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Uganda: Low Output at Sugar Mills Leads to Shortages

As Uganda faces a sugar crisis that was initially thought to be caused by the routine maintenance of the sugar mills, it has emerged that the three major sugar producers are in fact producing below capacity. A mini-survey carried out across the country found that most shops had already run out of the commodity.
NTV Uganda

VIDEO: Sugar manufacturers doubt supply boost

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  • 5 August 2011
    Tax on Sugar imports waived
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    NTV Uganda
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    NTV Uganda
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    A reduction in sugar taxes presents instant relief to consumers, but is it a viable measure to the economic challenges facing the country? If Uganda ... see more »

  • Uganda:   Sugar Prices to Drop With Imports

    New Vision, 7 August 2011

    SUGAR prices are expected to drop significantly within the next one month after the Government allowed selected companies to import 40,000 tonnes of tax-free sugar. Read more »

  • Uganda:   Sugar Crisis is a Regional One

    New Vision, 7 August 2011

    THE skyrocketing prices have put the country on tenterhooks. As usual, those opposed to the ruling government are up in arms, asking it to do something or else they resign. Read more »

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