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An Award
for African
Leadership
A Compliant
Country:
Central
African
Republic
Welcome
to the City
of Life:
Varanasi
Miss Rwanda
2015 sets
bar high as
Kundwa is
crowned
DHL Named
Africa’s Number
One International
Freight
Forwarder
Namibian President Wins $5 Million Prize
A
n award which is bestowed each
year to an elected leader who
governed glowingly, raised living
standards and then left office,
has been given to the outgoing
Namibian President Hifikepunye Pohamba, the
Mo Ibrahim prize for African leadership.
Mr Pohamba, a former rebel who fought
for his country's independence, has served
two terms as Namibian president. He was
first elected in 2004, and again in 2009. Mr
Pohamba was a founding member of the South
West Africa People's Organization (Swapo), an
armed movement that waged a decades-long
campaign against South African rule.
Mo Ibrahim is a British-Sudanese
mobile communications entrepreneur and
philanthropist who made billions from
investing in Africa. He launched the prize to
cheer African leaders to leave power serenely.
The inaugural prize was awarded in 2007
to Joaquim Chissano, Mozambique's former
president, who has since acted as a facilitator
in several African disputes. The $5m prize
is spread over 10 years and is followed by
$200,000 a year for life.
MrPohamba,79,wasnamedrecipientofthe
2014 Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African
Leadership at a ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya
on 2nd March, 2015. Since its commencement,
Intra-Africa
trade can also
encourage
infrastructure
development

2. Wassupafrica02
Paga, one of Nigeria's leading
mobile payment companies, has
announced the launch of a new
customer transaction channel -
Paga for Android in a bid to make
payment more accessible for its
users.
The firm, in a statement
explained that the application is
available for download at Google
play store. It also stated that the
application designed by Paga's
in-house technical team, gives users
direct access to Paga services from
any android device.
Inaddition,withlimitedreliance
on Internet, low data consumption
and network connectivity the
application, according to the firm,
had been positioned to provide
users with a better and faster
experience.
Commenting on the launch
of Paga for Android, the Head of
Consumer Business at Paga, Daniel
Oparison said: "At Paga our service
offerings are carefully designed
to respond to our customer's pain
points and this additional channel
simply reinforces our commitment
D
HL Global Forwarding,
the air and ocean freight
specialist within Deutsche
Post, has scooped the award for
Africa’s International Freight
Forwarder of the Year for the 3rd
time. The International Award for
Excellence in Air Cargo was voted
by STAT Times’ readers worldwide
and given to DHL at the STAT
Times Awards in Johannesburg on
February 26.
Roger Olsson, CEO, DHL Global
Forwarding Sub Saharan Africa,
who received the award, said:
“DHL offers tailor-made solutions
to businesses in Africa and it’s a
service that’s second to none. It’s
a tribute – to be named number
one by STAT Time’s readers – to
DHL’s strong African team that
their dedication to excellence in
international freight forwarding
has been recognised yet again. DHL
Liquid Telecom raises US$150m to
extend broadband in Africa
The Liquid
T e l e c o m
Group recently
announced that
it has raised
US$150 million
which will fund
the further
expansion of its
fibre network in Africa.
Liquid Telecom is a pioneering
company that has improved the
telecoms infrastructure of Africa.
It has spent more than five years
building what is now Africa's largest
independent cross-border fibre network
which runs across 15 nations in East
and Central Africa, covering Africa's
fast-growing economies where no
fixed network has existed before and
connecting to all the subsea cables.
The network currently spans over
18,000km and includes fibre rings
around a multitude of towns and cities
and The East Africa Fibre Ring - the first
fully redundant regional fibre ring in East
Africa.
The new investment will be used to
extend Liquid Telecom's fibre network
into additional countries as part of
the company's continuous expansion
strategy. It will alsofinance ongoing Fibre
to the Home (FTTH) builds in Kenya,
Rwanda, Zambia and Zimbabwe which
MTN Congo and Airtel Congo have
invested USD50 million and USD20
million, respectively, on enhancing
their networks with a view to
improving coverage and quality of
service, Biztech Africa reports.
As noted in TeleGeography's
GlobalComms Database, Yves
Castanou, director-general of the
Agence de Regulation des Postes
et Communications (ARPCE),
revealed in April 2014 that both
mobile network operators had
Paga launches Android customer transaction app
Congolese mobile duo given until June 2015 to complete
network improvements
DHL Named Africa’s Number One
International Freight Forwarder
towards eliminating the stress of
traffic, bank queues or carrying
cash around.
"Paga for Android is designed
to put the power back in the hands
of the consumer; by giving them
the freedom to pay their bills, buy
airtime, and send money to bank
accounts and much more, on the go.
"The ability to solve issues
around payments unique to our
region of the world, is one of the
many reasons Paga continues to be
the number one option for millions
of Nigerians looking for simple
solutions to pay and get paid.”
Furthermore, the statement
stressed that in line with the
company's promise to deliver
accessible payments options, the
application allows users to transact
with a debit card.
They can also use the app to
send money or airtime directly to
contacts on their phones list; or find
their nearest Paga agent, it added.
Commenting on why Paga
introduced the additional
transaction channel to the market,
the company's Founder/CEO, Tayo
Oviosu said: "Paga for Android
brings a world of convenience to the
fingertips of every Nigerian with an
Android phone. I am very excited
about that and about the various
payment innovations we plan to
bring to the market
Balancingact-Africa
has been supporting the business in
Africa for more than 35 years now
but what’s most important is that
we have continued to anticipate,
adapt and create services that
clearly meet Africa’s fast evolving
business needs and help fulfill its
vast potential.”
According to the 2014 year-
end report(1) by the International
Air Transport Association (IATA),
trade activity across the African
region remained positive despite
major economies Nigeria and South
Africa underperforming for parts of
2014. Regional growth supported
demand for air freight and capacity
rose just 0.9% for the year as a
whole, helping to strengthen load
factors. African carriers’ freight
tonne kilometers (FTKs) grew by
12.2% in December and 6.7% for
the year as a whole. Globally, the
air cargo business is growing again
after several years of stagnation
with demand growth up 4.5%
compared to 2013 measured by
freight FTKs. As a global market
leader, DHL Global Forwarding has
been the leading service provider
in the region’s air freight industry.
With a focus on the Oil and Gas and
the Mining sectors in the past few
years, DHL’s freight management
team has been very successful in
developing customized solutions
for customers in these sectors.
DHL Global Forwarding also saw
significant volume growth in Africa
in both its regular and charter
operations connecting all regions
with Africa for the Oil and Gas and
the Mining sectors. In addition, the
India-Africa and China-Africa lanes
are growing strongly, driven mainly
by the life sciences, pharmaceutical
and high tech sectors. Organized
by STAT Times, the international
multimodal transport media, the
International Award for Excellence
inAirCargowaslaunchedin2006to
support excellence across different
sectors of the air cargo industry
during its biennial International Air
Cargo events.
Worldwide readers of STAT
Times vote for the industry leader
through an online poll, spanning a
month. The award was presented
to DHL at the Barnyard Theatre in
Rivonia, South Africa, on February
26 as part of the AIR CARGO AFRICA
2015 event.
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will provide homes
and businesses
with unlimited
data packages
and 100Mbps,
the fastest
broadband ever
available in Africa.
Liquid Telecom's
customers include
other wholesale carriers, mobile network
operators, ISPs, financial institutions and
businesses of all sizes and homes. It
also operates retail businesses in Kenya,
Rwanda, Uganda and Zimbabwe.
Nic Rudnick, CEO of the Liquid
Telecom Group, who has been listed as
one of the top 100 most influential people
in the global telecoms industry said,
"We believe in the power of connectivity
to transform lives and our goal is to
connect as many people in Africa as
possible. Our fibre networks provide
capacity for high-speed fixed and mobile
broadband networks, enabling Africans
to access digital content, apps and OTT
services. This funding will help us in
our mission of building Africa's digital
future.”
The US$150 million loan for Liquid
Telecom was facilitated by Standard
Chartered and provided by large global
investment banks.
Balancingact-Africa
been fined failing to adhere to
legal and regulatory obligations
related to performance, quality
and availability of their mobile
infrastructure. With both having
committed to carrying out work
to improve their networks, these
projectshadinitiallybeenscheduled
for completion by December 2014.
Now, however, Mr Castanou has
confirmed that both MTN and Airtel
will continue work until June 2015,
following delays which had been
attributed to electricity and logistics
challenges. Having recently met
with officials of both companies,
the regulatory head noted that he
had extended the deadline for work
after considering requests from the
cellcos, saying: ‘It's true that the
operators are experiencing a couple
of problems, but they are working.
We postponed the deadline to June
as we believe that all the work will
be completed by then.
Balancingact- Africa
Roger Olssen, CEO, DHL Global
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the prize has gone to three former
presidents, from Cape Verde,
Mozambique and Botswana.
Asked why so few African
leaders had won the prize since
its inception in 2007, Ibrahim said
that his foundation was not willing
to lower its standards.
"I think [Pohamba] gave us
a wonderful example of a leader
who came in democratically
and moved his country forward,
improved education ... and paid
attention to social cohesion,"
Ibrahim said. "It is a prize for
excellence in leadership. We are
not lowering our standards.
"If this prize was offered to
European presidents and leaders,
how many ... would have won
this prize in the last eight years?"
Ibrahim founded mobile phone
company Celtel, which he sold in
2005 for $3.4bn.
He then set up the Mo Ibrahim
Foundation to inspire better
governance in Africa, as well as
crafting the Mo Ibrahim Index, to
appraise nations' presentation
in categories such as human
rights, development and the rule
of law. Stating to the index, the
foundation said that Pohamba
ticked approximately all the boxes
of excellence.
An announcement from the
Namibian presidency said Mr
Pohamba was "humbled by this
gesture".
According to the statement,
the president anticipated to use
the reward money to spread
the ideas of the Hifikepunye
Pohamba foundation, which helps
students from underprivileged
backgrounds to pursue higher
education. Mr Pohamba was a
The 5th Anzisha Prize application
phase is now open, and the search
is on to find Africa’s youngest,
most exciting social and business
entrepreneurs under 22 years of
age. Africa is the world’s youngest
continent, with over 600m people
under the age of 25. The Anzisha
Prize is a growing social impact
program entirely focused on
accelerating the entry of millions
of young Africans into viable
and exciting entrepreneurship
opportunities within high growth
economic sectors.
The impact and success of the
program to date has encouraged
co-hosts African Leadership
Academy and The MasterCard
Foundation to extend their
collaboration for a further 5
years. The Anzish Prize will be
a feature of the entrepreneur
landscape in Africa until 2020, and
aggresively expand its activities
to not only encourage young
entrepreneurs, but strengthen
and celebrate the ecosystem of
organisations that develop young
African entrepreneurial talent
in this age group. They call it
the #AnzishaEffect, and it is the
power of stories about the very
youngest entrepreneurs among
us to encourage others to follow
in their footsteps. Africa needs
strong, innovative entrepreneurial
young leaders to create jobs, solve
problemsanddriveoureconomies.
Greenland Fedha Limited (GFL), a
microfinance institution for small-scale
tea farmers in Kenya, has implemented
a new software solution to improve its
efficiency and remain competitive in the
market. According to the institution, it
had chosen the Microsoft Dynamics
NAV platform.
With the system in place, GFL
revealed that the system had not only
automated its processes, but also
enabled it to develop a mobile payment
solution.
GFL is wholly owned by the Kenya
Tea Development Agency (KTDA)
Holdings and provides financial
services to the tea sub sector in
the country. According to GFL, the
institution is unique in that it offers its
loan recipients the option to apply for
and repay their loans using green leaf
as collateral, with specific formulas
in place to work out the interest and
repayment rate. The manual system
it had in place, prior to the installation
of the new system, was cumbersome
to log loans, work out interest rates,
manage inventory and run the business
effectively. This made it challenging to
compete with commercial banks and
other microfinance lenders.
“We realised that to get ahead,
we needed to use technology,” says
GFL ICT Manager, Godfrey Waiharo.
“We chose Microsoft Dynamics NAV
because we could see Microsoft is
trusted, well-known, offers a lot of after-
sales support and most importantly has
good relationships with its partners.
This was the fastest implementation
that we had ever seen with no down
time at all.”
Most notably, GFL was able to build
a mobile payment solution with the help
of the latest system. “This has changed
Africa’s youngest entrepreneurs to win
$75,000 by applying to 2015 Anzisha Prize
Microfinance institution to expand
beyond tea sector
Our continent’s future will be
determined by entrepreneurial
leaders across all sectors.
“We have already seen the
#AnzishaEffect at work through
the inspirational stories and
leadership of Anzisha Fellows
like Laetitia Mukungu, Andrew
Mupuya and Thato Kgatlhanye.
They are now globally recognized
and celebrated role models,” says
Reeta Roy, President and CEO
of The MasterCard Foundation.
“We’re excited about expanding
our support of the Anzisha
Prize so that many more young
entrepreneurs in Africa can
make a lasting impact in their
communities and countries.”
Each year, 12 finalists win a
two-week trip to South Africa for
a learning experience of a lifetime
at African Leadership Academy,
and share over $75,000 USD in
cash funding. At a Gala Dinner, the
grand prize winner is announced
and recieves $25,000 with which
to grow their business. From 2015,
Anzisha Fellows will be actively
supported through the recently
launched Youth Entrepreneur
Support Unit (YES-U), based at
African Leadership Academy,
which is a collaboration with
leading business incubators on the
continent. Mentorship, consulting
services, community gatherings
and travel opportunities will now
define the fellow experience as
founding member of the South
West Africa People's Organisation
(Swapo), an armed movement that
waged a decades-long campaign
against South African rule.
Since the country won
independence in 1990, Swapo has
ruled politics, typically winning
huge majorities in elections.
Before becoming president, Mr
Pohamba served as a Minister
for Land Affairs. He supervised a
scheme under which some land
that had been possessed by white
farmers since the colonial era was
bought by the government, for
redistribution to black farmers.
The erstwhile recipients were
formerpresidentsPedrodeVerona
Rogrigues Pires of Cape Verde,
Mozambique's Joaquim Chissano
and Festus Mogae of Botswana.
South Africa's Nelson Mandela was
also given an honorary award.
they grow their business ventures.
New programs will be announced
soon that focus on and invest
into other areas of the youth
entrepreneur value chain.
Applications close on April
15th, 2015, and nominations are
encouraged. The Anzisha Prize
is one of the most accessible
and inclusive pan-African
opportunities for youth from any
background. Application forms
and information are available in
English, French, Portuguese and
Arabic, and the Anzisha Prize
Tour team will visit key hubs and
engage local media in every region.
There are also over 25 country
partner organisations who are
available to assist applicants in
countries where the tour does not
reach. Both paper and electronic
applications are accepted.
“There are few programs with
the reach and potential of the
Anzisha Prize that are so focused
on this age group,” comments Josh
Adler, Director for the Centre for
Entrepreneurial Leadership at
African Leadership Academy, and
Manager of the Anzisha program,
“This year, we will see the various
parts of the ecosystem we’ve
been investing into since 2010
begin to really work together for
the benefit of Africa’s youngest
entrepreneurs, wherever they
may be!”
African Herald Express
the way we operate because we are
now able to get money to farmers
regardless of whether they have a bank
account or how remote their farms
are – by simply paying the money
directly into their mobile phones. It’s
also now possible for our customers
to access the system on the go and
work out their qualifying loan amount
and repayment installment,” explains
Waiharo. The mobile solution has been
such a success that GFL has developed
a separate mobile sales unit.
Kunle Awosika, Country Manager,
Microsoft Kenya says, “A recent study
fromtheBostonConsultingGroupstates
that SMEs that embrace technology can
increase revenues 15 percentage points
faster and create jobs almost twice as
fast. SMEs like GFL are contributing to
a growing economy across the world
and especially an economy like Kenya,
where their contribution adds about
40% to the GDP”.
According to Waiharo, “Thanks
to GFL’s implementation of the latest
system, the MFI sales volume has
increased and its business processes
have become more streamlined, flexible
and efficient. The software’s scalability
also means that GFL can progress with
its future plans to build its versatile
mobile banking platform that is can
expand beyond the tea sector.
IT News Africa
Meet the Mentor:
Hifikepunye Pohamba!!
»» Born in 1935 in northern Namibia – an area that
would become a base for the Swapo liberation
movement;
»» Educated by missionaries and active in a copper
mine as a young man;
»» Co-founder of Swapo and close supporter of
Namibia's first President, Sam Nujoma;
»» Imprisoned for political activism by South African-
backed authorities, later left to study in the Soviet
Union;
»» Worked on land reform as minister in post-
independence Namibia;
»» Was selected by Mr Nujoma to flourish him as
president in 2004;
»» Progressively arose from Mr Nujoma's shadow as
a soft-spoken consensus builder.
mONDAY | MARCH 09, 2015

4. CountryoftheWeek04
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A
landlocked country in
Central Africa, the Central
African Republic is
bordered by Chad, Sudan, South
Sudan, Democratic Republic
of Congo and Cameroon. The
currency of the central African
nation is CFA fanc. Amongst the
country’s most important exports,
diamonds form a major part,
accounting for 40-55% of export
revenues of CAR. Another sector
that dominates CAR’s economic
scene is agriculture. The sector
is dominated by production and
sale of food crops such as cassava,
millets, sorghum, millet, sesame
and plantain. The country is self-
sufficient in the production of food
crops.
CAR’s primary import partner
is Netherlands, along with
Cameroon, France and South
Korea. Belgium is the largest
export partner, followed by China,
Democratic Republic of Congo,
Indonesia, and France.
The CAR is also a member
of the Organization for the
Harmonization of Business Law in
Africa (OHADA).
Agriculture- Driver of the
Economy
Agriculture is the main
economic activity in The Central
African Republic with 74% of the
population involved in this sector.
The economy is largely driven by
cultivation and sale of food crops
such as yams, cassava, peanuts,
maize, sorghum, millet, sesame,
and plantains. Cassava which is
produced in large quantities is
also the staple food crop of many
Central Africans. Around 200,000
to 300,000 tons of cassava is
produced every year. The second
major crop that grows in CAR is
cotton. Around 25,000 to 45,000
tons of cotton is grown in CAR and
is the principal export crop of the
country.
Prospective Forestry
Located in the basin of the
River Congo, with forests covering
about 34 million hectares,
Central African Republic has
major forestry potential and the
country’s forests contribute to
reduce harmful greenhouse gases.
Overall, Central African Republic
has a humid, tropical climate with
a rainy and dry season. Rainfall
usually varies between 300 and
2500 mm a year.
In 2008 the government
outlined a national action plan
to adapt to climate change. This
plan aims to identify priority
actions and is an important lever
for the efficient mobilization of
resources to finance projects.
The mobilization of resources
for five projects has begun.
Central African Republic is also
a member of the coalition that
launched the Reducing Emissions
from Deforestation and Forest
Degradation – REDD – programme.
Doing Business in CAR
Efforts of the last years,
undertaken by successive
governments and supported by
development partners, enabled
encouraging improvements
in public sector management.
Thus, Central African Republic
attained the completion point of
the HIPC initiative in June 2009,
brought its economic and financial
programme with the IMF to a close
and became a compliant country
to the Extractive Industries
Transparency Initiative (EITI) in
2011.
The government in Central
African Republic has launched
many reforms to make doing
business in CAR a pleasant and
easy experience.
• Getting Credit: In the Central
African Republic and other
members of the Central African
Monetary Union, the regional
public credit registry provided
online access to information
for banks, simplifying the
task of filing and retrieving
information in the public
registry and allowing expanded
coverage of borrowers. Access
to credit in the Central African
Republic was improved
through amendments to the
OHADA Uniform Act on Secured
Transactions that broaden the
range of assets that can be used
as collateral (including future
assets), extend the security
interest to the proceeds of the
original asset and introduce
the possibility of out-of-court
enforcement.
• Starting a Business: The
Central African Republic
simplified business start-up by
establishing a one-stop shop
(Guichet Unique de Formalité
des Entreprises), which merged
several procedures into one.
The authorities also reduced
business registration fees and
replaced the requirement for a
copy of the founders’ criminal
records with one for a sworn
declaration at the time of the
company’s registration.
• Registering Property: The
Central African Republic halved
the cost of registering property.
• Protecting Minority Investors:
The Central African Republic
strengthened minority investor
protections by introducing
greater requirements for
disclosure of related-party
transactions to the board
of directors and by making
it possible for shareholders
to inspect the documents
pertaining to related-party
transactions and to appoint
auditors to conduct an
inspection of such transactions.
A Compliant Country:
Central African
Republic
2012 2013 2014 (e) 2015 (f)
GDP Growth (%) 4.1 -36.0 1.0 5.3
Inflation (%) 5.9 6.6 7.3 5.7
Budget Balance (%GDP) 0.0 -6.4 1.0 -6.4
Current Account Balance
(% GDP)
-5.1 -5.5 -11.8 -17.0
Public Debt (% GDP) 30.5 51 45.7 47.2
Major Macro Economic Indicators of the CAR
MONDAY | MARCH 09, 2015

5. BusinessBuzz 05
Update on IBTM Africa
ibtm africa, a highly targeted event,
offeringanexclusiveopportunityfor
African and Indian Ocean exhibitors
to connect and engage with top-
level international decision makers,
has confirmed a strong lineup of
international buyers with proven
business to place. Suppliers from
the continent will attend the show
which is set to take place in Cape
Town, South Africa (13-15 April,
2015). Top international meetings,
events and incentive planners from
large corporations and agencies
included in the lineup of Hosted
Buyers who have been qualified to
participate include; BI Worldwide
China (China), HelmsBriscoe
(Turkey), Maesse Marketing
Consultancy Ltd. (Germany),
Blaycation (Canada), The
Scienomics Group (U.S.), Inception
Global Ltd. (UK), Haye Incentive
Travel (Netherlands), Paragon
Europe (Belgium), Speed Sailing
International (UK), AstraZenace
(Russian Federation) and Abbott
(United Arab Emirates).
“The quality of our international
buyers have proven business to
place with exhibitors and those who
Twenty Ghanaian high-potential
startups have concluded the first
national bootcamp designed to
promote local entrepreneurship
and innovation in clean
technologies. The initiative
was organized last week by the
soon-to-be-launched World
Bank/infoDevs Ghana Climate
Innovation Center
(GCIC). The
bootcamp aimed
to identify and
launch growth-
oriented Ghanaian
e n t r e p r e n e u r s
and new ventures
involved in
d e v e l o p i n g
profitable and
locally relevant
solutions to climate
change. Several
studies, including
the World Banks
report Economics
of Adaption to
Climate Changeand
Ghana's National
Climate Change
Policy Framework,
have stressed how
significant the
impact of climate
are participating in ibtm africa 2015
will benefit from this opportunity so
if there are pan African venues and
services that are still wanting to join
this MICE community for business,
networking and learning, we
welcome them, but they need to be
quick!” said Shinu Pillai, Exhibition
Manager for ibtm africa.
The value of being a Hosted
Buyerisevidentfromthoseallready
to participate in this year’s event.
Mark Stiles, Chief Vacation Officer,
Blaycation, Canada commented, “It
will be key to meet the local experts
who can offer travel and incentive
solutions for our business. I am
hoping to meet a few like-minded
travel partners that can act as my
go to suppliers in Africa.”
Yakub Khan, Purchasing
Manager, Gulf Levant Region,
Global Sourcing Global Purchasing
Services, Dubai commented,
“Attending ibtm africa is very
important for our business as
it allows us to understand the
destination and what Africa has to
offer us in terms of events, incentive
meetings, hotels, site seeing, team
building activities etc.”
ibtm africa, part of Africa
Travel Week, will bring together
up to 60 African and Indian Ocean
suppliers including Hotels and
Venues, National/ State Tourism
Organisations and Convention
Bureaux, Travel Management
Companies, Destination
Management Companies, and
other MICE related suppliers for
this exclusive showcase of their
products to the same number of
international Hosted Buyers.
Eturbo News
changewillbeonGhana'seconomy,
people and development. Crop
yields are predicted to decline
by 7% by 2050 due to higher
temperatures, while sea levels are
expected to rise over one meter
this century, causing the erosion
of 1,120 square kilometers of land.
Ghana is highly vulnerable
to the impacts of climate change
and as such, its prospects for
continuous growth will depend
on the country's ability to build
competitive and climate-resilient
industries, said Yusupha B.
Crookes, World BankCountry
Director. In line with the National
Climate Change Policy, by
accelerating the development of
local clean technology companies
the Ghana Climate Innovation
Center will help reduce the
countrys vulnerability to climate
change, while also creating jobs
and promoting investments in
new clean technologies.
The twenty clean-tech
companies in the bootcamp were
competitively selected after a
nation-wide campaign that led to
almost 90 applications in a few
weeks. Only the companies with
the highest level of innovation,
technical expertise, and potential
for commercial success were
invited to the bootcamp. The
bootcamp consisted of an
intense two-day training
program designed to refine the
entrepreneursbusiness concepts
and a pitching contest held in front
of a panel of local investors and
industry experts. The bootcamp
is the first of a series of activities
that the Ghana Climate Innovation
Center will implement to support
the countrys National Climate
Change Policy. After its official
inauguration in mid-2015, the
center will provide up to 200 local
companies with business facilities
and a targeted suite of services
that includes early-stage financing,
technology commercialization,
business development and
capacity building support.
Modern Ghana
Tanzanian cellcos Vodacom and
Tigo have signed a mobile money
interoperability agreement to
enable their respective M-Pesa
and Tigo Pesa subscribers to
transfer money directly into
each other's mobile wallets, in
what they claim represents the
first deal of its kind in Africa.
Vodacom described the move
as:‘anothertangiblesteptowards
the enhancement of financial
inclusion [and] the expansion
Vodacom, Tigo claim ‘Africa's first
mobile money interoperability deal'
of the mobile money eco-system
in Tanzania.' Meanwhile, Rene
Meza, managing director at
Vodacom Tanzania added: ‘We
expect to launch the service
by the end of the year and are
currently working on upgrading
our M-Pesa platform which will
see us invest in excess of TZS150
billion (USD80.8 million) to
cater for the expected growth of
users.'
Balancingact- Africa
World Bank-supported bootcamp
jump-started the 20 most innovative
green startups in Ghana
mONDAY | MARCH 09, 2015

6. FRANKLY SPEAKING06
By kirit sobti,
editor, iat
editor@indoafricatimes.com
S
ix years ago, on my first visit to Nairobi, Kenya,
I thought I had arrived in heaven. The sky was
so blue and the green savannah stretched to the
end of the horizon. There’s a buzz going on in Nairobi.
International communities have designated cities that
have the utmost capability to create opportunities and
flourish in the broadband economy.
Nairobi is the most intelligent city in Africa
according to a report released by The Intelligent
Community Forum (ICF). Nairobi has been
enumerated among the 21 most intelligent cities for
a second year in a row and the only African city to
make the cut. Though, Nairobi missed out on the top 7
position, losing out to three cities in the US, New Taipei
City, Rio de Janeiro, Ipswich in Australia and Surrey in
Canada.
The East African region is, without a shadow of
doubt, evolving as one of the most productive oil
and gas exploration sites in the world. Predictors
at Standard Bank say Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan,
Ethiopia, Tanzania and Mozambique that have recently
made discoveries, have the latent to profoundly
renovate their
economies through
investments in
road, rail, power
and industrial
infrastructure.
Nairobi is
truly the biggest
city with the most
subscribers of
mobile money and
has approximately
70 percent mobile
phone penetration.
The mobile money
ecosystem has
shaped connected
enterprises and products. The report gives an
illustration of M-Shwari savings product which has a
customer base of 7 million and assisted $14 million
in loans in the last two years after launch. ICF credits
the growth of the mobile money economy to the
liberalization of communications sector towards the
late 90's.
With many more companies pointing consumers
on-the-go, worldwide developments in IT are
witnessing a shift towards mobile tech. This is
perceived, for example, when companies augment
their websites for mCommerce or discover new
options in mobile advertising. And this is what makes
Kenya so attractive. As a country where 93% of the
population owns a mobile phone but less than 10%
own a personal computer, IT innovators have chiefly
absorbed on mobile tech with better than average
results.
Feasibly the much-admired IT/financial invention
to come out of Africa is Kenya’s M-Pesa. Functioning
under service provider Safaricom, it is often flaunted
as the world’s first efficacious mobile money transfer
service and it is enormous in Kenya. Out of the world’s
roughly sixty million mobile money users, almost one
in three is a Kenyan. In fact annual transfers in Kenya
have now scaled the US$10billion level. Directly
translated as ‘mobile money’, M-pesa permits any
Uhuru Kenyatta
President, Kenya
Frank-Walter
Steinmer
Former Vice- Chancellor,
Germany
Kenya will become the fastest growing
economy in East Africa, said a World
Bank report. The World Bank has
forecasted a growth of 6.0% in 2015 and
6.6% in 2016. The biggest reason of this
growth is the recent fall in oil prices and
bigger infrastructure development.
In 2014, Kenya grew at an estimated
5.4%, while the growth could shoot up
to 7.0% by 2017. But the bank also said
Kenya's exports growth has been lagging
that of imports, and urged the country
to support the manufacturing sector to
boost exports.
After growing an estimated 5.4
percent in 2014, its economy is poised
to be among the fastest growing in
the region, the report said. The bank
although urged the country to support
its manufacturing sector stating that
Kenya’s export growth has been lagging
that of imports.
Sluggish external demand for
exports, especially from the Euro
area and emerging economies, has
contributed to the widening of the
current account deficit in recent years,
the bank said. Last September, Kenya
changed the base calculation year for
measuring its gross domestic product
to 2009 from 2001, sending the east
African nation into the continent's top 10
economies.
Last September, Kenya transformed
the base calculation year for calculating
its Gross Domestic Product to 2009 from
2001, sending the east African nation
into the continent's top 10 economies.
Analysts say the east African nation has
struggled to accomplish its full growth
potential in recent years.
The big 5, a stunning variety of
landscapes, animals, bird and plant life
and enthralling cultures. Kenya is gifted
with all these and more.
Kenya Reaching
New Heights
By supporting innovation
in the ICT sector, we are
transforming opportunity. It is
also expected to contribute at
least 8 percent of our Gross
Domestic Product in the same
period. We are determined to
expanding our ICT exports by
directing our innovations to the
regional and global market and
called for greater partnership
between government, the
private sector and educational
institutions.
The
government's
careful move to
make ICT one
of the central
pillars in the
Vision 2030
development
plan has been
adored as
progressive.
Kenyan who owns a mobile phone to send and receive
money in a manner as simple as sending and receiving
a text message. It breaks down the concept of financial
services so that barely literate users can deposit,
withdraw, and transfer money. And it can be used on
any type of mobile phone, not just smart phones.
The success of M-pesa in Kenya has perceived
Vodafone, which owns 40% of Safaricom, attempt
to launch it in Tanzania, South Africa, Afghanistan
and India with variable results. Safaricom, taking
advantage of M-pesa’s success, has also rolled out a
couple of additional products including ‘M-kesho’.
This is a financial product, introduced in conjunction
with Kenya’s Equity Bank which allows customers to
withdraw and deposit cash through M-pesa into their
M-kesho account, a virtual bank account. This account
also gives customers access to micro-credit facilities
and micro insurance facilities as well as a personal
accident cover that translates into a full cover after
one year.
A glance at the ‘writeboard’ on the iHub website
exposes a stimulating mix of messages. One post
proclaims the
establishment of a
subsidiary from a
Berlin-based creative
communication
agency while a
Canadian-based
VC invites “young
ihubbers” to send in
their proposals for
funding. An iHub
member presents
the community to
software he has
developed, providing
a link for free
download, while
yet another posts about a vacancy in the UNHCR for a
website and database developer. And it goes on and
on. This is iHub.
Describing itself as Nairobi’s Innovation Hub for
the technology community, iHub acts a tremendously
informal melting pot for local techies, investors, tech
companies, software developers, engineers and other
creative minds to come together and discuss new
ideas. The only space of its kind in the region, it has
proven an ideal place to scan for viable IT startups.
The Intelligent Community Forum identifies
iHub as the origin of innovation hubs that have
now spread across the country. The model has
permitted tech entrepreneurs develop and launch
innovative products, not just in Kenya but across
Africa. Multinational organizations have found a
working system to plug-in and partner with. ICF gives
a specimen of how Microsoft has associated with Intel
and a school association to create devices bundled
with educational apps and affordable data plans.
The government's careful move to make
ICT one of the central pillars in the Vision 2030
development plan has been adored as progressive.
The government's prominence on ICT has been one of
the key factors tech multinationals have set up base in
Nairobi. If present trends continue and gain greater
momentum, Nairobi may achieve the coveted goal of
Kenya is a country that has
continued to promote regional
cooperation. We are interested
to hear more about all those
areas in which it has been
possible to initiate cooperation
at a regional level. It is not only
the area of regional cooperation
that we have an interest in, we
also want to make sure that our
bilateral relationship continues
to flourish.
Congrats Nairobi for being
the Smartest City in Africa
developed status sooner than anyone expects,
states ICF.
Multinational and regional tech
corporations are associating with universities
to equip practical skills of students. Huawei,
Intel, Microsoft, SAP, Oracle, Google, Samsung
are some of the companies that have university
programs.
Nairobi accounts for 60 percent of
Kenya's GDP with numerous sectors such as
manufacturing, financial markets and tourism
contributing to the economy of the country.
MONDAY | MARCH 09, 2015

7. TRAVELtourism 07
The Bharat Mata Temple houses a huge
map of the whole of Indian subcontinent
and Tibetan plateau. Other attractions of
Varanasi are the Benares Hindu University
(BHU), the Archaeological Museum, Sarnath,
Bharat Kala Bhavan and the Buddhist Stupas
and temples at Sarnath.
Besides numerous temples, Varanasi
also brags Buddhist Stupas and Jain temples.
Varanasi is also a mirror of the age-old Indian
civilization. The archaeological museum at
Sarnath houses numerous remains of the
past, including the National emblem of India,
the Ashoka pillar.
Another major tourist attraction in
Varanasi is the Ramnagar fort. The fort
is situated around 14 km from Varanasi,
and is the ancestral home of the Maharaj
of Benares. The Ramnagar fort houses a
museum displaying the Royal collection
which includes vintage Cars,
Royal palkies, an armory
of swords and old
guns, ivory work
and antique
c l o c k s .
M
ark Twain, the
famous English
author once wrote:
“Benares is older than
history, older than tradition,
older even than legends and
looks twice as old as all of them
put together.”
Varanasi, also known as Benares is situated
on the banks of river Ganga and is the state
capital of Lucknow. The city is said to be the
oldest living city in the world, with a known
prominence in Hindu mythology.
Pilgrims flock to Varanasi every year.
The city is considered a very auspicious
place to die, since dying here offers moksha
(liberation from the cycle of birth and death).
Being located in the Indo-Gangetic plains,
the land in Varanasi is very fertile. The climate
is subtropical and large variations can be seen
between summers and winters. Temperature
ranges between 22 and 46°C in summers. The average
annual rainfall is 1,110 mm (44 in). Fog is common in the winters,
while hot dry winds, called loo, blow in the summers.
Jalebis here are served in a dip of Rabri,
which is sweetened condensed milk,
making it a famous Banarasi grub.
• Lassi- This cold and luscious sweetened
yogurt is served in Kulhads (small
earthen cups) with a thick topping malai
(cream) making it absolutely irresistible.
• Chaats (Aloo Tamatar) – A
famous saying in Varanasi states that
people come to Varanasi for two reasons-
“Ek banaras ke ghats dusra banaras ke
chatpate chaats”, do we need to say more?
• Thandai- It is a cooling drink made
of purified water, sugar, seeds of
watermelon and muskmelon, almonds,
lotus stem seeds, cashew nut, cardamom,
saunf, rose-flower, white pepper, saffron.
• Paan- One just cannot leave Banaras
without tasting the epic Paan. A
preparation of betel leaf combined with
nuts, cured tobacco, katha, chuna, etc.,
Banarasi Paan is the most renowned Paan
in the world.
One of the blindly colorful, unrelentingly
chaotic and unapologetically indiscreet
places on earth, Varanasi is a must visit
place.
Varanasi- Where to go?
Varanasi is famous for its spiritualism and
mysticism. Pilgrims and tourists flock to
the city to experience some of the rare
experiences. Varanasi is most famous for
its ghats and temples. Situated on the banks
of the river Ganga, ghats are a major tourist
attractions. The Ganga Ghats (river fronts)
are the main center of religious activities
and rituals and also form one of the main
attractions of Varanasi.
The Alamgir Mosque, blend of the Hindu
and Mughal styles of the architecture, is
another important attraction of Varanasi.
Some of the most important temples of
Varanasi are Durga Temple, Vishwanath
Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple, Tulsi
Manas Temple and the Bharat Mata Temple.
The Durga Temple and Chhinnamastika
Temple are also located at Ramnagar.
River boat rides at Varanasi are an
exquisite experience. The early-morning
light is particularly inspiring, and all the
color and clamor of pilgrims bathing and
performing puja unfolds before you. An
hour-long trip, south from Dashashwamedh
Ghat to Harishchandra Ghat and back is
popular.
Paan Benares Wala…
Varanasi’s food is defined by its
prominence in Hindu culture and tradition
and its regional influences. The food is
mouthwatering, and a relief from the
otherwise hustle bustle of the chaotic city.
Here’s a list of delicacies in Varanasi, one
mustn’t miss:
• Kachori-subzi: A traditional breakfast
of UP-ites, it’s the best meal one can
start their day with. It’s blissful
especially after the “Ganga
snaan (bath)”. A reasonable
and filling dish popularly sold
at “Kachori Gali” filled with
the heady aroma of fried
batter, Kachori is
like puri
w i t h
different
avatars and is
served with perfectly
cooked spicy sabzi.
• Jalebi Rabri- Jalebi
and Rabri is a killer
combination. If you
are in Varanasi,
you should not
miss the stalls at
Vishwanath Gali.
Boat Ride in Ganga, Anyone?
mONDAY | MARCH 09, 2015

8. TALKINGTECHNOLOGY08
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Our Academic Publishing
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We are one of the largest
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In all businesses we have the
technology to deliver dynamic,
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have many leading product
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we work in and, due to our focus
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excellent management, we are
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Where We work?
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In Taylor Francis, we have
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The Taylor Francis Group
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In-line with modern publishing
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In recent years the Group
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MONDAY | MARCH 09, 2015

9. TRYSOMETHINGNEW 09
upcoming
The true measure of success is how many
times you can bounce back from failure.
THOUGHT OF
THE WEEK
Mining Business
optimization
The SAIMM is a professional
institute with local and
international links aimed at
assisting members source
news and views about
technological developments
in the mining, metallurgical
and related sectors as well
as embracing a professional
code of ethics.The SAIMM
also attempts to fulfill what it
sees as its obligations to the
various communities and the
environment in terms of the
SAIMM’s Charter. In addition,
the institute is active in
bringing together the mining
and metallurgical fraternity in
terms of research, shared-
experiences, education,
personnel as well as students.
Date: 09-10 Mar 2015
Venue: Mintek Conference Centre,
Johannesburg, South Africa
International Water
Technology Conference
It is organized by the
International Water
Technology Association
(IWTA). The conference will
cover areas like Minster of
New Communities, and
Minister of State for Scientific
Research, Minister of State
for Military Production,
Governor of Alexandria,
and President of Mansoura
University.
Date: 12-14 Mar 2015
Venue: Walter E. Washington
Convention Center, Sharm El-
Sheikh, Egypt
IRF Road Safety
Challenge for Africa
It is organized by the
International Road Federation.
The conference will cover
areas like The International
Road Federation (IRF) is a
nongovernmental, not-for-
profit organization with the
mission to encourage and
promote development and
maintenance of better, safer
and more sustainable roads
and road networks.
Date: 11-12 Mar 2015
Venue: Addis ababa, Ethiopia
Marocotel 2015
This event will be held for
four consecutive days in
Casablanca, Morocco. It is
also an extensive program of
activities, creations, design
workshops, demonstrations
leaders ... Menu, the meeting
of the greatest leaders of
national and international
time present the latest trends
and culinary innovations and
renowned architects and
designers who will share
their expertise. It is the only
professional major event in
the international and national.
Its main objective is gathering
supporters in the hotel and
all those associated to
showcase quality amenities
and encourage sharing and
interaction.
Date: 9-12 March, 2015
Event: Foire Internationale
de Casablanca, Casablanca,
Morocco.
The Union Minister for Road Transport Highways and Shipping, Shri Nitin Gadkari witnessing the signing of the
agreements between Kamarajar Port Ltd. and Toyota Kirloskar motor Pvt. Ltd. for import export of cars throu
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picture of the week
Jollof Chicken and
Rice (Benachin)
1. I like your shirt.
J'aime ton tee-shirt.
2. Just kidding.
C'est juste une blague.
Handy French
Ingredients
• 3 lbs chicken pieces
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 16 ounces canned tomatoes, cut up
• 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 cup long grain rice
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
Directions
• In a large skillet brown chicken on both sides
in hot oil about 15 minutes; remove from
skillet. Set aside chicken, reserving drippings.
• Add the onion to drippings; cook till tender
but not brown. Drain off fat.
• Return chicken to skillet.
• Combine undrained tomatoes, broth, and
seasonings. Pour over chicken. DO NOT
STIR. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
• Cover; simmer for 30 minutes.
• Skim off fat. Add rice, making sure all the rice
is covered with liquid.
• Cover; simmer for 30 minutes more or until
rice is tender.
• Remove bay leaf. Sprinkle with parsley.
Research continues on the vast health benefits of
resveratrol, found in purple or red grapes.
Here are some of the amazing
healing benefits of resveratrol:
Power up Your Weight Loss
Exciting research led by
MaryAnne DellaFera, PhD at
the University of Georgia found
that resveratrol (particularly when
combined with soy isoflavones)
works on the body in two ways to
significantly assist with weight loss
efforts: 1) it dramatically reduces
cells’ ability to store fat by about 130
percent; and 2) causes fat cells to disintegrate at
a rate 246 percent higher than normal.
Protect Your Heart
In research, resveratrol demonstrated the ability
to improve the dilation of blood vessels, which
may allow blood to flow more easily through
blood vessels. It has also been shown to
relax the walls of the blood vessels, making
their diameter larger, thereby lowering blood
pressure, and allowing a higher volume of blood
to flow through all areas of the body, delivering
increased oxygen and nutrients to the body’s
Healing Abilities of Grapes
cells. Another study found that just 10
mg of supplementary resveratrol resulted
in a dramatic reduction in heart-attack risk
factors.
Mop Up Brain Damaging Plaques
Studies at the University of Switzerland
proved resveratrol’s brain-protecting ability.
They found that resveratrol mopped up
brain-damaging plaques and free radicals,
which have been linked to Alzheimer’s
disease. So powerful is this important
nutrient that it has even been referred to as
“Reverse-it-all” by many health practitioners.
Improve Brain Power
In a British study, students given
resveratrol increased blood flow to their
brains by 200 percent. Scientists believe
resveratrol can help speed our mental
responses.
Protect Your Skin from Cancer
In numerous studies, resveratrol has had
a positive effect on cancer. Research
also shows that resveratrol protects the
skin from damaging UVB rays of the sun,
thereby protecting it against skin cancer.
Protect Your Body from Radiation
What’s more, this potent nutrient has even
been shown to protect the body against
radiation therapy when used as an adjunct
to radiation treatment of cancer.
Turn On Your Longevity Gene
In one study, scientists identified
resveratrol as a nutrient that activated the
human gene for survival and longevity.
Fight Diabetes
Prediabetics given resveratrol had a
10 percent drop in blood sugar levels,
according to research by the Albert
Einstein College of Medicine.
Turn Down Inflammation
Resveratrol works as an anti-inflammatory,
which may be one of the reasons it may
be effective for heart disease.
Supports Muscle Recovery
As a potent antioxidant, it supports
the cells and organs in eliminating uric
acid and other toxins from the body,
supporting muscle recovery for athletes.
3. No entry.
Entrée interdite.
4. No smoking
Interdiction de fumer
5. This restaurant isn't as good as Mc.Donald's.
Ce restaurant n'est pas aussi bon que le Mc.Donalds
6. Lots of love!
Avec beaucoup d’amour!
Madagascar is the
largest island in Africa
and the fourth largest
island in the world. It is
in the Indian Ocean off
the East coast of Africa.
mONDAY | MARCH 09, 2015

10. THEFASHIONISTAS10
Radio Personalities Yaw and Lolo 1 to Host Pearl Look 2015
Rwandan movie to premier at Egyptian film festival
Show Scheduled To Hold April
4th, 2015 at Oriental Hotel
with six-month salary and a
modeling contract with Ice Model
Management in South Africa at
Stake.
Organizers of freshly model
competition has announced two
indigenous radio personalities
Yaw and Lolo as hosts for its 3rd
edition tagged “Pearl Look 2015”
Theshowwhichsawthousands
of hopeful auditions in 5 cities in
Nigeria, for a chance to be the next
model and the best run way model
is now ready for its 3rd edition
with all 15 contestants going to
South Africa on tour.
To be hosted by Actor, OAP,
Producer and Business Man,
Steve Onu fondly called Yaw and
Comedienne/Radio Diva Lolo 1,
the show includes each contestants
battling it out in styles, attitudes
and catwalk for a shot at the grand
prize of a six month salary and a
modeling contract with Ice Model
Local filmmakers are eager for
the world to watch their movie,
Dark Days. The movie that was
shot in late January and edited by
Samples Studios, last month, is
set to premier at the Luxor Africa
Film Festival (LAFF) in Egypt from
March 16-25.
Synopsis
Dark Days is a 25-minute
film by Musafiri Kayambi. It tells
the story of Gilbert, (Innocent
Munyaneza), a young man with
the dream of being a journalist.
He tries to film the struggles of his
fellow students as they are wildly
evicted from a country called
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Yaw is a versatile, seasoned
host and we are thrilled to be
working with him, said Doyin
Haastrup Olatokunbo, Producer,
Pearl Look Nigeria. With Lolo
also as a co-host introducing
surprising and competitive twists,
guests are sure to be immersed
and entertained’’. Adds Doyin
Haastrup. “The past ones have
been amazing, this year promises
to be more electrifying! Guests
are assured to have a pleasant
evening.” Says Yaw.
“I look forward to excite the
guests” enthused Lolo 1. The much
anticipated modeling competition,
which made its debut in 2013, has
produced winners, which include
Julia Otobo Bukola Anthony.
Modern Ghana
Tumbami.
Richard Mugwaneza, the
founder of Samples Studio and
the editor of the movie, says, “It
is basically a movie about the
struggles of a film maker but, it
German film festival kicks off in Kigali
Four days after the Japanese Film
festival ended at the Goethe-
Institut, Germans have started
screening their own at the same
venue.
A movie titled, Sound of
Heimat (2011) was shown at the
Institut’s premises in Kiyovu. The
movie centers on musician Hayden
Chisholm, a New Zealander, who
traverses German to explore the
country’s folk music.
In the town of Buchenwald, he
meets an elderly man who was in
a concentration camp during Nazi
Germany. People who attended
the movie had mixed reactions.
Kaetjas, a Belgian national, said
that the movie sent her into soul-
searching about her own folk
music. “I have to ask my parents
and grandparents about Belgian
folk songs. Don’t know anything
about it myself and this movie has
invoked an urge within me to find
out,” she said.
Patrick Kiruhura, a filmmaker
and director of Roots Foundation,
says that the movie didn’t appeal
to him because it was too German.
“Maybe the people who chose it for
viewing have better answers as to
why did. “It is more about Germans
and has nothing to do with me as
a black African,” he told The New
Times.
The next movie, Full Metal
Village, will be screened next
Tuesday at the same venue.
Entrance is free.
New Times
Miss Rwanda 2015 sets bar high as Kundwa is crowned
P
erhaps this is the year that Miss Rwanda
search got the whole country talking.
The public picked a lot of interest never
seen in the history of Miss Rwanda. Indeed,
it was not surprising that Kigali Serena Hotel
was packed to the brim during the grand finale.
The show that started at 6:30pm, ended with
the crowning of 19-year-old Doriane Kundwa
as Miss Rwanda 2015. Out of the 15 finalists,
Kundwa was also the public’s favourite from
the beginning. She walked away with a brand
new Suzuki SX4 courtesy of Cogebanque
and will get a monthly stipend of $1000 (Rwf
700,000) among other prizes. At 7pm, the
judges including musician Intore Massamba,
Kigali fashion Week founder John Bunyeshuli,
fashion critic Blanche Majoro and former
Miss East Africa, Cynthia Akazuba set the ball
rolling.
In the first session, the contestants were
tested on their knowledge of culture. They
came on stage each carrying an item related
to culture. Each contestant described the item
they were carrying and what it’s used for.
The second session was question time
as contestants answered questions ranging
from development, education, current affairs
and politics. After the question and answer
session, the girls changed into casual wear
and did catwalk. After the three sessions
which were spiced up by interludes of music, it
was time for the Judges to reveal the winners.
And it was Doriane Kundwa, Fiona
Ntaringwa, Balbine Mutoni, Vanessa Raissa
Uwase and Lynca Akacu who had made it into
the top five. However, to get Miss Rwanda,
the girls had to answer more questions from
the judges relating to what they want to
accomplish if crowned Miss Rwanda.
Akacu said that if crowned she would
provideasafeenvironmentfororphans.Kundwa
said she would promote talent development
among the youth. She emphasised it by saying
that Rwanda is a land-locked country that is
not rich in minerals; the only way to develop
the country is by building a knowledge based
economy which promotes talent.
Ntaringwa said she would focus on
promoting ICT among the youth since it
provides various avenues for employment.
Uwase talked about rehabilitating sex workers
and raising awareness about the dangers of
prostitution. Mutoni said she would work hard
to promote the Rwandan culture among the
youth.
After listening to the five girls, the judges
deliberated and at 11:55pm, Doriane Kundwa
was announced as the winner.
Akacu was second runner up while
Uwase was first runner up. However before
that, Sabrina Kalisi Ihozo was crowned
Miss Photogenic, Doriane Kundwa (Miss
Popularity), Joannah Keza Bagwire (Miss
Congeniality) while Darlene Gasana was
crowned Miss Heritage.
Musical performances were done by
former Tusker Project Fame winner Hope,
Jules Sentore, Marie Yohana, Tonzi, Ciney and
Nigerian duo Additiction.
The search for Miss Rwanda 2015 started
in January with auditions in all provinces
including Kigali city. 120 girls registered for the
competition which would eventually produce
the fourth Miss Rwanda.
New Times
also tells the story
of Rwandans who
have been chased
from numerous
countries around
the world. We
hope people who
have been in a
similar situation
can connect with
the movie, it is
short but it has a
universal message
and a good picture and sound.”
The project was funded by
the Etisal Fund, which supports
upcoming film producers.
New Times
MONDAY | MARCH 09, 2015

11. SPORTS2WATCH 11
Globecast has announced that
it has risen to the considerable
challenges of this year's
Orange Africa Cup of Nations,
EQUATORIAL GUINEA 2015,
football tournament, proving a
variety of successful contribution
and distribution services that
helped bring the tournament to
screens around the world.
Globecast gathered a highly
experienced team from its
staff and began the process of
configuring and shipping seven
HD flyaway uplink kits - there was
a total of 4.5 tons of equipment -
then had to organise local logistics
and seven different satellites for
contribution and distribution.
Globecast supplied uplinks
and contribution - main and
backup feeds - from the four
stadium locations for its customer,
to sports marketing agency
SPORTFIVE AFRICA. Distribution
was global to 51 broadcasters,
with Globecast supplying a
Globecast Rises to the
Challenge of the Orange
Africa Cup of Nations,
EQUATORIAL GUINEA 2015
Gymnastics federation launched
Rayon book first round date with Zamalek
field team of engineers and
a coordination manager in
Africa as well as a MCR in Paris
with a dedicated engineer and
coordinator for each match.
There was also a supervisor for
worldwide distribution plus
remote live monitoring for each
downlink on every satellite.
Additional French commentary
was added in the Paris MCR,
giving a total of eight language
broadcasts.
Persiaux said, This was
clearly a very big project carried
out in a very short space of time.
Having shipped and set up all
the equipment, we produced 170
hours of live HD transmission
using four C-Band and three
Ku-band satellites. This was the
biggest single flyway operation
managed by our Paris office using
skills from across the company.
We are very proud to have
succeeded so well.”
Balancingact-Africa
Rwanda Gymnastics Federation
(RGF) was launched recently
with activities including artistic,
rhythmic, aerobic and acrobatic
gymnastics at the NPC gymnasium.
Ten clubs from across the
country have already registered
with RGF and competed in
monocycle, juggling and pyramid
activities at both individual and
team levels respectively.
They include Gatenga,
Kimisagara,Gisenyi,PetitSeminaire
de Butare, Club de Bugesera, Club
Kimisagara Youth, Club Umurabyo
de Musanze, Club de Gatenga Don
Bosco, Club Aigles Acrobatiques
de Muhanga and Club Hirondelle
(Vision Jeunesse Nouvelle).
Club Gatenga Don Bosco
won the juggling trophy while
Club Hirondelle (Vision Jeunesse
Nouvelle) clinched the pyramids
trophy. Club Kimisagara Youth was
crowned as the best team overall.
Striker Isaac Muganza netted
a spectacular goal to inspire
Rayon Sports to a 1-0 victory
over Cameroonian side Panthère
Sportive du Ndé in the Caf
Confederation Cup preliminary
round return leg game yesterday
at Amahoro stadium.
Rayon, who also won 1-0 in the
first leg in Doula a fortnight ago, go
through to the first round where
they will face Egyptian giants
Zamalek.
Leo Uwambazimana, scorer of
the lone strike in Cameroon, made
a spirited run on the right flank
before cutting on the inside and
passing to a very alert Muganza
in the penalty box, who quickly
slotted the ball past Panthère
goalkeeper Theo Lali Fodjo in the
13th minute to send the home fans
into wild celebrations.
The Blues embarked on several
counterattacks with Peter Otema
using the left flank and Muganza
on the right but these efforts did
not amount to much in the final
third with several goal attempts
going wide.
In the 69th minute, Muganza
picked up a pass from the centre
line, made a run at goal but was
stopped in the penalty box by
Panthère’s central defensive duo
of Meuteng Meuteng and Francis
Eboungue Eyoum.
Muganza sustained an injury
to his right ankle and was carried
off on a stretcher and replaced
by Burundian midfielder Pierrot
Kwizera, who brought positive
energy into the Blues’ attack in
injury time.
Rayon Sports will face Zamalek
in the first round with the first
leg scheduled for the weekend
of March 13-15 in Egypt and the
return leg in Kigali during the
weekend of April 3-5.
New Times
The federation will have several
other games including gymnastics
for all, men and women’s artistic,
rhythmic, trampoline, aerobic and
acrobatic gymnastics as they seek
affiliation to the International
Gymnastics Federation (FIG), the
world governing body based in
Lausanne, Switzerland.
RGF Marketing Manager
Clarisse Mukarugendo said,
“Gymnastics provides access,
connectivity and mobility which
are essential tools for economic,
community and personal
development. We noticed that
young people have been practicing
gymnastics for a long time so we
have decided to start the federation.
Webelievethatstrongcommunities
are built by strong sports.”
The RGF executive committee
includes Jean Pierre Turatsinze
(president), Aimable Rwabidadi
(vice chairman) and Eugene
Nzabantura (secretary general)
among others.
New Times
mONDAY | MARCH 09, 2015

12. ibtm africa is an exciting opportunity
to enhance ones customer base by
interacting with prospective buyers.
What are your expectation from ibtm
africa 2015?
ibtm africa (www.ibtmafrica.com)
is the leading inbound event for Africa's
meetings and incentive industry, offering
an exclusive opportunity for African
exhibitors to connect and engage with
top-level international decision makers.
ibtm africa is all about connections
which are built between buyers and
suppliers over the three days, through
one-to-one appointments, 10 networking
events and the ibtm africa forum on day
one.
ibtm africa is a cost effective way
for leading inbound suppliers in South
Africa and global decision makers to
meet each other in a highly targeted
environment.
To be accepted onto the Hosted
Buyer Programme, buyers must prove
that they have purchasing authority and
business to place in Africa. Buyers are
carefully selected under the following
criteria:
»» Purchasing authority
»» Annual budget for meetings and
events
»» MICE business to place in Africa
»» Future business potential
ibtm africa will host 60 buyers to
the event who will be international
senior decision makers representing
corporations, associations and agencies,
including:
»» Corporate Meeting Planners
»» Travel Agents Handling Incentives
»» International Associations and
Societies
»» Travel Management Companies
»» Incentive Houses
»» Event Management Companies
»» Professional Conference Organisers
»» Corporate / Business Travel
Managers
Top international companies
included in the line up of Hosted Buyers
who have been approved to participate
include; Lbddz (U.S.), HelmsBriscoe
(Turkey), Maesse Marketing Consultancy
Ltd. (Germany), Blaycation (Canada), The
Scienomics Group (U.S.), Inception Global
Ltd. (UK), Jjgrt (U.S.), Paragon Europe
(Belgium), Speed Sailing International
(UK), AstraZenace (Russian Federation)
and Abbott (United Arab Emirates).
How would you explain the trade and
commerce scenario in Africa? What
steps do you think are necessary for
maintaining a stable and conducive
trade environment in Africa?
Trade and commerce go hand-in-
hand in terms of their contribution to
economic development within Africa.
Many factors influenced the stability of
these two sectors last year i.e. the Ebola
outbreak in West Africa, infrastructural
challenges and a decelerated China
Economy. These factors will continue to
affect 2015’s projections, however there
is definitely room for improvement and
growth in 2015.
In order to maintain a stable and
conducive trade environment as well
as grow this sector, the following
objectives should be met; Good
governance, an increased injection of
international capital and investment,
improved political stability across
Africa, a sustainable model for growth
as well as the development of strategic
partnerships between countries in
Africa, working together to further
grow trade relations regionally and
internationally.
According to you, which sectors in
Africa have a promising future and
what can be done to boost them?
As a continent with many emerging
markets, Africa has a promising future
in terms of its impact and contribution
towards the global economy across many
of its key sectors such as; infrastructure
development, tourism, importing Luxury
Brands, banking, energy as well as
trade export. Numerous international
investors are still looking to invest their
capital in Africa and the trends point
towards further boosting the sectors
and African economy in general. There is
currently a big focus on the development
of infrastructure that leads to accessible
transport between African countries
which opens up the profitable platform
for inter– continental trade.
The need to soften Africa’s trade
borders was stressed at the World
Economic Forum this year. Do you
think enhancing intra-Africa trade
is a crucial step towards Africa’s
economic development?
Intra-Africa trade is key to
sustainably and the acceleration
growth within Africa’s economy.
Intracontinental trade can create
competitive drivers, strengthen
communication, establish product
diversity, and facilitate increased
knowledge and education between
borders. To expand on this, intra-Africa
trade can also encourage infrastructure
development and attract foreign
investment. For these reasons intra-
African trade is key to accelerations in
economic growth and development.
Do you think the growing trade in
Africa will contribute to reinforcing
regional-integration in Africa?
With the rapid expansion of Africa’s
footprint in the global economic arena,
regional integration has become critical
as it can considerably contribute to
Africa’s economy as well as reduce
poverty continentally. Africa needs to
adopt sustainable models and policies
for growth regarding inter-African
trade. International trade allows for the
implementation of support systems that
endorses the growth in infrastructure.
This infrastructure allows for feasible
solutions to problems many African
countries find themselves in, a lack
of connection with their neighbours.
Once the gap is closed and connection
becomes more accessible, we will find
greater regional integration.
With the rapid expansion of Africa’s footprint in the global economic arena, regional integration has become critical as
it can considerably contribute to Africa’s economy as well as reduce poverty continentally. In a candid interview to Indo
Africa Times, Shinu Pillai, Exhibition Manager for ibtm Africa explained about ibtm africa which is all about connections
which are built between buyers and suppliers over the three days, through one-to-one appointments, 10 networking events
and the ibtm africa forum on day one.
Intra-Africa trade can also encourage infrastructure development
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