meaningful employment. Instead of waiting for scarce job...

Pharmaceutical Co-op Society Page

2025-08-26 18:04:31

The Cooperator: Investing Together: Why ICT Consumer Co-ops Make Sense

By Meekness Mutero, Secretary General, Taura ICT Co-op In every home today, information and communication technology (ICT) has become as important as food, water, or electricity. Families now spend large amounts of their budgets on smartphones, internet bundles, laptops, TVs, streaming subscriptions, and even repairs. This is not just a trend in Zimbabwe but across the whole world—people...

Meekness Mutero

2025-08-24 10:56:16

The Cooperator: India's Aadhaar Revolution in Cooperative Banking: A Wake-up Call for Africa.

On August 21, 2025, India’s Unique Identification Authority (UIDAI) launched a bold Aadhaar-based authentication framework for cooperative banks. In one sweep, 34 State Cooperative Banks (SCBs) and 352 District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs)—more than 380 institutions—were integrated into the Aadhaar ecosystem. This development is not just another banking reform. It...

Co-ops Africa Admin

2025-08-24 07:03:01

The Cooperator: Co-ops Africa – Connecting, Empowering, and Transforming Co-operatives Across the Continent

Connect and Stay Informed At Co-ops Africa, we bring together co-operative members, leaders, and organizations in one dynamic digital ecosystem. Our News Feed keeps you updated with the latest developments, success stories, and sector news from co-operatives across Africa. Promote Your Co-operative with Ease Co-ops Africa offers powerful tools to help your co-op reach the right...

Co-ops Africa Admin

2025-08-23 05:01:08

The Cooperator: The National Co-operative Association (NCA) and Its Role in South Africa’s Co-operative Movement

The co-operative movement in South Africa has always been about people working together to solve common challenges, and the National Co-operative Association (NCA) has stood at the center of that mission. As the umbrella body for co-operatives, the NCA has dedicated itself to building an environment where co-ops of all sizes and sectors can grow, thrive, and contribute meaningfully to the...

Co-ops Africa Admin

2025-08-22 03:54:26

The Cooperator

The Cooperator: Unlocking Agricultural Investment for Cooperative Growth in South Africa

The Cooperator: Empowering MSMEs and co-operatives through eduBox.store

The Cooperator: eduBox.store and Its Impact on the Zimbabwe School Health Policy

The Cooperator: Unlocking Zimbabwe’s Agricultural Future Through the Cooperative Debentures Exchange (CDE))

The Cooperator: Zimbabwe unveils US$1.4 Billion Agricultural Investment Package

The Cooperator: Strengthening tobacco farmers through co-operatives

The Cooperator: Why Pharmco and why now?

The Cooperator: Pharmco: A Pharmaceutical Co-op Society Creating Jobs Through Innovation

The Cooperator: Investing Together: Why ICT Consumer Co-ops Make Sense

The Cooperator: India's Aadhaar Revolution in Cooperative Banking: A Wake-up Call for Africa.

The Cooperator: Co-ops Africa – Connecting, Empowering, and Transforming Co-operatives Across the Continent

The Cooperator: The National Co-operative Association (NCA) and Its Role in South Africa’s Co-operative Movement