All countries except South Africa was listed on the back of Uganda’s post-independence passports until apartheid ended in 1994. Rather than relying solely on diplomatic protests, Uganda should consider leveraging South African multinational companies operating within its borders. Uganda could require South African retailers to source more goods and services locally, reducing dependence on imports from South Africa. The government can tighten the issuance and renewal of work visas for South African executives managing operations in Kampala. The Observer reached out to officials of the South African embassy in Kampala for comment but received no response.