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Reflection of Black History Month in February

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By Roperfree  Every February of each year  marks Black History Month in Canada. It is celebrated to honor the contributions and legacy of Black Canadians while addressing ongoing challenges faced by these communities, serves as a time for reflection, education, and celebration of the significant contributions of Black individuals and communities to Canadian society.                      Honorable Jean Augustine Black History Month came to my attention when my sister Rebecca, who grew up in an entrepreneurial atmosphere because our parents impacted many native black business communities and women during their time in Kampala, Uganda, emailed by encouraging me to register for Black History Month under Vendors Market for Roperfree Brand Products.             Uganda traditional Classic Music  The Cultural Heritage Month Committee will be hosting Black Vendors Markets in February 2026. Dates ...

Afro-Caribbean Organic Foods Are A game Changer in Toronto

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By Roperfree  The demand for the Afo-Caribbean food is rising in Canada, especially in Toronto, due to the increased ethnic population mostly from the Caribbean, Africa, South America and Asia. In late November 2025, I received an invitation call from Mr. Tanmoy Ahmed, the Manager of the newly set-up Family Grocery & Convenience selling fresh organic foods targeting the Afro-Caribbean population in Toronto. My profession in Business Marketing was put to the test as I graduated some years ago from Humber College with a Diploma in Business Marketing & also a Certificate from Havard University. I went to have a business meeting with Ahmed as he was interested in getting more foodstuffs from Uganda, marketing his new location to the Ugandan community living in Toronto, and also selling Roperfree Brand products in his store. He offered Roperfree a distribution agreement to supply Uganda foodstuffs from Uganda and this is a great partnership! The store looks very clean, goods wel...

Malaria & Typhoid Alert Due To Rising Cases In Masaka District

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By Roperfree  The increased cases of typhoid and malaria have caused public health concern in Masaka, according to health authorities; the public are advised to use the available preventative tools to fight malaria and typhoid.  Great news is that by the start of this year, 2026, the National Malaria Control Program under the Ministry of Health Uganda has started a national distribution of mosquito bednets & sooner or later, Masaka District will be saved from the rising cases of malaria. The public should be sensitized about practicing good hygiene to prevent the spread of typhoid and using mosquito repellents such as Roperfree mosquito repellent oils on top of sleeping under the bed-nets for maximum protection against mosquito bites and malaria transmission. According to Gabriel Ssembatya the Deputy in Charge of Nakasojo Health Center 3 in Kyanamukaka Sub County in Masaka District, the most vulnerable are children and pregnant mothers due to poor hygiene such as drinking ...

British of Ugandan Origin Explore in Green Cement To Save The Environment

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By Roperfree  On 7th January 2025, around 5;00 am when I was preparing to go to work, I was privileged to have a conference call with Sarah Kiyingi Kaweesa fellow entrepreneur, an environmentalist, researcher and CEO at Beaty With Environmental Purpose Ltd with sister company BioJigsaw Ltd. Website https://beautywithepl.com                      Value Additional To Banana  Sarah believes in creating wealth through abundance, the natural resources around us, to create something which is impactful to the masses and to make this world a better place to live in. Birds of the same feathers flock together. Sarah's innovation falls in line with our innovations as we both strive to protect the environment by creating products which are environmentally friendly and cost-effective, such as ISSB innovations , Roperfree Products & environmentally friendly rentals, ie Jkm Vacation Rental Accommodation .       ...