Archive for the ‘Uganda’ category
Why consumer goods firms should look at Uganda, Ethiopia and Kenya
Rand Merchant Bank has identified Uganda, Ethiopia and Kenya as potentially good investment destinations for companies focused on the African consumer.
East Africa to see slowdown in economic growth
Bloomberg last week reported that Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda had outlined plans to increase spending on roads and power plants as they struggle to maintain economic growth.
Ugandan seed company focusing on more than just profits
In just seven years Victoria Seeds managed to grow from nothing to one of the largest seed companies in Uganda. How we made it in Africa talks to Josephine Okot, founder and managing director of the company.
Nigeria and Uganda take further steps to deepen financial markets
In further moves to deepen its financial markets, Reuters reports that Nigeria’s stock exchange plans to create an index for fixed income securities.
Ugandans have mixed feelings about how oil will affect their lives
Ahead of the proposed start of oil production next year, Ugandans have mixed feelings about how crude will impact their lives.
Uganda expects increased foreign investment fuelled by oil
Uganda is pinning a lot of hope on the domino effect to other parts of the economy that the discovery of oil could have.
A single East African currency and what it means for business in the region
We talk to Standard Bank’s Yvette Babb about the effect that greater integration will have on business and investment in East Africa.
Will East Africa adopt a single currency?
East African Community states will today start discussions on the establishment of a monetary union and the adoption of a single currency throughout the region.
Nakumatt boosts its presence in Uganda
Kenyan supermarket retailer Nakumatt Holdings has opened its second 24 hours store in Uganda and announced that it will invest US$1.2 million in the country as part of an expansion drive.
Case study: Finance for Ugandan agri-processing business
Uganda, like most African countries, is a net importer of staple foods. Unlocking the country’s agricultural potential means offering the right kind of finance to its farmers and agricultural businesses.
