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DEMO Africa event, grabbed the consideration of top investors, IT buyers, IT consumers, Government oficials and IT fanatics from across Africa, at the opening of originations across the African continent. The 5-day affair started from September 22 and ended on 26, 2014 in Lagos, Nigeria. The chain of events were hosted in partnership with the Nigeria Federal Ministry of ICT, the LIONS@FRICA Partnership, VC4Africa, and Nigeria's National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).The Minister of Communication Technology, Omobola Johnson, proclaimed at the event that the government had set aside $9 million seed capital to the expansion of the tech industry in Nigeria.In the next few days we will be conducting the irst close of the government seeded IT Innovation Fund. Government has committed $9m as seed capital to this fund to be managed by EchoVCand we are literally a month or so away from making our irst investment in a number of Nigerian/African tech startups, she said.She voiced to the viewers that the Nigerian government has done and will continue to do her bit to support the software development industry. According to her, the ministry has been and will continue to contribute to the development of a robust pipeline of start-ups with our

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At its meeting on 17 September 2014, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) approved a request for a US $24.85 million loan to Angola. The loan will support the country's efforts to diversify its economy, develop the private sector, create jobs and, ultimately, deliver more inclusive economic growth.The project has three components: (i) boosting business competitiveness and entrepreneurship; (ii) supporting the development of the Initiative pour la Promotion des Coopratives (cooperatives promotion initiative, IPC); and (iii) project management, monitoring and evaluation. The project also includes plans to create a new competitive intelligence unit, set up an entrepreneurship academy and introduce a regulatory framework governing cooperatives. The AfDB loan will act as a catalyst, helping to deliver substantial improvements to the capacities of private-sector assistance institutions.Given the sheer scale of public

The AfDB approves a US $25 million loan to support institutional capacity building in the private sector

BNR opens branch in Rwamagana U.S. Africa Command Hosts First Ever Signing of Acquisition Cross Servicing Agreement (ACSA)

U.S. Africa Command hosted its first ever signing of an Acquisition Cross Servicing Agreement (ACSA), continuing the mutually beneficial relationship the United States enjoys with its partner nation Chad, Sept. 18, 2014.

The agreement allows for the rapid and uncomplicated exchange of many types of common military necessities in exchange or trade for money, services, equipment or supplies of equal value.

This agreement will continue to strengthen our bilateral cooperation on international security issues, contributing to the logistics, maintenance and supply support as well as the interoperability of the armed forces of both nations, said Brig. Gen. James C. Vechery, Director for Logistics (J4), U.S. Africa Command.

The ACSA signed at the AFRICOM headquarters replaces a similar document that was signed in 2004.

The central bank, the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), Friday opened a new branch in Rwamagana town.BNR Governor John Rwangombwa and Eastern Province Governor Odette Uwamariya oficiated at a function graced by senior government oficials and the business community.Rwangombwa said the branch would be used as a backup for the Kigali head ofice in case of emergency.This branch will have capacity to backup the head ofice in KigaliIts proximity to the headquarters of the central bank is also an added

That agreement was only valid for 10-years. The new ACSA will remain valid indefinitely with no expiration date.

The renewal of this agreement symbolizes the very nature of defense cooperation between our two countries and I have a feeling of satisfaction. This bilateral military accord is very significant, said Brig. Gen. Marc Ndoubayo, Senior Military Advisor to the Chadian President. This signing ceremony is just a continuation of the great relationship the government of Chad shares with the United States.

The United States also has similar agreements 18 other African nations which includes: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Gabon, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia, Ghana.

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funding channelled into private-sector development, the project places a particular emphasis on transforming resources into results. In this regard, the project includes plans to introduce an information system, which will be used to assess the performance of national private-sector development p r o g r a m m e s implemented by the public sector.The project is deliberately cross-disciplinary in nature, covering issues such as private-sector development, qualiications, governance, agriculture and gender. In terms of private-sector development and gender, the project will involve the creation of a dedicated academy to help

advantage, he said.Rwangombwa added that the branch is intended to ensure continuity in business in case of an emergency; and was privileged to have enough capacity to carry out transactions without a help from head ofice. In fact, we dont have to send money to this branch, because Eastern Province, just like the Northern Province, has enough money to use. They are able to meet their demand and send the balance to Kigali, he said.The governor noted that the Province had the lowest number of people living under the poverty line and a vibrant business community

as a result of the governments efforts to ight poverty.Apart from the Asian Tigers, Rwangombwa said, only Rwanda has been able to reduce poverty at a faster rate of 12 percent.We have been reducing poverty steadily since 2006. More banks have been coming up hence increasing competition, which is healthy for clients. The environment that the bank creates will reduce interest rates with time.Meanwhile, the business community commended the crucial role access to inancial services can play in socio-economic development of rural communities.Jean de Dieu Nkurunziza, a renowned businessman in Kayonza District said that extending inancial services to rural communities was timely. He noted that the specialized banks would be able help farmers and businesses access inancial services easily, hence allowing them to make proits.That we have services of BNR at our door-steps is great news. Most of our transactions go through itwe are paid through the bank or asked to pay money in the central bank when bidding for government tenders. So, a modern branch near us is an important development, he said.New Times

boost entrepreneurship, and will encourage positive discrimination by prioritising women and female-led businesses. In terms of qualiications, the project includes a range of activities to give young Angolans the skills they need to join the productive workforce. These will include small business creation and management skills.The expected outcomes of the project are as follows: (i) research into export and international trade options, enhanced project development support for large companies, and the dissemination of company information; (ii) the creation of an entrepreneurship academy and the delivery of training to 42,500 people, including 24,250 women; (iii) the introduction of a regulatory framework for cooperatives, and (iv) research into the dissemination of information about cooperatives.AfDB

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FROM PAGE 01 the Silicon Valley. They are Nerve Mobile and Space Pointe. The two start-ups were nominated based on their innovation, acquaintance of the market and global solutions forecast. They will be spending 10 days at the Silicon Valley.This award indicates that the forefathers will accept an all-expense paid trip to Silicon Valley as part of the SWELL Innovation Tour, which comprises the exclusive participation in SWELLs intensive soft landing program in Silicon Valley.Two other start-ups, Iroit and VOTO took the irst and second runners up positions individually.Praising the African entrepreneurs, the Nigeria Minister for Communication Technology, Omobola Johnson, stressed that; This presents another opportunity for African tech startups. Africa may have missed out on the industrial revolution, but we surely will not in the ICT revolution. Through innovation, we will put Nigeria and Africa in general on the ICT map. Realizing the huge potential of the software industry, we have put in place a set of initiatives that will assist the tech startups to create successful businesses, which will directly create jobs and wealth.The DEMO Africa Executive Producer Harry Hare, recognized the hard work by all

industry focussed Techlaunchpad software competitions and our IDEA incubators and accelerators.Two Nigerian start-ups from this years DEMO Africa 2014 joined six others to win a trip to

President Paul Kagame addressed the 10th Meeting of the United Nations Broadband Commission. Held at the start of the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the meeting focused on working to ensure the recognition of broadband and ICT as critical components of the post-2015 sustainable development framework.Speaking on the progress of broadband on the continent, President Kagame highlighted the role of Smart Africa in advancing the ICT agenda on the continent.We have seen signiicant high level commitment with eight Heads of State serving on the Smart Africa board. We are pushing for a renewed sense of urgency to ensure that several projects currently underway are successful and beneicial to our citizens.

Before IRT, Ile de la Reunion Tourisme made an appearance at the Top Resa Travel Trade Show in Paris was a return to Switzerland, Luxemburg and Belgium on the cards, to make sure that previous sales and marketing efforts in these key markets were followed up. Mindful, that tourism does not just happen but it is made, were the three French speaking countries of course in Switzerland the people

also speak their equally native German and Italian targeted once more, involving travel agencies and agency personnel.Lentz Reisen in Luxemburg,

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Smart Africa was adopted in Kigali with the signing of the Smart Africa Manifesto at the Transform Africa Summit held in October 2013. The Smart Africa Manifesto serves as a framework to ensure ICT remains at the heart of the development agenda in Africa.ICT Industry Development, Africa Digital Literacy, Smart Africa Scholarship Fund, Smart Africa Green Economy, digital economy, private sector and entrepreneurship to be championed by Rwanda, Uganda, Gabon, South Sudan, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Kenya and Mali, respectively.The President, presented a plaque to Dr Hamadoun Toure, whose term as secretary-general of the ITU Broadband Commission is coming to an end, for his contribution to advancing ICT globally.

The International Telecommunications Union and Unesco set up the Broadband Commission for Digital Development in response to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon's call to step up UN efforts to meet the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The Commission was established in May 2010, ive years after the World Summit on the Information Society and 10 years after the launch of the MDGs.The Commission aims to boost the importance of broadband on the international policy agenda and believes that expanding broadband access in every country is key to accelerating progress towards these goals by the target date of 2015. The Commission comprises a high-powered community, including top chief executives and industry leaders, senior policy-makers and government representatives, international agencies, academia and organisations concerned with development.The leaders believe strongly in a future based on broadband and offer rich insights and experience in how to deploy and use broadband networks and services to the beneit of communities and end-users.New Times

Vespa Tours by Footprint in Belgium and Indalo in Western Switzerland were the main partners in showcasing the islands many attractions the latter making an appearance with IRT at the travel salon TTW.Stakeholders from Reunion included home airline Air Austral, The Palm Hotel & Spa, The Lux***** Reunion, St. Alexis Hotel & Spa, the Iloha Seaview Hotel, Nautilus and Le Juliette Dodu, all of which made presentations at the workshops and seminars held on the various locations. Media brieings too were held at all places to make sure that the news of Reunions presence was further spread.The promotional sales and marketing tour will continue after Top Resa is concluded where Reunion Tourism is reportedly making waves once again as Frances most desirable Indian Ocean island region, reached 12 times a week by Air Austral without ever leaving French soil.Eturbo News

the partaking start-ups and called upon the investors to upkeep the work of these young entrepreneurs. We had really amazing entries this year, but unfortunately the DEMO Africa team can only accommodate forty for now. The high number of entries is inspiring. It only shows that entrepreneurs have risen above the fear of venturing into new waters to create new products. This in itself shows that conidence levels in Africa made solutions are steadily rising. I am conident that we will get to levels where we can generate solutions that can be applied globally.SWELLs Founder, Mike Chen, articulated speciic enthusiasm for holding SWELL Innovation awards in Africa for the irst time in Nigeria. The award ceremonial was done in corporation with DEMO Africa. I am conident that the SWELL Awards in Africa will represent an important element of the Global

Startup Engagement platform to accelerate disruption and invoke corporate participation, Chen said.In the meantime, the US State Department through the LIONS@FRICA partnership supported ive DEMO Africa startups for a 10-day US trip to pitch to investors and join mentorship programmes. The ive were picked at the DEMO Africa conference in Lagos, Nigeria.The declaration was made by Jeffery Hawkins Jr, the US consul general for Lagos at the end of the conference, saying Africa has a lot of young people with a great entrepreneurial spirit which needs to be harnessed for the development of the continent.The companies selected were Jifunza (Rwanda), Nerve (Nigeria), Paysail (Ghana), Chura (Kenya) and Spacepointe (Nigeria). These startups will also have an opportunity to make a pitch at this years DEMO US conference in the US. According to Neal Silverman, VP, DEMO US, the LIONS will share the same stage as other startups in the US and will have the opportunity to pitch to investors who attend DEMO in the US.The 2014 edition presented another chance for recognizing the best technology startups in Africa and exposed to the world.

From left, Minister of Communication and Technology, Dr. Omobla Johnson; Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs, Mr. David Duckenfield and Public Affair Officer, Dehab Ghebreab of the U.S. Consulate General, at the DEMO Africa 2014 event.

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as it will increase the employment of the people, and increase in the betterment of land management the government wants to make Senegal a beautiful destination for the World tourist which in return will increase the economy of the country.InfrastructureThough the country is facing problems in infrastructure, it has made signiicant progress in some areas of its infrastructure, including the transport, electricity, water, and information-a n d - c o m m u n i c a t i o n -technology (ICT) sectors. But looking ahead, the country faces important infrastructure challenges, including improving road conditions, boosting air and rail trafic, updating electricity infrastructure, and boosting the pace of expansion of the water-and-sanitation network. Senegal currently spends around $911 million per year on infrastructure, with $312 million lost annually to ineficiencies.

Mining in Senegal is yet unexplored and major innovation would be taking place after modern Law. So investing in this ield which is unexplored will be something which will be very innovative and it will lead to discover many new things. Tourism

Tourism is one of Senegals most vibrant sector in Senegal. Economy is enhanced by the tourism as 700,000 tourists visit every year. Senegal has a culture which is very much appreciated by the tourist. The government thinks the tourism as a sector to invest

COUNTRYOFTHEWEEK04SENEGAL AT A GLANCE

Country ocial Name: Republic of SenegalCapital: DakarIndependence: 1960Religious: Islam, Christianity, traditional ReligionsGovernment: Semi-presidential regimeTotal Area: 76 000 sq milesGDP: 13,9 billion USD in 2012 Ination rate: 1,4 % in 2012Population: 13,5 millionLanguages: French (ocial language,) wolof, srre, peul, mandingue, sonink et diolaClimate: TropicalExport Items: Fresh saltwater sh, Crustaceans and Mollucs, Phosphoric acid, Petroleum products, Groundnuts products, Cement, Gold, CottonImports Items: Crude Petroleum oil, Rened Petroleum, Machinery and Equipments, Rice, Wheat

,Dairy products, Oils, Animals and vegetable FatsNatural Resources: gold, phosphates, iron ore, Time Zone: GMTCurrency: FCFA

Senegal, is a country in West Africa, which got its name from the Senegal River that borders it to the east and north. The country is an independent country with a democratic government. Groundnut and ish are mainly exported while agriculture and mining sectors are the most important sectors which act as a backbone in the GDP of the country. Dakar, the capital is located in the westernmost country.Climate in Senegal is tropical with distinct two seasons: hot and winter. The dry season faces hot and dry wind whereas the months of December to February has an optimal temperature between 27 at the maximum and 18 at the minimum. The average annual rainfall is about 600 mm.Music is very popular in Senegal, there are different forms of music for every occasion. The tama, another instrument is used by ethnic groups. Akon, very popular and platinum hip-hop singer is from Senegal.Education in Senegal is very interestingly carried out on the basis of French system. It is .segats suoirav ni detaitnereffidPrimary education is free and compulsory in Senegal up to the age of 16, in almost every area except in the Islamic area. Children at the age of 6 has to face exam if they want to study in their future. Secondary school competition is tough because the competition lies there as high as 80:1. Students who are not getting Advertiser's IndexModern Agro Engineering Works .......... Page 02Chadha Power ................. Page 02SSP Pvt. Ltd ..................... Page 03The Times of Africa .......... Page 05ISIC .................................. Page 07 MKU ................................. Page 08Mill India Ltd. ................... Page 10Laxmi Publications .......... Page 11Zimbabwe Mining & Infrastructure Indaba 2014 .................... Page 12

admission takes vocational training in return for no-wage, but different agencies are trying to change this .noitacude lanoitacov fo nrettapThere are 6 Universities in which tertiary education can be taken from. Tertiary education includes humanities, sciences, engineering, medicine, inance, accounting and law all are taught in French.Prosperous EconomyThe countrys market is based on agriculture. The agriculture faces interruption from the drought conditions which makes the economy into severe recession. The country is a member of West African Economic and Monetary Union and Organization of Business Law in Africa. Large quantities of rice are exported and the most important crops are millet and sorghum.Investing Sectors in Senegal

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Investment sector is one of the most suited sector to invest into, as the countrys climate is favourable for an off seasonal production. Agriculture contributes 12.5% of the total GDP as Senegal has got a total area of 240,000 hectares of irrigable land with a suitable climate. Several initiative were taken in order to experiment different product which has resulted in the reduction of the products like groundnut. Cherry, tomatoes, green bean mangoes and melons have been doing well in the area. As Europe and American country are close so it has a vast market for the production.as there is high dependence on the agriculture so the government is trying to attract the private sector in various areas in which processing, packaging and marketing of fruits and vegetables are to be taken out. Manufacturing of agricultural equipment can also be a vast area of investment.TelecomLiberalization has brought a vast difference in the telecom facilities representing 95% of the telephone lines. The users of mobile has increase vividly and the sales generated from that accounts for 7% of the total GDP. The broadband is also expected to see enhancement after the ibre optics submarine cables coming into the country. The telecommunication services of French is served by Senegal, and due to its proximity the government is trying to make Senegal a big market for telecommunication. Mining

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BUSINESSBUZZ 05Airtel Uganda gets IFC backing for mobile money services

AfDB Board approves US $29.49 million for Burundi road project

Tigo debuts m-wallet interest payments in Tanzania

Ugandan cellular operator Airtel has agreed a three-year advisory services deal with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank, to develop mobile money services and strengthen inancial inclusion in the country. The deal, which is worth USD3.9 million, is also being supported by the Bill & The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 approved a US $29.49-million grant to help inance the irst phase of the Nyakararo-Mwaro-Gitega (RN18) Road Improvement and Asphalting Project in Burundi.The project, which concerns 30-kilometre-long Nyakararo-

Melinda Gates Foundation. IFC will provide advisory services on agent network management and product development in an effort to expand the reach of mobile money services, particularly in rural areas and for women.Greta Bull, IFCs Head of Micro Retail Advisory Services in Sub-Saharan Africa, said: The lack of access to formal inancial services means many Ugandans have no safe or sustainable way of saving or transacting money. Mobile money offers great potential in extending formal inancial services also to the low-income market, and our partnership with Airtel Uganda will further that cause.Balancingact-Africa

MasterCard-Branded Cards are now at Ecobank subsidiaries in 28 African CountriesEcobank Transnational Inc. and MasterCard customers will now be able to use their MasterCard prepaid, debit and credit cards at Ecobanks ATMs and Point of Sale terminals in 28 African countries, significantly boosting card acceptance on the continent.

Expanding MasterCards acceptance in 28 countries across Ecobanks network is a significant milestone for us as we work together to accelerate the adoption of electronic payments and create a cashless society in Africa, said Daniel Monehin, division president, Sub-Saharan Africa, MasterCard. Through this partnership, we have combined MasterCards global payment technology with Ecobanks unrivalled pan-African footprint to give our cardholders more convenient, secure and reliable ways to pay.

Ecobank subsidiaries now accept MasterCard-branded cards in Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic (CAR), Chad, Congo, Cte dIvoire, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

This partnership forms part of our broader retail banking strategy of providing Ecobank customers with enhanced service levels, which exceed their expectations, explained Patrick Akinwuntan, Ecobanks group executive, Head of Domestic Bank. Our unique platform gives our customers easy access to their Ecobank accounts when travelling, be it on business or for pleasure, without the need for carrying cash.

The combination of a rapidly expanding

middle class and steadily improving financial literacy, supported by robust technology, is increasing the appetite for card usage in Africa.

Governments are rapidly driving the conversion from cash to electronic payments as they too realise the benefits of a cashless society, namely increased transparency, cost effectiveness, financial inclusion, foreign investment and economic growth.

The increased number of MasterCard acceptance locations in Africa means that more cardholders and merchants will be introduced to the security and convenience of electronic payments, while enjoying protection from the risks and costs associated with cash. This is especially important in many African countries where cash has been the prevalent or only payment option, Monehin said.

MasterCard and Ecobank are also looking to expand across West, Central, East and Southern Africa and will soon add a further four African markets to those already accepting MasterCard-branded cards, namely Equatorial Guinea, Mozambique, So Tom and Principe and South Sudan.

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Tigo Wekeza (Tigo Invests), will allow over 3.5 million Tigo Pesa users to benefit from quarterly interest payments based on the balance held in their account.Tigo claimed a world first after launching an innovative mobile money service in Tanzania which offers users the opportunity to automatically earn a return on their balance direct to their wallet without the need for a separate registration.

The service according to Mobile World Live the service called Tigo Wekeza (Tigo Invests), will allow over 3.5 million Tigo Pesa users to benefit from quarterly interest payments based on the balance held in their account.

Millicom, Tigos parent company stresses that Tigo Pesa users will have the option to nominate a non-profit beneficiary in line with their personal

cultural beliefs. This innovation reflects our commitment to develop mobile money into an even more attractive service and will extend financial inclusion further, said Hans-Holger Albrecht Millicoms CEO.

It comes in a year when we have already pioneered cross-border mobile money transfers with automatic currency conversion as well as a unique interoperability arrangement with other operators in Africa.

Earlier this month a one-time return to Tigo Pesa users based on their accrued balances was announced. The trustees of these funds were able to achieve an aggregate return of 9.2 per cent.

This and the new service has been authorised by the Bank of Tanzania, following the announcement of new policy by the central bank earlier this

year.In a separate

announcement, Millicom said it had established a joint venture with Kalixa, an online payments firm, to develop a payments service provider to operate in Africa and Latin America, initially commencing in Colombia and Brazil later this year.

The joint venture will offer payment acceptance services

for both businesses and consumers, including payment gateway and point of sale solutions for merchants as well as 1-click payment and eWallet provision for online customers.

The partnership will cover the end-to-end payment ecosystem and will offer multi-device and cross-platform services.

Working with Kalixa will enable us to offer a complete digital payments service in markets where ecommerce is growing rapidly and where we already have a strong presence, said Albrecht. It is a great combination of our respective expertise.

Millicom has 4.7 million mobile money customers in its six Tigo operations in Africa.

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Mwaro-Kibumbu road, aims to help open up access to the country and boost regional trade. This objective would be achieved by facilitating the movement of goods and persons along the road thereby increasing trade with the rest of the country and with the sub-region.Under "Burundi Vision 2025", the Government designed and implemented an Infrastructure Action Plan (2010-2015) which gave rise to the Road Network Improvement Programme aimed at supporting the productive sectors of the economy. Therefore, the approved intervention is consistent

with the national transport infrastructure improvement policy, especially for highly-populated regions with high economic potential.The project is consistent with the second-generation Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy Framework (GPRSF II), which focuses on transformation of the Burundian economy to generate sustained and job-creating growth; as well as the Banks Country Strategy Paper for Burundi (2012-2016), whose two pillars are: (i) c o n s o l i d a t i o n of governance; and (ii) the

improvement of infrastructure, and the Banks Ten-year Strategy for 2013-2022, are both in line with GPRSF II.The main beneiciaries of the road project are farmers who experience dificulties in procuring inputs and in marketing their produce due to the poor state of the roads. It will also have a positive impact, especially on women and young people by improving their access to socio-economic infrastructure and creating new initiatives. Industrialists, loggers and transporters, whose operating and logistical costs will be signiicantly reduced thanks to the

improvement and asphalting of the main road and rehabilitation of the rural roads, will also beneit from the project. In addition, the road will serve as a strategic economic link connecting Bujumbura to the central, northern and eastern regions of the country. It will also serve as an alternative road to the current central corridor linking Bujumbura to the Port of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania.The US $29.49-million African Development Fund (ADF) grant accounts for 95% of the projects total cost estimated at US $31.04 million.AfDB

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The world over, business has transformed intensely in the last few decades. The discovery of the internet has fetched with it an advanced level of commerce. The internet has bring together a speedy, more competent and cost effective method of doing business. It is today conceivable for an individual in Nigeria to purchase goods from a company in Dubai, to be supplied to a person in Hawaii. This is but a mere diagram of the plentiful returns which the internet and e-commerce in speciic has fetched to the world.

Ecommerce became eficacious around the world for three chief explanations. First is convenience (you decide when to buy, how to buy, from the expediency of your home or ofice, at your own pace). Second is lower price (consumers typically get better price than going to a local store) and third is because of more choice (online stores usually carry more inventory than their traditional store).Its suitable to bring into consideration the oldest and most fruitful African e Commerce Company is eShopAfrica.com, from Ghana, started in 2001, marketing arts and crafts from Ghana, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe and Mali to consumers in USA, and UK. Merchandises are made in Africa, and sold to fat-wallet middle class consumers in developed world, who can pay with credit card, Paypal and can access Internet at any time suitable.The second most popular African e Commerce Company is Skinny laMinx, from South Africa, which sells highly designed crafts to consumers abroad. 80% of Skinny laMinx sales come from USA and Australia. To fast-track their growth, they enthused their shop to etsy.com, and opened an ofline boutique in in central Cape Town, at 201 Bree Street.The third most successful African e Commerce is again a craft company, Rwanda Partners, which sell handmade baskets and jewelries from Rwanda in the USA market. The supremacy of mobile connectivity across Africa has designed consumer tendencies in means that are stirring new and state-of-the-art amenities that furnish to this interested audience.This progression is yet to bloom to the heights seen in the United States or Europe, which has the whole thing to do with a lack of infrastructure, consistent services counting electricity and recognized reputations and online buying habits.As with old-style business, electronic commerce is also grounded on belief across the whole gamut of business. This suggests the usage of protected technologies on the one hand, and a foreseeable legal framework to upkeep these technologies on the other. In Africa, for the reason that restraining policies and guidelines, ineffective telecommunication monopolies

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BETTY ENYONAM KUMAHORManaging director of Africa for global IT consulting firm, ThoughtWorks

BY KIRIT SOBTI, EDITOR, [email protected] A new mobile application that will allow smartphone users to shop online has

been launched by Kaymu, an online trading irm.

According to Elias Schulze, the Kaymu Africa chief executive oficer, the application, compatible for Android-powered mobile phones and available on Google Play Store, is designed to make Rwandans online shopping experience more convenient and enjoyable.It will offer a wide range of products, fast and intuitive navigation and easier buyer and seller account management, he said.Rwandas mobile phone penetration rate currently stands at about 7.2 million subscribers.Those who own smartphones are not known, though the number is growing thanks to the array of applications that attract users.The app is more focused on the product; which has impressed me. It makes the whole shopping experience simpler as one can easily locate what they are looking for. Also, anyone with items to sell can upload them at their convenience using a smartphone, said Steve Bayingana, a tech enthusiast and Kaymu customer.

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New mobile phone app to boost online trading

As mobile devices and access to data becomes more affordable, coupled with a maturing online shopping and payment market, millions of South Africans will progress to

online ranging from short-term loans to more complex

as insurance or brokerage accounts

By 2030, one in every six Africans will be Nigerians, and its economy will have the largest GDP on the continent, But understanding how to launch an ecommerce business in Nigeria requires an understanding of the ecosystem and country, and other aspects such as the cost of generators and the relative dearth of the talent pool.

WHATS THE REALITY OF E-COMMERCE IN AFRICA?

Electronic commerce over the internet is a fresh and budding mode of conducting business

still dictate the sector. And regardless of the many reforms presently happening, moves to renovate monopoly to competitive telecommunications markets have not made much improvement.Bearing in mind the progresses made in this zone by the developed countries, it is imperative that African countries monitor closely, and partake vigorously in the global effort to safeguard comprehensible legal and regulatory framework on subjects such as tax and customs regulations, data security, protection of intellectual property rights, contract enforcement, electronic signature and other related issues.The policy to implement in constructing the information infrastructure in Africa should be based upon open markets to struggle and the deregulation of those infrastructures and services which are still under monopoly. The objective of such action being to fast-track the IT infrastructure and service markets so as to attain a critical mass.Within the agenda described above, what is the reality of e-commerce in Africa? It must be said that with the exclusion of South Africa there is negligible indication of ecommerce on the continent. However here are some illustrations of e-commerce accomplishments that may be heralds of the new era of e-commerce in Africa.A Moroccan company with a staff of seventy does a solid business of digitizing manuscripts for a European publisher. Another Moroccan company is successfully offering Internet-based translation services.

A Senegalese company hires some thirty skilled CAD technicians to do architectural drawing detailing for European clients. A Dar-es-Salaam-based company is now proposing digital mapping services to companies in California.There are positively more models in Africa, since this is becoming an area where international consulting irms and donor agencies see occasions to upkeep African businesses and at the same time meet their own purposes.

There are thousands of South African websites and there is a mounting occurrence of on-line consumer purchasing over the Internet for products such as books, CDs, computer products, wines, lowers, etc.The Internet is a promising technology in most African countries. At present not much consideration is given to the developing electronic commerce revolution. The topics involved are well thought-out as intricate and of lesser priority. Although approach may be shifting, there have

been very slight creativities and eagerness from both the public and private sector to initiate to grip the massive opportunities of the information society and the Internet in speciic.Electronic commerce over the internet is a fresh and budding mode of conducting business. Though only less than ive years old, it has the potential to fundamentally change the economic activities and the surrounding social environment.Governments in developed countries are vigorously cheering the diffusion of electronic commerce as a way to improve access to new markets and augment irm competitiveness.

There is an optimistic conidence that areas such as education, health and government can also be major beneiciaries of e-commerce.


TRAVEL&TOURISM 07

Mauritius is a country, combined beautifully with natural attraction as well as man-made attractions. It has a sub-tropical climate, calm sea conditions, tropical fauna and lora making it perfect with a multi-ethnic and cultural population that is very warm and friendly. There are top class beaches, resorts and hotels with lively facilities and arrangements like sauna, private Jacuzzi, well-designed gardens, and fairy like environment. Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Deep-sea Fishing, Kayaking, Submarine Ride, Sub-scooter Ride are some of the fascinating games to be played in Mauritius. One should opt the Undersea walk or subscooters which is an unusual activity, in which one can experience walking at the seabed. People go to the Tamarin Bay to have an exciting experience by swimming with the dolphins.The night-life can be enjoyed with casinos or with the events organized there. Sega is the national dance which is generally performed by the organizers at the night so one can enjoy watching them. For nightlife lovers pubs, clubs and bars are a good choice to go and enjoy. Every kind of taste bud can be satisied here because cuisine

of Mauritius is a mixture of English, Indian, Creole, French, Chinese, African, etc. The dishes made here are generally a combination of some spices with different herbs. People can enjoy a taste of French cuisine with Indian sweets. If anyone is selecting it for Honeymoon, the beaches, the spa resorts or the comfortable and the environment makes it a perfect one. It is also a beautiful wedding destination because of its caterings and the fabulous activities arranged by the hotels. As it is a paradise on the Earth every moment of togetherness can be celebrated there. There are various beaches which makes Mauritius a most happening and beautiful place to go for a fabulous trip. The beaches are very clean supplemented with white clean sand. Some of the beaches are

If you have to live your exotic dreams, come to the paradise

the paradise is outstanding. Its forest, waterfalls, wildlife, mountains and beaches makes it a dream destination for each and every occasion. It is becoming most popular destination from all over

around the world looking for a tour to nirvana. Services

provided here are highly distinctive well

suited for international

events, high

Honeymoon, Spa therapy or to celebrate the memory of togetherness.

Albion Flic En Flac La Preneuse Le Morne Brabant Point aux Sables Tamarin Tombeau Bay Baie Du Cap

What can be done in Mauritius?

Cuisine of Mauritius

What Makes Mauritius a Perfect

Honeymoon Destination?

Beaches of

Mauritius


TRAVEL&TOURISM 07

Mauritius is a country, combined beautifully with natural attraction as well as man-made attractions. It has a sub-tropical climate, calm sea conditions, tropical fauna and lora making it perfect with a multi-ethnic and cultural population that is very warm and friendly. There are top class beaches, resorts and hotels with lively facilities and arrangements like sauna, private Jacuzzi, well-designed gardens, and fairy like environment. Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Deep-sea Fishing, Kayaking, Submarine Ride, Sub-scooter Ride are some of the fascinating games to be played in Mauritius. One should opt the Undersea walk or subscooters which is an unusual activity, in which one can experience walking at the seabed. People go to the Tamarin Bay to have an exciting experience by swimming with the dolphins.The night-life can be enjoyed with casinos or with the events organized there. Sega is the national dance which is generally performed by the organizers at the night so one can enjoy watching them. For nightlife lovers pubs, clubs and bars are a good choice to go and enjoy. Every kind of taste bud can be satisied here because cuisine

of Mauritius is a mixture of English, Indian, Creole, French, Chinese, African, etc. The dishes made here are generally a combination of some spices with different herbs. People can enjoy a taste of French cuisine with Indian sweets. If anyone is selecting it for Honeymoon, the beaches, the spa resorts or the comfortable and the environment makes it a perfect one. It is also a beautiful wedding destination because of its caterings and the fabulous activities arranged by the hotels. As it is a paradise on the Earth every moment of togetherness can be celebrated there. There are various beaches which makes Mauritius a most happening and beautiful place to go for a fabulous trip. The beaches are very clean supplemented with white clean sand. Some of the beaches are

If you have to live your exotic dreams, come to the paradise

the paradise is outstanding. Its forest, waterfalls, wildlife, mountains and beaches makes it a dream destination for each and every occasion. It is becoming most popular destination from all over

around the world looking for a tour to nirvana. Services

provided here are highly distinctive well

suited for international

events, high

Honeymoon, Spa therapy or to celebrate the memory of togetherness.

Albion Flic En Flac La Preneuse Le Morne Brabant Point aux Sables Tamarin Tombeau Bay Baie Du Cap

What can be done in Mauritius?

Cuisine of Mauritius

What Makes Mauritius a Perfect

Honeymoon Destination?

Beaches of

Mauritius


TALKINGTECHNOLOGY08

Sonalika International is among the top tractor & farm equipment manufacturing company in India. The group caters to the wide product gamut through its tractors range (20 HP-90 HP), farm machinery attachments, multi-utility vehicles, engines, diesel gen-sets, auto components and pick & carries cranes. The company is presently exporting to more than 75 countries worldwide. Sonalika is one of the most trusted brands in Africa and has very strong relations with the African countries, which is evident from the fact that the company is the leading exporter of Tractors and Agricultural Equipment to the continent from India and further growing at exponential rate. Africa is, and has always been the popular business hub for Sonalika, and a major contributor to the companys international business. Sonalika always marks a respect to the day when the irst Sonalika tractor landed in Africa, in the form of AGRI DAY celebrations every year. Sonalika

is already having a stronghold in more than 25 countries in Africa namely Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, South Africa, Cameroon, Tanzania, Ghana, Uganda & Mozambique to name a few. Presently, Sonalika is the market leader in Algeria, where the brand has gained accolades and customer faith at a much faster pace since its inception almost a decade ago. Sonalika has always looked beyond supplying tractors to the continent, and therefore, the company has further plans of opening up training centers, localization of parts and assembly lines in various African countries. This will contribute towards continent growth through employment generation, infrastructure development, better farming practices by way of advance mechanization, increased agriculture output yield & revenue generation which will prove to be beneicial not only in monetary terms, but will also uplift the overall morale of the farming community and the countries as a whole. Selling under the brand Sonalika & Solis, the tractors are popular for their low maintenance, robustness, high fuel eficiency and superior performance. Sonalika Engines and Tractors also comply with tough American EPA norms as well as Euro Homologation which has been

done for several models to enable entry in the European markets thus making them eligible and certiied in terms of global quality standards. LANDINI-SOLIS, another popular brand in South Africa, has been performing exceptionally well, has earned several key government orders, and already established sales facilities at over 60 points in South Africa itself. Sustained leadership with LOC Projects- Sonalika has successfully supplied tractors and implements to Malawi govt. and Cameroon under the Indian Line of Credit (LOC). The government of both these nations extended a successful cooperation to the company in implementing its LOC business & helped in attaining

Green Revolution. The company has also been an active participant in various international agricultural exhibitions in Africa. Besides corporate activities, Sonalika is also popular for various CSR activities it has done in India and other parts of the world, including Africa. Owing to its superior quality with the zest to become a truly International Agricultural Equipment Manufacturer has made Sonalika become a COMPLETE AGRICULTURAL SOLUTION PROVIDER.

Complete Agricultural Solution Provider


TRYSOMETHINGNEW 09

Ingredients 11/2kgbonelessmuttonshoulder or11/2kgbonelesslambshoulderoil 4onions,peeledandchopped 2-4garliccloves,peeledandminced 1piecefreshgingerroot,peeledandcrushed 1tablespooncapemalaycurrypowderor1

tablespoon mild curry powder, of your choice 1teaspoongroundcoriander 1teaspoongroundcumin 1/2teaspoonturmeric 1/4teaspoonsalt blackpepper 1cinnamonstick 3cloves 2bayleaves 2carrots,peeledanddiced 250gdriedapricots,soakedinwarmwater

and drained, 2bananas,peeledandsliced 2tablespoonstomatopaste 50mlwinevinegar 250mlmeatstock 3tablespoonsapricotjam

UPCOMING

Impression without expression leads to depression

THOUGHT OFTHE WEEK

South African Cape Malay CurryBo-Kaap Cape Malay Kerrie

India International Hand ToolsTechnologyExpoHaridwar This event showcases products like Abrasive Tools, Automotive Tools, Agricultural and Gardening Tools, Building and Hobby Tools, Carpenter Tools, Construction and Striking Tools, Lubrication Tools, Scaffolding, Surveying and Measurement Tools, Taps and Dies, Tool parts, tool boxes and other accessories, Other Tools (Jewellery tools, tool sets etc.), Pneumatic and Air powered Hand tools, Machine tools, Power tools and accessories etc. in the Industrial Products industry.Date: 08-10 Oct 2014 Venue: IIE, SIDCUL Ground

Pumps,Valves&ProcessEquipmentsExpoThis event showcases products like industrial pumps, pumping equipment and systems for the application in water sector, waste water, oil and gas industry, chemicals, petrochemicals, power, nuclear, public utilities; metals like ferrous and nonferrous, shipbuilding, paper industry, fertilizers, mining industry, components and equipments such as mechanicals seals, drives, flanges, couplings, instrumentation and controls , vacuum pumps, suctions pumps, processing equipment, including mixers and stirrers, tubes, pipes and fittings, filters, filtrations and separations systems, process plants design and services, instrumentation & automations, hydraulic and pneumatic system etc. in the Industrial Products industry.Date: 09-11 Oct 2014 Venue: Exhibition Ground, Mumbai, India

IndexOffice-MumbaiAn industry platform with focussed exhibitors and institutional buyers & specifiers from the industry. This industry specific fair is held concurrent with 6 tradefairs on The Index Kitchen & Appliances, Index Furniutre, Index Contract, Index Light, Index Inter-Furn and Indarch fairs in the Mumbai, India. The best platform to complement the growing commercial estate segment of India.Date: 09-12 Oct 2014 Venue: MMRDA Exhibition Center, Mumbai, India

3rd Agri Fest 2014 Agri Fest is an international exhibition that focuses on the agricultural sector and its allied industry. More than 150 exhibitors will showcase their products, technologies and services in the show in order to come in the forefront and increase their visibility in the market. The exhibitors will also gain a wonderful opportunity of interacting with the high profile attendees and networking with them. This expo also proves to be a perfect platform for the promotion and advancement of the agricultural sector. It is a meeting point for the professionals and policy makers and also caters significantly to meet the need and demand of the industry. The expo aims to provide a distinctive platform for the professionals of the sector of India to hold discussions and have solutions for each of their queries and problems. The show aids the attendees of the sector in gaining relevant information about the international agricultural industry and market.Date: 10-12 Oct 2014 Venue: Colvin Taluqdars College Ground, Lucknow, India

There are over 1 million Chinese citizens on the African continent. Angola alone has a population of over 350,000 Chinese.

ANGOLA

The Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi in a bilateral meeting with the US President, Mr. Barack Obama, at the White House, in Washington DC on September 30, 2014

PICTURE OF THE WEEK

3tablespoonsnaturalyoghurt

Prepration Method1. Heat the oil in a large pot or saucepan. 2. Over high heat, fry the onions and garlic, stirring

continuously. Add the ginger, curry powder and all the spices and continue stirring for a minute. Season to taste with pepper and add the salt.

3. Reduce heat slightly. Add the meat and fry it until it is browned on all sides. (This may be easier if you remove the onions, garlic and ginger mixture and set them aside, then return them to the pot after the meat is browned.).

4. Add the vinegar and stock, plus all the other remaining ingredients (except the apricot jam and yoghurt). Cover. Reduce heat. Simmer over a low heat, stirring occasionally, until everythingistender,approximately11/2hoursfor lamb and 2 hours for mutton, maybe a little longer.

5. Stir in the apricot jam and the yoghurt a few minutes before serving.

6. Serve this curry with yellow rice and a variety of sambals and atjars.

1.Benefit:Nutrition,straightup: Packing in quite a bit of soluble fiber(4gramspermediumapple)for a modest amount of calories (95)makesapplesafilling,sweetsnack. Plus, a medium apple counts as 1 cup of fruit, so after eating one youre well on your way to meeting your daily fruit quota. They also are a good source of immune-boosting vitamin C.

2.WeightLoss: Apples satisfy hunger for few calories so its not surprising that they can be part of a healthy diet that promotes weight loss. And in a recent study, driedapples also helped participants lose some weight. Women who ate a cup of dried apples daily for a year lost some weight and lowered their cholesterol and heart disease markers.

3.HeartHealth: Experts attribute theheart-healthybenefitstoantioxidant compounds found in apples, which help prevent LDL cholesterol from oxidizing and inhibit inflammation.Plus,thesolublefiberin apples has also been shown to lower cholesterol levels.

4. Protect Against Metabolic Syndrome: People who eat apples may be less likely to suffer from metabolic syndrome, a cluster of symptoms linked to an increased risk of heart disease and diabetes. The apple eaters also had lower levels of C-reactive protein, amarkerofinflammationwhosepresence in the blood suggests an increased risk for heart disease and diabetes.

5.ExerciseExtender: Eating an apple before you work out may boost your exercise endurance. Apples deliver an antioxidant called quercetin, which aids endurance by making oxygen more available to the lungs.

Health Benefits of an Apple

1. Crash dieting

Crash dieting or fasting not only removes fat but also lean muscle and tissue. So in the long term your metabolic rate will slow down. And whenyoufinishthediet,yourbodywillneed fewer calories than it previously did, making weight gain more likely once you stop dieting.

2. Losing track of what you have eaten

Eating a small slither of cake in the officedoesntmeanthatyoualwayshave to deny yourself treats, but you should learn to limit these foods to small quantities or just for special occasions.

3. Skipping breakfast

Missing breakfast is a big mistake when youre trying to lose weight.

Its important to start the day by eating a hearty healthy breakfast because it boosts your metabolism. Your metabolism will slow throughout the course of the day, so its better to eat a greater percentage of your daily intake at the beginning of your day. Also by skipping breakfast, you will be left hungry for the rest of the day, thus eating a larger lunch.

4. Not including exercise

When you are not exercising, you are relying on your diet alone. By exercising as part of your diet regime, this will allow you to eat more of the things you like and still lose weight. And the more exercise you do, the more calories you will burn. If you increase the amount of exercise, but maintain the same diet and calorie intake, you will certainly lose weight.

5. Portion distortion

Unfortunately, many of us eat bigger portions than we need. When serving up your meals, your hand can be a great way to measure your food intake. Proteins,suchasmeatorfish,shouldbethe size of your palm. A single serving

of carbohydrates should be a handful and vegetablesandsaladsshouldfitintotwoclosely cupped hands.FIVECOMMON

DIET MISTAKES

Handy Hindi1. I am going to school. .

2. Have you done with your food?

3. When will you call back? ?

4. I love fishes.

5. It is beautiful Dress!!

6. I like to read newspaper.


THEFASHIONISTAS10

Blakk Rasta

Christopher, Knowless in Kenya for video shoots

Khizz releases singleR&B artist Khizz has officially released his single Simpubutse.Khizz, born Kizito Hategekimana, believes the single will make him a powerhouse in R&B and comes at a time when he is basking in the success of his singles Niwe Ntawundi and Nzamwihoreza.The songs have been receiving massive air play on local radio stations and the singer predicts the new offering will be even more Songstress Knowless and Christopher are in Malindi, Kenya where they are filming their latest music videos Umutima and Agatima, respectively.

Knowless, 24, rocks a black hijab and niqab while filming the music video for Umutima, whereas Christopher, 20, is seen dancing with a beautiful girl in his video.

Clment Ishimwe, the head of KINA Music, a local music label,

popular.My single is a hit and its quality is better than most songs I have done. Simpubutse is a love song that urges couples to trust each other, she said.The song was produced from Beyond Records by Pastor P.Khizz added that he intends to significantly improve his music quality as he is now putting adequate resources to bring out the best.

Khizz has 33 singles and two videos to his name. The singer has shared stage with popular musicians from around the region, including Ugandans Eddy Kenzo, Jackie Chandiru, Radio and Weasel. The 26-year-old artiste boasts of songs like Ndahari, Uwagukurikira, Celebration ft. Danny Nanone, Urabahiga, Harageze, Niwe Ntawundi feat. Tom Close, Nzamwihoreza, Nzagaruka ft. Uncle Austin, Ndakunzwe, and Nyereka, among others.New Times

said the videos will be produced by a renowned Kenyan music producer.

The reason we decided to shoot these two videos in Malindi was because it is a beautiful place located on the mouth of the River Galana and lying on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya, said Ishimwe.

This is the first time for the duo to shoot their music in Kenya.

New Times

East African motion capture studio opens in Kigali

Blakk Rasta inks juicy 3-year recording deal

Africa Digital Media Academy has opened only East African motion capture studio in Kigali.Motion capture is the process by which live movement is recorded and the data used to more efficiently create realistic animation for film and television.Motion capture studio in Kigali is the first of its kind in east and central Africa.Speaking at the press conference at Africa Digital Media Academy offices in Kigali yesterday, the Director General

Ghanaian-International Reggae artiste, Blakk Rasta has signed a mouth-watering three-year deal with the world's biggest Reggae Music label VP Records, headquartered in the United States of America.

According to VP Label Manager Donovan Williams, Blakk Rasta is the first Ghanaian artiste to be signed onto the label and he is confident that he is able to overcome hurdles associated with being a Reggae Artiste in Africa.

He said Blakk Rasta has been accepted globally and we at VP believe he can upgrade his dominance to include other continents outside Africa which is his comfort zone. He has the energy and vision and that for me is the thing. We are already impatient for a new album from him.

Blakk Rasta in an interview said he believes that the VP Record deal couldn't have come at a better time because now his music is making waves both locally and internationally.

I have been looking forward to this all along but 'Jah' made it happen now and as we say,

of the Workforce Development Authority (WDA), Emmanuel Gasana, said the new facility will generate more income in Rwandas economy through foreign trainees who will be accessing the services from the advanced motion capture studio.This is the 3rd country to get this motion capture studio in Africa after South Africa and Nigeria. I think ours is more advanced because we have modern high-tech equipment and well skilled lecturers, said Gasana.

The studio will help interested Rwandan youth from different sectors to train in latest film making technology.We are blessed as Rwandans to get this facility which will attract people from different parts of the world. I am sure that this studio will not be for only Rwandans, other people from Africa and other parts of the world will access our services, he added.Gasana said the motion capture studio will facilitate the country to earn foreign currency from foreigners who will come for training in different areas like film making, lighting, cartoon making and many other services provided by the studio.According to Marler Christopher, director Africa Digital Media Academy, the motion capture studio will provide students with skills in filmmaking,

editing and lighting.Our studio has all modern high- technology equipment for film making industries at international level. Our studio has advanced motion capture which has been used in films such as Lord of the rings and Avatar and Dawn of the planet of the apes, Marler added.

Africa Digital Media Academy is part of the technical and vocational education and training network, operated by WDA. It was opened in January, 2012 and it trains Rwandans in all aspects of advanced media production, from film editing and production to 3D animation.Currently, the Academy is the process of admitting around 100 students for the next intake.New Times

the right time is when it happens. Nothing happens before its time, he said passionately while stroking his beard.

We worked so hard on tours, doing festivals and recording side by side. Sometimes I felt I was passing out on stage but pushed on when I reminded myself I couldn't let Africa down, he continued.

The three year contract covers all Blakk Rasta's albums released within the contractual period beginning with his Ancestral Moonsplash album whose launch earlier this year attracted the interest of high ranking members of society, including Minister for Chieftaincy and Traditional Affairs Dr Henry Seidu Daannaa and Deputy Education Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa among others who had high hopes for the 17 track album produced by legendary Ghanaian producer Zapp Mallet.

Blakk Rasta just returned from a three-month tour of North America to attend to calls by his numerous fans to return to his sterling radio show, Taxi Driver which is aired on Hitz FM.

The tour saw him bring down concerts and festival roofs in America, Canada and the Caribbean. He also had the opportunity to share the stage with reggae legends like Cocoa Tea, JC Lodge, Marcia Griffiths, Machel Montano, Mighty Sparrow and many others.

Blakk Rasta is also a published author and poet.

Modern Ghana


SPORTS2WATCH 11

Dennis Kimetto

FOR the first time in six years, Rwanda has made a big stride in the global rankings, moving from 101st to 93rd in the Fifa rankings released recently in Zurich, Switzerland.Stephen Constantine's men also improved to 26th in Africa, thanks mainly to impressive performances that saw Amavubi reach the third and final round of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations The Commission of Inquiry probing the Brazil World Cup 2014 fiasco was yesterday turned into an intellectual discourse, as Counsel Thaddeus Sory, representing seven witnesses who were subpoenaed by the Commission, raised objections which ended up halting proceedings for the day.The objection raised by Mr. Sory turned into a legal debate when the Chairman of the Management Committee of the Black Starlets, who doubles as the Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Frederick Crentsil, was the first to take to the witness box to testify before the Commission.The Counsel, who was representing six other witnesses, raised an objection about why his client (Mr. Crentsil) had been subpoenaed to appear before the Commission, seeking clarification on the legal status of his client before the Commission, and that the notice was defective, because his clients have to be given a mandatory time of two weeks after service of hearing notice.He backed his objections with Constitutional Instrument (CI) 82, 85 and 65, and emphasised that his clients needed to be given a stipulated time to enable them appear well prepared, also whether they were appearing as target witnesses or none target.According to Mr. Sory, the rules of the Commission provided for his client to be told whether he was a targeted witness or not, which was not stated in the subpoena.He added that the subpoena did not provide enough reasons why Frederick Crentsil and the six other witnesses should give evidence before the Commission, since it did not offer enough protection of his rights, particularly, from future prosecution based on his evidence.Mr. Sory said: I am saying

Kenya's Dennis Kimetto smashed the world record in the Berlin Marathon on Sunday as he made history by becoming the first man to break the 2hr 03min barrier.His lightning fast run of 2hr 02min 57sec was the second year running that the record had been broken in Berlin, the previous best being 26 seconds slower -- the 2:03.23 set over the same course last year by compatriot Wilson Kipsang.The performance by the 30-year-old, a former farmer from western Kenya's high-altitude Rift Valley region, delivered a new benchmark in human endurance and cemented the Kenyans' total dominance of international road racing."As the race went on, I saw I could do it, I'm delighted to have won," the modest Kimetto said after making history and nudging world leading times close to the two-hour barrier.Kimetto, the pre-race favourite, was part of a seven-man breakaway group after 20km, which included fellow-Kenyans Emmanuel Mutai and Geoffrey Kamworor.But Kimetto shook off Mutai four kilometres from home and crossed the line in record time over what is regarded as the world's fastest marathon course.

Rwanda moves to 93rd in Fifa rankings

Legal Tussle Rocks World Cup Commission


qualifiers despite Rwanda being banned from the group stages for fielding an ineligible playersDady Birori, who has dual identity.The last time Rwanda was ranked into the top 100 was in 2008at 78th, the highest ever ranking for the country to date. Rwanda was ranked 99 in 2007 and 89th in 2005 and 99th in 2004 respectively.New Times

Mutai finished second, also inside the previous record time with a run of 2:03.13 -- illustrating the depth of Kenya's talent.Ethiopia's Abera Kuma a long way back in third in 2:05.56.Kimetto hails from the town of Eldoret -- a part of the country that has produced some of the most dominant distance runners in history and is emerging as the world's training capital.He was working as a farmer in an impoverished rural area before he took up running in his mid-20s, joining the training group of Geoffrey Mutai -- a Boston, Berlin and two-time New York marathon champion and the former holder of the unofficial world best, a 2:03.02 set in Boston.His first major win came in Nairobi's Half Marathon in 2011, and he went on to finish second behind his training partner Mutai

in the Berlin Marathon in 2012.His 2:04.16 was the fastest marathon debut in history, and notable as he is one of a new breed of Kenyan road racers who do not have a track pedigree.In 2013 he won the Tokyo Marathon, setting a course record of 2:06.50, and then the 2013 Chicago Marathon in a course record of 2:03.45 -- where he also beat Emmanuel Mutai into second place.In the women's race, Tirfi Tsegaye led an Ethiopia 1-2, winning in 2:20.18 from Feyse Tadese (2:20.27) -- failing to break the 2:20 barrier and still a way off the 2:15.25 set by Britain's Paula Radcliffe in London in 2003.Shalane Flanagan of the United Statges was third in 2:21.14, a personal best but short of the American record.Modern Ghana

that it is not enough reason by virtue of your own [Commissions rule] Rule 8; I am saying that the detailed reasons are all provided for in Rule 8 [Commissions rule.""The reasons for which he

[Crentsil] is invited here must all fall within the province of Rule 8, he added. The Chairman for the Commission, Justice Senyo Dzamefe, who could not help, interjected and said: Why do you want to make a big deal where there is no big deal?According to Justice Dzamefe, he could also make a verbal modification if the need arises, and asked him to read Rule 23 of the CI. This rebuttal compelled the Commission to go for an abrupt recess to decide on the ruling.Justice Dzamefe finally ruled that as Chairman Rule 20 (3) gives him the power to verbally modify the rules. The members of the Commission, after the a short recess, returned with the following ruling;To grant the witness eight days notice, as stipulated by the

law, which applied to all the others represented by Thaddeus Sory.And also he assured the witness [Mr. Crentsil] that he was only appearing before the Commission as a Chairman of the Starlets management committee, and not as a target of the World Cup committee, which applied to the other witnesses.The other six chairmen of the various national teams, including Fred Pappoe, George Afriyie and Augustine Asante Osei Tutu Agyemang, MNS Doe, Adam Munkaila, Kweku Eyiah and Kojo Yankah, could also not be heard by the Commission, because they all did not receive the eight days notice by the Commission, and were represented by Thaddeus Sory.The Chairman for the Commission however clarify that, he has the power to make a verbal modification which was allowed and later given a documented amendment but since the Commission was a friendly fact finding quaisal body that was why he had granted the pray since it was their right.He observed that, although they have been called in a different capacity as chairmen for the various teams, they might be subpoenaed again when if the need arise and in another different capacities.Justice Dzamefe further explained that, since the witnesses were not subpoenaed as target witnesses, whatever they may say cannot be used against them because they were none targets.All the witnesses are however supposed to appear before the Commission on Friday September 26, 2014 with the exception of Mr. Frederick Crentsil who prayed to be given the following Monday September 29, 2014.Ghanaian Chronicle


SPORTS2WATCH 11

Dennis Kimetto

FOR the first time in six years, Rwanda has made a big stride in the global rankings, moving from 101st to 93rd in the Fifa rankings released recently in Zurich, Switzerland.Stephen Constantine's men also improved to 26th in Africa, thanks mainly to impressive performances that saw Amavubi reach the third and final round of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations The Commission of Inquiry probing the Brazil World Cup 2014 fiasco was yesterday turned into an intellectual discourse, as Counsel Thaddeus Sory, representing seven witnesses who were subpoenaed by the Commission, raised objections which ended up halting proceedings for the day.The objection raised by Mr. Sory turned into a legal debate when the Chairman of the Management Committee of the Black Starlets, who doubles as the Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Frederick Crentsil, was the first to take to the witness box to testify before the Commission.The Counsel, who was representing six other witnesses, raised an objection about why his client (Mr. Crentsil) had been subpoenaed to appear before the Commission, seeking clarification on the legal status of his client before the Commission, and that the notice was defective, because his clients have to be given a mandatory time of two weeks after service of hearing notice.He backed his objections with Constitutional Instrument (CI) 82, 85 and 65, and emphasised that his clients needed to be given a stipulated time to enable them appear well prepared, also whether they were appearing as target witnesses or none target.According to Mr. Sory, the rules of the Commission provided for his client to be told whether he was a targeted witness or not, which was not stated in the subpoena.He added that the subpoena did not provide enough reasons why Frederick Crentsil and the six other witnesses should give evidence before the Commission, since it did not offer enough protection of his rights, particularly, from future prosecution based on his evidence.Mr. Sory said: I am saying

Kenya's Dennis Kimetto smashed the world record in the Berlin Marathon on Sunday as he made history by becoming the first man to break the 2hr 03min barrier.His lightning fast run of 2hr 02min 57sec was the second year running that the record had been broken in Berlin, the previous best being 26 seconds slower -- the 2:03.23 set over the same course last year by compatriot Wilson Kipsang.The performance by the 30-year-old, a former farmer from western Kenya's high-altitude Rift Valley region, delivered a new benchmark in human endurance and cemented the Kenyans' total dominance of international road racing."As the race went on, I saw I could do it, I'm delighted to have won," the modest Kimetto said after making history and nudging world leading times close to the two-hour barrier.Kimetto, the pre-race favourite, was part of a seven-man breakaway group after 20km, which included fellow-Kenyans Emmanuel Mutai and Geoffrey Kamworor.But Kimetto shook off Mutai four kilometres from home and crossed the line in record time over what is regarded as the world's fastest marathon course.

Rwanda moves to 93rd in Fifa rankings

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qualifiers despite Rwanda being banned from the group stages for fielding an ineligible playersDady Birori, who has dual identity.The last time Rwanda was ranked into the top 100 was in 2008at 78th, the highest ever ranking for the country to date. Rwanda was ranked 99 in 2007 and 89th in 2005 and 99th in 2004 respectively.New Times

Mutai finished second, also inside the previous record time with a run of 2:03.13 -- illustrating the depth of Kenya's talent.Ethiopia's Abera Kuma a long way back in third in 2:05.56.Kimetto hails from the town of Eldoret -- a part of the country that has produced some of the most dominant distance runners in history and is emerging as the world's training capital.He was working as a farmer in an impoverished rural area before he took up running in his mid-20s, joining the training group of Geoffrey Mutai -- a Boston, Berlin and two-time New York marathon champion and the former holder of the unofficial world best, a 2:03.02 set in Boston.His first major win came in Nairobi's Half Marathon in 2011, and he went on to finish second behind his training partner Mutai

in the Berlin Marathon in 2012.His 2:04.16 was the fastest marathon debut in history, and notable as he is one of a new breed of Kenyan road racers who do not have a track pedigree.In 2013 he won the Tokyo Marathon, setting a course record of 2:06.50, and then the 2013 Chicago Marathon in a course record of 2:03.45 -- where he also beat Emmanuel Mutai into second place.In the women's race, Tirfi Tsegaye led an Ethiopia 1-2, winning in 2:20.18 from Feyse Tadese (2:20.27) -- failing to break the 2:20 barrier and still a way off the 2:15.25 set by Britain's Paula Radcliffe in London in 2003.Shalane Flanagan of the United Statges was third in 2:21.14, a personal best but short of the American record.Modern Ghana

that it is not enough reason by virtue of your own [Commissions rule] Rule 8; I am saying that the detailed reasons are all provided for in Rule 8 [Commissions rule.""The reasons for which he

[Crentsil] is invited here must all fall within the province of Rule 8, he added. The Chairman for the Commission, Justice Senyo Dzamefe, who could not help, interjected and said: Why do you want to make a big deal where there is no big deal?According to Justice Dzamefe, he could also make a verbal modification if the need arises, and asked him to read Rule 23 of the CI. This rebuttal compelled the Commission to go for an abrupt recess to decide on the ruling.Justice Dzamefe finally ruled that as Chairman Rule 20 (3) gives him the power to verbally modify the rules. The members of the Commission, after the a short recess, returned with the following ruling;To grant the witness eight days notice, as stipulated by the

law, which applied to all the others represented by Thaddeus Sory.And also he assured the witness [Mr. Crentsil] that he was only appearing before the Commission as a Chairman of the Starlets management committee, and not as a target of the World Cup committee, which applied to the other witnesses.The other six chairmen of the various national teams, including Fred Pappoe, George Afriyie and Augustine Asante Osei Tutu Agyemang, MNS Doe, Adam Munkaila, Kweku Eyiah and Kojo Yankah, could also not be heard by the Commission, because they all did not receive the eight days notice by the Commission, and were represented by Thaddeus Sory.The Chairman for the Commission however clarify that, he has the power to make a verbal modification which was allowed and later given a documented amendment but since the Commission was a friendly fact finding quaisal body that was why he had granted the pray since it was their right.He observed that, although they have been called in a different capacity as chairmen for the various teams, they might be subpoenaed again when if the need arise and in another different capacities.Justice Dzamefe further explained that, since the witnesses were not subpoenaed as target witnesses, whatever they may say cannot be used against them because they were none targets.All the witnesses are however supposed to appear before the Commission on Friday September 26, 2014 with the exception of Mr. Frederick Crentsil who prayed to be given the following Monday September 29, 2014.Ghanaian Chronicle


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Seychelles in India particularly?Last year we organized our irst Seychelles-India Day and it was good to see that we had 52 Bollywood directors along with press that came to Seychelles. We will be counting on the assistance by the Bollywood industry that this is the ideal

destination for you, this is Indian Ocean. You are home away from home.We have Air Seychelles and Etihad Airways on board as the partner

airlines. Comment.For past editions we always had Emirates, but this year it was time for others as everyone should get a fair chance and what would be the best moment other than carnival to highlight our very own airlines. I think it was my duty as the Minister

of Tourism to look at our national airlines, giving prominence to it.How about having direct air connectivity from India to

Seychelles?This is what we are in for, we have Sri Lankan Airlines lying and now, we want to have India on our air-route chart. This year Seychelles will be making efforts to reposition the island on India enabling to have a new direct access. Enlighten us with the paybacks witnessed by Seychelles with this carnival through its previous editions?Well, the main objective has always been to look for visibility and the carnival provides us more than what we can expect. The event got attention from around the world thus, providing wide exposure to Seychelles and when we will become visible we remain relevant, relevant in the world of tourism. As I am here with Indo Africa Times , I appeal to get Indians, not just Indian private sector but to get the support of Indian govt., to get Sri Lankan govt., Maldives govt. Moreover, this depicts unity and respect for each other and accentuates a message that the governments of respective countries also value their people, their culture and their land.

Every country possess an asset that makes it unique from others. For Seychelles, that asset is its fanciful and fascinating tourism. The whole prefecture is so pleasing that no tourist would like to return back home. In an exclusive interview to Indo Africa Times, Alain St. Ange, Minister of Tourism & Culture, Seychelles enlightened about the earnest endeavours of the Ministry to promote the countrys tourism round the world and to commence a direct flight between India & Seychelles making it more convenient and feasible for the tourists.

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