Crisis Hits tea farmers
Tea Stocks Worth Over 32 Billion Shillings Remain Unsold A vital source of revenue for numerous farmers and an essential component of the Kenyan economy, the tea industry is currently experiencing a serious problem. Unsold tea ...
FDA Approves Second Alzheimer’s Drug
How GS1 Standards Enabled This MilestoneIn a significant advancement in Alzheimer's disease treatment, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a second drug designed to modestly slow the progression of this debilitating condition. Th ...
Advancements in Rwanda’s Health Sector: A Beacon of Progress
Introduction.Rwanda, a landlocked East African nation known for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage, has made remarkable strides in recent years to improve the health and well-being of its citizens. With a commitment to accessible heal ...
Do Local Supermarkets play a significant role in Uganda’s Economy?
Toward the end of June 2023, the Uganda Manufacturers Association organized a dialogue aiming to bridge market information gaps between the producers and distributors and forge ways of promoting the uptake of locally manufactured goods by the local m ...
Traceability in healthcare: It’s now more important than ever
Over the last couple of years, there has been a growing interest in traceability in healthcare, especially when it comes to drug safety. This is happening because just like in any other industry, there are always concerns about counterfeit drugs or h ...
GS1 Traceability standards in Transport and Logistics
The transport and logistics industry is one of the biggest industries in the world contributing to about 12% of the global GDP. The industry is estimated to be USD 9.1 Trillion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 12.31 Trillion by 2027, growing at a ...
Food traceability market to reach $22,274.1 million by 2025
For anyone in the food and beverage business, traceability is one of the key solutions that they should have as part of the business. The food traceability market is huge. In 2017, it was valued at $10,963.0 million and is expected to reach $22,2 ...
Embracing electronic court case management systems in Kenya
The Kenyan court system is anchored in common law, which is characterized by paper-based procedures and physical court appearances. The disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have shaken the very foundation of the system, forcing the judiciary ...
Market-leading brand protection and consumer engagement
Addressing counterfeit issues, providing true traceability Globally, there are widely reported counterfeit issues and fraudulent behaviour in the early nutrition segment. As a consequence, the demand for assurance of authenticity, traceability and ...
Keeping the Jua Kali sector in the digital space
SME BIO: Catherine Gichunge is a technical analyst and consultant for mobile payments and supports end to end implementation of deployment of mobile money platforms. She is a member of the MPESA pioneering team.Catherine is the founder of Red Ant In ...