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DELEGATIONS from the Chinese embassy in Kampala and investors from China have started inspecting the proposed free-trade area in Rakai as they prepare to invest billions of dollars in the project.
The EU - Nigeria trade regime is back in the press. It is not a surprise: the European Union is Nigeria's second trade partner and West Africa first trade partner, and the West Africa region is the first Africa Caribbean and Pacific trade partner for the EU.
As part of efforts to tackle the problem of port congestion, the Federal Government will henceforth seize all goods imported into the country that were under declared by the importers.
LAST year, Uganda exported more goods and services than the previous one. The value of exports increased from $2b in 2006/07, to $2.4b in 2007/08.
Alhaji Umaru Lawan, the MD/CEO Superb Feed and Veterinary Services (A Division of Super Fast Foods Industries Ltd), is the Chairman of Small Scale Industrialists Association (Sharada-Kano Branch).
THE Consumer Council of Zimbabwe has advised consumers to form groups and send members to South Africa to buy basic commodities there to counter exorbitant pricing by retailers in the country.
THE Federal Government has started shopping for a new Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) after turning down an application for the extension of service of the current helmsman of the agency.
Former Director, Trade and Exchange department, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mrs. Omolara Akanji has called on banks to be offensive in trade transactions.
Trade activities between Nigeria and Taiwan received a boost in 2008, as total trade between both countries for the month of January through August 2008, is put at US $728,896,841, with Nigeria enjoying a trade surplus of US $354,971,007.Statistics from the Trade Mission of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in Nigeria show that within the period under review, Nigeria imported products worth US ...
The Cosmetics Manufacturers and Ethics Association of Nigeria (COSMEAN) has called on the Federal Government to review the duty on imported raw materials and inputs needed in the industry from 10 per cent to five per cent.
SGS Nigeria, one of the service providers engaged by the Federal Government to assist the management of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in the provision of risk assessment on all imports, has issued a total of 20,000 Risk Assessment Report (RAR) between January and November this year.
The European Union yesterday denied the accusation leveled against it that a decision had been taken to force Nigeria to conclude an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA).
Disturbed by the infiltration of fake and counterfeit auto parts in the country, Toyota Nigeria Limited (TNL) has gone into an alliance with the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) to sensitise stakeholders and consumers on the dangers of importing and using substandard/fake auto components in the country.
For the Area Comptroller, Seme Border Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ali Wakili, there is no going back on NCS recent declaration of war on smugglers, even as he reposed confidence in the ability of the judiciary to continue to live up to expectations in the trial of suspects, who are arrested in connection with smuggling activities.
The Mozambican government on Tuesday suspended, for a period of two years, the surtax on cement imports.
European Union Commission (EC) has rejected Nigeria's application to be granted the enhanced Generalised System of Preferences otherwise known as the GSP+ status, under the special incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance for the period covering 2009-2011.
President Ben Ali chaired on Tuesday a cabinet meeting which examined a support plan relative to enterprises whose activities were hampered by the latest world financial and economic crisis.
The Tunisian American Chamber of Commerce (TACC) has recently organized its third Awards ceremony in a highly convivial atmosphere, grouping together the cream of the Tunisian -American business world.
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) is dispatching a high-powered delegation to Zimbabwe to investigate allegations of gross abuse of rights of trade union activists and workers, by the government.
THIS has been a very sad year for the Zimbabwean arts and culture industry. But a bit of good news first . . . Eric Moyo wins the inaugural East and Southern Africa Idols . . . former Studio 263 actor in Mr Bones 2 . . . Tongai Moyo releases new album . . . Record Company gives musicians cars . . . what else?
IT is shocking that commercial farmers can today cry foul over the Government's decision to import maize in order to bring down and stabilise the price of mealie meal.
THE European Commission has made a major concession in trade talks with the Southern African Customs Union (Sacu), offering a deal that should avert the break-up of the customs union.
THE value of November coffee exports rose by 31.4%, while the volume was up by 48.5%, a report from the Uganda Coffee Development Authority has shown, writes David Muwanga.
THE current account deficit widened to $217.5m in October from $182.1m in the same period last year due to an increase in imports, central bank data shows.
The curtain comes down on a historic year for southern Africa with the launch of the Free Trade Area and a watershed agreement to form a single market from Cape to Cairo.
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