EAST AFRICAEAC delegation on study tour at CariCom secretariat
GUYANA: An eleven-member delegation from the East African Community secretariat (EACS) is on a three-day study tour at the Caribbean Community (CariCom) secretariat in Georgetown, Guyana, to draw on the experiences of the regional integration movement. 6 Oct 2008 10:58
EAST AFRICAField schools in Uganda are successful in aiding farmers combat disease
[Nadia Khan] In Uganda, 14 million people and over 3,000 farmers rely heavily on cooking banana for food and income every year. However, in 2001 Banana Bacterial Wilt (BBW) was detected in two Ugandan districts heavy with banana farms. 29 Sep 2008 10:02
EAST AFRICAUchumi hunts for loyal customers
[Walter Wafula] Uchumi, a Kampala supermarket, has unveiled the first retail shopping club in a bid to attract and retain its customers. The supermarket launched the U-Club, a customer loyalty initiative, which comes with a U-Club Card. 23 Sep 2008 10:46
EAST AFRICASA, Kenya seek to address import, export deficit
[Michael Appel] Johannesburg: Trade and Industry Minister Mandisi Mphalwa told business leaders from South Africa and Kenya that strengthening bilateral relations will focus on reducing the import-export deficit that currently exists. 22 Sep 2008 09:32
EAST AFRICABidco brings Fortune to Ugandans
[Walter Wafula] Bidco, a major edible oil producer in Uganda, has added Fortune to its product assortment, offering Ugandans more choice in the market. The unveiling of Fortune to Ugandans in Kampala was held on 6 September 2008. 8 Sep 2008 12:35
EAST AFRICAAlvaro to grace Ugandan shelves before 2008 ends
[Walter Wafula] After successfully testing the Kenyan market, Alvaro a new non-alcoholic drink will be launched in Uganda as its second market, an official at East African Breweries Limited (EABL) said. 3 Sep 2008 09:52
EAST AFRICABarclays joins Mandela Foundation
Barclays Plc has announced that it would be sponsoring three Mandela Rhodes Scholarships permanently as part of its contribution to the development of homegrown leaders in Africa. 26 Aug 2008 10:58
EAST AFRICAKenyan retail supermarket now in Rwanda
[Carole Kimutai] Kenyan retail supermarket chain, Nakumatt opened a branch in Kigali, Rwanda, officially opening its doors last weekend as part of its campaign in reaching the Pan African market. 25 Aug 2008 12:11
EAST AFRICAUganda, Iran's gateway into Africa: envoy
Gorgan: The Ugandan Ambassador to Tehran, Mohammad Ahmad Kissule announced earlier this week that Uganda can be an appropriate gateway for Iranian investors to enter African markets. 6 Aug 2008 10:50
EAST AFRICAFina Bank to promote free flow of East Africans
[Walter Wafula] Fina Bank, a newly licenced commercial bank in Uganda, is set to encourage the movement of workers amongst East African countries, to facilitate the transfer of skills among members of the community. 31 Jul 2008 14:02
EAST AFRICASocial Security Fund doubles savers' interest rate
[Walter Wafula] Uganda's National Social Security Fund has doubled the annual interest rate at which it pays its members, to 14% in a bid to reward them with the fund's enormous profit. 30 Jul 2008 13:33
EAST AFRICAHigh import tariffs holds up growth
[Michael Appel] High import tariffs, trade barriers and a culture of protectionism impedes economic growth, says Department of Trade and Industry Director General Tshediso Matona. 28 Jul 2008 12:35
EAST AFRICANakumatt launches IT switching system
[Carole Kimutai] Retail supermarket chain, Nakumatt has moved to bolster its financial services offering with a KSh20m information technology switching system. 24 Jul 2008 19:42
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