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business

July 24, 2024

African countries want all standards harmonised

The African Organisation for Standards has said all countries on the continent must harmonise their standards to effectively trade under the African …

business

July 24, 2024

Commodity prices on the rise, Ubos data shows

Prices of major goods are beginning to increase again, threatening a recovery in purchasing power and economic growth. In the 12 months to April, Ug…

business

July 24, 2024

52% of Uganda’s imported clothes are secondhand, URA data shows

Uganda continues to register a steady supply of imported used clothes despite a reduction in the percentage due to high taxes and improved local capa…

business

July 24, 2024

Illegal alcohol trade: Govt loses Shs17b

Uganda, according to available data, loses billions to illicit trade. Outside terrorism, illicit trade is a major drag-on on the economy, impacting t…