KAMPALA, UGANDA | Julius Businge | Despite ongoing efforts to curb counterfeit trade in Uganda, significant progress remains elusive due to regulatory bodies’ limited manpower and a lack of consumer awareness. In response to these challenges, the Anti-Counterfeit Network (ACN) has launched the Bleep App, a digital platform designed to …
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Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Anti-Counterfeit Network Africa in conjunction with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP), Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Interpol, Judicial Training Institute (JTI), Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), National Drug Authority (NDA), Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industries and Fisheries, Feed the Future/Inclusive …
Read More »ACN fears Uganda is losing sh6 trillion to counterfeit, substandard goods
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Experts believe that the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on the economy will result in scarcity of legitimate products, which in turn will lead to an increase in proliferation of fake products on the market, as companies cut costs for survival and competitiveness. The …
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