Easier to be a market leader in Africa than India, says Mara Group MD Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 June 2012 Dinfin Mulupi interviews Ashish Thakkar, MD of Uganda-based Mara Group, about entrepreneurship and doing business on the continent.
Entrepreneur watch: Baking bread the Dutch way, in Uganda Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 June 2012 Dinfin Mulupi chats with Renee de Pater, an entrepreneur from the Netherlands that co-founded BBROOD, a Dutch bakery with outlets in Uganda.
A new dawn for rail transport in east Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 May 2012 Rail transport, which stakeholders believe has the potential to transform the economies of east Africa, has for years been characterised by poor infrastructure and inefficiencies.
Nigerian and Ugandan stock exchanges could become more investor friendly Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 25 April 2012 Nigeria’s Stock Exchange will soon be completing a revamp that will see it relax restrictions on price swings, adopt the Nasdaq platform, open into US trading hours and allow short selling.
Why consumer goods firms should look at Uganda, Ethiopia and Kenya Published by Claude Harding on 2 September 2011 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 Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 13 June 2011 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 Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 March 2011 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 Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 11 March 2011 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 Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 March 2011 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 Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 11 February 2011 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 Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 February 2011 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? Published by Claude Harding on 17 January 2011 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 Published by Regina Ekiru on 9 November 2010 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 Published by Claude Harding on 1 November 2010 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.