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28/10/2022

28/10/2022

MTN launches MTN Skills Academy

MTN has launched the MTN Skills Academy to develop people across the continent as producers, consumers and innovators of digital technologies.

The ‘Digital Skills for Digital Jobs’ programme aim to enhance the link between digital skills training and demand for jobs, with the MTN Skills Academy acting as an accessible-to-all tool.

MTN’s operations across Rwanda, Ghana, Uganda and Zambia will be the first to roll out the MTN Skills Academy in 2022, followed by the MTN Group’s other markets in 2023.

“We aim to create solutions that enhance opportunities and tackle some of the challenges that Africa faces. Unemployment is chief among these, exacerbated by low digital literacy, access and skills,” says MTN Group chief sustainability and corporate affairs officer Nompilo Morafo.

The initiative complements the programmes being deployed across Rwanda and the continent, enhancing the ecosystem, said Rwanda’s Minister of Information and Communications Technology and Innovation Paula Ingabire during the launch on the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress Africa in Kigali, Rwanda.

“We are particularly pleased to have the tools to get to hard-to-reach places by getting devices into people’s hands so that they can participate in the initiative and get the necessary skills to be employable.”

Of sub-Saharan Africa’s 200-million young people, around 38-million are not in any form of education, employment or training, explains MTN Rwanda CEO Mapula Bodibe.

“This number is rising, and young women are more than twice as likely to be affected as young men, according to the International Labour Organisation. The Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development says that 60% of youth and adults must have at least a minimum level of proficiency in sustainable digital skills by 2025,” he continues.

The MTN Skills Academy, along with various public and private sector partners, focuses on: digital solutions to make career guidance accessible to all young people; access to free online digital and financial skills training; driving work readiness to enhance employment prospects; and creating a public and private sector-wide job hub to improve job placement prospects across Africa.

The inclusive programme features low-data use; zero-rating in select markets; country-specific and language functionality; as well as features that enable its use by differently-abled persons.

“It leverages the strengths of partners, including PACE Career Centre to provide comprehensive career guidance and online learning provider Coursera to provide basic, intermediate and advanced technology and business skills training.”

“With the MTN Skills Academy, Africans can prepare for emerging careers at unprecedented speed and scale, contributing significantly to solving the unemployment challenges the continent faces,” Morafo concludes.

Source: engineeringnews

28/10/2022

Gen Kazura meets Commander of French contingent deployed in Gabon
The Chief of Defence Staff of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), General Jean Bosco Kazura has received Brig Gen François-Xavier Mabin, the commander of a French contingent deployed in Gabon.
Brig Gen Mabin is in Rwanda on a four-day official visit, which ends Friday.
According to an RDF statement, Brig Gen Mabin visit aims at strengthening military cooperation between RDF and the French Armed Forces, following discussions held in Paris in March between Gen Kazura and his French counterpart, Gen Thierry Burkhard.
Brigadier General Mabin said,“We have set up a roadmap and today we are in its implementation which will result in numerous cooperation actions and exchanges starting in 2023.”

28/10/2022

RWANDA: Police seize smuggled liquors worth Frw50 million

The Rwanda National Police RNP Anti-Smuggling and Organized Crime (ASOC) unit has seized assorted wines, spirits and beers in Gisenyi Sector, Rubavu District valued at about Frw50 million.

The wines and liquors including Hennessy, Moet, and Jameson were recovered on Wednesday, October 26, in a house located in Gisenyi town, Rubavu Cell, Munini Village.

Chief Inspector of Police (CIP) Mucyo Rukundo, the Western Region Political and Civic Education Officer (RPCEO) said that one person was arrested over the alleged smuggling and fraud.

"On Wednesday, October 26, at about 11p.m. in response to credible information on smuggled alcoholic beverages stored in a house in Gisenyi town; the ASOC team and the Regional Police Unit went to the said house where boxes of assorted wines, spirit and beers were recovered. Among them are 138 bottles of Hennessy, 120 bottles of Leffe beer, 96 bottles of Moet, 72 bottles of Bacardi, 72 bottles of Grand Marnier, 65 bottles of Jameson, 54 Sheridan's, among others," CIP Rukundo said.

Other wines and Whisky recovered include Glenfiddich, Absolut, V***e Clicquot, and Double Black.

"One suspect identified as Mbarushimana Alias Danny, was arrested at the store. The second person said to be the rightful owner of the wines and liquors, identified as Gakwaya Silas, is still on the run," CIP Rukundo added.

Mbarushimana told the Police that he was hired by Gakwaya to guard the house. He added that the goods were sneaked into Rwanda from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), at night.

Smuggling is punishable under the East African Community Management Act, which is applicable in Rwanda, which provides that seized smuggled goods under article 199, are auctioned.

A taxpayer who commits fraud is also subject to an administrative fine of one hundred percent (100%) of the evaded tax and a likely imprisonment of between six months and two years.

25/10/2022

EU Lifts Sanctions against Burundi's new Prime Minister

The European Union (EU) has lifted sanctions against Burundi's new Prime Minister Gervais Ndirakobuca and 2 other top officials imposed in 2015 for a violent crackdown on protests and a failed coup attempt.

Ndirakobuca and two others were said to be “undermining democracy or obstructing efforts to achieve a political solution to the current crisis in Burundi”.

The individuals were said to have been involved in perpetrating “acts of violence, repression or incitement to violence, including acts which constitute serious human rights violations”, according to a statement by the EU published in 2015

The other two officials whose sanctions have been lifted are Godefroid BIZIMANA who is the Director-General of the National Police and Léonard Ngendakumana former army general. Responsible for obstructing the search for a political solution in Burundi by participating in the attempted coup d'état of 13 May 2015 to overthrow the Burundi Government”.

25/10/2022

Rwanda Named as a Leader in Pushing Digital Acceleration in Africa

GSMA director general Mats Granryd has named Rwanda as a leader in pushing digital acceleration in the African Continent.

Mr. Granyrd was speaking today at the opening ceremony of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) which is being held in Kigali, Rwanda from October 25-27, 2022, bringing together 2,000 participants from more than 75 operators with almost 400 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem.

The meeting which normally takes place in Barcelona Spain will be showcasing cutting-edge technology demos that will redraw the boundaries of possibility.

The MWC also fuels innovation and grows ideas by introducing investors to visionary startups and guiding governments in the transition from physical to digital.

The Director General emphasized the powers of mobile connectivity and industry collaboration as major catalysts towards socioeconomic welfare, naming Rwanda as a leader in pushing digital acceleration in the African continent.

Granryd opened today’s keynote by recalling a story on how mobile technology has transformed the world in fundamental ways: before solar energy system and mobile banking were introduced, a local nurse had to close her home clinic after dark.

Today, her neighboring communities have access to a responsive healthcare system – progressing the growth of social welfare and inclusion.

The account points to the ample opportunities introduced by partnership across business sectors, a crucial factor in leveraging digitalization for the greater good and closing key barriers.

“Together, we need to make sure we are building towards a better and more resilient future for everyone. That means we are leaving no one behind,” he said.

Working together
Across Sub-Saharan Africa, mobile growth and pe*******on rates continue to grow. By the end of 2021, the region had more than 500 million mobile subscribers (more than 46 per cent of its population), offering a promising outlook on the continent’s digital acceleration.

However, Granryd warned of ongoing challenges, noting private sectors, government and civil society must work together to untangle the gender gap, digital literacy and cost issues.

Also appearing on the keynote session, Nompilo Morafo, chief sustainability and corporate affairs officer at MTN, concurred on the region’s challenges.

“Companies cannot do it alone. The government cannot do it alone. We need to make sure true collaborations really enhance digital economies across the continent.

25/10/2022

FULL SPEECH: President Kagame’s Remarks at the Mobile World Congress 2022, Kigali Rwanda

Mats Granryd, Director General of the GSMA, senior officials, business leaders, members of diplomatic corps, distinguished ladies and gentlemen.

It is a real pleasure to be joining you for the opening of the first in person mobile world congress in Africa.

I welcome you all to Rwanda, we are very pleased to host you. I wish to thank GSMA for choosing our country as the venue for this year's conference.

Digital technologies are a catalytic force for development in Africa, yet almost half of adults in low- and middle-income countries do not have access to the internet and even when living in areas with broadband coverage.

Digital infrastructure is key but it's not enough to leverage the potential of connectivity, investments in digital skills and literacy must be integrated in our national policies.

In Rwanda with the support of the private sector, Kigali Innovation City aims to develop a competitive and productive workforce and conducive environment for startups.

Africa is home to creative and tech savvy youth looking for the right platform to contribute solutions, we cannot afford to reduce them to statistics only or seat idly by as they seek opportunity outside of Africa.

Our young people have a lot to offer, we must do our part and keep our promise to them.

Significant strides have been made on the continent to accelerate the digital transformation through initiatives spearheaded by the African Union and Smart Africa among others.

However, to leave no one behind we must create a more enabling legal and regulatory environment.

However, to leave no one behind means a number of things as well and we must recognize that digital transformation is not a zero-sum game where progress must come at the expense of the most vulnerable not at all.

Everyone regardless of status, gender or nationality must benefit if we want to create lasting change.

Universal and meaningful connectivity for all can be a springboard for the full implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area.

This is less about leapfrogging legacy systems and more about digitizing faster and taking full ownership in building the Africa we want because we can all of us together.

Everywhere in the world emerging technologies are shaping our economic future as well as the conditions for peace and security.

To speed up prosperity technology has to go hand in hand with good governance. I trust that you will take this message with you throughout the conference.

Once again you are welcome to Rwanda, I wish you a very productive meeting and a pleasant stay in our country.

I thank you for your Kind Attention.

24/10/2022

KIGALI: Six killed, several injured in fatal accident

Six people were killed, and four others injured after a truck lost control along Yamaha-Kinamba road in Nyarugenge District on Sunday, October 23.

The spokesperson for Traffic and Road Safety department, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Rene Irere, said that fatal accident occurred at about 4 p.m. when a HOWO truck registration number RAD 421E, experienced brake failure as it was sloping towards Kinamba from Yamaha in Amizero Village, Amahoro Cell, Muhima Sector of Nyarugenge District.

"The truck lost its brakes and rammed into another vehicle before rolling over the bridge. A team of medical personnel immediately rushed to the scene to save lives.

Unfortunately, six people, including the driver of the truck; and pedestrians who included two children, lost their lives. Bodies of the deceased were taken to Kacyiru hospital," SSP Irere said.

Four other people, who sustained serious injuries, he added, were evacuated to the hospital for medical attention.

Although the truck had a valid mechanical inspection certificate and installed with a speed governor, SSP Irere advised drivers to always inspect the status of their vehicles before embarking on the journey and to fix any mechanical fault that can lead to road accident, loss of lives and property.

24/10/2022

Rwanda and Mozambique Scraps Visa Requirements Between the two Countries
Rwanda and Mozambique have waivered Visa requirements for holders of ordinary passports between the two countries.

Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs Vincent Biruta and Mozambique's Minister of Interior signed an agreement on the exemption from Visa requirements for the nationals of the two countries in Kigali Rwanda on Thursday this week.

The Agreement is expected to encourage free movement and enhance collaboration between the two countries.

Rwanda and Mozambique enjoy good bilateral relations, since July 2021, a total of 2,000 Rwandan troops have been deployed in Cabo Delgado working alongside the Mozambican army and a Southern African Development Community (SADC) task force fighting Islamist militants, Ansar al-Sunna.

Rwanda for many years has been implementing an open policy where citizens from several countries are allowed to enter Rwanda without any visa requirement.

The visa-open policy has positioned Rwanda as one of the most open countries in the African continent.