The Uganda – South Sudan Trade dispute has for the past two months escalated rapidly after the latter refused Uganda’s request to release the cargo trucks impounded on the pretext …
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The presidents of Uganda and South Sudan have intervened in a maize row that had threated to ruin relations between the two countries. In June 2023, 65 Ugandan trucks transporting …
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Museveni assures Ugandans of ready market for the value added products
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assured Ugandans that the country has a ready market for their value-added products. “If you do agriculture and then add value to your products through …
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Uganda Baati Limited, a member of the Safal Group, has unveiled cutting-edge stone-coated steel roof tiles under the brand name- Lifestyle. This revolutionary stone-coated steel roof tile combines light weight, …
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Museveni furious over parliament’s blockade of Atiak Sugar Factory budget
President Yoweri Museveni has expressed anger at Parliament over the blockade of budget allocated by Government for the Atiak sugar factory in Amuru district, Northern Uganda. Two months ago, the …
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President’s wardrobe spotlights challenges in textiles industry
Sometimes, in our need to grab the moment and milk it for all its worth, a key message gets lost in all the noise. Recently in Parliament, and no doubt …
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The 2021 Poverty Status report has revealed that many Ugandan households start businesses to diversify income sources. The economy and informal labour market are more diversified in urban areas than …
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Poor transport infrastructure makes Uganda’s connectivity to AfCFTA markets difficult
Uganda Manufacturers have revealed that infrastructural bottlenecks is one of the challenges that Uganda in being able to leverage the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) market. According to Mr. …
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UNBS opens the 3rd regional food safety laboratory in Mbarara
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has opened a 3 rd Food Safety Testing Laboratory for Western Region based in Mbarara City. The Equipment for the Laboratory was donated …
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Green manufacturing: Our opportunity to walk the climate talk now
As world leaders often gather to discuss alarming climate concerns, including the most recent Conference of Parties (COP) gathering in Cairo, Egypt, it serves everyone in the manufacturing sector well …