Our Reporter
-
Opinions & Commentary
Getting on the fast track: the digital transformation of Africa’s rail system
Few modes of transport evoke such a sense of history and romanticism as rail. The first recorded use of rail transport was around 500BC, when ancient Greeks used a rail-like system –…
Read More » -
Development
Umeme earmarks Ushs20.6 billion for dividend pay-out
Umeme Limited has today announced a Ushs12.7 dividend pay-out per ordinary share to all its shareholders for the six months ended 30 June 2018. A top official said the total interim dividend…
Read More » -
Development
A FORK IN THE ROAD: Report on the Legal, Business, Ethical and knowledge Status of Cooperatives in Uganda
With rising demand for complete and up-to-date database information on the legal, business, ethical and knowledge status of the cooperatives in Uganda to inform plans and actions of sector players on pursuit…
Read More » -
Market Information
RATIN Informal Cross-border Trade Volumes for 2018-08-20
MAIZE Border Source Country Destination Country Volume(MT) Busia Border Uganda Kenya 1345 Gatuna Uganda Rwanda 100 Rusizi II Rwanda DRC 48 Lwakhakha Uganda Kenya 5.85 Goma Border Rwanda DRC 4.3 RED SORGHUM…
Read More » -
Development
Glamour and pomp as Virgin Gold Sunflower oil is launched in Lira
LIRA: Virgin Gold, the locally produced sunflower oil has been launched at a colorful ceremony held at the Mayors Garden in Lira. The event was kick-started by a band match across the…
Read More » -
Market Information
Market Information: Today’s Trade Volumes across boarders | 2018-08-16
Today’s (2018-08-16) RATIN Informal Trade Volumes across East African trade boarders MAIZE Border Source Country Destination Country Volume(MT) Busia Border Uganda Kenya 882 Gatuna Uganda Rwanda 100 Isebania Tanzania Kenya 5 Goma…
Read More » -
Development
All set for Virgin Gold sunflower Cooking Oil grand finale launch in Lira city
Virgin Gold Cooking Oil entered Ugandan markets in recent months, with supplies across country’s top supermarkets; wholesale and retail shops in major towns. The product successfully launched earlier in Kampala in January,…
Read More » -
News
CRU and AFAP create the opportunity for African fertilizer and agribusiness projects seeking finance
CRU Events (www.CRUgroup.com) and The African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP) are working with partners across Africa to offer brownfield projects seeking capital investment, the chance to make a showcase presentation to…
Read More » -
Market Information
Top and bottom 5 market price information for 14-08-2018
Grain and cereal market activity today Find the latest market activity and compare performance of the top5 and bottom 5 markets across east africa TOP 5 MARKETS: MAIZE Market Country Wholesale Price(USD/MT) Retail…
Read More » -
Development
Cipla Quality Chemical industries Limited Opens Initial Public Offer at UGX 256.5 per share
Kampala. The Board of Directors of Cipla Quality Chemical Industries Limited (CiplaQCIL), a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Sub Saharan Africa, are pleased to announce the opening of the Initial Public Offer…
Read More »