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www.indoafricatimes.com MONDAY | AUGUST 04, 2014 Title Code: DELENG18579 RNI NO: DELENG/2014/54666 Postal Registration No.: DN/325/2014-2016 VOL. 1 NO. 30 Page 12 Price `10 pg 08 pg 04 pg 07 pg 02 CONTINUED TO PAGE 03 P rime Minister Modi has once more revealed his profound affection for the African continent, thereby, in his endeavour to further fortify the prevailing relations he has articulated his deep desire to warmly hug Uganda. Mr. Prime Minister made it crystal clear at the recent visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uganda, Hon’ble Sam Kutesa to India. Hon’ble Kutesa’s delegation encompassed three Ministers, Minister of Information, Communication and Technology, Hon. John Nasasira, Minister of State for Fisheries, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, Minister of State for Investments, Hon. Dr. Ajedra Gabriel Aridru and other senior officials of the Government of Uganda. In the course of his visit, Mr. Kuetsa held talks with External Affairs Minister and paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister. “I have come here to strengthen our relations. We have had Indians fighting alongside us against colonialism (and) we both have a commonwealth heritage and are part of the non-aligned movement (NAM),” Kutesa said. Kutesa conveyed a congratulation message to the Prime Minister from Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on his electoral victory and also extended an invitation to the Prime Minister to visit Uganda. According to an official release Modi acknowledged the invite with "pleasure". Worth to mention that the Ugandan President has come to India twice on state visits and once on a private visit in 2011. Kutesa also articulated Uganda's craving to build on brilliant relations between the two countries, whether bilaterally or at multilateral platforms, by working with the new Government of India. He emphasized the latent for developmental cooperation between India and Uganda in different arenas of investment, information and communication technology and hydropower, amongst others. pg 02 The Foreign Minister of Uganda, Dr. Sam Kutesa shaking hands with the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi Bill Gates finally gets his college degree Obama announces creation of leadership centre in Kenya EGYPT: AN INVESTOR’S DREAM MADHYA PRADESH: THE HEART OF INCREDIBLE INDIA SHARING A DEEP BOND INDIA JOINING HANDS WITH UGANDA FOR DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS WELCOME TO THE 12TH LOME INTERNATIONAL FAIR
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Prime Minister Modi has once more revealed his profound affection for the African continent, thereby, in his endeavour to further fortify the prevailing relations he has articulated

his deep desire to warmly hug Uganda. Mr. Prime Minister made it crystal clear at the recent visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uganda, Hon’ble Sam Kutesa to India.

Hon’ble Kutesa’s delegation encompassed three Ministers, Minister of Information, Communication and Technology, Hon. John Nasasira, Minister of State for Fisheries, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, Minister of State for Investments, Hon. Dr. Ajedra Gabriel Aridru and other senior officials of the Government of Uganda.

In the course of his visit, Mr. Kuetsa held talks with External Affairs Minister and paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister.

“I have come here to strengthen our relations. We have had Indians fighting alongside us against colonialism (and) we both have

a commonwealth heritage and are part of the non-aligned movement (NAM),” Kutesa said.

Kutesa conveyed a congratulation message to the Prime Minister from Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on his electoral victory and also extended an invitation to the Prime Minister to visit Uganda. According to an official release Modi acknowledged the invite with "pleasure".

Worth to mention that the Ugandan President has come to India twice on state visits and once on a private visit in 2011.

Kutesa also articulated Uganda's craving to build on brilliant relations between the two countries, whether bilaterally or at multilateral platforms, by working with the new Government of India. He emphasized the latent for developmental cooperation between India and Uganda in different arenas of investment, information and communication technology and hydropower, amongst others.

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The Foreign Minister of Uganda, Dr. Sam Kutesa shaking hands with the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi

Bill Gates finally gets his college

degree

Obama announces creation of leadership centre in Kenya

EGYPT:An InvEsTOr’s DrEAm

mADHYA PrADEsH:THE HEArT OF InCrEDIBLE InDIA

SHARING A DEEP BONDIndIa joInIng hands wIth Uganda for development partnershIps

WELCOmE TO THE 12TH LOmE InTErnATIOnAL FAIr

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Wassupafrica02Bill Gates finally gets his college degree

Bill Gates is no stranger to honorary degrees. In 2007 he even got an honorary

doctorate from Harvard, where he had dropped out as an undergraduate three decades earlier. But he seems especially touched by the degree bestowed this week at Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia - Africa's oldest nation and the cradle of humanity. Ethiopian Foreign Minister Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said it is the Microsoft founder's first honorary degree from and African university. Gates used his speech to tout his conviction that Africa is positioned to shape its own destiny for the better. Here is the text of his acceptance speech,

Thank you for that introduction, Dr. Admasu Tsegaye [President of Addis Ababa University].

Prime Minister Hailemariam; distinguished guests; faculty and students of Addis Ababa University.

I am deeply grateful for this honorary degree.

I never got my real degree. I dropped out to start Microsoft, and never went back.

So getting a diploma I can put on the wall and show my father is a relief.

It is a special honor to receive an honorary degree from Addis Ababa University.

This is one of the leading institutions of higher learning in Africa – a continent whose future has been a central interest of my career ever since my wife and I began our foundation nearly 15 years ago.

The first time Melinda and I came to Africa, 20 years ago, we were on vacation.

We visited Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi. We were awed by the natural beauty. But we

Africa urged to invest in hybrid energy systems

were no less awed by the poverty we witnessed. Children were dying from illnesses we'd never even heard of.

This struck us as deeply wrong – and totally unnecessary.

The foundation we started took as its motto "All Lives Have Equal Value" – because it was so obvious to us that the world was clearly not treating all lives as having equal value. If it were, kids wouldn't be dying by the millions from diseases that are preventable and treatable.

In short, coming to Africa inspired us to start our foundation.

Of course, the Africa I'm visiting today is not the Africa we saw back then.

You know the stats: Income per-person in sub-Saharan Africa is up by two-thirds.

Seven of the 10 fastest-growing economies in the world are on this continent.

I could go on. But I didn't come here to give a speech about economic statistical phenomena – because those figures don't get at the real reason why I'm optimistic about Africa.

The real reason why I'm optimistic about Africa is that this continent is now in an incredible position to shape its own destiny for the better.Why is this case?

For one very simple and powerful reason: the countries of Africa are learning from each other.

I know that much of the narrative over the years about Africa has focused on how outside entities can help the people of this continent – whether those entities are foreign governments, or international aid organizations, or non-profits such as our own foundation.

All Africa

Obama announces creation of Leadership Centre in Kenya

Tigo Ghana partners Kaymu for easy online transactions

US President Barrack Obama has announced setting up of a regional leadership centre in Kenya which will be operational beginning 2015.

Three others, he announced, would also be set up in Ghana, Senegal and South Africa "in order to improve the availability and quality of leadership training programmes and professional development opportunities for young African Leaders."

Obama's announcement ironically follows the suspension of its Peace Corps programme in Kenya over security concerns.

"While volunteers are leaving, the Peace Corps plans to retain its office in Kenya and will continue to assess the safety and security climate," Shira Kramer, the spokesperson for the Peace Corps told the Associated Press.

USAID, the White House said, would provide Sh3.3 billion for the centres with support from a number of multi-national corporations. "American and African companies

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Africa's best interest to invest in renewable energy projects, such as hybrid renewable energy systems, which will lessen the pressure on the national grid and create a sustainable supply of energy for the country.

This is according to Arthur Chien, VP of Talesun Energy, who says that the adoption of hybrid renewable energy systems is likely to become the next big trend for global power utilities as these systems increase the generating capacity of traditional power plants and sources due to the combination of two or more different types of energy sources.

'One of the main aims of hybrid energy is to reduce the emissions from traditional power plants by using a combination of energy types. The utilisation of a hybrid energy system is an effective method of solving the energy and environmental problems prevalent in Africa.'

Chien explains that hybrid power systems are based on energy sources that rely largely on fossil fuels and use renewable energy to reduce fuel consumption, systems which rely on a renewable energy sources and use diesel generators as a backup supply, or systems which rely only on a combination of renewable energy source and fossil fuel generators. He says that the latter option offers significant environmental benefits compared to systems which reply largely on generators powered by fossil fuels.

He says that the advantage of a hybrid system is that the two energy sources do not have to be located nearby each other, and can be placed in separate locations to gain optimum exposure of the relevant elements needed to produce renewable energy.

Chien adds that hybrid systems are the answer to providing electricity to remote rural areas where the grid extension is a challenge and uneconomical. 'Fossil fuels, such as oil and coal, are the main source of energy in rural areas but are becoming increasingly expensive, while hybrid systems can provide electricity at a more cost effective price.

'Furthermore hybrid systems, especially renewable energy hybrid systems powered by sustainable factors which are abundant in rural areas, can be drivers of electrification in remote areas where utilities can find it challenging to provide electricity,' he concludes.about talesun energy

Talesun Energy, a subsidiary of global solar solutions company Zhongli Talesun Solar, consistently produces industry-leading quality, crystalline photovoltaic modules manufactured in the world's largest, fully automated production facility (210 000 square meters). This systematic production process provides Talesun customers with front-runner price-performance ratios.

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Tigo has partnered Kaymu, an online market portal to make it easier for Ghanaians to transact business online.

Under the agreement, both Tigo and non-Tigo customers can buy or sell their products on Kaymu.com.gh using Tigo Cash as a mode of payment for the transactions.

Kaymu is a leading online market-place in Ghana where buyers and sellers can meet and make the best deals for used or new products, such as smart phones, computers, fashion and clothing, home appliances at affordable prices.

foundations have more than matched these funds."

Obama made his announcement during a town hall meeting with the first set of Young African Leaders (YALI) to undergo six weeks of training in the United States in the areas of entrepreneurship, civic leadership and public administration.

During the town hall meet, President Obama also renamed the initiative the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. "The spirit of YALI reflects Madiba's optimism, his idealism, his belief in what he called the endless heroism of youth."

Given the over 50,000 African youth who applied to participate in the fellowship programme, President Obama also announced that come

2016 the number of annual participants

would have doubled from 500 to 1,000.

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The Commercial Manager and Head of Mobile Financial Services at Tigo Ghana, Selorm Adadevoh, is excited the partnership will enable Ghanaians transact online business with ease and convenience.

'Tigo Cash is successfully catching on and most importantly changing the way people live by making payments for goods and services more convenient and simple than counting out paper bills. This is another innovation as we continue to deploy Tigo Cash to particularly those in the informal sector and in rural Ghana' he said.

The Managing Director for Kaymu, Tim Burkly also said Ghanaians irrespective of their geographical location could transact business on the portal at their own convenience.

'The partnership ensures that consumers pay promptly for items on Kaymu. This sort of convenience and safety beats the normal stress of going through town despite the weather conditions, time constraints or security in carrying large sums of money for transaction of business' he emphasized.

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Bill Gates accepting honorary degree from Addis Ababa Uninversity

Barrack Obama, President of USA

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Rwandans, Ugandans and Kenyans will soon be free to set up businesses across

borders without any restrictions once the three East African countries have endorsed a new deal seeking to open up their job markets to each other.

The memorandum of understanding, due to be signed in October in Kampala under the Northern Corridor Initiative, aims at eliminating all restrictions to free movement of labour and capital among the tripartite members of the broader East African Community.

If endorsed, professionals such as media practitioners, lawyers, doctors and teachers will be free to establish their businesses in any of the three partner states and accorded the same rights and treatment as nationals.

The new initiative seeks to remove any remaining restrictions to the free movement of labour and capital under the East African Common Market Protocol.

Although EAC partner states agreed in principle to free movement of labour, partner states only opened up those areas they felt faced shortage of local capacity. For example, Rwanda allows in only technicians and a few other professional fields such as health.

Morocco king deplores 'social inequality'

Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya move to open up job market

Mr. Prime Minister showed gratitude to Kutesa for the message from President Museveni. Modi also requested the Ugandan Foreign Minister to carry his invitation to President Museveni to grace his presence at the 3rd India-Africa Forum Summit to be held in India later this year.

Mr. Prime Minister further reiterated India's aspiration to join hands with Uganda for development partnership in all fields. Modi also applauded Kutesa

on his election as the President of the 69th session of the UN General Assembly, and uttered confidence that issues of interest to the developing world would receive extraordinary consideration during his presidentship.

Calling it a “good meeting” with Mr. Prime Minister, Kutesa said, “The prime minister had visited Uganda when he was the chief minister of Gujarat. He had then encouraged Ugandan investment in India and India’s

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“Professionals will be allowed to operate in the country and will be subjected to equal treatment as nationals,” Monique Mukaruliza, Rwanda’s national coordinator of Northern Corridor projects, said.

The aim, according to Mukaruliza, is to enable the three partner states to get skilled labour and minimise dependency on experts from outside the community.

“Although some Rwandans are allowed to work in the other countries as foreign employees, the current arrangement does not allow them to start up their own firms or businesses. What we want under the new memorandum is total liberalisation of the market,” she added.

Francois Ngoboka, the director of labour, research and employment promotion at the Ministry of Labour and Public Service, said this will enable the country attract professionals and investments into critical sectors.

He highlighted sectors such as construction and infrastructure, manufacturing, mining and health as those that need more investments and skilled manpower.

“We lack enough competent domestic investors and opening the market to our neighbours will help transfer expertise to local manpower,” he said.

He said it is easier to outsource skills from the region than from outside the Community.

Currently, about 64 per cent of foreign experts in Rwanda are from East Africa.

Way forwardAlexander Twahirwa, the

director of labour administration, said draft standards that will govern the initiative will be discussed at a meeting scheduled in Nairobi next month.

Each country is currently carrying out a manpower survey to ascertain the gaps and opportunities in various sectors.

A labour market information system will then be established where partner states will publish areas where they need expertise for citizens in other member countries to apply.

“We will also discuss all the barriers and challenges that employees face while working in other countries and come up with possible solutions before the total liberalisation of the market commences,” he said.

ChallengesJean Nepomuscene

Mugengangabo, a commercial lawyer at Bona Fide Law Chambers in Kigali, said despite the good intentions, Rwandans will face

some challenges.He cited his profession

where he said lawyers in other countries are more experienced compared to Rwandan lawyers, making it difficult for Rwandans to favourably compete in those countries.

“Many of our regional counterparts are more experienced than us. For instance, our Bar Association has been in place for only 17 years, while other Bar Associations in the region have existed for more than 70 years,” he said.

He added that Uganda and Kenya use English in their courts, while Rwandans still argue cases in Kinyarwanda, the local dialect.

“How can we open firms outside Rwanda when many Rwandan lawyers have no professional English background?” Mugengangabo asked.

Under the auspices of the Northern Corridor, Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya have implemented several projects to deepen integration. They include the use of national IDs to cross borders, single tourist visa for foreigners touring the three countries, as well as the single customs territory that has made the movement of goods faster among member states.

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Morocco's King Mohammed VI deplored the persistence of serious

"social inequalities" in the kingdom in a speech marking the 15th anniversary of his accession to the throne.

He called the anniversary an "opportunity" to "proceed to examen our conscience".

While he spoke of "progress made", the king deplored the unequal distribution of wealth in the country, urging a report to assess the "value of Morocco between 1999 and 2013".

"If Morocco has seen tangible advances, reality confirms that this wealth does not benefit all citizens," he said.

He added that he had noticed "the depth of social inequalities between Moroccans" during tours of the kingdom.

While the uprising of the Arab Spring has swept across the region, Morocco has remained a beacon of relative stability.

The government introduced a new constitution in 2011 aimed at heading off calls for reforms, and also at reinforcing the powers of the government, which has been led by the Islamist Justice and Development Party since early 2012.

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investment in Uganda. I have come to India to follow that up. I had also visited Gujarat when he was the chief minister and was very impressed with the development of the state.”

“We also spoke of the region vis-à-vis India” he further added.

The Confederation of Indian Industries organized an interactive session with Ugandan Ministerial Delegation at Hotel Shangri- La, New Delhi in an endeavor to provide a platform for the Indian corporates to know the accentuated booming sectors and investment opportunities in the African country.

The session got insight of the pool of business to tap for growth and development of both the countries on every front. With the welcome remarks of Mr. Jagdish Mitra, Member, CII Africa Committee, Senior Vice President, Tech Mahindra and the address by High Commissioner of Uganda to India Ms. Elizabeth Paula Napeyok, the session got the essence of the East African country.

Indian and Uganda share deep and open relations. India is

Uganda’s largest trade partner and Uganda has a large population of Indian origin who make noteworthy impact to Uganda’s economy and society.

India and Uganda also unite meticulously in capacity building fields, including human resource development. A large number of Ugandan students are presently studying in various Indian institutions on higher education. The two countries also share harmony of opinions on a diversity of subjects of regional and global importance.

Under the first India Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-I), it has been planned to set up a India Africa Institute of Foreign Trade (IAIFT), which is a pan-African institution for students from all over Africa. The institute will be set up by the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT).

There is also an application to set up a food processing business incubation centre under IAFS-II. The centre is being set up by International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT).

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj shakes hands with her Ugandan counterpart Sam Kutesa during a meeting

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The economy of Egypt depends, mainly on agriculture, tourism, and

money remittances from workers who are outside the country, oil, petrochemical industrious, media and revenues of Suez Canal.

The economy of Egypt is considered to be one of the few multi economic in the Middle East and it does not depend on oil as it is in Iraq and Gulf States in Egypt there is a stock.

The rate of economic growth was ranging from 4- 5 during the past quarter century, but now the annual growth of GDP is 6% and the Egyptian economy is the second largest in the Arab Countries, after Saudi Arabia, but it is the largest economy in terms of non-oil depending economy .

It is the eleventh economy in the Middle East in terms of per capita income. As well as, In Africa, the economy of Egypt occupies the second rank after South Africa in terms of GDP.

Important sectors of Egypt

• InformationandCommunicationTechnology

Egypt’s Communications and Information technology sector is a leading global outsourcing destination. Egypt, one of the highest-growth latent IT markets in the Middle East, is getting growing responsiveness from tier-one vendors and distributors, most of which are at present very familiar with the market.

• TourismEgypt’s tourism industry

is amid the most varied and

EGYPT

vibrant in the world. Beyond the untouched beaches and year-round suns shine, Egypt’s long and varied history, rich cultural legacy and exceptional geographic landscapes make it a widespread destination for adventure, eco, sailing, diving, health and cultural tourism - and for religious tourism to sites of importance to Christians and Muslims alike. Although well-served by five-star properties, there is significant room for investment in the three- and four-

star hospitality segments.

• RealEstateEgypt is home to the largest

population and market in the Middle East. Real estate is one of the most vital sectors subsidizing to economic growth and touching more than 90 industries connected to construction. It is measured a labor-intensive sector as it accommodates at least 8% of the total labor force.

an Investor’s dream • AgribusinessWith an increasing population

of more than 80mn, Egypt indicates one of the largest markets in the region, agriculture supports to around 13% of Egypt's GDP in 2012/2013. Egypt rests as the world's largest wheat importer, and controlling global prices will aid to decline pressure on the

country's fiscal situation and on local inflation. In line with this, Egypt ramped up wheat imports at the end of 2013 as prices moderated sharply and as Russia, which traditionally supplies the country at very competitive prices, returned to export markets. The lifting of the three-year ban on rice exports as providing a boost to the local industry. The sugar industry is promoting from a tight local market and higher domestic prices.

• RetailThe Egyptian retail sector is

set to endure to raise over the next few years, with its massive and incessantly mounting population and snowballing levels of disposable income resulting in a strong rise in household spending across all retail subsectors. • FinancialServices

The Financial sector became the broadcaster of economic growth and poverty reduction in Egypt, it is one of the ancient and most- laid down in the Middle East and one of the best-developed in the region, cheers to a diligent private sector and key regulatory reforms. Today, the country’s banks, brokerages, investment banks and private equity houses are among the most vibrant in the MENA region, attracting foreign investment from major local and international names while throwing their own determined regional growth plans.

• PetrochemicalsPetrochemical industry plays

a dynamic role in the Egyptian economic development and growth. In acknowledgement of the reputation of petrochemicals industry in Egypt’s economy, along with the introduction existence of successful drivers, petrochemical development strategy has established to hasten the implementation of such industry.

• LogisticsandTransportationThe transportation sector is the

chief support of economic growth, as transportation networks are well-thought-out as the channels which economic and social actions flow through, where all sectors of the national economy rest on the services and amenities of this sector to link both production and consumption markets together, besides having the access to the needs of raw materials and services and operating.

Egypt’s exceptional geographic location pooled with a mounting infrastructure base is augmenting the country’s position as a key global logistics hub for companies eyeing to do business in, or trade between, Europe, Asia and Africa.

• RenewableEnergyWith the anticipated

exhaustion of natural gas assets, Egypt is an investor’s dream when

it comes to sustainable energy resources. Egypt owns a profusion of assets land, sunny weather and high wind speeds, making it a prime resource for three renewable energy sources: wind, solar and biomass.

• EducationEgypt’s education sector

makes and aids as the largest workforce in the Middle East and North Africa and is developed with investment prospects. Looking away, Egypt has seen how much the private sector can fetch to educational development, from private education to public-private partnerships.

• HealthcareEgypt has a long past in health

care and medical practice, which dates back to Pharoanic times. In recent decades, the nation has attained numerous developments both in health pointers and health care endowment.

• PharmaceuticalsThe pharmaceutical sector

in Egypt is one of the firstborn strategic sectors in the country, founded in 1939. The Egyptian pharmaceuticals and cosmetics sector is reflected as the largest in the region with concerns to growth capacity and extension during the coming five years compared to similar sectors in neighboring countries.

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BusinessBuzz 05MTN partnering with banks and making mobile phone an e-wallet

Fidelity Bank’s dual promotion in Nigeria

Mobile and online payments can now be so easy and the perils of

physically handling money would now be condensed with effective ways of paying for goods, services and bills at any time of the day, without having to be physically present as MTN Rwanda has set in motion a partnership with KCB, RSwitch and I&M Bank which wishes to mend access to financial services.

With the partnership, MTN

Fidelity Bank has come up with a new endeavor in Nigeria with a dual aim of enhancement. The Bank has initiated to bring growth and awareness regarding education and the bank with a scholarship scheme delineated

"Save 4 Scholarship". The scholarship scheme is said to be a support for the educational needs of its customers. According to bank officials, N80 million have been reserved for the scheme allocated over a period of five years.

In the same strain, Mr. Nnamdi Okonkwo, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank asserted, "We affirm our commitment to developing products that contribute to the general well-being of the society in which we operate. It is also part of the new direction of Fidelity Bank that is anchored on innovation. At Fidelity Bank, we are not in business to follow the crowd and that is the essence of this initiative. We are aware that some are out of school, not because they are not intelligent or lack of will to go to school, but the challenges of costs of bills associated with school."

Mobile Money subscribers will be able to transfer money between their Mobile Money and KCB bank accounts and withdraw money from their Mobile Money wallets using I&M ATMs and other RSwitch connected ATMs, without the use of a bank card to start the transaction.

According to the General Manager of MTN Business, Noman Munyampundu "MTN is constantly finding new ways of delighting customers through our digital strategy. These services are truly unique as they cater to both the banked and the unbanked population of the entire country."

"KCB's partnership with MTN Mobile Money is a game-changing endeavour which aims to improve lives, create jobs, spawn new enterprises, expand financial inclusion and promote a cashless economy in Rwanda. This service will enable customer to access their banking services through the Mobile money platform at their own convenience," said Monica Keza, the head of Banking and Channel.

RSwitch head of projects Catherine Ngali said they are happy to partner with MTN and the banks in providing card-less cash withdrawal services through the RSwitch Smartcash ATM network to MTN customers.

He added that the initiative is another way to uphold the bank's backing for the cashless policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria. In a bank statement, it has been estimated that a total of 200 winners will come up throughout the duration of the initiative. Also, that this would create awareness for the need of money saving culture as it is an authentic instrument for improving the financial inclusion in Nigeria.

According to Mrs. Chijioke Ugochukwu, the Executive Director, Shared Services, Fidelity Bank quoted, “This is our most important and most contributory promo so far. This promo is our unique contribution to the development of education which is the most basic of human aspiration.” “The Fidelity promo is a unique one. We shall be giving out scholarship packages and gift items to support the educational aspiration of our customers. When we are talking about education we are talking about everything- catering school, university, polytechnic, apprenticeship etc,"she added.

Bharti Airtel hits 300 million subscriber mark

Airtel Rwanda’s mother company, Bharti Airtel, has crossed the 300 million-subscriber mark across all its operations, the global telecom firm announced in a media statement recently.

Bharti Airtel, with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa, started operations in 1995. It hit the 100 million-subscriber mark in 2009 and the 200 million-client milestone in 2012.

The company ranks fourth-largest mobile service provider globally, and second-largest globally outside China.

Christian de Faria, the Airtel Africa chief executive officer, said the milestone underlined the strength of the firm’s operations.

“Today, telecommunications is at the heart of transformation, which, going forward will be driven as much by the force of technology as by the changing demographics in emerging markets across Asia and Africa,” he said. He said accelerated data consumption by the youth would play an important role going forward.

In Africa, Bharti Airtel is the largest mobile operator in terms of geographical footprint, with presence in 17 countries and over 70 million subscribers.

Airtel entered the Rwandan market in April 2012 and has over one million subscribers presently.

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Development in Africa’s Internet and Broadband sector has augmented in recent years due to perfections in infrastructure, the entrance

of wireless access technologies and lower charges. Broadband is quickly substituting dial-up as the favoured access method. This procedure is by now almost accomplished in Africa’s more industrialised markets.

Noteworthy developments to Africa's Internet connectivity have taken place in the last five years. Massive investment in telecoms set-up has branded these enhancements, predominantly in terms of intercontinental connectivity and global fibre networks. Nevertheless, these infrastructure investments are required, but not adequate, to mend Internet access amenities knowledge for operators in Africa.

Certainly, Africa is making paces toward becoming more Internet-friendly. Although it covers 6 percent of the Earth's total surface area and 20 percent of the total land area, it embodies only 7 percent of the globe's total Internet users - a market presently conquered by Asia.

According to a survey, the continent bragged 167,335,676 Web users in 2012, or about 15 percent of the total population - 4 percent higher than recorded in 2011.

And that number is anticipated to continue increasing. One of the fastest-growing parts in the world in relations of Internet connectivity and usage, Africa's mobile telephone population has grown exponentially, formally overtaking fixed-line phones.

The continent's 650 million mobile phone subscribers even outstrip those in the U.S. and Europe.

Mark Zuckerberg's fervent curiosity in internet.org's undertaking positively appears genuine. It's the fresh frontier for the internet - linking billions of people in Africa and Asia who have yet to taste the delights of the digital world. Through an organisation called Internet.org, Facebook has put itself at the vanguard of this assignment.

It clearly reveals an apt strategy to get millions of people in Zambia online. It is without doubt a praiseworthy humanitarian mission - but in the long run it could also be enormously significant to Facebook's development.

The mobile operator Airtel - like a number in Africa - has been presenting a simple Facebook feel for free on mobile phones. Now in Zambia it will extend an Internet.org app which will stream Facebook but also a sum of other web services. Users will get access to Wikipedia, job sites, weather forecasts, and info about health, all without paying any data charges.

But at the same time it has been detected that customers in Africa often pay ten times more than those in Europe for broadband access. According to a report published by the ITU it approves that the

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By kirit soBti, editor, [email protected]

Ghana and Tunisia, the African pride in regard to growth and development have gone a step ahead to monitor the ongoing actions and operations on the well-facilitated virtual world of technology, internet. The African countries became the member of Global Commission on Internet Governance (GCIG). GCIC recently came into being with an endeavour to find and propose such solutions to governments over the following two years. According to experts the world needs innovative approaches for governing internet which is the need of the hour.

The commission is the brainchild of think-tanks Chatham House and the Centre for International Governance Innovation, launched in January this year while it began operations in May 2014. It is present to equip governments with strategic vision for future of interest governance, asserted Tobby Simon, a member of the Global Commission on Internet Governance (GCIG).

The commission enjoys membership of Chile, Ghana, India, Indonesia and Tunisia with an aim to convey pioneering concepts about the future of the internet to the worldwide negotiating table. The commission is said to supervise the questions surrounding the potential effect of internet fragmentation on economic growth and innovation through its research advisory network. According to Ashnah Kalemera, programme officer at Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA), "The GCIG is very much needed to ensure equitable distribution [of control of the internet] and the sustained functioning of this model."

With the commission puting its best foot forward but the matter of concern still persists like internet access, where only one fifth of the population has access to the internet. "Access once took centre stage but internet governance forums are now overridden by matters of security and privacy, primarily applicable to the majority of users in America or Europe," asserts Ashnah.

"The GCIG will help develop specific policies to ensure that the internet is a beneficial tool for countries rather than anything else. It will help answer some of the bigger questions around the way the internet should be governed." stated the commission.

continent is the world's most expensive place for access to broadband Internet connections.

Access and costs of broadband Internet are two of the pointers required to be wisely taken care of. Although over 70% of Africans have a mobile phone, and over 90% are covered by mobile networks, less than 10% use the internet.

That means most Africans can’t email CVs, research Wikipedia, self-diagnose health problems, or usually find out what is happening in the world. We all know that mobile phones have revolutionised Africa. For the first time in history most Africans can communicate to one another, a game changer for a continent too long cut off from the rest of the world.

The time has actually come for the next revolution. The mobile internet revolution.

A storm of cheap smartphones over the past five years means

that Africans now have the devices necessary to join the

internet. Currently the problem is no longer getting these

smartphones in hand of the Africans, the problem is connectivity.

The pricing of Internet access facilities for end

users is one of the stoutest methods of a fruitful policy environment,

for two reasons. First, low prices themselves are

indication of a modest market that is comparatively free of blocks that could increase the

cost of providing services. Second, low prices produce a worthy circle:

lower prices appeal more users, which surges scale and reduces unit costs, thus

growing the utility of the Internet to citizens and businesses. This in turn further reduces prices for end users and heartens greater and more diverse use of the Internet.

Countries with higher prices and lower Internet use are likely to be branded by clear walls within the sector, usually related to regulation and policy, such as a monopoly on the international gateway, a state-owned incumbent, or regulatory roadblocks in deploying long-distance and/or cross-border infrastructure. Other countries, even those with low prices or high usage, could do better still, and in particular could achieve more widespread benefits from the Internet if they removed roadblocks, promoted investment and services, and offered high-level political vision and leadership.

It’s not a question of if access to the internet will be a basic human right one-day. It’s a question of when. Africa has the chance to leapfrog the rest of the world, linking its populations to the Web, and getting water to a land that has had too much desert for too long.

Internet Solutions is committed to increasing its infrastructure footprint to ensure it delivers the required connectivity and value-added services to local and international clients across the entire continent at affordable rates.

Individuals can browse a set of health, employment and local information services without data charges. By providing free basic services via the app, we hope to bring more people online and help them discover valuable services they might not have otherwise.

AfRIcA IS ONlINE wITH A GREEN DOT!!

The time has actually come for the next revolution. The mobile internet revolution.

One step ahead for internet governance

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Madhya Pradesh often designated as the "Heart of India" is home to a rich cultural heritage and has

innumerable monuments, large plateau, spectacular mountain ranges, meandering rivers and miles and miles of dense forests offering a unique and exciting panorama of wildlife in shady surroundings.

Madhya Pradesh is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal, the largest city is Indore and historical capital is Gwalior. It is nicknamed as the "heart of India” due to its geographical location in India. In 1956, this state was reorganized and its parts were combined with the states of Madhya Bharat, Vindhya Pradesh and Bhopal to form the new Madhya Pradesh state with Bhopal as its capital. This state was the largest state of India by area until 2000. In 2000, the

Chhattisgarh region was split to create

a new state, and Rajasthan became the largest state of India.

Bhopal, capital of Madhya Pradesh is a lovely combination of scenic beauty and historicity. Bhopal Tourism presents a happy mix of Hindu and Islamic cultures and combines both North Indian and South Indian influences.

Mandu signifies a love story of a Muslim Prince with a local poor shepherd girl that brings the mythological touch to Mandu. Mandu, a small town on the edge of Malwa Plateau, is surrounded by forests and has a historical significance. Antiquity and Artistry merges here and this mix is displayed by some marvelous structures and monuments like Alamgir, Bhangi, Rampol, Darwaza and Tarapur Gate. Mandu is one of the few places where the very rare Baobab tree grows.

KHAJURAHO GROUP OF MONUMENTSThe name Khajuraho, in ancient times

known as "Kharjuravāhaka", is derived from the Sanskrit words kharjura = date palm and vāhaka = "one who carries". The renowned Khajuraho group of monuments is one of the amazing tourist places in India. The world famous Khajuraho has the biggest team of ancient Hindu as well as Jain sacred temples,

popular for

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Quick Fact:it is positioned

in the state of Madhya

pradesh. these monuments date back to 1000 ad.

Best Time to Visit:

September to March is the

best time to visit.

Did You Know? it has been

acknowledged as a world heritage site by uneSCo. the monuments and

temples were built during the reign of Chandella dynasty.

their sexual statues and were influenced by the Tantric school of thought. Sculptors of Khajuraho depicted all aspects of life. Khajuraho group of monuments are broadly classified into three groups viz. Western Group of Temples, Eastern Group of Temples and Southern group of Temples.

Western Group of Temples constitutes Kandariya Mahadeo temple, Chaunsath Yogini temple, Chitragupta temple and the most prominent structure is of the Kandariya Mahadeo temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Eastern Group of Temples comprises a cluster of Hindu and Jain temples and lies close to the Khajuraho village. Parsvanath Temple is the largest jain temple in this group.

Southern Group of Temples is situated 5 km away from the Khajuraho village. The fine Chaturbhuj Temple is the most famous in this group and has an intricately carved image of Vishnu ji.

Must Go: Go out for shopping. Relish the Khajuraho

festival and Mahashivratri festival.

Must Watch: Kandariya Mahadeo, Chaunsat

Yogini, Lakshamana Temple, Vishwanath Temple,Chaunsat Yogini, Chitragupta Temple, Matangeshwara Temple, Adinatha Temple, Brahma temple, The Vamana temple Ghantai Temple, Parsavanatha Temple, Javari temple, the Duladeo Temple and Chaturbhuj Temple.

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CETEF-LOME (the Exhibitions and Trade Fairs Center of Lomé is situated northeast

of GNASSINGBE Eyadema International airport. Stretching over an area of 90,000 sqm. it comprises four (04) entire covered pavilions of 6. 000 square meters each, a semi covered space (Shopping space) about 32.000 Sqm and an open area (outdoor space) of about 27. 000 Sqm.

CETEF-LOME will host from 21st November to 8th December the 12th edition of Lomé International Fair.

It offers a unique platform to the Togolese business community and those from the other parts of the world in November to December to exchange and promote business during Lomé international trade fair.

CETEF is an institution in charge of Lomé international exhibitions and saloon organization especially Lomé international trade fair which will be on its 12th edition this year.

CETEF has chosen “Renewable energies, source of progress and sustainable development” as theme of this 12th edition”.

The 1st Lomé international saloon on renewable energies will be organized from 21st to 27th November 2014 in addition to Lomé international trade fair. Apart from goods exhibition, a 3 days forum (25th to 27thNovember 2014) during which international researchers and experts will communicate on renewable energies will be organized.

After all, this event will be a great continental business meeting opportunity. It will allow African and worldwide promoters to show their potentials.

For this fact, like by the past editions, exhibitors will come from many European, Asian, American countries to take part to the event. The activities will include meetings,

lectures, seminars, Forum. It will be a promotion and establishment of business opportunity and partnership.

The 11th Lomé International Fair was a great success. This is illustrated by the increase in the total area occupied which rose from 13 852 sqm in 2012 to 16 580 sqm in 2013. The total number of exhibitors grew from 616 in 2011 to 850 in 2012 and 986 in 2013 while the number of participant countries rose from 19 in 2011 to 25 in 2013.

For this edition, CETEF‘s innovation is on the choice of a theme for each edition of Lomé International Fairs, and this year theme is “Renewable energies, source of progress and sustainable development”.

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ingredients • Muttonamixofchops,marrowboneand

shoulder pieces - 500 grams• Basmatirice -1.5cups• Salttotaste• Bayleaves -2• Greencardamoms -10• Blackpeppercorns -25-30• Cinnamon -3inchsticks• Oil(todeepfry) -1tablespoon• Onionssliced -5(large)• Carawayseeds(shahijeera) -1/2teaspoon• Cloves -10• GingerGarlicpaste -1tablespoon• Redchillipowder -1tablespoon• Yogurt -1tablespoon• Freshcorianderleavestorn -1cup• Freshmintleavestorn -2tablespoons• Pureghee -2tablespoons• Blackcardamoms -4tablespoons• fewstrandsofsaffronmixin1/4cupofmilk

prepration Method1. Heat five to six cups of water in a deep pan.

Add drained rice, salt, bay leaves, five green cardamoms, seven to eight black peppercorns, one cinnamon stick and cook till three fourth done.

UPCOMING

Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.

tHougHt oFtHe WeeK

Hyderabadi Biryani

The word 'Biryani' is derived from the Kannada word ‘BIDI ANNA' which means "loose or unstuck rice".

Indian Cuisine 2. Drain and set aside. Heat sufficient oil in a kadhai and deep-fry half the onion slices till golden. Drain and place on an absorbent paper. Grind caraway seeds, one cinnamon stick, remaining black peppercorns, cloves and remaining green cardamoms to a fine powder and set aside.

3. Take mutton pieces in a bowl. Add ginger paste, garlic paste and salt and mix. Add the spice powder, red chilli powder, half the fried onions crushed, yogurt, coriander leaves, half of the mint leaves and one tablespoon oil and mix. Let it marinate for about two hours in the refrigerator.

4. Heattwotablespoonsgheeinapan,remaining cinnamon and black cardamoms and sauté till fragrant. Add remaining onions and sauté till light golden. Add marinated mutton, stir and cook on high heat for three to four minutes. Cover, reduce heat and cook till almost done.

5. Heat the remaining ghee in a thick-bottomed pan. Spread half the rice in a layer. Spread the mutton over the rice. Sprinkle remaining torn mint leaves. Spread the remaining rice. Sprinkle saffron milk. Cover and cook under dum till done. Serve hot with a raita of your choice.

pICtUre of the week

The High Commissioner-designate of Ghana, Mr. Samuel Panyin Yalley presenting his credential to the President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on July 31, 2014

Zimbabwe has an impressive adult literacy rate of 90% – one of the highest ratings in Africa

cHOcOlATE

1) dark Chocolate is good for your heart: Studies show that eating a small amount of dark chocolate two or three times each week can help lower your blood pressure.

2) dark Chocolate is good for your Brain: It increases blood flow to the brain as well as to the heart, so it can help improve cognitive function.

3) dark Chocolate is high in vitamins and minerals: It contains some of the following vitamins and minerals in high concentration: Potassium, Copper, Magnesium, and Iron

4) dark Chocolate is full of antioxidants: It can protect you from many types of cancer.

BENEfITSOf DARK

handy french1. Quelle henre est – il ? What is the time ?

2. Comment allez – vous ? How are you ?

3. j’ai très faim. I am so hungry.

4. puis – je faire un appel ? Can I make a call ?

5. vos ongles sont très belles. Your nails are so pretty.

6. j’aime les pates. I love pasta.

ALGERIAANGOLABARKINA FASOBENENBOTSWONABURUNDICAMEROOMCAPE VERDICHADCOMAROSDJBOUTI

EGYPTERITEAGABONGAHNATHE GAMBIAMAURITUSSWAZLANDTUNISIAZAMIBIASEYCHELLESZIMBABWE

Can you pick the 12 mIsspelled african Countries?

Hospitality Expo Hospitality Expo is a 3 day event being held from 4th August to the 6th August 2014 at the Gujarat University Convention & Exhibition Center in Ahmedabad, India. This event showcases products like commercial kitchen equipment, cutlery and table products, hospitality technology, furniture and fit out solutions, commercial refrigeration equipment, f&b service products, glass and glassware, bar, wine accessories and equipment, commercial coffee machines, lighting and controls, furniture & furnishing, bathroom fittings, hotel POS machines, EPRS systems, accounting systems, dry cleaning machines and cleaning solutions etc. in the Business Services, Food & Beverage industries.date:04-06Aug2014venue: Gujarat University Convention & Exhibition, Ahmedabad, India

Catering ExpoThis event showcases products like cutlery and d table products, f&b service products, glass and glassware, commercial coffee machines, food and drink vending solutions, fast food kitchen equipment, food decoration products, food display equipment, food ingredients, ready to eat food, packed food, flavors, milk and dairy products, health food products, sweets snacks and confectionery products, fresh food products, fruit and vegetable products, food additives and ingredients, hollow ware, glassware, chinaware, crystalline ware porcelain, mini bars and cutlery crockery etc. in the Business Services, Food & Beverage industries.date:04-06Aug2014venue: Gujarat University Convention & Exhibition, Ahmedabad, India

Oleo Surf Chem ExpoBy attending this event, visitors will get the golden opportunity to know about current and upcoming market needs and discover new business opportunities. Well, this is not the end, as they can also enjoy the brilliant platform of communication and mutual cooperation among professional buyers, dealers and suppliers. Some of the products which are up here for display are flavor & fragrance, preservatives, conditioners and additives, Packaging materials and machinery for cosmetics, personal care and detergents and what not. This is the vital forum for all to know more about the innovative techniques which are making people crave for more.date:05-06Aug2014venue: NSIC Exhibition Complex, New Delhi, India

NexGen Governance It is organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry, New Delhi. The conference will cover areas like technology enablement, citizen centric e-governance models, and best practices from states and innovative solutions from corporates.date:05Aug2014venue: ITC Maurya Sheraton Hotel, New Delhi, India

Travel & Tourism Summit It is organized by the Internet and Mobile Association of India. The conference will cover areas like explore new ways of marketing, packaging, quality of services and robust payment system in Travel Industry.date:06Aug2014venue: Hotel Shangri-La, New Delhi, India

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The Rwandan community living in the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey and Connecticut) enjoyed a boat ride on the East River to celebrate the 4th July Rwandan Liberation Day to honor the sacrifice made by the heroes who ended the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi, rescued and restored people’s dignity.

The ceremony was marked by inspiring speeches made by Rwandan High Level Officials: H.E. Eugene Richard Gasana, State Minister and Ambassador to the Rwandan Permanent Mission to the United Nations and Colonel Vincent Nyakarundi, Rwandan Military Advisor to the UN, who played a key role in the liberation struggle, reminded the community to uphold the unity and sustained gains achieved for the last 20 years.

Keeping the momentum of the July 4th celebration, the community gathered again on the 12th of July in Prospect Park in Brooklyn for the launch of the project on Rwandan cultural activities.

The project aims at creating a platform for promoting Rwandan culture with the overall objective

Rwandan RnB artist Mani Martin left for France where he is set to perform at a concert and also attend Songstress Miss

Shanel’s wedding.According to Mani Martin, apart from the

concert, he is also set to work on new songs with Producer Timour who has produced songs for popular African musicians like Alpha Blondy, Youssou N, dour, and Salif Keita.

“I was so pleased and honored when I received a phone call from Producer Timour a few days ago before travelling to France. I’m happy that my music will be produced and released on an international level,” said Martin.

He added that the call came at a time when he was looking for great international producers to partner with on the production of his new songs.

“The call from Timour came as a huge relief. I will work with him after my performances. Right now, I’m focused on giving my best to my fans in France,” he noted.

New Times

of strengthening social cohesion and empowering the community of all ages to be creative and reconnect with the Rwandan culture.

Planned activities around this initiative will include learning Kinyarwanda, traditional dancing, Rwandan poetry and other positive traditional values, etc.

In Rwanda, the tragic colonial history of divisionism which led to the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi has contributed to tear apart the cultural identity and many artists and elderly who were custodians of the culture were killed. The Government of Rwanda is investing in restoring the cultural values and has established a cultural week to educate youth about Rwanda’s rich cultural heritage. There are also opportunities for the Diaspora to do more in particular in relation to the native language and other traditional values which are being threatened. The launch of the project was celebrated by 26 Rwandans and friends of Rwanda who live in New York and New Jersey, friends of Rwanda and others visiting from Canada and Sweden. They all felt that the project will be beneficial to them at various levels.

New York is a city where culture diversity is celebrated and we need to promote the Rwandan culture and draw the young generation to learn and be empowered. Diversity is our strength and we will use innovative tools to encourage Rwandans and other individuals with different cultural background to be part of this initiative.

The group enjoyed a sunny summer Saturday dancing traditional songs of the most well-known Rwandan artists, namely Muyango, Kayirebwa and Jean Paul Samputu until 10:30 pm under the shade of a tree in the most celebrated park of New York in close proximity of the Bandshell.

The community will be meeting over the rest of the summer in public parks to continue to brainstorm how to establish the Rwandan Cultural Club Initiative, which will be a space for empowerment and fostering social cohesion through cultural activities. The project is organized and led by AIGINET (AmahoroIwacu Grassroots Impact Network) in the context of promoting cross-cultural exchanges initiatives.

New Times

Our dream is to promote Rwandan culture in New York

DJ Pius is a new father Rickie Pius Rukabuza aka DJ Pius and wife Ange Umulisa are over the moon after the couple welcomed their first born Abriel. For DJ Pius it has been a year of blessings, after graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Law early this year, he found his lost rib in Umulisa and now he is a new father.

“Thanks for your Prayers. Baby Abriel is born,today,July25,2014.16:25pm. GMT+2. Weight

4.280kgs, Height 57cm,”Two4Real’s pillar, DJ Piusexpressed his happiness on social media.

The Agakayi hit maker’s first born comes four months after the couple said I do onMarch 8 thisyear. The bouncing baby boy and mother are in good condition.

Umulisa is a former presenter on Rwanda television. Congratulations to the new parents.

New Times

MANI MARTIN TO PERFORM IN FRANCE

Mani Martin

Supermodel Rickie Pius Rukabuza aka DJ Pius and wife Ange Umulisa

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sPorts2WatCh 11Team Rwanda off to Norway for Chess Olympiad

‘Best coach in the land’: Herbert Addo begins Hearts reign

The national chess team flies out of the country to compete in this year’s

Olympiad for men and women scheduled to run from August 1-15 in Tromso, Norway.

According to the team captain Maxence Murara, the players are in high spirit heading into this year’s Olympiad where they hope to make improvement from last year’s 155th position.

“We have all been practicing well and everyone on the team is ready for the challenge. We

are a strong team now and we are prepared for the big event,” he said.

The national team is comprised of ten players including five men and five women. The men include; Godfrey Kabera, Alex Ruzigura, Murara Maxence, Eugine Kagabo and Allain Niyibizi.

The women’s team is composed of Royala Umuhoza, Christella Girizina, Marie Faustine Shimwa, Monique Uwinkesha and Aline Niyonsaba.

New Times

Coach Herbert Addo has made a return to hold the helm at Accra Hearts of Oak, a club he led to win the league title in one season and go entirely unbeaten another term.

Herbert Addo, the only man to coach four clubs to the Ghana top flight title, has signed a 2-year deal to take over the reins at the former Ghana and Africa champions as he replaces Mohammed Ahmed Polo who guided the club to a 3 place finish last season.

Coach Addo was unveiled at a colourful ceremony at Metro TV which was also screened live on the local television channel in the presence of Hearts owner and Board Chairman, Togbe Afede XIV and other club bigwigs, Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, Frank Nelson, Mr. Thompson among others. And they want the new technical head to get down to work immediately as they desperately aim at claiming a first silverware in five years.

'This is evidence of where we want to take Accra Hearts of Oak to, we want to win the upcoming league and more that's why we have gone for

the best coach in the land. We want to establish Hearts of Oak as an international club way beyond Ghana and Africa,' said Togbe Afede who chaired the unveiling ceremony.

'Coach Addo, it's a great honour for us to have you. We look forward to working with you and we look forward to celebrating victory after victory, glory after glory. We want to return to the days when we were ranked the 8 best club in the world and we believe you can do it. The sky is the limit,' the Hearts of Oak chief added.

Other technical room staff introduced on Thursday afternoon were Sabahn Quaye who also makes a return to the club as Team Manager, Edward Ansah who is also back as goalkeepers' trainer, Dauda Lutterodt as youth coach and

Stephen Abugri as assistant coach.

'The last time I was here, I played 60 matches and lost only two so I know the headache I've got as we seek to do even better in the coming season but I'm determined to just go a step further than ever before,' Coach Addo said.

Coach Addo also reiterated that his immediate goal is to win the league title with Hearts, insisting that the club will not go on a player buying spree because he has confidence in the players already at his disposal.

'We already have quality players, I just need to see these players and work with them. My last club (Inter Allies), myself and the boys set ourselves a target of 41 points and worked towards it. I personally set a target of 45 points' Coach Addo said.

He explained: 'I was not able to achieve my personal target but the team did and that's the most important thing. If we are on the same wavelength, we'll work together and achieve our targets.'

ModernGhana

Ambitious ‘Phobians': Hearts launch operation win the leagueAccra Hearts of Oak have set a target to win next season's First Capital Plus Premier League.

The Phobians finished 3 on the league log last season, however they believe anything short of the league title is a failure in the upcoming season.

Hearts of Oak in a ceremony on Thursday, on the premises of Metro fm unveiled their new technical team, comprising Herbert Addo, Steve Bugri, Saban Quaye, Edward Ansah and Dauda Lutterodt and think they have the men to deliver them the goods.

The Board Chairman of the club Togbe Afede XIV has indicated that the target set by the team for next season

is to emerge as league champion and nothing less, wouldn't be welcome.

'We are bent on winning the league next season and anything short of that is a failure and I repeat myself anything short of the league title would be considered a failure on our part.

'So we will do everything possible as board, while the other stakeholders of the club should also do their part to make the success come to pass,' he said.

Hearts of Oak last won a league title inthe2008/09leagueseasonhencearedetermined to bring back smiles on the faces of their supporters.

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Owner / Publisher / Editor: Mr. Kirit Sobti from 3rd Floor, Plot No. 3, Block PSP-IV, Service Centre Opp. Sector-11 (Extn.), Rohini, Delhi-85Printed at LIPEE SCAN PVT. LTD. 89 DSIDC SHED Okhala Phase 1, New Delhi

Please explain STC’s role.

STC was created in March2008, as part of the Seychelles’ economic transition. The company is fully owned by the government and is governed by a Board of Directors. STC is commercially autonomous in its operations and not dependent on the government budget.

STC operates in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector and currently it specializes in wholesale, distributions and light manufacturing activities as well as retail. STC engages in the trading of certain branded consumer products from reputable international sources, with recent additions of new product ranges, including healthy foods, household items and constructions materials.

With regards to retail, STC operates supermarkets in the domestic market and duty free shops at the airport. While most manufacturing activities have been privatized, a small presence in value addition activities remains, namely the tea and coffee factory, toilet paper production ,and a bakery producing various assortments of bread and pastries.

What does STC need from the international community?

We are looking for potential suppliers or producers from all over the

world, who are willing to build mutually beneficial partnerships with us. STC is interested in importing a variety of quality products which can be provided at reasonable prices with regular supplies.

We are constantly meeting with all our existing suppliers to cement our relationship or forge new relationships in new or existing countries with the aim of enlarging our suppliers’ base. We aim to source products from all price ranges from food to household products to construction and building material.

Which countries are your main suppliers?

We are importing from different countries around the globe, including Africa, Europe, the USA, China and other Asian countries, India, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and the UEA. I am trying to diversify the suppliers with the aim of obtaining a diverse quality of goods at affordable prices and ensuring the availability of most goods at all times.

Is the UK at a disadvantage because of distance?

Not at all. Prices from the UK for meat and other products are competitive. I will therefore take this opportunity to invite potential UK business partners to contact us or

come and visit us to discuss business opportunities, and why not combine it with a wonderful short vacation in paradise!

Are Seychelles’ food suppliers threatened because of rising food prices and larger countries poaching your strategic food suppliers?

Food supply is not going to get easier. Seychelles, given its specifically, will always have to rely on imports and is therefore exposed to fluctuations in food prices from the region and international markets. In addition, we are working closely with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries because STC is a potential market for local farmers and fisherman, provided they are able to consistently supply quality products at reasonable rates.

The main role of STC is to keep the cost of living down in the Seychelles. Bulk buying, most times leads to lower prices and locally STC has extended its support to local producers and small entrepreneurs who want to get into the field of producing for the retail sector.STC is also working with local wholesalers to purchase their excusive products at reasonable prices. This approach introduces a new role for STC, that is, creating synergies in the local market, which I firmly believe is very important to facilitate local businesses,

bring greater choices to our customers and at the same time, continue to bring down the overall cost of living.

Is there a skill shortage in the Seychelles, and is this a problem for STC?

We have an overall labor shortage, both skilled and unskilled in the Seychelles, and STC is not an exception. STC also has to source staff overseas and I take this opportunity to invite applicants from the UK or elsewhere, who may be interested in working for STC to send their CV to us.

What is your long-term priority?

Price fluctuations remain a big challenge for STC, along with other external shocks outside our control. But I firmly believe that STC can increase its operating capacity, and product range, and engage in more diverse trading operations to ensure continuous business growth.

Internally, we shall continue with establishing a culture of responsibility, accountability, and efficiency and with our investment plans in our infrastructures. Externally, the on-going task ahead of us is creating and maintaining a reliable network of suppliers by continuously forging business relationships.

As a small island nation, Seychelles is importing more than 90 per cent of its necessities with limited manufacturing and land to produce food. The nation comprehends the necessity for a strong supply chain abetted by a strong trading company. In a candid interview to Kanchi Batra, Sub-Editor, Indo Africa Times, the CEO of STC painted the working of the company as a commercial trading company which engrosses in the import, storage, and distribution of food products and fast moving consumer goods in Seychelles.

"I am trying to diversify the suppliers"

Veronique LaporteChief Executive OfficerSeychelles Trading Company Limited

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