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Ethiopia: UN to Plant 1 Million Trees Near Refugee Camps to Fight Deforestation

Rome — The depletion of forests risks creating tensions with local communities and disrupting the ecosystem   A million trees are to be planted in Ethiopia to fight deforestation around camps hosting hundreds of thousands of South Sudanese refugees who rely almost entirely on wood for fuel, a United Nations agency said on Wednesday.   The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said the trees would be planted on 150.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 14th February 2017

Ethiopia: New Meter Taxi Rates Implemented

Addis Ababa City Transport Authority yesterday announced that new meter taxis fare rate would take effect today.   According to the Authority, the fare of four-seat meter taxis is 10 Birr per kilometer while 13 Birr for seven-seat taxis per kilometer.   Authority Communication Officer Meteku Gebisa said that this rate would be effective up until 10 PM local time. Beginning from 10:01 onward, the rate will increase by 50 per cent,.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 14th February 2017

Rwanda: Govt, Industry Players Discuss 'Smart Cities' Implementation Roadmap

African countries are gearing up to accelerate socio-economic development through affordable access to broadband and use of appropriate information and communication technologies (ICTs), under Smart Africa agenda.   Part of this is to find ways to leverage the principles of urban planning and technology solutions to promote efficiency of cities.   Under the 'Smart Cities' initiative, multiple sector stakeholders and industry.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 14th February 2017

Rwanda: RwandAir Nominated in Best Airline Category at Tourism Excellence Awards

RwandAir has been nominated for the Uganda Tourism Excellence Awards 2017 in the Best Airline category. The national career is competing for the accolade with Ethiopian Airlines. This annual event is designed to promote and reward excellence in the tourism industry to help preserve standards in the sector.   The awards also celebrate the achievements of the tourism industry, recognising hard work and dedication exhibited by individuals.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 14th February 2017

Rwanda: New Rwanda Development Board Chief to Focus on Increasing Exports

The new chief executive of Rwanda Development Board (RDB), Clare Akamanzi, took office Thursday, promising to prioritise the services sector and increasing the volume of the country's exports.   Akamanzi, who was sworn in on Wednesday, replaced Francis Gatare, who was moved to the newly created Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board - as its chief executive.   Both officials are members of the cabinet.   "I must say I'm also.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 14th February 2017

Rwanda: New Rwanda Development Board Chief to Focus on Increasing Exports

The new chief executive of Rwanda Development Board (RDB), Clare Akamanzi, took office Thursday, promising to prioritise the services sector and increasing the volume of the country's exports.   Akamanzi, who was sworn in on Wednesday, replaced Francis Gatare, who was moved to the newly created Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board - as its chief executive.   Both officials are members of the cabinet.   "I must say I'm also.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 14th February 2017

East Africa: Agriculture Still the Greatest Source of Jobs in the Region

Despite East Africa's increased public investment in infrastructure, an area long considered a sure source of employment for locals, the region continues to depend on the agricultural sector for jobs.   But experts warn that the agricultural sector fuels underemployment, which is a common feature in many countries in East Africa. In Uganda, underemployment is just 9.3 per cent, while in Rwanda, this figure is even lower at two per.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 14th February 2017

Tanzania: Construction of Mega $110 Million Pharmaceutical Plant Scheduled for This Year

Simiyu — Various government institutions have teamed up to execute a 250bn/- pharmaceutical industry in Simiyu region, with prospects of saving billions of public funds in importation of medicines.   Regional Commissioner Anthon Mtaka, speaking here yesterday ahead of the region's business forum, told the 'Daily News' that the multibillion project is scheduled to take off this year.   Execution of the project comes as a great.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 14th February 2017

Tanzania: Ambitious $110 Million Pharmaceutical Plant Project to Take off This Year

Simiyu — Various government institutions have teamed up to execute a 250bn/- pharmaceutical industry in Simiyu region, with prospects of saving billions of public funds in importation of medicines.   Regional Commissioner Anthon Mtaka, speaking here yesterday ahead of the region's business forum, told the 'Daily News' that the multibillion project is scheduled to take off this year.   Execution of the project comes as a great.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 14th February 2017

Tanzania: State Releases $10 Million to Contractor for Airport Terminal Construction

The government has paid 22bn/- to BAM International Company, which is constructing the Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) Terminal III.   Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Doto James, told reporters yesterday that the ministry conducted a thorough assessment before the payment. He said the money was paid the day after President John Magufuli made an impromptu site visit.   On Wednesday, President.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 14th February 2017

Rwanda: Govt Finds New Minerals as Part of Exploration Drive

Rwanda has far more natural resources than previously thought, an official familiar with the country's mineral exploration programme has said.   The revelation comes days after the Government established a fully-fledged statutory body to oversee and coordinate all the exploration and mining-related activities in the country: the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board.   Dr Emmanuel Munyangabe, who the Cabinet on February 3 appointed.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 13th February 2017

Rwanda: Govt Reveals New Measures to Streamline Housing Sector

The government has come up with new measures to meet housing needs in the country, Didier Sagashya, Director General of Rwanda Housing Authority, has said.   While addressing a post-cabinet press conference this week, Sagashya said the government had identified bottlenecks hindering the delivery of low-cost housing, hence devising new procedures to streamline the set targets within the housing sector.   "We informed the.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 13th February 2017



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