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The Government of Uganda has issued a ban on the production of alcohol in sachets with effect from March 31, 2019, which states “The sale/trade of alcohol in sachets is banned with effect from May 30, 2019 and no one is expected to sell alcohol in sachets after this date.”
It is reported that some Ugandan companies begun to use blockchain technology to manage coffee transportation in an attempt to meet the growing needs of consumers and monitor product status.
Government and other stakeholders must invest in both short and long-term initiatives if Uganda is to realise its potential in the coffee sub sector, the National Union of Coffee Agribusinesses and Farm Enterprises (Nucafe), has said.
Uganda said on Wednesday investors in its planned crude oil pipeline want a higher tariff than originally agreed, raising doubts over its targeted date for production to start.
According to Amelia Kyambadde, the minister of trade industry and cooperative, the contribution to the GDP of Uganda will reach 30% by 2030, in comparasion to 18.5% by now.
Umeme, the power utility in Uganda has invested more than sh1.8 trillion in improving the power distribution network as the improvement of economy situation.
According to the Finscope Uganda 2018 report, 9.7 million people have mobile phones in Uganda with a population of nearly 40 million.
2018 Global Logistics Convention was held at Kampala Sheraton Hotel,and Monica Azuba Ntege, the Minister of Works and Transport made an speech.
For Uganda, it wants to achieve its 2025 vision of exporting 20 million bags of coffee. It must be concerted efforts of all stakeholders.