November 24
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Vanilla to Taste Even Sweeter [press release]
Fairtrade Africa
Vanilla producers in Madagascar are taking steps to create a Fairtrade network on the island. Farmers from all ten Fairtrade organisations met for the second time setting out a... Read more »
November 23
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CID Destroys Sh2 Million Embu Raw Bhang Consignment
The Star
The Sh2 million bhang haul confiscated from a car by CID officers was yesterday destroyed in Embu. The bhang, recovered after after a long car chase, was destroyed by the Embu... Read more »
November 22
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Informing the People - Oil Contracts Demystified [analysis]
ThinkAfricaPress
With oil economies booming in Africa, OpenOil has published a guide to help ordinary citizens understand the complex and jargon-filled oil contracts their governments have signed. Read more »
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Global Rice Production Outpaces Consumption
Ghanaian Chronicle
Global rice production for 2012 has been forecasted to outpace consumption in 2012/13, resulting in an upward revision of 5 million tonnes in 2013, closing inventories, according... Read more »
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This Day
Many illegal miners in Zamfara State are endangering their lives, and others Read more »
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Local Exhibitors for Bujumbura Show Next Month
Daily News
TANZANIA expects to send 165 entrepreneurs to take part in the Nguvu Kazi exhibitions slated for Bujumbura, in Burundi between December 2 and 9, this year. Read more »
November 21
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Ssekandi Opens Comesa Business Forum
New Vision
Vice President Edward Ssekandi has challenged COMESA member states to address challenges that affect the growth Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMES). Read more »
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Transporters Harassed for Bribes in East Africa
Capital FM
A report released by Transparency International shows that officers at regulatory authorities in East Africa demand the highest amount of bribes from transporters and drivers along... Read more »
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Trade No Cure for Africa's Hunger [opinion]
The Star
The lion economies are on the prowl. McKinsey Global Institute, a business think tank, shows that sub-Saharan Africa's real GDP growth rate jumped to an annual average of 5.7%, up... Read more »
November 20
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New Vision
The private sector has lauded the Government for ratifying the COMESA free trade area, saying it will open huge markets for the country. Read more »
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UNBS, Private Sector Battle Over Pre-Shipment Inspection Charges
New Vision
The private sector is still contesting the decision to reinstate pre-shipment inspection fees, saying while the intention is good, it will be another non-tariff barrier raising the... Read more »
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Stakeholders in the Ground Nut Value Chain Meet in Jenoi
Foroyaa
A three day stakeholders meeting in the groundnut sub sector value chain is currently underway at the Agricultural Training Centre in Jenoi, Lower River Region. Read more »
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Gov't Outlines Factors Responsible for Hike in Commodities
Heritage
The Government of Liberia (GOL) through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has outlined several factors responsible for the hike in the prices of commodities on the local... Read more »
November 19
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Experts Support Uganda's Decision to Join Comesa FTA
Independent
Economic experts have supported the recent decision taken by the government of Uganda to join the COMESA FTA, saying it would increase the volume of Ugandan exports to the COMESA... Read more »
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FG Begins Implementation of Sugar Master Plan
This Day
The Federal Government has kicked off the implementation of the Nigerian Sugar Master Plan (NSMP). Read more »
November 18
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CPC Warns Against Sell of Sub-Standard Goods in Kano
Vanguard
Alhaji Nuhu Bello, the Chairman, Consumer Protection Committee (CPC) in Kano State, has warned supermarket owners against selling of sub-standard goods to consumers. Read more »
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TFDA Sets Ablaze Goods Worth 22 Million/-
Arusha Times
The Tanzania Foods and Drugs Authority last week reduced to ashes a consignment of drugs, cosmetics and other consumables worth 22 million/- that were confiscated from various... Read more »
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'We Want Citizens to Appreciate Alternatives to Oil' [interview]
Daily Trust
Mr Femi Boyede is technical adviser to the Minister of Trade and Investment, Mr Olusegun Aganga. He speaks on how non oil export is promoted through Non-Oil Export Conference,... Read more »
November 16
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NRM Is Implementing Its 2011 Election Manifesto Says Kyambadde
Independent
The Minister for trade and industry says government, under the National Trade Policy, the National Development Plan and 2011 National Resistance Movement Election Manifesto, has... Read more »
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ERC Cuts Fuel Prices Citing Cheap Imports
The Star
Consumers countrywide will pay slightly lower for fuel in the next month as the festive season kicks in. The Energy Regulatory Commission lowered fuel prices by an average Sh1.58... Read more »
November 15
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Co ffee Has Added Value to Kimbugwe's Life
New Vision
His start in 2002 was not extraordinary, but a simple one. He traversed villages buying processed coffee from farmers in Luwero and Masaka districts, which he would later sell and... Read more »
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Uganda Explains the Closure of Bunagana Border Post
Independent
Following the closure of the Bunagana border post, Uganda says the request for the closure was made by President Joseph Kabila of DR Congo through a Special Envoy, Raymond... Read more »
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Keep Politics Out of Business - Exports Boss Warns
New Vision
The new board chairperson of Uganda Export Promotion Board (UEPB) has cautioned her colleagues against politicising issues of the agency. "Let's not politicise issues but achieve... Read more »
November 14
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Country Assumes Comesa Leadership
New Vision
Later this week, Uganda will assume the chair of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), a development that trade experts believe will bring huge benefits to... Read more »
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Coffee Supply At Moshi Auction Increases
Daily News
THE amount of coffee offered for sale at the Moshi Exchange conducted last week increased to 28,497 bags compared to 25,673 bags of the previous trading, although the prices... Read more »
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