Kenya has constantly banned Ugandan dairy products on its market claiming to protect local producers Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has entered into a new partnership with the Dairy Development Authority (DDA) to boost exports of Ugandan milk and dairy …
Read More »Africa’s mobile phone market shrinks by 3.4 pct in Q1
Nairobi, Kenya | Xinhua | Africa’s smartphone market declined by 3.4 percent quarter on quarter (QoQ) in the first quarter of 2023 to 17 million units, the lowest level since 2020, amid rising inflation in regional countries, according to a new report released on Friday. The report by the International Data …
Read More »Retail startup Wasoko expands into Southern African market
The company is investing US$1millon in its first year of operation Zambia – which will be used a hub for regional expansion Lusaka, Zambia | THE INDEPENDENT | Kenya’s B2B retail and e-commerce company, Wasoko, has expanded into the Southern African market, with Zambia as the first investment destination. The company …
Read More »US-based BPO enters Ugandan market
Helpware’s initial focus on staffing will be hiring more than 100 Customer Support Representatives (CSRs) based who will provide a seamless customer experience across channels Kampala, Uganda | Patricia AKankwansa | US-based Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Company, Helpware, has expanded to Kampala with amazing job opportunities for local residents. The company is …
Read More »Massive extortion unearthed during ‘Vendors’ relocation to new Kabale market
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of municipal officials and allocation committee heads have been pinned for gross extortion resulting in the mess that marred the relocation of vendors to the new Kabale Central Market. This came out during investigations by a committee which was instituted last week by …
Read More »Africa’s pay-TV wars
Local content and lower subscription rates create a competitive market Kampala, Uganda | CONRAD ONYANGO | Africa’s pay television industry is projected to add 16 million new viewers over the next five years as top players step up the battle for compelling and affordable local content. Between 2022 and 2028, the continent’s …
Read More »Hoima Central Market vendors protest persistent power blackout
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vendors at Hoima central market in Hoima City are up in arms with the city authorities over the persistent power blackout and poor sanitation that has hampered their working conditions for long. The vendors say they have operated without power for the last three months, …
Read More »Britam Uganda won’t exit the market
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Britam Insurance Company (Uganda) Limited and Britam Asset Managers Company (Uganda) Limited executives have said, the company does not have any plans to exit the Ugandan market. This follows recent media reports about a possibility of the company exiting Uganda. “Britam Uganda is now looking …
Read More »Arua main market vendors refuse to pay dues
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Traders in Arua central Market in Arua city have declined to pay market dues for the past five months until the authorities evict roadside vendors and those operating in undesignated markets. According to the agreement with the city authorities, the vendors in the central market …
Read More »Kitgum market to be handed over end of month
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of Kitgum Main Market is expected to be complete at the end of this month. Construction of the market under the second phase of the Markets and Agriculture Trade Improvement Project (MATIP 2) started in June 2019 and was scheduled for completion by …
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