Uganda Topics - MarcoPolis Your local business media with a global reach Tue, 02 Jul 2024 12:44:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 “Is Africa Cross-Border Lending Under Threat?� by Akosua Akowuah of AB & David Africa /is-africa-cross-border-lending-under-threat-by-akosua-akowuah-of-ab-david-africa.htm Tue, 22 Nov 2022 13:17:42 +0000 /is-africa-cross-border-lending-under-threat-by-akosua-akowuah-of-ab-david-africa.htm The decision of the High Court in Uganda in the recent case of HAM ENTERPRISES V DIAMOND TRUST BANK (U) AND DIAMOND TRUST BANK (K) LTD has sent the financial sector reeling for cover. Incidentally, the controversial decision in Ham’s case was made at a time when an increase in potential cross-border lending in Africa was anticipated; and the continent was in transition buoyed by the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).

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]]> Uganda Packaging: An Exclusive Interview with Leading Entrepreneur Rajesh Chaplot of Graphic Systems /uganda-packaging-an-exclusive-interview-with-leading-entrepreneur-rajesh-chaplot-of-graphic-systems.htm Wed, 30 Jun 2021 13:42:05 +0000 /uganda-packaging-an-exclusive-interview-with-leading-entrepreneur-rajesh-chaplot-of-graphic-systems.htm Indian entrepreneur Rajesh Chaplot gives an overview of Graphic Systems, the leading company in packaging, not only in Uganda but in East Africa. He also presents Crown Packaging, as well as construction company Fabrication Systems, BPO services company Cameo Techedge and warehousing company Manglam Africa. Rajesh Chaplot also shares his vision for the future and talks about his inspiration.

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]]> Uganda: Charles Mbire Discusses Doing Business in a Transparent and Above Board Way /uganda-charles-mbire-discusses-doing-business-in-a-transparent-and-above-board-way.htm Tue, 17 Mar 2020 14:18:10 +0000 /uganda-charles-mbire-discusses-doing-business-in-a-transparent-and-above-board-way.htm Charles Mbire, Chairman of MTN Uganda, talks about the importance of doing business in a transparent and above board way, and explains what are the challenges implied.

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]]> Charles Mbire: Mentoring of Young Businesspeople in Uganda and Vision for the Future /charles-mbire-mentoring-of-young-businesspeople-in-uganda-and-vision-for-the-future.htm Tue, 17 Mar 2020 14:15:16 +0000 /charles-mbire-mentoring-of-young-businesspeople-in-uganda-and-vision-for-the-future.htm Charles Mbire, Chairman of MTN Uganda, talks about his ambition to start mentoring young businesspeople and shares his vision for the future of Uganda.

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]]> UNCCI: Why Should Investors Consider Uganda as an Investment Destination? /uncci-why-should-investors-consider-uganda-as-an-investment-destination.htm Mon, 09 Mar 2020 14:10:01 +0000 /uncci-why-should-investors-consider-uganda-as-an-investment-destination.htm Steven Kabagambe, Secretary General of Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UNCCI), explains why investors should consider Uganda as an investment destination.

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]]> Amos Nzeyi Discusses Investment Opportunities in Uganda, the Pearl of Africa /amos-nzeyi-discusses-investment-opportunities-in-uganda-the-pearl-of-africa.htm Wed, 26 Feb 2020 09:49:07 +0000 /amos-nzeyi-discusses-investment-opportunities-in-uganda-the-pearl-of-africa.htm Dr. Amos Nzeyi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Crown Beverages Limited, discusses the many investment opportunities Uganda has to offer, in many areas such as: oil and gas, tourism, agriculture, mineral deposits, etc.

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]]> National Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Promoting Trade and Investment in Uganda /national-chamber-of-commerce-and-industry-promoting-trade-and-investment-in-uganda.htm Tue, 25 Feb 2020 13:08:45 +0000 /national-chamber-of-commerce-and-industry-promoting-trade-and-investment-in-uganda.htm Steven Kabagambe gives an overview of Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UNCCI), an organization focused on enhancing business opportunities locally, regionally and internationally, and promoting trade and investment in the country. In Uganda, the Chamber is over 80 years old and acts as a nationwide umbrella organization for the private sector.

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]]> Uganda is Ready for Take-Off: “Now is the Time to Invest in Uganda” Says Amos Nzeyi /uganda-is-ready-for-take-off-now-is-the-time-to-invest-in-uganda-says-amos-nzeyi.htm Fri, 21 Feb 2020 08:09:27 +0000 /uganda-is-ready-for-take-off-now-is-the-time-to-invest-in-uganda-says-amos-nzeyi.htm Uganda is ready for take-off. According to Dr. Amos Nzeyi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Crown Beverages Limited, there probably has never been a better time to invest in Uganda than today.

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]]> Business Leader Charles Mbire Discusses Telecoms and Shares his Vision for Uganda /business-leader-charles-mbire-discusses-telecoms-and-shares-his-vision-for-uganda.htm Thu, 13 Feb 2020 14:37:49 +0000 /business-leader-charles-mbire-discusses-telecoms-and-shares-his-vision-for-uganda.htm Charles Mbire, Chairman of MTN Uganda, shares his assessment of the telecom sector in Uganda, mentioning trends, competition and challenges to be faced. He also talks about the economy of Uganda and shares his vision for the future of the country.

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]]> Real Estate and Agroprocessing in Uganda: An Interview with Hamis Kiggundu of Ham Enterprises /real-estate-and-agroprocessing-in-uganda-an-interview-with-hamis-kiggundu-of-ham-enterprises.htm Thu, 13 Feb 2020 12:19:26 +0000 /real-estate-and-agroprocessing-in-uganda-an-interview-with-hamis-kiggundu-of-ham-enterprises.htm Hamis Kiggundu shares his assessment of the real estate sector in Uganda and explains what are the latest trends. He also mention his current projects in construction and agroprocessing, and shares his vision for the future of Ham Enterprises U Ltd in the medium term.

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