According to the Uganda National Bureau of Standards, toilet paper manufacturers do not comply with the required standards, exposing women to dangerous diseases such as cervical ... Read more »
Prices had doubled following a shortage in supply on the local market that lasted two weeks. The manufacturer, British American Tobacco has dismissed speculation that the shortage ... Read more »
Cement manufacturers in the region are going through turbulent times, with profits falling and some going into loss territory as a result of stiff competition from cheap imports, ... Read more »
Tanzania is amongst the highly attractive investment destinations in Africa according to the 2017 Africa's Rand Merchant Bank report. The rankings shows top ten countries for ... Read more »
Trade is the engine of economic growth and a developing country like Rwanda is trying to enhance economic growth through the promotion of exports. Read more »
The East African Community has backed down on their announcement that from 2019, second-hand clothes will be banned from their markets. The U.S. claims that the ban violates the ... Read more »
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria will introduce its Product Authentication Mark in an effort to protect the domestic market and guarantee the quality of products on sale, the ... Read more »
The government and private sector will collaborate in creating special economic zones, starting first with the textile and garment industry in the hope of spurring the nation's ... Read more »
Volkswagen is expanding its footprint in Africa with the production of the Teramont large SUV, Hatchback Polo and the Passat sedan, while also establishing the Volkswagen Mobility ... Read more »
Widespread protests against the collapse of buildings across the country have led the Standards Organization of Nigeria to establish a technical committee to investigate after ... Read more »
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