To ensure child protection concerted efforts are needed
Institutions and organizations should work together in a holistic approach to ensure protection of children, according to conclusions of a recent workshop.
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For Frankie Jo, only a perfect show will do
Although for a long time he didn’t stand out of the crowd of Rwandan R&B artists, the music career of Frank Rukundo a.k.a. Frankie Jo got a boost last year with several shows abroad.
Young and ambitious, one businesswoman has big dreams
Be job-creators rather than job-seekers, is the government’s mantra towards young people. Justine Uwitonze hasn’t even waited for the end of her studies to do just that.
Summit attracts Indian investors to Rwanda
A team of Indian investors were in the country recently for an assessment tour, a week after Rwanda showcased some of its investment opportunities at the 5th Gujarat global investors summit in India.
Innovation makes India an economic powerhouse
Although India was not among the Asian Tigers of the 60s and 70s, it is today an economic powerhouse. Abraham Rumanzi, who recently spent a month in the country for training, tried to find out its secrets.
RDB helps graduates gain experience through internship
Through internship programs, RDB is giving graduates valuable experience. Some institutions, however, complain they would like to retain the interns directly, but can’t do so.
Price windfall expected despite continuous pump price increase
Fuel prices in Rwanda have for the third time consecutively since 2009 increased recently. The new petrol price will be Frw 965 per liter from Frw 952 representing 1.4% increase while diesel prices have shot to Frw 958per liter from Frw 942 indicating a 1.3% increase.
Supplement: Automobile Guarantee Fund (AGF) – Improving operations for better service
For all its usefulness, the Automobile Guarantee Fund (AGF) was until recently little known. Yet it is useful indeed.
Cancelled bursary, ghost students, and adolescent democracy
Rwanda’s biggest selling point is the absence of corruption. Last week, I discovered a corrupt plot by at least 300 of my dear Rwandan friends. I am embarrassed to tell the story as it shows both my own naivety and ethical uncertainty. However, if I ignore this conspiracy I have absolutely no business as a Kigali pastor or professor.
Monopolies have no place in any market
Bralirwa has been doing very well over the years. And the company is to be commended for the recent Initial Public Offering of its shares, something that has given a tremendous boost for the country’s fledgling stock market.
