Lack of expertise, technology and industry know-how is challenge for Uganda, says Kyaruhanga Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Increasing investments to boost Africa’s refinery capacity while reducing the carbon footprint of the downstream and midstream sectors is a priority for the continent to achieve energy security and environmental sustainability. In …
Read More »Business leaders hail solar standards deadline, ask dealers to comply
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The leaders of solar energy equipment importers and distributors have lauded the new standards amidst protests by the traders over the July 1 deadline. Uganda National Bureau of Standards, UNBS, has told the business community to ensure that their solar energy products, mainly the home-use …
Read More »Cement, sugar companies have until May 31 to get digital stamps
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Manufacturers, importers and distributors of sugar and cement have up to May 31, 2021, to clear stocks of the products that have no digital tax stamps. The stamp was introduced to enforce the Digital Tracking Solution (DTS) aimed at ensuring that the said products only …
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