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PSG Academy Operations in Rwanda Delayed By French Lockdown
[New Times] France's return to total lockdown has forced Paris Saint-Germain to again delay opening its football academy in Rwanda.
Rwanda: Top Kigali Restaurants Closed Over Hygiene, Safety
The City of Kigali authorities have ordered the closure of up to 12 food outlets after inspections revealed they were dangerous for revellers. The closures are part of regular operations that have been going on for the last four months, The New Times has learned. Those that up their standards and meet the City's hygiene requirements are allowed to re-open after getting a green light from the inspectors.
Rwanda: Covid-19 Mass Testing Exercise Taken to Schools
The Ministry of Education has said that 3,000 Covid-19 sample tests shall be collected in schools as the Government steps up efforts to assess the prevalence of the virus. The announcement, made on November 16 by Minister for Education Valentine Uwamaliya, is the latest in a series of efforts by the government to tackle the spread of coronavirus, which has so far claimed 45 lives countrywide.
Rwanda/Zambia: Rayon Skipper Nizeyimana in Zambia for Trials
Rayon Sports midfielder Mirafa Nizeyimana is in Zambia where he is undergoing a trial at the NAPSA Stars, a top flight Zambian club. The 25-year-old who departed on Tuesday, November 17 has been at Rayon Sports for a year but has been talking to different teams which also include TAS de Casablanca in Morocco. Zambia's NAPSA Stars are reportedly to have agreed a fee of Rwf20 million ($20,000) with Nizeyimana if he passes the trial.
Rwanda: Covid-19 Revealed Huge Untapped Opportunities - PM Ngirente
Prime Minister Édouard Ngirente said that though Covid-19 has undoubtedly severely disrupted the global economy, the pandemic revealed huge untapped opportunities in Rwanda. The Premier was speaking at the first-ever Concordia Africa Summit on Tuesday, November 17. Rwanda had been chosen as the host-country of the summit, but the event ended up being held virtually in prevention of Covid-19 spread.
Rwanda/Cape Verde: Cape Verde Sting Amavubi's Africa Nations Cup Hopes
RWANDA'S hopes of qualifying for next year's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations is in tatters after a goalless draw against Cape Verde which means the national side will stay rooted at the bottom of the table with three points and zero goals scored. Amavubi went into the match needing a win to entertain any hopes of qualifying for Africa's premier tournament after 16 years but those hopes dwindled in the early stages of the match as the visitors attacked relentlessly missing several chances to go ahead.
Rwanda: How Local Farmers' Cooperative Has Led Them to International Markets
Valeria Mukarugerero, a 50-year old member of a pineapple production cooperative "Tuzamurane" tells of struggles in her line of work before she joined a cooperative. "I used to harvest a lot of pineapples from my plantation, but the post-harvest losses were significantly high which saw us make little profit after every season", narrates the mother of five.
Rwanda: Car Registration in Rwanda
After buying your desired car in Rwanda, it may seem like your work is done. But one of the most important tasks to tackle remains; vehicle registration. Vehicle registration is a legal necessity not just in Rwanda but across the world. The paperwork links the car to its owner. For instance all cars are registered at Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA).
Africa: For Hundreds of Millions of Children in Africa, TVs Are Much More Than Entertainment
For many years, Africa has been home to many of the greatest development challenges on earth with hundreds of millions living in remote, underserved communities without home electricity, access to clean water, or proper medical service. With undeveloped infrastructure, a rapidly growing population and the vast effects of Covid-19, many of these challenges are expected to remain, and even grow bigger in the coming decades.
Rwanda: Why Women-Led Businesses Are Still Less Likely to Secure Funding
The rise of small and medium scale entrepreneurship is now ever evident with mushrooming business incubation and accelerator programmes. The Government is also placing focus on women. Nevertheless, funding of women-led enterprises remains scarce. Women entrepreneurs in Africa, according to the African Development Bank, face a funding shortfall of $42 billion.
Africa: Makuza to Head AU Observation Mission to Burkina Faso Elections
Former Senate President Bernard Makuza, has been appointed by the African Union (AU) to head AU's Election Observation Commission in the general elections of Burkina Faso. The elections are scheduled for November 22. "Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, I am very honored by the trust you place in me by appointing me as Head of Election Observation Mission in the general elections in BURKINA FASO.
Rwanda: Basketball - Rwanda in Search for Friendly Games Ahead of Afrobasket Qualifiers
The national basketball team plans to play two build-up games as part of preparations for the 2021 African Basketball Championships (Afrobasket) qualifiers. The qualifiers is scheduled for November 25-29 in Kigali. It will be a three-group (A, B and D) tournament.
Rwanda/Cape Verde: Amavubi Out to Sting Cape Verde
Tuesday Rwanda Vs Cape Verde 3pm CAT VINCENT Mashami, the head coach of the national football team Amavubi, has said that his players are in buoyant mood and ready to fight for all the points when they face Cape Verde at Kigali Stadium on Tuesday. Kick-off 3pm. Rwanda hosts the Blue Sharks of Cape Verde in Group F on match-day 4 of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), a tournament that has been postponed to early 2022 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Rwanda: Highs and Lows of First Rwandan Cheesemaker
At the entrance of the "Formagerie la reine", one is met by Samuel Ndoli's calm face, welcoming you to his firm. Ndoli owns and runs Formagerie La Reine, a local cheese firm which is common among shops and supermarkets across the country. Ndoli was raised outside Rwanda where he pursued his primary and secondary studies. Upon graduating in DRC preferred self-employment over being hired. "I was such an individual who never wanted to work for a salary", he says.
Rwanda: Kigali Peace Marathon 2020 Cancelled
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect sports events across the globe, the Kigali International Peace Marathon has become the latest victim. For the first time since its inception in 2004, there will be no Kigali Peace Marathon this year, Rwanda Athletics Federation (RAF) confirmed to Times Sport on Monday. The marathon was initially due on May 17 before being moved to June 2, but it was suspended until further notice on both occasions.
Rwanda to Open Gishwati-Mukura Park for Tourism in December
Rwanda is set to open, to visitors, Gishwati-Mukura National Park, which was recently upgraded to a UNESCO biosphere reserve. The move has added impetus to Rwanda's ambitions of doubling its annual tourism receipts to $800 million by 2024. The country is keen on accelerating the recovery of the tourism industry, which was severely hit by the Covid-19 outbreak. "We are preparing to use Gishwati-Mukura Park for tourism activities.
Sudan Rebel Leaders Welcomed in Khartoum
Khartoum — Tens of thousands of people gathered at Freedom Square in Khartoum yesterday morning to welcome the leaders of the Sudan Revolutionary Front (SRF) rebel alliance, who signed the Juba Peace Agreement on October 3. Lt Gen Mohamed Hamdan 'Hemeti', Vice President of the Sovereign Council, said in his speech at Freedom Square that "the peace agreement is not an opponent of anyone but an attempt to restore the Sudanese state on just foundations".
Nigeria: Seven Killed As Rival Cult Groups Clash in Delta
Seven persons were said to have been killed at the weekend as two rival cult groups clashed in Ughelli, headquarters of Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. A POS Operator was also robbed and shot by hoodlums at the weekend during the clash between Aiye and Bangas cult groups while many others were left with serious injuries as both groups engaged each other with guns and other weapons.
Nigeria's Federal System Still Isn't Working - What Should Change
Nigeria is a troubled federation. Its federal character has been a subject of debate since the return to democratic rule in 1999. Various groups have claimed to be marginalised and not sufficiently represented in the central offices of the national government. Some say it's not even a federation so much as a unitary state, created by the military. The oil-producing communities of the Niger Delta are among the groups that have militated for change.
Africa: What are the Current Challenges for Tobacco Harm Reduction ?
On November 4th, 2020, the United-Kingdom based public health organization Knowledge Action Change, which aims at promoting health through the concept of harm reduction, issued an expert report entitled: Burning Issues: The Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction. In parallel, the organisation hosted two discussion sessions about the state of tobacco harm reduction in the world.
Uganda: UPDF Court Sentences Soldier to 90 Years in Jail
Mountain Division court martial sitting at Muhoti Army Barracks in Fort Portal City, on Friday sentenced Pte Paul Lotukei to 90 years in jail after he was found guilty of murdering two civilians. The court presided over by Lt Col Felix Nyero found Pte Lotukei, 36, guilty of two counts of murder. The convicted soldier was attached to Bukara army detach.
Kenya: How Frogs, Sleaze Sabotaged Sh4.8 Billion Kibaki Fish Project
All along, the novice fish farmers in Mt Kenya region thought they were rearing tilapia, but as it turned out, and unbeknown to them, frogs had invaded the ponds, eaten all the fingerlings and continued to thrive on the fish feed. Several months later, the ponds were full of thousands of frogs -- and a Sh4.8 billion fishing project in the Mt Kenya region had gone to waste.
Kenya: All Schools to Reopen on January 4, CS Magoha Says
The Ministry of Education has finally released the 2021 academic calendar that will require all learners in primary and secondary schools to report back from January 4. Education minister George Magoha announced Monday that Pre-Primary One and Two, Standard One to Three, Standard Five to Seven and Form One to Three students will return to school for their second term in the academic year.
Rwanda: Schools Need Over 18,000 Teachers to Plug Shortfall
Rwanda needs a total of 18,005 professional teachers to be able to improve the student ratio as well as cater for the new classrooms being constructed to decongest existing ones. This was announced by Valentine Uwamaliya, the Minister of Education during a press conference on Monday, November 16. The announcement came on the same day a total of 6,405 teachers were recruited in what the minister an initial phase in the process to bridge the shortage.
Rwanda: Workers' Trade Unions Propose Scheme to Address Job Losses
Rwanda Workers' Trade Unions Confederation is assessing the possibility of establishing a 'Job Loss and Unemployment Benefit Scheme' that will be providing direct support to employees who lose their jobs. The proposal is founded on the lessons learnt from the effects of Covid-19 impact that left many people unemployed.
Nigeria: 2021 Budget - NJC Seeks More Funding for Judiciary
The NJC says more judges have been appointed to the Supreme Court and others and that requires money. The National Judicial Council (NJC) has appealed to the legislature and executive to increase the funding for the judiciary in line with the realities of the times. The executive secretary of the council, Ahmed Saleh, stated this on Monday during a budget defence session with the House of Representatives Committee on Justice.
Rwanda: Govt to Recruit 580 Nursery Teachers
The number of teachers in pre-primary schools is set to be increased from the current 33 to 613 in this fiscal year, according to the ministry of education. The Minister of Education, Valentine Uwamariya, made the disclosure on Monday, November 16, during a press conference on teachers' placement. The minister also used the press conference to provide an update on the school reopening amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.
Africa: The Nile - Stormy Waters
The dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Grand Renaissance Dam offers a unique chance to create a regional authority benefiting all 12 countries reliant on the river The Nile is the longest river in the world, but also the source of water for two great civilisations. Egypt is the epicentre of the oldest civilisation, with a current population of 98 million people.
Nigerian Authorities Must Account for Death of Journalist - CPJ
Pelumi, 20, was last seen alive on October 24. Nigerian authorities should ensure a credible and transparent investigation into the death of journalist Onifade Emmanuel Pelumi, a reporter with the independent online Gboah TV broadcaster, and hold those responsible to account, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.
Southern Africa: Shepherd Bushiri Extradition Process May Test SA-Malawian Relations
In order to properly appreciate the possible extradition of the Bushiris from Malawi to South Africa, it is necessary to understand extradition law and its processes more generally. The news that Sheperd and Mary Bushiri fled from South Africa to Malawi spread quickly around the world. The Bushiris are accused in a South African court of fraud and money laundering to the tune of R102-million. The charges are related to their controversial church, the Enlightened Christian Gathering.
Southern Africa: Pretoria's Relations With New Malawian President Chakwera Get Off On Wrong Foot
South Africa's relations with Malawi's new President Lazarus Chakwera have started badly, clouded by suspicions that he helped a fugitive escape South African justice and complaints that Pretoria damaged his dignity by delaying his departure from South Africa. Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera, elected in June 2020, made his first official visit to South Africa last week, meeting President Cyril Ramaphosa. It all seemed at first to be a success.
African Languages Matter - Is There Still Time to Prevent Cultural Genocide?
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire — As a 10 year-old newly arrived in Lagos from England, I recall listening intently to how the Yoruba language - my father's language - was spoken. I would constantly repeat in my head or verbally repeat what I thought I had heard. I was not always successful. Many times, what would come out of my mouth would throw my friends into fits of laughter. Yoruba is a tonal language.
Africa: Row Brews Between South Africa and Malawi After Pastor's Mysterious Escape
A major political row is blowing up between South Africa and Malawi over what may have been a ploy by Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera to smuggle his friend, a pastor accused of running a multi-million dollar pyramid-type scheme who was out on bail, back into Malawi. The Malawian president's office has strenuously denied reports that there seems something "very fishy", as one Nation source said, about the incident.
Malawi: Chakwera Rules Out Favours to Bushiri As Pretoria Court Issues Arrest Warrant to Malawi Fugitive Prophet
President Lazarus Chakwera says he would not guarantee favours to prophet Shepherd Bushiri who is being sought in South Africa to answer a number of cases as SABC News reports that the Pretoria Magistrates Court which granted the Christian preacher bail, convinced that they were not a flight risk, has since revoked the bail and issued arrest warrant. In a statement on Sunday, the South Africa government said it had initiated a process to secure the extradition of Bushiri and his wife.
Kenya: Meet Village Peacemaker Who Caught Uhuru's Eye, Twice
Ordinarily, when most teachers retire, the temptation to venture into activities like subsistence farming and retail business is irresistible. Many others try their luck in politics. But it was different for Mr Samuel Bosire when his retirement was due. He decided to offer services to his community, which had been bogged down by years of ethnic hostilities and violence. Aged 70, the former primary school headteacher has been active in peace building and conflict resolution.
Kenya: Fire Survivor's Harrowing Ordeal, Constant Airport Identity Drama
Ms Shalet Mkamzungu, 28, has endured accusations of false identity at a major airport, a national park and a respectable bank. Reason? The pictures on her passport and identity card do not match her made-up face. She is a third degree burn survivor who has to constantly explain the mismatch between how she looks and her official photos.
Kenya: Italian Agriculture Boss Deported While Delivering Medicine to Sick Uncle
The Immigration Department is on the spot for deporting the Italian President of Agriculture, who came to Kenya as a tourist to deliver crucial medicine to his ailing uncle, who has been sick for the past three years and depends on the drugs to live. Mr Alberto Marchesi came to Kenya on October 29 and, upon landing at Moi International Airport, Mombasa, was arrested, held briefly for interrogation, and deported to Italy.
Kenya: Media Man Wins Captain's Prize
Broadcaster Njogu wa Njoroge was in his best form during the weekend as he posted a two day aggregate of 72 points to claim the 2020 Captain's Prize golf tournament title at the par 72 Kiambu Golf Club course. Playing off handicap 11, Wa Njoroge carded 30 points in the first round after bogeying a number of holes. He however, rolled in a string of pars and birdies the following day for an impressive 42 points to claim the overall title, in addition to the men's title in the second round.
Malawi: South Africa Police Confirms Bushiri Reported Extortion Cases Against Their Officers
Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) in South Africa has confirmed that in 2018, a case of alleged police corruption/cash extortion was opened by Prophet Shepherd Bushiri's lawyer on his behalf in Sunnyside, Pretoria. "It is alleged that the police officers investigating several allegations of rape against Mr Bushiri were trying to extort money from Bushiri so that they make his rape charges disappear," reads the statement.
Namibia: Dagga Legalisation Talks Back On the Table
PRIME minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila's office is chairing a task force committee to consult on the regulation and controlled use of cannabis in Namibia. This comes after the Ministry of Health and Social Services last week called on the public for submissions on the regulation and controlled use of cannabis and cannabis-related products.
Zimbabwe: Mysterious Cattle Disease Hits Mbire
A number of farmers in Mashonaland Central province's Mbire district have lost more than 20 head of cattle due to an unknown disease. Agriculture deputy minister Douglas Karoro, who is also the MP for Mbire, said the livestock deaths were recorded in the Chidodo area. "We witnessed a very shocking incident," Karoro said. "Farmers are struggling to come to terms with what happened. "Our team from the Department of Veterinary Services is on the ground to ascertain the exact cause of the deaths.
Zimbabwe: 'Dirty War' Erupts in Khupe Camp
The MDC-T yesterday expelled one of its top officials as one of the contestants for the party's presidency warned that the race to succeed Morgan Tsvangirai has left the group deeply divided. Abedinico Bhebhe, the acting organising secretary, was shown the door during a national council meeting held virtually "for grossly violating the constitution of the party [by] supporting another political party other than the MDC-T".
Kenya: Khaligraph, Otile, Akothee Lose Out to Bongo Artistes in AFRIMMA Awards
Tanzanian artistes yet again have emerged top in the just concluded Africa Music Magazine Awards, better known as Afrimma Awards, in the East Africa categories. Under the best male East Africa category, those nominated included Otile Brown and Khaligraph Jones from Kenya, The Ben from Rwanda and Gildo Kassa from Ethiopia. However, bongo star Diamond Platnumz took the prize home, also beating his counterparts from Tanzania including Ali Kiba, Harmonize, Rayvanny and Mbosso.
Zimbabwe: 'Rushwaya Gold Could Buy Unifreight, Zeco'
The gold that under-fire Zimbabwe Miners' Federation (ZMF) boss Henrietta Rushwaya allegedly tried to smuggle out of the country before running into an airport security trap about three weeks ago was enough to purchase all stocks in two listed counters, a stock market report says. Rushwaya, who has since been suspended by the ZMF, is battling to clear her name in Zimbabwean courts.
Tanzania: Kigoma Rice, Maize Farmers Now Can Access Yara Fertiliser
YARA Tanzania has launched 'MiCROP fertiliser' in Kigoma Region to help maize and rice smallholders increase production. Launching the new product in Kasulu at the weekend and witnessed by government officials, farmers, distributors and reporters, Yara Commercial Manager Philipo Mwakipesile said the product meant a lot in helping smallholder farmers to get more crop yield.
Uganda: Gulu Halts Issuing Licences for New Fuel Filling Stations
Gulu City Council has been directed to halt the issuing of licences for the establishment of new fuel filling stations within the central business district. Ms Amanda Ngabirano, the chairperson of National Physical Planning Board (NPPB), made the directive while meeting leaders and stakeholders in Gulu City last week. Ms Ngabirano said filling stations are risky in case of fire outbreaks.
Uganda: Juruni Looks for Positives Amid Silverbacks Quagmire
The national basketball team, the Silverbacks, lost all three group games at the previous AfroBasket Championship hosted by Senegal and Tunisia in 2017. The Silverbacks went down 94-89 to Angola in overtime before a 57-54 loss to Central African Republic and the 79-70 reverse to Morocco.
Nigeria: Amnesty Boss Releases New Vision, PAP Beneficiaries to Receive Stipends On 25th of Every Month
The Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Colonel Milland Dixon Dikio (Rtd), has assured ex-agitators in the region that payment of their monthly stipends will be prompt. He gave the assurance in Port Harcourt, Rivers State at the weekend during a meeting with the leadership of phase 1, 2 and 3 of the PAP. Dikio who is on a tour of the Niger Delta region said the prompt payment of the stipends was part of the far reaching reforms he had introduced to the Programme.
Nigeria: Why We're Setting Up Publishing Centres in 6 Geopolitical Zones - TETFund
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Tetfund) says it embarked on the establishment of Academic Publishing Centres in each of the six geopolitical zones of the country to effectively address the challenge of scarcity of indigenously authored and produced tertiary level books and related academic publications in Nigeria's tertiary educational institutions.
Zimbabwe: Cross-Border Traders to Collect Covid-19 Certificates At Border
Cross-border traders who usually spend days travelling by road, will be tested for Covid-19 in their respective areas and then collect results from a doctor in the border area they will be using, to enable them to have a valid PCR certificate at ports of entry within the stipulated 72 hours. The arrangement will see the cross border traders only travelling to the border area when they would have been told of their status by the doctors.
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