34,000,000 shares are up for sale to individuals and will be traded at Ugx340 for every share a 5.56% discount from the current market price of Ugx360. Investors should also note that the usual brokerage charges 0f 2.1% will be charged on top of the amount of money they intend to invest.
The $5 million worth offer opened at 10:00 am on the 13th May 2014 and will close on 30th May 2014. Foreign companies were barred from taking part in the trade of these shares.
NUSAF projects commissioned
Projects amounting to Ugx18billion under the Northern Uganda Social Action Fund (NUSAF) which cover Napaka and Kotido, Karamoja sub-region have been commissioned. These include health centres and staff houses at Morulinga, Ngoleriat and Lopei sub-counties in Napaka.
A total of $15million was earmarked for NUSAF investments in Karamoja for sub-projects under the Household Investment Support, Public Works Programme and Community Infrastructure Rehabilitations components. State Minister for Karamoja Affairs Ms. Barbara Nekesa called upon the beneficiaries to put the infrastructure to good use. Ugx17billion allocated for bridge construction
The Red Cross Society of China has donated Ugx17billion to Manafwa District to construct a bridge and equip Shisama Health Centre. The Vice President of Chinese Red Cross Prof. Hao Linna said they had also donated Ugx1.8billion equipment such as computers, photocopiers and fax machines to 51 Red Cross branches country wide. Uganda’s population is growing very fast and therefore requires improved health services.
Hotels lack websites
According to a survey by Uganda Tourism Board, it revealed that 50 per cent of hotels, restaurants and lodges do not own websites. Mr. Stephen Asiimwe, Executive Director of the board said most hotels rely on banner and leaflets which have a limited coverage.
“We are flying in website experts to teach Uganda how to use social media to market services,” Stephen added. He was addressing a delegation from America on tourism. He said hotels must comply by setting websites. This will definitely promote tourism. This is a great opportunity for companies that build websites.
UCDA closes coffee factories
Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) has closed over 10 coffee processing plants in Kasese district. A number of stores without operating licenses were also closed down.
Mr. Robert Sekesala, the UCDA Western region coffee extension officer said many unscrupulous coffee traders in Kasese mix their coffee with foreign materials to increase weight. This has affected coffee prices on the World market.
“Our coffee is losing market on the International market because traders mix coffee husks and stones in coffee to make weigh more.” Most people mix sand in coffee. UCDA is doing the right thing.
