Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |Â The price of lemon has shot up across markets in Kasese and Bunyangabu districts. This stemmed from the high demand for lemons by residents to boost their immunity in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Kasese municipality, one needs up to Shillings 2000 to …
Read More »Government urged to support women in markets
Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge |Â Women of Uganda working in markets play an important role in moving the economy and catering for family basic needs. This is one basis that people advocating for improved working conditions for women in markets are fronting. Speaking at the 4th National Women Market Symposium …
Read More »Lukwago and wrangles over city markets
 Lord Mayor reacts on Presidentâs repossession directive Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | Capital City Authority (KCCA) Lord Mayor Elias Lukwago says wrangles over management of city the markets will not be a success unless the government approves a proper policy on markets in the country. Lukwago was reacting to …
Read More »Fueling global growth through localization strategy
BUSINESS TIPS |Â Abbas Rouse | Going global has been every business ownerâs dream since business conception. It has not only been a strategy to bring in more profits, but also an effort to serve an escalating decentralized customer base in different parts of the world. However, being successful …
Read More »Kalangala pineapple growers seek gov’t help as Kenyan market fades
Kalangala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Commercial fruit farmers in Kalangala islands have appealed to the government to expedite the process of setting up a value addition facility in the area to deal with the lack of markers for their produce. The farmers embraced the growing of fruits mainly pineapples, …
Read More »Business confidence surges after ease in lockdown restrictions
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Confidence in the countryâs business activities surged in July with business owners experiencing more demand for their goods after the country lifted much of the coronavirus restrictions, a survey has said. The Purchasing Managersâ Index (PMI) published monthly by Stanbic bank recorded a 50.3 …
Read More »Kampala markets abandon COVID-19 control measures
Kampala, Uganda |Â THE INDEPENDENT |Â Â Markets across Kampala have abandoned the standard operating procedures, that were set as a condition to allow them to operate amidst the COVID-19 threat. Â Â Â Â Although city Markets had adapted to the guidelines, earlier during the lockdown, a number of them have abandoned …
Read More »Moroto district closes makeshift markets to contain cholera outbreak
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health authorities in Moroto district have closed all makeshift markets following the outbreak of cholera. The authorities have also banned the sale of local brew in the area. Cholera was confirmed in Moroto district on May 12 by the acting District Health Officer Charles …
Read More »Stocks down on fears over second wave as lockdowns ease
Hong Kong, China | AFP |Â Â Fears of a second wave of coronavirus infections in some parts of the world weighed on equities Tuesday, bringing a dose of hard reality to markets after weeks of rallies fuelled by the easing of lockdown measures and hopes for economic recovery. As some of …
Read More »Medics caution mothers against spending nights in markets with children
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |Â Maureen Kirabo is one of five mother’s who sleeps in Nakawa market with her child. The mother of a four months old baby girl says she had no option but to brave the cold with her child as the government announced lockdowns and banned public …
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