Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Plascon Uganda has once again demonstrated its leadership in innovation and industrial excellence with a strong showing at the 31st Uganda International Trade Fair (UGITF) 2025, organized by the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) under the theme “Sustainable Industrialization for Inclusive Growth, Employment and Wealth Creation.” The annual trade …
Read More »Uganda Baati to showcase building solutions at UMA trade fair
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Baati Limited (UBL) has confirmed its participation in the 31st Uganda International Trade Fair, which will run from October 2 to 12, 2025, at the UMA Show Grounds in Lugogo, it said in a news write-up shared on Sept.29. The trade fair, organized …
Read More »Officials have ESG concerns, economic pressure in mind ahead of Uganda’s 31st Trade Fair
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | This year’s Uganda International Trade Fair (UGITF) will be influenced by current global developments, including changing market factors, geopolitics, and climate. The 31st edition of the fair comes at a time when global investors, financiers, and markets are demanding more focus on climate change, …
Read More »CIIE a key trade platform for Africa, says South African expert
People pose for photos at the booth of South Africa at the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China’s Shanghai, Nov. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe) Myburgh said China’s efforts to promote high-level opening-up are welcomed by African countries and will boost Africa’s economic recovery and growth. JOHANNESBURG | …
Read More »Over 300 Tanzanian artisans participate in EAC Trade Fair
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | Xinhua | More than 300 Tanzanian artisans are participating in the 22nd edition of the East African Community (EAC) Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Trade Fair that kicked off in the Ugandan capital Kampala on Dec. 8, a statement said Sunday. The statement by the Ministry of …
Read More »Manufacturer’s trade fair is back
The exhibition is expected to attract 100 international exhibitors to promote their businesses Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | After two years of no show due to COVID-19 related restrictions, Uganda Manufactures Association is in high gear to host sector players from across the world for the 28th Trade Fair. …
Read More »Kitgum annual trade show to focus on agribusiness practices
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The annual trade fair in Kitgum district will resume this year with a focus on training farmers in good agribusiness practices. The exhibition which is organized by Kitgum Business Leaders Forum, was initiated in 2012, with the aim of sharing experiences and learning new methods …
Read More »Gulu city lobbying to host East Africa Community trade fair
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gulu City Council officials have begun lobbying to host the 22nd edition of the East African Community Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) trade fair. The 21st edition of the EAC trade fair was held in September last year at the Rock City Grounds in Mwanza, …
Read More »Manufacturers yet to decide fate of 2020 international trade fair
Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Top executives at Uganda Manufacturers Association are yet to decide on the fate of this year’s Uganda International Trade Fair as the government of Uganda continues to discourage social gatherings that might fuel the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. In a telephone interview with The Independent …
Read More »Xi pledges wider market access, free-trade deals
Shanghai, China | AFP | President Xi Jinping on Tuesday pledged to further open China’s economy, declaring the world must “knock down walls” as he opened an annual trade fair against the backdrop of the US tariffs war. Xi addressed an audience including French President Emmanuel Macron at the import exhibition …
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