Entrepreneurship, according to Aaliyah Sekatawa, is not a lifestyle trend but a discipline that demands structure, intention, and long-term thinking. As Managing Director of Rockstone Management Company, an investment holding...
Opening a restaurant is a dream that many people share, but only a few are able to turn it into a successful reality. The restaurant industry is known for being...
Not every entrepreneur faces the same barriers. While some struggle to access financing, others—like Ian Clarke—have found ways to navigate the system and unlock new opportunities. After stepping away from...
For three decades, the mobile phone has been an evolving cornerstone of Uganda’s landscape, consistently defying obsolescence. Far from being a mere communication device, it has seamlessly integrated into the...
Rwanda is set to commence the construction of its ambitious Kigali Innovation City (KIC) in September 2024 after key details regarding the project’s financing were agreed upon on the sidelines…
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) of Rwanda has welcomed seasoned Botswana financial markets guru, Thapelo Tsheole, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) replacing Eric Bundugu who has been acting…
By Francis Wandera With the liberalisation of the Ugandan economy and the globalisation of firms, it’s becoming difficult for local businesses to keep and serve the same customers for a…
Part of developing any business idea into a successful company is understanding the addressable market for it. The best ideas often have clear answers to the following questions: Who is…
You probably have a business idea or three rattling around in the back of your mind. Whether it’s monetizing a jewelry-making hobby or selling to a growing niche market, if…
For long, many domestic or indigenous investors have argued that the reason they struggle is because only foreign investors and firms benefit from a slew of incentives from government. That…
Buying a house is a huge part of any person’s dreams. Choosing to buy or rent, though, is a major decision that affects your financial health, lifestyle, and personal goals….
If the thought of buying shares or investing in the stock market scares you, you are not alone. Individuals with very limited experience in investing in shares can be easily…
Treasury bills are risk-free short term financial instruments for investment regularly issued to the public by Government through Bank of Uganda. The Investment Period for Treasury Bills is short term…
The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA), in collaboration with the State House and Ministry of Finance, will hold the inaugural Presidential Investor Conference on November 29. This unique and one-of-a-kind investor…
