Five-year ICT program to start in June
Plans to improve the service sector through the National Information and Communication Infrastructure (NICI) program have been discussed in a one-day conference involving the ICT ministry with stakeholders.
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Campaign against cervical cancer kicks off
A campaign to combat cervical cancer has been launched, starting with the free vaccination of all girls aged 12 to 15.
Intellectual property law not yet effective, artists say
Artists argue that the intellectual property law is not yet effective since their products continue to be sold illegally yet little is done to punish pirates. They made the remarks during the annual Intellectual Property Day on Tuesday.
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Sezibera’s quick journey to the top of the EAC
The new Secretary General of the East African Community has come a long way quickly, and his journey of course will be familiar with any Rwandan who ever grew up in exile.
Rwandair to start flights to Libreville
Starting from 14 May, Rwandair will take its first flight to Libreville. The new route is inline with the national carrier’s plan to extend its network further to West Africa.
Leased motorcycle, lease on life
A leasing company lends bikes to individual moto drivers, allowing them to go into business without owning a bike, or working for someone else. For moto drivers, self-employment means hard work in an industry fraught with challenges.
Mining industry important for economic growth
Apart from more common mining products such as coltan, wolfram and gold, the industry could also explore potential stores of chalk, and sand to produce glass.
Sezibera nominated as new EAC Secretary General
Today it was confirmed that, as The Rwanda Focus reported last week, Health Minister Richard Sezibera will be the next East African Community Secretary General, replacing Tanzanian Juma Mwapachu.
Regional labs to improve collaboration through ICT
Lab technicians from the region are holding a five-day workshop aimed at establishing a network which would enable sharing of resources especially in hospitals at the region’s borders.
Protect Rwandatel employees
As court proceedings begin to determine whether Rwandatel should be liquidated or repossessed from owners LAP Green, the Libyan holding firm that bought Rwanda’s oldest telecommunications company slightly over three years ago, a thought should be spared for Rwandatel’s long-suffering employees who always are the first to take it on the chin whenever something goes wrong with the company.
