Business

By Joan Akello Shell exit They are small operators, without depots. Some are a single, stand alone service station while others belong to a group. They are called “small independents” because unlike the big oil companies like Shell or Total, they answer to nobody. Since Shell announced it was divesting …

By Rukiya Makuma Despite 2010 being a prelude to the 2011 general elections, most Ugandan business leaders are optimistic of making more money in future and do not think that political instability poses a serious risk. In a study carried out by Synovate (fomer Steadman) between Feb. 1 and March …

By Patrick Kagenda House dealers targeted mainly Ugandans in the Diaspora and foreigners After the boom years of 2006 and 2007, the real estate turn-key housing business is facing an unprecedented slump blamed on the global financial meltdown. However, sector experts point to a shift away from buying to renting …

By Joan Akello Ivan Kyayonka was interviewed by The Independent’s Joan Akello following an announcement by Shell Oil Products Africa (Shell) on reviewing ownership. What has led to its exit from Uganda? First of all, we have not exited; we have expressed a desire to review the ownership of part …

By Patrick Kagenda Bank also plans to make all notes the same size and with similar features A senior source in government has told The Independent that Bank of Uganda is introducing a Shs2000 currency note soon. The source said the new note is part of a plan by the …

By Louis Upkins Jr. Consider the profit and loss on your family life just as you regard your work, then start treating your spouse like your best customer In the best of times, the balancing act of work, marriage, and family life is challenging for executives. Add the pressures of …

By Joan Akello Since Shell Oil Products Africa (Shell) announced it was reviewing ownership options of its downstream businesses in 21 countries in Africa including Uganda, the question has been: Who will fill the gap? Shell Uganda Country Chairman Ivan Kyayonka told The Independent on March 7 that several options …

By Patrick Kagenda Sunil Mittal, the Bharti Airtel’s chairman, who started business as a bicycle spare parts dealer, last week put pen to paper to pay $10.7 billion for Zain’s mobile operations in 15 African countries. The deal gives Bharti Airtel 42 million subscribers in the 15 African countries, which …

By Patrick Kagenda The Shs46 billion (‚¬17 million) Lubaga School of Nursing has been commissioned by the Head of Delegation of the European Union in Uganda, Vicente De` Visscher. The commissioning took place on March 30 after six and a half years of intensive work. The project which started in …

By Patrick Kagenda In the middle of last year, the Ugandan Shilling appreciated against the dollar. The importers were all smiles as they required fewer shillings to buy dollars thereby making their businesses flow smoothly. On the punching end were the exporters who would earn less from their exports as …