Trade

The tax relief is part of a wider Ugx 212 billion (US$56.06M) government plan to address financial challenges, improve factory management and support Uganda’s tea industry.

The decision follows prolonged export restrictions as local sugar factories struggle with rising inventories, cheaper imports and high domestic production costs.

South Africa’s highest court has rejected Tongaat Hulett’s appeal over suspended sugar levies, leaving the financially distressed group facing a R517 million claim from Sasa.

Nigeria is targeting higher sugar output through new financing, estate development and tighter enforcement of backward integration requirements.

Authorities have closed more than 140 companies, recalled hundreds of alcohol brands and forwarded 97 illicit alcohol cases for prosecution since July 20.