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.
Cipla to boost investment in Uganda Published by Staff Writer on 7 February 2011 Quality Chemicals Industries, a Ugandan pharmaceutical company partly owned by India’s Cipla, has announced it plans to invest $80 million in two separate expansion programmes over the next two years.
Uganda losing out in battle for southern Sudan market Published by Staff Writer on 2 February 2011 Ugandan businesses are ill-prepard to compete with other countries looking for a slice of the southen Sudanese market, said Uganda’s Consular General in Southern Sudan, Busho Ndinyenka.
Uganda needs to work with other East African states for development of oil industry Published by Staff Writer on 12 January 2011 Cooperation between Uganda and other East African states is critical for the successful development of the country’s oil and gas industry, Brian Glover, the country manager of Tullow Uganda said yesterday.
Uganda to build refinery on public-private partnership basis Published by Staff Writer on 5 January 2011 Uganda’s government is planning to develop an oil refinery on a public-private partnership basis when oil production commences, the Daily Monitor reports.
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.
How to acquire land for agriculture in Uganda Published by Staff Writer on 20 September 2010 Question: I’m thinking of establishing a large-scale organic agriculture project in Uganda. What is the process involved in acquiring land for this? Submitted by D.K. Ross, United Kingdom
Entrepreneur to launch solar ovens in Uganda Published by Phillip Kurata on 12 September 2010 An immigrant from Uganda now residing in Chicago has used the first portion of a US$100,000 business competition prize he won in January to begin setting up an operation in his homeland to produce and distribute ovens that cook with the heat of the sun.
