Oil and mining to be the backbone of East Africa’s economic growth Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 May 2014 Oil, gas and mining developments could have positive spill-over effects for the rest of the economy.
Oil industry and SMEs creating business opportunities in Uganda Published by Kate Douglas on 6 June 2013 “The discovery of oil has helped to kick-start the economy of Uganda.”
How a Ugandan company manages 12,000 farmers Published by Kate Douglas on 4 June 2013 Divine Masters Limited is a Uganda-based business involved in the production of soya beans, maize and rice.
Finance ready plan: Clean energy for a healthier Uganda Published by Promotional Feature on 30 January 2013 Providing Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) design, installation, maintenance and distribution services across Uganda and other parts of East Africa, Wana Solutions (WS) is able to satisfy the bulk and cylinder requirements of its customers.
Uganda’s tech industry needs less of the same, says expert Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 August 2012 Albert Mucunguzi, founder of Uganda’s PC Tech Magazine, talks to How we made it in Africa’s Dinfin Mulupi about the state of Uganda’s technology sector.
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.
Uganda looking to lure investors in rural electrification Published by Staff Writer on 4 May 2011 Uganda’s energy minister, Simon D’Ujanga, has revealed the government is toying with the idea of giving special incentives to companies investing in rural electrification.
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.
Tullow and Ugandan government find resolution to disputes Published by Staff Writer on 20 March 2011 After many months of discussions around tax disputes Tullow Oil, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Government of Uganda.
Brave Ugandans embrace online forex trading Published by Staff Writer on 9 March 2011 Online forex trading is gaining popularity in Uganda.
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.
East African markets firm despite Sudan uncertainties Published by Claude Harding on 3 March 2011 Markets in East Africa appear to have shrugged off international concerns about north-south tension in Sudan following a ‘Yes’ vote for secession by those in the south of the country.
Uganda’s Museveni wins presidential election Published by Staff Writer on 20 February 2011 Reuters reports that Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni won a fourth term in office with 68% of the vote. The opposition rejected the outcome.
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.
