As East Africa strives to increase intra-regional trade, the East Africa Business Council (EABC) has said it will put emphasis on agribusiness development during its two-day forum in Dar es Salaam Tanzania next month. The council’s chief executive, Lilian Awinja, said agro-processing, including food, beverages and tobacco, together with apparel and leather sectors, contribute almost …

The Executive Director of Uganda Investment Authority; Mrs. Jolly Kaguhangire believes that Ugandan workers need to focus on improving productivity at their work places, adding that labor productivity is one of the key attractions for credible investment. Mrs. Kaguhangire made the remarks while interacting with Management and staff of San Belt Textiles Limited in Jinja. …

Since 2014 UIA started the Youth Apprentice Program (YAP) implemented in collaboration with private sector partner. The programme prepares young educated youth for the option of self-employment by equipping them to become SERVICE PROVIDERS. The YAP model is a win-win for both the SME who is getting the much needed formalization support and the apprentice …