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10 years for EAC shilling

BY ISAAC MWANGI

nNAIROBI, Kenya – The region’s heads of state are scheduled to sign the East African Monetary Union Protocol next month but, actual implementation will take at least 10 years before it can become fully

operational.

East African Community Deputy Secretary General in charge of Infrastructure and Planning Enos Bukuku said the transition period will see the creation of various institutions for purposes of surveillance, compliance and enforcement.

These institutions include an East African Monetary Institute to be created within two years of the signing of the Protocol, and which will be expected to evolve into an East African Central Bank.

The creation of institutions and harmonisation of standards will pave the way for the is-

BY HUMPHREY LILOBA

BY DENIS GATHANJU nBUJUMBURA, Burundi--Burundi has begun an aggressive campaign to attract foreign investment in tandem with marketing its tourism attractions.

It is one of notable performers in the annual World Bank/IFC Doing Business Survey in recent years.

In Burundi a new business can be registered in a day, allowing for new investors to quickly get their projects off the ground.

“We have enacted new legislation that encourages and fosters new investments.

This has further been bolstered by easy and straightforward economic policies that have made it far much easier to register and open a business in Burundi,” the Burundi Minister for Commerce, Posts and Tourism, Victorie Ndikumana said last week.

YOU ARE WELCOME: Victorie Ndikumana says the government is offering a host of waivers for investors. FILE PHOTO TO PAGE 14

Uganda to finalise refinery land nKAMPALA, UGANDA-Uganda expects to hand over the 29 square kilometres of land on which the new oil refinery will be built on in April 2014.

The land, situated in Kabaale Parish in Hoima District, western Uganda, will be handed over after full compensation for former land owners.

According to Robert Kasadde, of the Ministry of Energy’s Petroleum Production department the bidding process will be complete by February

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Kenyan losses $3.8b to crooks

Burundi offers one day service

BY PAUL TENTENA

suing of a single currency in 2024, Dr Bukuku said last week.

A regional institution dealing with statistics will also need to be created, Dr Bukuku told the breakfast gathering in Nairobi.

2014.

This follows a recent call for Statements of Qualifications (proposals) from competent bidders to construct the facility will in the beginning process 30,000 barrels per day.

“A transactional advisor Taylor Dejongh, a US-based independent investment consultant, is handling the process together with the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA).

“We expect that in April 2014, after full compensation of all locals on the TO PAGE 2

British firm hits Tanzanian gas

BY LEONARD MAGOMBA

nDAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania - British energy giant, BG Group, has announced the discovery more gas deposits off the Tanzanian coast.

Testing has been taking place in the Pweza gas field just off southern Tanzania.

“We are very pleased with the results of our testing and appraisal of Block 4 gas fields, with resources in the order of 4 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of natural gas,” BG Group’s President and Asset General Manager for East Africa, Derek Hudson TO PAGE 2

nNAIROBI, KENYA--The Kenyan economy lost a colossal $3.8 billion to crooked government officials. A report released last week has revealed.

A report from the Auditor General’s office shows the money spent by the government in the financial year 2011/2012 cannot be accounted for.

According to the document, only KSh55.2 billion (about $635 million) of the KSh920 billion ($10 billion) the government spent can be accounted for.

Auditor General Edward Ouko said that more than half of the statement errors were due to unsupported expenditure, failure by civil servants to surrender imprests, unauthorised spending and uncleared balances.

Rwanda ranked 9 in Africa

BY DIAS NYESIGA nKIGALI, Rwanda—The government’s efforts to keep the economy afloat and shield it from negative global spillovers has paid off the with a ranking of 9th on the continent in terms of economic reforms that spur growth.

Ahead of Rwanda are, Senegal, Ghana, Algeria, and Namibia in excelling in economic growth, improving healthcare and attracting greater foreign and domestic investments Botswana tops the rankings followed by South Africa, Morocco, and Tunisia.

According to ‘Insight on Africa: Special Report’, economic growth, improving health standards and greater foreign and domestic investment are key factors that are spurring TO PAGE 2

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British company hits Tanzanian gas field FROM PAGE 1 told the East African Business Week last week.

The Pweza field is approximately 70 kilometres off the Tanzania coast in some 1400 metres of water He said, “This confirms expectations of the quality of this gas reservoir, marking a positive development.”

He said initial results from a drill stem test on Pweza-3 confirmed both the excellent properties of the reservoir, including flow and connectivity, and BG Group’s understanding and modelling of the field’s geology.

“A drill stem test is a standard procedure within gas exploration activities, used to determine the properties of the gas reservoir,” he said.

“We continue to consult with our partners in the government and private sector on the potential for a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plant, which production from these gas fields could feed into,” he said.

He said the Pweza well test also confirmed the “robustness” of BG Group’s recently declared total gross resource in Tanzania of some 13 tcf of gas.

The Deepsea Metro-1 drill ship has now moved south to Block 1 where it is drilling a further appraisal well on the

The meeting was organized by the East African Business Council to coincide with the Nairobi International Trade Fair. It brought together business leaders, officials from the East African Secretariat and Kenya government officials.

Delivering her keynote address, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for East African

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land, we shall hand over the land to the successful bidder

by April 2014,” said Kasadde.

“We have given an oil extraction license to one Chinese firm. We’re now calling for proposals for the construction of the oil refinery,” President Yoweri Museveni disclosed during the Independence Day Celebrations last week.

Kasadde said a successful bidder must have experience in the construction of 60,000 barrels per day refinery or

more. He said the bidder must also have the capacity to mobilize the required funds/equity to set up the refinery.Some Chinese and Korean companies have already expressed interest to work with government to set up the refinery.

When complete, the refinery will polish Uganda’s oil, and possibly that of the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Rwanda and Burundi.

Kenyan loses $3.8b to crooks Mzia discovery.

BG Group as operator has a 60% interest in Blocks 1, 3 and 4 offshore Tanzania, with Ophir Energy holding 40%.

The partners are now evaluating 3-D seismic survey data to help identify

offshore targets for a new exploration programme in 2014.

BG Group which entered Tanzania in 2010 is the operator of offshore blocks 1, 3 and 4, in which it has a 60% interest.

Nine successful gas discoveries have been made by the end of July 2013.

Another 10 years for EAC shilling FROM PAGE 1

Uganda to finalise refinery land

Affairs, Commerce and Tourism Phyllis Kandie said that while considerable progress had been made in the integration process, some challenges still remain.

“Even though partner states have established national monitoring committees to deal with non-tariff barriers, some of the NTBs have not been eliminated, leading to increased cost of doing business in the region.”

Mrs Kandie revealed that the region was currently working on a legal framework for the enforcement of issues to do with NTBs, which she said remains a major impediment to intraEAC trade and amounted to a market-share war. Kenya, she said, had tried to remove some of the persistent NTBS and would continue to act on the remaining ones.

The main challenges to

ADDENDUM NO 1 TO THE TENDER N° 016/F/ 2013-2014- AOIO/ FIDA/ PRICE/NAEB

TITLE OF THE TENDER: SUPPLY OF INPUTS AND AGRICULTURE TOOLS NEEDED FOR PRODUCTION OF 43,006,443 TEA SEEDLINGS ON BEHALF OF PRICE/NAEB SOURCE OF FUNDING: IFAD LOAN NO I-845–RW & GRANT NO I-DSF-8087-RW CLIENT: PRICE /NAEB

With reference to the tender N° 016/F/ 2013-2014- AOIO/ FIDA/ PRICE/NAEB for the supply of inputs and agriculture tools needed for production of 43,006,443 tea seedlings on behalf of PRICE/NAEB advertised in IMVAHO NSHYA No 2807 of 30th September 2013, I would like to inform all interested bidders to the above mentioned tender that, due to the error which appeared on accounting of the number of days that should takes this tender in the news papers for a minimum of a 45 days for International tender instead of 30 days for National tenders, the

deadline for bids submission initially set on 6th November 2013 has been postponed to 04/12/2013 not later than 9:30 a.m local time (7:30 GMT). The opening of bids will be on the same day 04/12/2013 at 10.00a.m prompt local time (8:00 GMT).

All other information remains unchanged.

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integration, Mrs Kandie said, involved remaining restrictions in the movement of labour and services, review of national laws to conform to the provisions of the EAC Common Market Protocol, and harmonisation of standards.

She agreed with suggestions that regional leaders should make use of video conferencing, saying that based on EAC rules, the absence of one minister meant that there would be no meeting. Dr Bukuku gave an example of an attorney general who had been unavailable to meet his counterparts for two months to discuss the monetary union protocol, saying video conferencing should help in solving such problems.

Giving an example of an area that needed harmonisation, Dr Bukuku said that in Rwanda it was the central bank that supervises the insurance industry. This is not the situation in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, where other regulatory agencies for the insurance sector exist.

He said further that all five partner states will soon embark on digital mapping, which will enable digital authorities to identify persons and businesses across the region.

The meeting included panel discussions. Other speakers

FROM PAGE 1 “A total of 252 financial statements were audited and only six percent had clean (unqualified) audit reports, 51% had qualified opinion reports, 10 percent had disclaimer of opinion reports and 33% had disclaimer of opinion reports. A trend that is worrying is that 33% of the financial statements or 83 financial statements cannot be regarded as having been properly accounted hence a disclaimer of opinion,” he stated.

In the report, Ouko explained that there were no supporting documents for KSh561 billion which could have resulted in the misuse of the funds.“Of major concern is the poor maintenance of accounting records. As in the previous years and as also indicated in my report, there is weak and inadequate maintenance of accounting records observed across a number of ministries and departments

during the year,” he said.

He said that in the 2011/2012 year, many ministries and departments prepared their statements on cash basis, making it impossible to tell what the government owns and owes.

“In addition, the ministries and departments continued to prepare their respective financial statements on Cash Basis of accounting as instructed by the Treasury. This implies that capital assets are expensed as a result of which Statements of Assets and Liabilities as at the end of each financial year do not show a complete and true and fair view of the ministry’s or department’s assets and liabilities,” he said.

The Auditor General further explained that he was not able to establish whether expenditures reflected in these statements were incurred lawfully and in an effective way as required by Article 229(6) of the Constitution.

Rwanda ranked 9 FROM PAGE 1

a positive outlook of prosperity on the continent.

The report is authored bythe Legatum Institute Prosperity Index, a UK-based public policy research group.Recently, the country embarked on promoting the wide use of ICT through the ‘Smart Rwanda’ initiative in key sectors such as health, agriculture to improve service delivery, something that has improved its(Rwanda) perfomance index.

“We believe that through the use of ICT in all sectors will help us reach our target of shifting our economy to service based by 2020 as our vision states and we are hopeful we are going to achieve it,” Jean Philbert Nsengimana, Minister of Youth and ICT said last week.With these reforms such as promoting entrepreneurship, governance, and ehealth, Rwanda saw a positive performance in the index rising from 13th position in rankings to 9th this year.According to Prof. Dan Chirot, a member of the research group, sustained economic growth recorded in many African countries over the last 10 years presents a strong case for optimism about economic prosperity. The report also notes an improvement in fight against HIV/AIDS and Malaria,a drop in child mortality rate, improved health standards, falling birth rate and the increase in working age adults among other things which are likely to spur the continent’s growth.

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Kenya warns over simcards

BRIEFLY Tanzania does well at macro level nDAR ES SALAAM Tanzania continues to do well in maintaining overall macroeconomic stability – which, along with institutional and policy reforms, has been a fundamental factor behind the strong economic growth rates.

According to the African Economic Outlook 2013 report launched last week in Dar es Salaam, the country’s overall macroeconomic performance has been strong.

Inflation is declining to single digits and gross domestic product (GDP) growth projected at about 7% in the medium term FDI is expected to top $200 million.

Major soil meeting in Kampala nKAMPALA The African Crop Science conference will kick of this week and ends on October, 17, 2013 at the Imperial Botanical Beach Hotel Entebbe on the shores of Lake Victoria According to the local organizing committee chairperson of the African Crop Science Society Conference Professor Patrick Rubaihayo, the meeting has attracted many crop scientists from across the African continent. who will be showing new cases of agricultural innovation aimed at improving the production of the agriculture sector mainly focusing on food crops.

The African Crop Science Society was established in 1993.

BY HUMPHREY LILOBA

FEASIBILITY STUDY COMPLETE: It is destined to transform the lives of millions as the cash returns from the extraction begin to be felt in terms of new employment opportunites .

PHOTO BY LEONARD MAGOMBA

Tanzania moots plan to speed up Dar port

BY KENAN KALAGHO

nDAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania - --- Tanzania will soon realize the development of dry bulk cargo capacity that will be able to handle around 41 million tons of general cargo a year by 2028.

This a is sharp rise from the current 1.8 million tons.

This move follows the recent completion of the feasibility study for the construction and installation of the conveyor belts system and the expression of interest for modernizing berth 1 to 7.

Government will help at Westgate n NAIROBI, Kenya- The government has announced plans to support and facilitate business owners re-establish their businesses after the Westgate Shopping Mall terrorist attack.

The rapid restoration initiative was reached after East African Affairs, Commerce and Tourism Cabinet Secretary Phyllis Kandie met affected tenants following the attack, which has caused huge economic loss- es in the country.

Prior to the attack, the Westgate Shopping Mall was supporting an economic ecosystem valued at more than KSh100 billion annually. Kandie said her ministry will spearhead an integrated business recovery strategy that will ensure the speedy restoration of the upmarket mall.

“The government of Kenya is sincerely committed to ensuring that Westgate Mall operations do resume within the shortest time possible through a public private partnership model,” she said.

Speaking in her office when she chaired an inter-ministries consultative forum, Kandie announced her ministry would establish a working committee comprising of Westgate Shopping Mall tenants and related stakeholders. The stakeholders will be tasked to consider and advise the government on the immediate action and partnership necessary, geared at facilitating a rapid restoration of the mall and businesses.

The proposed committee will also identify the immediate actions by the government to safeguard more than 2,000 direct jobs affected by the terrorism attack.

41 million tonnes

Planned volume by 2028

1.8 million tonnes

Current handling level

Berths 1 to 7

Will be modernized

Massawe said the government intends to increase its dry bulk cargo in order to serve efficiently and effectively the eight land

locked countries that passes their cargo through Dar es Salaam port.

He said all the eight countries that include Malawi, Burundi, Uganda, Zambia, Burundi, Mozambique, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo transit their dry bulk cargo including grains, fertilizers and clinker through Dar port.

Massawe said the improvements of berth 1 through 7 would involves the installation of conveyor belts systems from the current manual system that would ensure that human capacity is reduced to the minimum for the sake of speed.

n NAIROBI, KenyaKenyan mobile phone operators risk losing their licenses if they fail to comply with the law that requires them to register all active Sim cards.

National regulators, Communications Commission of Kenya’s (CCK) Director General Francis Wangusi said the government could be forced to revoke operating licences for the four operators in the event that they fail to comply.

The crackdown for unregistered Sim cards gained momentum in the wake of the terrorist attack on the Westgate Shopping Mall in Nairobi recently.

Investigations have revealed that the terrorists were communicating using unregistered Sim cards which is illegal.

CCK also reiterated that subscribers using un-registered SIM cards risk a fine of up to $3,500 and/or five years imprisonment.

According to Wangusi, CCK has no mechanism of switching off the unregistered SIM cards as this lies with individual operators most of whom have shown reluctance in acting on the directive.

CCK research indicates that more than 600,000 active SIM cards are not registered.

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Canadians get Ethiopian approval ADDIS ABABA--Allana Potash Corporation last week, announced that the Ethiopian Ministry of Mines, has issued them a licence for the Danakhil Potash Project.

This followed approval by the Ethiopian Council of Ministers.

Potash has three main uses as a fertilizer, livestock feed supplement and often in industrial processes. However 95% of world’s potash is used in fertilizers and consequently Potash plays a central role in helping feed the world’s growing population.

S. Sudan deal raises tempers

BY HUMPREY LILOBA nNAIROBI, Kenya - The Clearing and Forwarding fraternity in Kenya has protested the manner in which a single company has been given the exclusive rights to clear all import cargo from the port of Mombasa destined for South Sudan.

In a letter to all shipping agents, dated September, 27,

2013, Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) notified all shipping and clearing agents on the appointment of Panda Clearing and Forwarding as the sole handler of all South Sudan cargo landed in the port of Mombasa.

KPA general manager, operations Twalib A Khamis said Panda will partner with Compact Freight Station in the job with effect from October, 15 2013.

“Consequently, with effect from October 15, 2013, all South Sudan cargo should be manifested for clearance at the Compact Freight Station,” he said in an internal memo.

It is this directive that has drawn sharp criticism from members of the Kenya International Freight and Warehousing Association (KIFWA).

“The port of Mombasa is a public utility and therefore awarding of any contracts or

accession to any agreements must be done transparently and with the participation of the public and key stakeholders,” said Boaz Makomere, KIFWA national chairman in a response letter to KPA dated September 28, 2013.

The association further states that existing Kenya Maritime Regulations prohibit monopolistic practices, which effectively lock out other players in the industry.

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Tech firms told to step up trends nUGANDA, Kampala, Uganda – Dealers in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector have been asked to be at the forefront of encouraging innovation in sector by importing trendy technology and interesting young people to use such technology in a more sustainable way.

The advice was sounded last week by the Executive Director National Information Technology Authority (NITA-U) James Saaka while officiating at the Red Dot Distribution, East Africa’s leading ICT Distributor, Night of Champions where they awarded their outstanding customers.

Red Dot Distribution, also at the event, launched the latest Dell Inspiron 14R which comes with a touch screen, with 6-cell battery features up to 3rd Gen Intel Core processors in a sleek design that’s 8% thinner than the 2011 model.

Sellers of the Dell Inspiron 14R say it has all the right ingredients for a satisfying Windows 8 laptop.

Red Dot Distribution have distribution rights for HP (IPG, PSG, and ESS), Microsoft, APC by Schneider Electric, Samsung I.T, Toshiba, Logitech and eScan Antivirus.

Saaka in an interview said government is playing its part in encouraging ICT use in the country by promoting e-government and putting in place policies that allow equitable distribution of technology by members of the private sector.

He said this will go a long way in seeing a transition to a more ICT based economy especially when it comes to the cost of broadband.

“ICT in Uganda needs more innovation as stakeholders you should support innovation in the sector. ICT in Uganda needs more innovation,” Saaka said.

He said companies should bring in technology and promote it among the youth.

“Government focus is to lower the cost bandwidth, ensure cheap genuine devices that allow social development to take place in the country,” Saaka said.

About 15 percent of all computer imports in Uganda are used computers while the majority are clones.

The importation of affordable genuine computers such as the Inspiron 14R therefore gives more value to consumers while at the same reducing the digital divide.

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Uganda phone merger finalised

BRIEFLY Africans need not worry about US cash nWASHINGTON United States Assistant Secretary of State for Africa, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield has assured that the US shutdown of government will not affect its commitment to Africa.

Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield also assured.

Speaking via video conference she said, “We are able to continue operations sometimes at lower levels as we move forward.

Most of our funding right now is 2013 funding and that funding will continue.”

Arab bank gives Burundi $10m nBUJUMBURA The Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) and the Burundian government recently signed a $10 million loan to finance the rehabilitation of the livestock sector.

“The loan is worth $10 million that is, about 16 billion Burundi francs and will be reimbursed within 30 years, with a grace period of 10 years,” Burundian finance and economic development planning minister, Tabu Abdallah Manirakiza said.

TAZARA seals fertiliser contract nDAR ES SALAAM Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) has clinched a contract to transport 20,000 tonnes of maize and fertiliser to Tanzania and Malawi.

The deal signed with the Tanzania National Food Reserve Authority (NFRA) will also see the railway company haul another 25,000 tonnes of fertiliser from Dar es Salaam port to various parts of Zambia along the TAZARA corridor, once the current discussions were finalised.

BY SAMUEL NABWIISO

SKILLED LABOUR: Harmonizing industrial policy will help towards reducing wasteful duplication of effort and building capacity by targeting specific skilled labour requirements. FILE PHOTO.

Regional industrial policy to raise output 19.2%

BY DIAS NYESIGA

Average industrial GDP ratio

n KIGALI, Rwanda - --A regional industrial policy is in the making that will see East African Community harmonizing several activities and adopting a common legal framework that will help strengthen institutional capacity.

“We expect the policy to address issues of research, innovation, quality and sustainable industrial development,” Nathan Gashayija, the Director for Regional Integration Programmes in Rwanda said last week.

Regional governments want to raise their respective industrial to GDP ratio from the average 19.2% to double that by 2032. This when most expect to be at middle-income level. The figure for Rwanda is currently 15%, which is lagging behind the service and agricultural sectors.

Experts believe the common policy will help Rwanda boost its industry sector through special-

15%

Rwanda’s industrial ratio

40% EAC average by 2032 ization where each country’s concentrates in products it is most efficient in producing.

This, therefore will see equitable distribution of skilled labour, unhealthy competition between industries within the region and reduce poor quality due to lack of enough support in terms of industrial inputs.

“This, we believe, will make the sector more innovative and competitive in the region and on the international scene,” Chantal Umuraza, Executive Director at Chamber of Industries of Private Sector federation said.

Jonathan Hall, the vice chair of Rwanda Association of Manu-

facturers and Managing Director Bralirwa, the country’s leading brewer, said harmonising regional industrial sector will create opportunities for growing industries to increase both their volumes and value.

“If a Rwandan manufacturer has a bigger market, but less volumes, it is easier to look for a partner within the region since standards are the same to satisfy that market,” he told East African Business Week in an earlier interview The new industrial policy will also help solve current challenges of high costs of production, such as high prices of raw materials due to unharmonised ways of soliciting for raw materials locally in the region.

The policy also seeks to grow cross-border trade in processed products from industries within the region to 25% by 2032 from 5 per cent through enhancing the capacities of micro and small processing and manufacturing units which are key in the region industrial sector.

n KAMPALA, UgandaAirtel Uganda a mobile telephone company, has merged its mobile money platform (Airtel Money) with that of Warid Telecom (Warid Pesa).

India-basd Airtel Bharti bought out Warid earlier this year.

This is at aimed at serving more customers, but at reduced rates.

“With the new upgrades to the Airtel Money platforms, customers now can get wider access to mobile money services. Through nationwide agents and transact with one single code *185# to send and receive money across networks at the lowest rates and enjoy more services on Airtel money” Airtel managing Director V. G. Somasekhar said.

He said with the new platform Airtel customers can now execute transactions with international respected financial institutions like Standard Chartered Bank Imperial Bank and also pay for utilities like electricity water and Uganda Revenue Authority dues at friendly rates.

When asked how equipped is Airtel to handle the bigger volume of customers, Somasekhar guaranteed that the company had invested in improving its network.

“Our network is going to operate 24/7 hours without any break off. What customers need to do is register on the platform. Everything has been worked on,” Somasekhar assured his customers However Somasekhar said many Ugandans especially, the business community has not embraced the services being offered by the mobile phone firms in the country.

UK firm clinches Ethiopian deal

STORAGE: Raxel products will keep medical supplies safe..

nADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia Raxel, a British company involved with storage systems, has won a contract to export more than $1.75 million worth of pallet racking to Ethiopia.

The deal was seen through by the UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) in May after Raxel helped with the export of $55,000 of plastic tote containers to the African country.

After the successful fulfilment of this order and continuing participation in UKTI’s ‘Passport to Export’ Scheme, Raxel was approached for a major adjustable pallet racking project worth nearly $2 million.

As part of the agreement, the company will supply pallet positions, beams and guards, as well as onsite training for 25 staff, in Addis Ababa.

The contract win comes during ‘Growth Month’, a major effort by UKTI, in collaboration with MAS, GrowthAccelerator and other partners, to help businesses across middle UK to grow overseas.

Managing director Matthew Daniele said: “Ethiopia might not be the first place you think of when considering export opportunities but, with the consistently excellent help of UKTI, it has proven a very

successful and profitable starting point in our export journey.”

Raxel’s products in Ethiopia will supply a multi-million dollar programme led by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), America’s foreign policy assistance agency which works to improve lives in developing countries.

The USAID programme will work closely with the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Fund and Supply Agency to ensure the Ethiopian health system is well stocked and supplied with important life-saving drugs for HIV patients.

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South Sudan needs our patience to adapt

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ometime in September, it was reported that the East African Council of Ministers, approved talks on South Sudan’s application to join the East African Community (EAC).

Indeed, it has been tentatively accepted that Africa’s newest state will be part of the Community before the end of next year.

This is not surprising. By most measures, South Sudan would make a very good fit with the EAC. It is a landlocked country that has emerged from long years of armed conflict, but wealthy in natural resources. The South Sudanese are starting from scratch. They need all the help they can get to set up functional state institutions. In other words South Sudan needs time to evolve and adapt. Who better than the EAC to help them do it?

Recently, however, some Ugandan traders, have suggested that South Sudan be locked out due to its ill-treatment of Ugandans doing business there.

What sparked off the latest resentment concerned a directive by the South Sudan government that non-citizens are no longer allowed to operate motor bike taxis (boda boda). Ugandans had virtually made this business their own. This caused some uproar in Kampala.

Uganda’s trade minister, Amelia Kyambadde went on record to complain that while South Sudanese living in Uganda are treated well, Ugandans living in South Sudan are continuously being harassed.

There is also the sensitive matter about the delayed $40 million compensation that the Juba government promised to take care two years ago. The claim was lodged by the South Sudan Traders Association Limited (MSTAL), a Ugandan lobby group.

Then last week, South Sudan police chief, Gen. Peing Deng hosted his Ugandan counterpart, Gen. Kale Kayihura in Juba. The issue of harassment was once again on the agenda, along with general border security.

At the end of the talks. Gen. Deng made it clear that no law-abiding Ugandan should feel threatened.

While the woes of many Ugandan traders has raised some sympathy, the other side of the coin is that there are plenty of Ugandans who are less than scrupulous in dealing with the South Sudanese. The commonest complaint is inflated prices and outright swindles.

These bad mangoes have given Uganda a bad name and also added to the resentment many South Sudanese have against the rest of the Ugandan traders.

But the most important point is that South Sudan is presently Uganda’s leading export market. It is Uganda that will lose if this loose talk of rejecting South Sudan’s application for EAC membership is taken seriously.

Secondly, any country that has come through the kind of instability that South Sudan has experienced, cannot be expected to have all the right systems in place so soon. Criminals on both sides of the border thrive in such transition periods.

Thirdly, one must also consider the South Sudanese sensitivities when foreign traders descend on your country for so-called easy pickings.

It is only natural that the South Sudanese feel hounded by all these people targeting their dollar earnings from oil exports and perhaps this increases their xenophobia.

It is true there have been several cases where the South Sudanese have behaved in an improper manner with their Ugandan business counterparts. But patience, friendly advice and generally, quiet diplomacy accomplish far more than loud badgering.

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I-Venture Africa sparks up Ugandan starts-up

BY BAZ WAISWA KAMPALA, Uganda--Uganda’s unemployment rate remains high with an estimated eight million youth aged between 15 and 30, making up the bulk of people in search of jobs.

It is against this background that IVenture Africa has stepped in. They have gone into partnership with key minds in business and are now calling for entrepreneurs to submit their ideas in a new competition dubbed ‘Uganda StartUp Cup’ .

I-venture Africa is an initiative and a forum fostering entrepreneurial ventures among young people through motivation, apprenticeship and publicizing local and global enterprise success stories.

Through their StartUp Cup which is a global network of locally driven business model competitions open to any type of business idea, I-Venture Africa are looking at creating viable businesses, grow jobs, and enhance entrepreneurial ecosystems.

The inaugural Uganda StartUp Cup, that was launched last week, is set to sharpen the entrepreneurial skills of the eventual winners.

The organisers are especially interested in getting entrants from the informal sector.

Uganda StartUp involves six- months of coaching, judging and mentoring for new businesses.

Submissions can be made online by downloading application forms from the website http://uganda.startupcup.com/ about/rules/ before October 25.

After this, judges and mentors will scrutinize the applications and come up with the 25 successful business ideas which will be polished up.

The winner will be announced next year on April 4, during the global entrepreneurship week.

Technically, an entrepreneur is a person who organizes and manages a business undertaking, assuming the risk for the sake of profit.

In an interview, Allan Ananura, explained that entrepreneurs who compete in the Uganda StartUp Cup are rewarded for turning their ideas into a viable business, going to market quickly, testing assumptions, and modifying their business model as they learn what drives customers and revenue.

The StartUp Cup is designed with a socalled ‘powerful business model’ coaching approach at its heart.

This approach supports entrepreneurs to accelerate building and testing their business models with real customers.

The resulting interactions are expected to improve the likelihood of generating revenue and building a viable business, of any type, in a shorter period of time than usual.

Ananura said Uganda doesn’t have enough mentorship programs which leaves gaps in the way people build their young business. This eventually leads them to collapse.

“We believe that investing in the

GET STARTED: Successful entrants will get intensive coaching. FILE PHOTO.

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The winner will be announced on April 4th

business leaders of today and tomorrow is vital for our long term economic sustainability, that entrepreneurs are the heroes of our time, fostering an increase in creativity, imagination, and innovation.

“We take you through a process.

Because of the many challenges, many people are not thinking. I see many people thinking of starting up a poultry business but then what? People need to think deep,” Michael Niyategeka, one of the mentors working on the projects said.

Ananura explained that the StartUp Cup is unique because it is targeting the underserved majority of all startup businesses that lack experience and resources, and intend to stay small and local.

The competition focuses on building sustainable businesses by educating

entrepreneurs on the universals of designing a viable business model including accelerated go-to-market strategies, customer development, bootstrap funding techniques, team development, and revenue generation.

It provides a locally-driven comprehensive and long-term judging, coaching, and mentoring process conducted by local business leaders and seasoned entrepreneurs, it increases connection to Global Entrepreneurship Week to organically grow and enhance localized entrepreneurial ecosystems, and increase community collaboration among business leaders, government officials, higher education institutions and business service providers.

Entrepreneurs taking part in the StartUp Cup are rewarded for going to market and generating revenue, sharing their compelling business model story, product/service in filling a need or solving a problem, identifying clear target market, identifying customers and gaining feedback, bootstrapping startup practices, presenting a solid financial model that works and being flexible and listening to coaching feedback in order to be able to modify and adjust business model assumptions.

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LETTERS & PERSPECTIVE East African Business Week I OCTOBER 14- 20, 2013

On the right power track

PERSPECTIVE

Image of the week

Too early to boast

Editor, News that Ethiopia is developing its geothermal resources, starting with 1000MW, should not come as a surprise.

There has been bouts of tension between Egypt and Ethiopia over the latter’s massive dam projects. In my view Ethiopia has little choice.

The government wants to pull 80 million plus Ethiopians out of poverty as quickly as possible.

Luckily, it has the natural resources to help towards this end.

Adequate electricity supplies are vital in fullfilling this goal.

Why waste time? We cannot talk about attracting serious investors when our cities and towns don’t have the basic infrastructure. How long should the ‘Dark Continent’ remain so?

I congratulate the Ethiopians for having the guts to turn great visions into reality. As for the Egyptians, I advise compromise rather than emotive words.

YOU DIRTY RAT: A frustrated Palestinian man residing in Gaza City, recently trapped and tortured a rat, because it ate his wages of about $55 which he had stashed away.

He posted his exploits online and was widely rebuked by animal-lovers.

Martin Bomett Nakuru, Kenya

Favour genuine SMEs Editor, I fully support preferences for local firms in public procurement.

However I do have concerns about influence peddling. Saying that giving 40% of tenders to local small firms is not enough or guaranteed to increase genuine participation of SMEs. Bigshots can still influence the way government con-

tracts are awarded by virtue of their positions. The most common ploy is setting up briefcase companies then giving the deals to themselves.

Or the bigshots may force themselves onto the management of a firm that successfully wins a contract then ask for a cut. I hope regulators look into these issues closely.

James Tambu Dodoma, Tanzania

Why flog same donkeys?

Editor, I am all for generating more taxes and ensuring compliance, but what is the wisdom of always targeting the same people or sectors? If things continue at this rate then many companies will pay good money to find ways of paying the least amount of taxes possible because of this burden.

Blaise Mwebe, Kampala, Uganda

Rwanda shows way

IMF not always right

Editor, After reading the article on free internet in Kigali, I concluded that the government there is very serious about becoming on-line business or e-commerce regional hub.

Much of the EAC now has state agencies interacting with customers using online links. However many people are still sceptical and need added assurances.

Providing free internet is an ideal way to popularise e-commerce. It helps people become more comfortable and confident without the added pressure of knowing you have to pay. Other EAC countries should also have similar campaigns.

Editor, I was bemused to read that the International Monetary Fund has advised the Kenyan government not be deterred by inflation caused by recent VAT changes.

But what the IMF often forgets, is that on paper their advice looks great. However the toll it may take on the ordinary person is rarely considered and frequently means paying a political cost.

For now, Kenyans will swallow the bitter pill because the postMarch optimism is still there and lately Westgate only served to fire them up to become more determined.

But let us not forget that the IMF is not always right. Those structural adjustment programmes of the 1980s still leave some of us with nightmares!

Kenneth Luande Tororo, Uganda

Karim Teja Mombasa, Kenya

Rwanda’s GDP growth leaves doubters confused!

Editor, I read with interest the recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) report about wanda’s growth of 7.4 percent in the next four years.

But the government had projected its ambitious tar-

get of 11.5 percent by 2020 through its second Economic Development and Poverty reduction (EDPRS 2) which through its projections helps the government to reach the target.

Either way, for IMF or government projections, Rwanda’s

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economic growth is promising compared to its peers in the region considering the current challenges of inflationary pressures and currency depreciation.

There is optimism that despite the global crisis in the eurozone and the ongo-

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ing shutdown in the US, the economies in the sub Saharan Africa, Rwanda inclusive will register positive growth.

Fred Bashayija Private Consultant Kigali Rwanda

nJO’BURG, South Africa- Poor Africans say they are still not benefiting from the continent’s economic rise, according to a landmark survey of citizens across 34 countries released recently.

Despite some of the world’s highest economic growth rates, many Africans still report shortages of water, food, healthcare and cash according to an Afrobarometer survey of over 50 000 people.

‘Meeting their basic daily needs remains a major challenge for a majority of Africans, even at a time when their countries are reporting impressive economic gains,’ the survey found.

The continent’s economy is expected to grow by almost five percent this year. But half of survey respondents said they occasionally lacked food, clean water, and medicine. One in five said they face frequent shortages.

People were poorer in areas where government spending on basic infrastructure lagged, the survey found.

‘The data show significant correlations between access to electrical grids, piped water, and other basic services in communities and lower levels of lived poverty,’ the survey reads.

Low education levels also had a big influence on poverty.

People in West Africa and East Africa experienced most shortages, while North Africans reported the least.

The highest poverty levels were measured in Burundi, Guinea, Niger, Senegal and Togo, while Algeria and Mauritius had the lowest. The study has been conducted roughly every three years since 1999, with more countries added to the survey each time round.

Carried out by independent African organisations, the Afrobarometer aims to measure poverty as an alternative to countries’ own national income and expenditure surveys, which are often too costly for some governments.

Of 16 countries studied for the past decade, the researchers measured little improvement in lifestyle, said Afrobarometer’s Robert Mattes at the study’s release in Johannesburg earlier this month. Mattes heads the University of Cape Town’s Democracy in Africa Research Unit.

Over half the respondents rated their country’s economy bad, while only a third thought the economy and their living conditions had improved in the past year. Most however thought things would look up in the coming year.

The researchers urged governments to focus on reducing poverty rather than simply growing their economies.

‘Investments in education and infrastructure may be among the most effective ways to extend economic gains to the continent’s poorest citizens.’

The Afrobarometer study echoes a World Bank report earlier this year which found growth in Africa has been less poverty-reducing than elsewhere in the world. While strides have been made in reducing the levels of Africans living on less $1.25 a day, more than a third of the world’s extreme poor still live in sub-Saharan Africa. iAfrica

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One in five said they face frequent shortages

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Ugandan business told to propose

BRIEFLY Top mining companies rake in billions nADDIS ABABA The top 40 mining companies in world made a net profit of about $110 billion in 2010.

According to Carlos Lopes, the Executive Director of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, this was equivalent to the merchandise exports of all African LDCs in the same year.

Last week, Lopes advised that African governments must get the best deals for their countries during contract negotiations.

World Bank boss cautions on value n WASHINGTON World Bank President, Jim Yong Kim, says Africa has to take advantage of all the resources that have been coming its way in health and education to build systems strong enough to drive development forward.

“We cannot think of all this money going into health in Africa as relief activities. We have to be able to make sure all the money coming in is translated into the building of systems that eventually can be paid for through health insurance schemes.”

High inefficiencies for Tz procurement nDAR ES SALAAM Tanzania’s public tendering at the district level is plagued by inefficiencies in the procurement process, mainly caused by delays and or incomplete submission of requirements such as drawings, special conditions of contract from user departments to PMUs; delays in evaluating tenders due to limited knowledge and delays in signing contracts by the Council Chairmen and Municipality.

A report by the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority also noted a lack of quality control tools and equipment leading to failure to test materials.

BY BAZ WAISWA

SOMETHING LIKE THIS: The regulator said the failure to complete projects cost $1.2 billion. FILE PHOTO.

Tanzania bars 35 for breach of contract

BY LEONARD MAGOMBA

nDAR ES SALAAM, The regulator has barred 35 firms from taking part in any public tender due to failure to honour their contractual obligations.

The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) Board Chairman, Martin Lumbanga recently said the firms have been banned for one year starting September 27 to September 26, 2014.

“The Board decided to debar the firms due to failure to honour their contractual obligations in contracts between them and some procuring entities,” Lumbanga said.

He said this has resulted in the termination of such contracts with consequential loss to the government.

Lumbanga said the PPRA is given powers under the public procurement law to debar firms and individuals whose contracts have been terminated by PEs

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Dubious payments

12 months

Length of disbarment

$1.2 billion

Loss to government

for breach of contract.

“These firms were given opportunity to show the cause why they should not be debarred through a notice of debarment issued by the PPRA, but some of them submitted unsatisfactory explanations and others did not respond to the notice,” he said.

A PPRA report shows these incomplete projects cost taxpayers over Tsh2trillion ($1.25 billion).

During the 2012/2013 financial year alone, procurement entities paid a whopping Tsh2.1 trillion ($1.25 billion) for no work done.

“Such dubious payments involved 23 procurement entities, and that the procurement entities made payments for the exaggerated quantities of works or shoddy jobs,” he said He emphasizes the debarment of these firms and individuals will not apply to any procurement for which a letter of acceptance has been issued to a debarred firm or individual before the date of debarment and to any ongoing contracts with procuring entities.

Lumbanga said besides the decision to debar the 35 firms, two firms which were previously debarred by PPRA, must refund to the respective PEs the overpaid amounts and to pay to PPRA for costs incurred in sending out verification teams.

He said the two firms namely M/s Icon Engineers of Mwanza and M/s Man-Ncheye-PaCompany Ltd of Bunda did not comply with the order.

n KAMPALA, UgandaEntrepreneurs have been given an opportunity to have an input in the various regulatory reforms that are being passed by the government.

Under the financial backing of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and World Bank, the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) has set up an online portal for this purpose. The IFC is the private arm of the World Bank Group.

It allows business people to comment on proposed regulatory reforms under the government’s Business Licensing Reform Program.

Currently, the government is in the process of implementing reforms with a view to simplifying requirements, reducing discretionary powers, and eliminating redundant procedures required especially when starting up a business.

“Reducing regulatory burdens can lead to a better business environment that encourages increased local and foreign investments,” Gideon Badagawa, the PSFU Executive Director said at the launch of the website.

The portal provides a centralized source of information about business licensing, feedback from business and represents a meeting point of ideas from the intended beneficiaries of the reforms.

A commissioned report on licensing procedures in Uganda recommended that out of the 790 licenses identified, 56 be eliminated because they do not serve any regulatory purpose; 285 should be retained; 382 streamlined, 18 reclassified and 49 amalgamated into 20.

Essar ready to quit Kenya refinery

BY HUMPREY LILOBA nNAIROBI, Kenya -The government wants to break up its joint ownership of the refinery at Mombasa.

India’s Essar Energy owns 50% of the Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited (KPRL) and last week announced it was willing to sell its stake for $5 million.

FIFTY YEARS OLD. The refinery needs an upgrade.

FILE PHOTO.

Meanwhile, reports in the Indian media state that a senior Essar Group executive, requesting anonymity, said the company had launched technoeconomic feasibility and found out that it is not economically viable to

undertake the project.

“Therefore, Essar Energy has decided to exercise the put option and exit KPRL. This will not have any material impact on Essar Energy’s plans,” he said.

Last month, Essar Energy had appointed former deputy managing director of Jindal Steel and Power LtdSushil Maroo as chief executive officer and a director of the company following the decision by Naresh Nayyar, the current chief executive officer, to step down. Nayyar will, however, be appointed as a member of the Essar Corporate Centre, an

oversight advisory committee However the $5 million, is about $2 million less than what Essar paid for the 50% stake four years ago.

Essar Energy bought its stake in July 2009 for $7 million from BP, Chevron and Royal Dutch Shell.

Under the terms of the shareholders’ agreement with the government, Essar Energy has the right to exercise a put option under which the government would buy Essar Energy’s 50 per cent share for $5 million.

Essar Energy, through its subsidiary Essar Energy Overseas Limited is now exercising this option.

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Airtel signs up nine banks

BY PATRICK KISEMBO DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania--Airtel Tanzania through its Airtel Money service has partnered with seven banks to make it easier for cash withdrawals and transfer to any Airtel Money account.

The banks include Tanzania Postal Bank, Bank of Africa, Kenya Commercial Bank, Barclays Bank, Akiba Commercial Bank, Exim Bank, Amana Bank, Mkombozi Commercial Bank and Standard Chartered bank.

To access the bank menu, subscribers should dial the relevant short codes and follow the instructions. Tanzania Postal Bank – dial *150*21#, Bank of Africa - dial *150*13#, Kenya Commercial Bank – dial *150*22#, Barclays Bank - dial *150*20#, Akiba Commercial Bank – dial *150*10#, Exim Bank - dial *150*11#, Amana Bank - dial *150*12#, Mkombozi Commercial Bank - dial *150*06#, Standard Chartered Bank - dial *150*65# Speaking on the partnership Airtel Corporate Communication Director Beatrice Singano Mallya said last week: “Airtel has up to date partnered with nine banks to facilitate its subscribers to withdraw money from their bank accounts

through Airtel money. With over 20,000 ATMs and 20,000 Airtel Money agent networks across the country customers now have convenient and safe access to their finances taking advantage of our rural reach.”

He said. “Airtel is committed to offering innovative and affordable services in Tanzania with the view of using mobile phone technology to continuously connect and change lives.

Our M-commerce service provides a huge opportunity for companies, technology providers, payment platforms and carriers to build bridges to the future increasing convenience and efficiency using what mobile commerce is offering today. We at Airtel are ready to take m-commerce to the next level,” he said.

Airtel Money service allows customers to pay their bills utility bills such as water, electricity , receive bank transaction alerts, check account balance and receive mini statements, among other services.

Meanwhile, Airtel Tanzania through its ‘Shule Yetu’ project literary means ‘Our School’ has provided textbooks worth Tsh10 million (about $6,000) to four secondary schools in Dodoma municipality. These are Bihawane, Kibakwe, Itiso

Posters of Airtel showeing their clients where they can get mobile money services

and Ndido, Speaking during a brief handover ceremony recently, the Dodoma Regional Commissioner, Dr. Rehema Nchimbi said the books will support the beneficiary schools in their academic performance and be the catalyst to education development in the region.

This sponsorship by Airtel will lend a hand to broaden the education sector in our region and will also help attract many students in reading various books in order to free themselves from ignorance andpoverty that has become a serious problem not only for Dodoma region but also for the whole country,” she said.

The Airtel Dodoma Zonal Sales Manager Stephene Akyoo, said Airtel is providing the books for the purpose of improving the quality of education in the country and also to bring in economic and development freedom to the communities.The headmaster of Bihawana Secondary school, Crispin Mtesigwa, said they were thankful for the donation.

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SPECIAL REPORT

East African Business Week I October 14-20, 2013

THE SPOT: The Kingfisher Development Area, where the first commercial barrel of oil is coming from, sits on an estimated 635 million barrels of crude oil.

Tullow in line with CNOOC production

BY PAUL TENTENA n KAMPALA, Uganda

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ullow Oil Uganda Limited has said it will play a supportive role to China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) in the production of Uganda’s first commercial oil, The company that has a 33.3% share in Blocks 1, 2 and 3 in the Lake Albert region said as part of their sale agreement to CNOOC and Total in 2011, it was agreed that CNOOC would become the operator of Block 3 (Kingfisher) on behalf of the partners.

Total would become the operator of Block 1 and Tullow would continue as the operator of Block 2.

“The three partners (CNOOC, Total and Tullow) have an equal partnership share in each of the Blocks,” David Onyango, the Tullow acting Communications Manager told East African Business Week in Kampala.

CNOOC paid $2 billion for the first ever oil production license covering part of the Kingfisher development area.

The government approved it recently signaling that commercial oil production may soon start.

It was agreed that CNOOC will develop the Kingfisher area in the Albertine region over four years, which is expected to be holding 635 million oil barrels, of which 196 million are recoverable.

Onyango said: “In accordance with the relevant license agreements at the end of the exploration and appraisal period, each Operator acts on behalf of its joint venture partners to submit oil field development plans to Government to secure a license to develop and produce any discoveries of oil and gas.

“It is the nature of a joint venture partnership that all parties will be involved in this planning and decision making process.

He said: “CNOOC has therefore acted on behalf of itself, Total and Tullow in submitting the field development plan to secure Government award of the Kingfisher

WORKING TOGETHER: Tullow operates Block 2 in the joint venture with CNOOC. production license in accordance with the relevant legislation.

In the same way and at the appropriate time, Total and Tullow will do the same in respect of production license applications for commercial oil fields located in Blocks 1 and 2.”Peter Lokeris, Uganda’s State Minister for Mineral Development while handing over the production rights recently said: “Following the lifting of the conditions on the production license for the Kingfisher Discovery Area on 16th September 2013, it marks an important milestone in the progress of Uganda’s Oil and Gas Sector.”

The minister said the government has a plan to participate in the license with a 15% interest and the participation will coincide with production.

The Albertine Graben, which is the most prospective area for petroleum production, is currently subdivided into seventeen Exploration Areas (EAs).

Four of these (EAs 1, 1A, 2 and Kingfisher Development Area) are licensed to four oil companies namely; Tullow Uganda Operations Pty Limited, Tullow Uganda Limited, Total E&P Uganda B.V. and CNOOC Uganda Limited.

These companies hold the four licenses in joint partnership and have rights to undertake petroleum exploration, develop-

ment and production in these areas.

The Kingfisher Development Area is jointly licensed to Tullow Uganda Limited, Total Exploration and Production Uganda B.V. and CNOOC Uganda Limited with each having equal shareholding.

Lokeris said, “As CNOOC Uganda Limited takes forward development of the Kingfisher field towards production of oil, Government will also be taking forward development of the refinery and other attendant infrastructure so that both projects can be completed at the same time and the crude oil produced from this field can be refined to produce petroleum products for the country.”

He said a 50 kilometre crude oil pipeline will be constructed from Buhuka to the Kabaale refinery area to evacuate the crude oil through a pipeline.

“Acquisition of land for the refinery and procurement of a lead investor for the development of the refinery are on-going.

The plan is to develop a refinery that handles 60,000 barrels of oil per day starting with 30,000 BOPD refinery will be in place by 2017/18,” he said.

Lokeris said the government is in discussions with the oil companies regarding the development of a new pipeline to export the excess crude not handled by the refinery.

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China becomes No. 1 importer

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ast week it was announced that in September China surpassed the United States as the world’s largest net oil importer.

According to the US government’s Energy Information Administration (EIA), ‘China’s steady growth in oil demand has led it to become the world’s largest net oil importer, exceeding the United States in September 2013,’ the EIA stated in its latest report.

Specifically, last month China’s consumption was 6.3 million barrels per day higher than its production, compared to the US where consumption outstripped production by 6.1 million barrels per day (bpd).

Meanwhile China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), the largest offshore oil and gas producer in China, is a mega government owned company operating directly under the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China.

In 2013, the Company’s rankings in the Fortune Global 500 rose to 93.

In 2012, its position in Petroleum Intelligence Weekly’s World Top 50 Oil Companies rose to 33rd. Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s continue to rate the company with creditratings of AA- and Aa3, the highest for a Chinese corporation. Headquartered in Beijing, CNOOC has, since its founding in 1982, maintained strong growth momentum, evolving from a purely upstream oil and gas exploration company to an international energy company with promising primary businesses and a complete industrial chain.

Throughout its development, in line with the Chinese government’s Second Leap Forward Programme, CNOOC has been transforming its business model and adjusting the industry structure.

Now, CNOOC covers the main segments of oil and gas exploration and development; refining and gas and power generation; engineering technical and professional services; alternative energies and financial services.

In 2012, the Company’s operating revenue reached nearly $90 billion, and total profit hit $16 billion. In order to create favourable premisesfor China’s offshore oil industry to make the full Second Leap Forward, we have been operating soundly whileaddressing and tackling any issues or challenges coming our way and grasping a firm hold on the currentindustrial development trends and opportunities.

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UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZ ANIA MINISTRY OF WATER

V ACANCY FOR THE POST OF A MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF THE ENERGY AND WATER UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY- CONSUMER CONSULTATIV E COUNCIL (EWURA CCC) 1.0BACKGROUND INFORMATION The E nergy and Water U tilities R egulatory Authority - C onsumer C onsultative C ouncil is a ouncil established under ection of the ct, ap In carrying out its functions under the Act, E WU R A C C C shall: ( i) represent the interests of consumers by making submissions to, providing views and information to and consulting with the Authority, Minister, and sector Ministers; ( ii) receive and disseminate information and views on matters of interest to consumers of regulated goods and services; ( iii) establish regional and sector consumer committees and consult with them; ( iv) consult with industry, the government and other consumer groups on matters of interest to consumers of regulated goods and services; and ( v) establish local and sector consumer committees and consult with them. is constituted b not less than si members nor more than ten members appointed from amon st a list of the business communit or b or ani ation s le all reco ni ed as bein representati e of pri ate sector interests 2.0POST OF A MEMBER OF EWURA CCC The C hairman of the Nomination C ommittee who is also the P ermanent Secretary, Ministry of ater hereb in ites applications from suitabl ualified an anians to appl for the acant post of E WU R A C C C member.

3.0 MINIMUM Q UALIFICATIONS A person seeking appointment of the E WU R A C C C Member should have the following minimum ualifications i. Should have knowledge and understanding of the interests of: a) consumers and that of the regulated services; b) low income, rural and disadvantaged persons; c) industrial and business users and d o ernment and communit or ani ations ii be a raduate of a reco ni ed ni ersit or e ui alent iii ha e at least ears e perience in one or more of the fields of en ineerin , mana ement, la , economics, mass communication, sociolo or finance iv. have knowledge of the energy, water or utility regulation industry; v. is not a leader in a political party; i ha e satisfied the omination ommittee that he she is unli el to ha e a con ict of interest; vii.is willing and available to serve as member of the E WU R A C C C ; and viii.is in the opinion of the Nomination C ommittee, otherwise suitable to perform the functions and duties of a member competently and honestly.

4.0 MODE OF APPLICATION ualified and interested candidates are re uested to appl describin ho the consider themsel es suitable and ualified ll applications should be attached ith certified copies of rele ant certificates, curriculum itae , one current passport si e photo raph, names and contact details of three work related referees including telephone numbers and e- mail addresses. The applications, marked “ Member of E WU R A C C C ” on top of the envelop should be addressed to following addressee so as to reach him not later than 8th November, The C hairman, E WU R A C C C Nomination C ommittee, Ministry of Water, U bungo Maj i, along Morogoro R oad, Opposite TANE SC O HQ ; P o , D AR E S SAL AAM

UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZ ANIA MINISTRY OF WATER

V ACANCY FOR THE POST OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE ENERGY AND WATER UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY (EWURA) POSITION: DIRECTOR GENERAL The E nergy and Water U tilities R egulatory Authority ( E WU R A) is a regulatory authority established under section 4 of the E WU R A Act, C ap. 414. The C hairman of E WU R A Nomination C ommittee is hereby advertising the post of the D irector G eneral of E WU R A. REPORTING AND RESPONSIBILITIES R eporting to the B oard of D irectors, the D irector G eneral will be responsible for the day to da operations of the uthorit sub ect to the directions of the oard pecificall he she will be responsible for the following: o o ersee effecti e and efficient implementation of pro isions of ct, le islations relevant to R egulated Sectors and other such laws, rules and regulations; To provide direction and leadership towards achievement of the Authority’ s Vision, Mission, business strategy, annual goals and obj ectives; To advise and inform the B oard on R egulated Sector; support activities and other matters; To oversee designing, promotion and delivery of q uality products and services by the Authority; To prudently manage the Authority’ s resources within approved budget guidelines, policies, laws and regulations; To ensure that the Authority consistently presents strong and positive image to stakeholders and the general public; To maintain cost- effective operational environment for motivating employees for optimal performance, and To undertake any other duties as assigned by the B oard of D irectors.

Q UALIFICATIONS: person shall not be ualified for appointment as a irector eneral unless he she is a raduate of a reco nised uni ersit possesses at least ten ears e perience in one or more of the fields of mana ement, la , economics, finance or en ineerin has no led e and e perience of the re ulated sector utilities has satisfied the oard that he is unli el to ha e a con ict of interest under section is illin to ser e as irector eneral is, in the opinion of the oard, other ise ell suitable to perform the functions and duties of a D irector G eneral competently and honestly.

MODE OF APPLICATION ualified and interested candidates are re uested to submit their applications ith detailed C V stating your current position, e- mail address, telephone contacts, three names of referees and copies of rele ant certificates and t o current passport si e photo raphs Applications should be clearly marked “ D irector G eneral of E WU R A” on top of the envelop and be addressed to The C hairman of the Nomination C ommittee ( E WU R A) , who is the P ermanent Secretary, Ministry of Water using the address below, so as to reach him on or before 8th November, 2013.

The C hairman E WU R A Nomination C ommittee Ministry of Water U bungo Maj i, along Morogoro R oad, Opposite TANE SC O HQ ; P o , DAR ES SALAAM

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Tz ships handler gets $1m

BRIEFLY Africans thrash out trade details with EU

BY ANDREW ZABLON

nBRUSSELS Seventy nine African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries and the European Union (EU) were in talks last week to sort out the decade-long Economic Partnership Agreements (EPA) negotiations, which continue to stall over technical obstacles.

While some regions have already signed the EPAs which basically call for mutual non-tariff trade terms, some African countries have concerns about opening up their domestic markets to European competition and hurting local capacity.

1000 Kenyans for Merck top training

CLOSING SUPPLY GAP: Abid Alam gives Museveni some pointers about the factory. COURTESY PHOTO

nNAIROBI Some 1000 Kenyan medical students from Nairobi University are to benefit from the Merck Capacity Advancement Program. Merck is the Germanbased global drugs manufacturer.

They will undergo European accredited clinical diabetes management training, which is seeking to equip them with skills to avert the diabetes epidemic.

The three year scientific educational program will be done at the Serono Symposia International Foundation (SSIF), an independent organization.

55 African billionaires on Sunday Times List nLONDON Africa is currently home to 55 dollar billionaires.

According to Sunday Times Rich List, Africa is now the world’s fastest growing emerging market.

The average worth of Africa’s billionaires is $2.6 billion, but their combined worth is about $143 billion.

The continent’s wealthiest person, Nigerian-born cement king, Aliko Dangote is worth an estimated $20 billion.

Africa’s 55 billionaires compare with South America’s 51 but trail far behind the almost 400 found in Asia.

New sugar mill will ease Uganda deficit 1650 metric tonnes

BY SAMUEL NABWIISO

nKALIRO, Uganda--The country’s annual sugar deficit of 50,000 metric tonnes is being slightly eased with the official opening of a new sugar factory at Kaliro, eastern Uganda.

Alam Group of Companies owns the $53 million Sugar and Allied Limited (SAIL) mill which will initially produce 200 metric tonnes daily.

Total local production is in the range of 300,000 mts every year.

“Since the factory has started and our sugar has entered the market, the country will see down- ward trends in sugar prices nationwide. This is a positive trend for the nation, because the shortage of supply gap will be covered

by SAIL,” Abid Alam, the Group Chairman told invited guests led by President Yoweri Museveni.

Museveni said: “When investor like Abid Alam comes to invest in rural place like Kaliro we all benefit equally, both the professionals and

Current installed capacity

12 megawatts

Electricity generated

4000

Outgrowers to date

the non-professionals. The peasant (farmers) Ugandan should develop the culture of attracting investors both local and foreigners. This will solve many social and economic challenges which the central government alone cannot afford.”

Currently the plant is employing about 1000 workers directly and another 4,000 people benefit as out-growers. However this number is expected to increase to over 10,000 when the company acquires its own transport fleet within the next two months.

“My life has really changed because of this sugar factory.

Every sugar cane trip I am paid USh 200,000 approximate $80 and

on a daily basis I can bring two to three trips weighing about 15 tons of sugar cane,” a lorry driver who declined to be named said.

Museveni advised the outgrowers not to sell their crop for distilliing alcohol.

When you sell to those people both farmers and Government losses a lot, because alcohol consumption is dangerous to our economy. But when investors like Abid comes, we expect a lot from sugar cane plants because during the process power can also be generated from the crushed sugar cane,” he said.

SAIL presently generates 12 megawatts of electricity, with three megawatts being taken up by plant operations and most of the rest sold to the national grid.

Abid promised Ugandans that the Group will continue investing in the sugar company to ensure that production is not frustrated.

Current factory installed capacity is 1,650 mts. The sugar is sold on the market as ‘Kaliro Sugar’.

n MWANZA, Tanzania- A Finnish-Dutch owned stevedoring company working in Tanzania, Dar es Salaam Corridor Group (DCG) has received $1 million (Tsh 1.6 billion) from its partners.

Basically stevedoring is the business of loading and unloading ships at harbours.

The partners are Jacana, a pan-African Small and Medium Entrepreneurship private equity investment firm and Soros Economic Development Fund (SEDF), an international non-profit private foundation.

DCG Business Development Director, Ms. Mari Pennanen said a new warehouse and two terminals were now operational.

She however said that lack of a functional railway network is a setback to the speedy development of the DCG. Ezra Musoke, a partner at Jacana, described Tanzania as a high-growth market with a flourishing SME sector.

In 2010 the DCG was short listed for the ‘Agribusiness Investment Initiative of the Year 2010’ by Africa Investor.

DCG is the leading dry bulk cargo handling company at Dar es Salaam port.

The firm provides services to the dry bulk shipping and material handling community.

Other services the company offers include ship-toshore discharge of cargo and container stuffing and destuffing, enabling quick and efficient movement of goods through the port.

DCG terminal claims to be the only purpose-built dry bulk cargo-handling terminal in sub-Saharan Africa and provides a secure, reliable and cost effective means of handling commodity firms operating in East Africa.

Kenyan airfreighter hires Boeing 747-400F nNAIROBI, Kenya - Astral Aviation Limited, a Kenya-based cargo airline, has contracted Atlas Air, Inc to provide them with a Boeing 747-400F. According to an official statement, the contract falls under ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance) agreement, with service expected to begin in the next few weeks.

This is the first 747-400F in Astral Aviation’s global network, and it will provide all-cargo operations between Europe and Africa.

Astral Aviation CEO, Sanjeev Gadhia (pictured left) said last week, “We are excited about the prospects for air cargo growth between Africa and Europe, as well as within Africa. The Nairobi hub generates the highest volumes of perishable exports into Europe and combined with the return loads of oil and gas equipment into West Africa, the

B747-400F is the perfect freighter.”

“We are delighted to add Astral Aviation to our portfolio of ACMI customers. Atlas Air has the largest and most modern fleet in our industry, with a mix of cargo and passenger aircraft, serving customers who are leaders in their markets,” William J. Flynn, President and Chief Executive Officer, Atlas Air Worldwide said.

Astral Aviation is a growing cargo airline that has been operating in the African skies for the past 13 years. It has been rated as the leading African All Cargo Airline.

Operations are located at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, in Nairobi and its operations include a combination of scheduled and special charter flights to over 60 destinations within its intraAfrican network on a dedicated fleet of regional freighter aircraft. Astral plans to set up additional

hubs in West Africa in 2014 and Southern Africa in 2015, which will be integrated with its existing East African hub in Nairobi to offer a wider network to its global clientele.

With reputedly the lowest operating cost per ton-mile in the industry, the new-technology Boeing 747-400 Freighters are the all-cargo transport members of the 747-400 family Meanwhile air transport regulator, IATA reports that overall performance of the cargo sector in August revealed that air freight demand was up 3.6% on 2012, far outstripping the year to date performance so far of a lowly 0.7%.

IATA said its statistics show that demand has been creeping up since April after a slow start, much credit of this is given to stronger economic performances in Europe and the US. However, Africa is down for the period, this time by 9.7%.

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Burundi tourism minister Hon. Victorie Ndikumana talks to Burundi Managing Editor Denis Gathanju TO PAGE 14

BUSINESS WEEK, October 14-20, 2013

Beating heart of Africa nBUJUMBURA, BURUNDI Burundi is the new kid on the block.

The country is gradually undergoing a transformation, especially in its economic spheres roaring to take off.

A recent policy review of the country’s economic policies have made Burundi an attractive investment destination within the region.

Having joined the East African Community with Rwanda in 2007, Burundi has over the years witnessed an increased appetite from regional investors to tap into their economy.

Tourism is one of the major economic engines for regional countries within the EAC. Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda boast a well-developed and vibrant tourism industry. Rwanda has made giant strides in its sector and Burundi is finally playing catch up with a view to enhancing the regional tourism product.

As a tourism destination Burundi seeks

to encourage domestic, regional and international investors to invest in the tourism sector.

Vibrant nightlife However, Burundi does not boast of huge national parks teeming with wildlife like Kenya and Tanzania. And it is with that realization that the country is looking at other unique tourism aspects.

Bujumbura, Burundis capital, is packaging itself as the entertainment capital of East Africa.

The nightlife in Bujumbura is vibrant and accommodates a celebrated top East African musician, Kidum. The massive beach line on the shores of the Lake Tanganyika also come to life in the evenings in Bujumbura.

Beach parties are a common event, especially over weekends. Friends, workmates, families and total strangers turn on the fun as the music plays and day turns into darkness and is illuminated by bright neon

lights. The fun is just getting started in Bujumbura.

Tourism Master plan Aside from its natural attractions, Burundi is in the process of developing a tourism master plan that will guide the tourism industry over the next 20 years.

According to the Minister of Commerce, Industry, Posts and Tourism Victorie Ndikumana, Burundi is looking at tapping into its natural features to enhance its tourism product.

She says: “We are looking at attracting local, regional and international tourists into Burundi with a view to increasing investments within the tourism industry in Burundi. We have plans of setting up an international convention center and a marina on the shores of the Lake Tanganyika. And with the natural hot springs in the country, we are looking at tapping into the therapeutic tourism market.”

Magical Kenya Expo Ndikumana goes further to emphasize the fact that Burundi would be willing to work closely with its neighbouring countries and partner states within the East African Community.

Ndikumana said: “Burundi, being a partner state of the EAC is committed to regional co-operation with the view of encouraging cross border tourism through the single East African visa. In that respect, we are looking at forging new partnerships while we strengthen existing partnerships.

“To do this, we are joining our counterparts in Kenya at the Magical Kenya Travel Expo which is to be hosted by the Kenya Tourism Board at the Kenyatta International Conference Center with a main theme of Burundi playing a complimentary role in regards to tourism development within East Africa.

TRADITIONAL DANCE: Burundi’s people have a rich culture that is based on local tradition and the influence of traditional drumming w

BURUNDI SCENARIES

Q&A WITH BURUNDI’S MINISTER FOR TOURISM HON. VICTORIE NDIKUMANA TO PAGE 14

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Burundi tourism minister Hon. Victorie Ndikumana talks to Burundi Managing Editor Denis Gathanju TO PAGE 14

BUSINESS WEEK, October 14-20, 2013

Beating heart of Africa nBUJUMBURA, BURUNDI Burundi is the new kid on the block.

The country is gradually undergoing a transformation, especially in its economic spheres roaring to take off.

A recent policy review of the country’s economic policies have made Burundi an attractive investment destination within the region.

Having joined the East African Community with Rwanda in 2007, Burundi has over the years witnessed an increased appetite from regional investors to tap into their economy.

Tourism is one of the major economic engines for regional countries within the EAC. Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda boast a well-developed and vibrant tourism industry. Rwanda has made giant strides in its sector and Burundi is finally playing catch up with a view to enhancing the regional tourism product.

As a tourism destination Burundi seeks

to encourage domestic, regional and international investors to invest in the tourism sector.

Vibrant nightlife However, Burundi does not boast of huge national parks teeming with wildlife like Kenya and Tanzania. And it is with that realization that the country is looking at other unique tourism aspects.

Bujumbura, Burundis capital, is packaging itself as the entertainment capital of East Africa.

The nightlife in Bujumbura is vibrant and accommodates a celebrated top East African musician, Kidum. The massive beach line on the shores of the Lake Tanganyika also come to life in the evenings in Bujumbura.

Beach parties are a common event, especially over weekends. Friends, workmates, families and total strangers turn on the fun as the music plays and day turns into darkness and is illuminated by bright neon

lights. The fun is just getting started in Bujumbura.

Tourism Master plan Aside from its natural attractions, Burundi is in the process of developing a tourism master plan that will guide the tourism industry over the next 20 years.

According to the Minister of Commerce, Industry, Posts and Tourism Victorie Ndikumana, Burundi is looking at tapping into its natural features to enhance its tourism product.

She says: “We are looking at attracting local, regional and international tourists into Burundi with a view to increasing investments within the tourism industry in Burundi. We have plans of setting up an international convention center and a marina on the shores of the Lake Tanganyika. And with the natural hot springs in the country, we are looking at tapping into the therapeutic tourism market.”

Magical Kenya Expo Ndikumana goes further to emphasize the fact that Burundi would be willing to work closely with its neighbouring countries and partner states within the East African Community.

Ndikumana said: “Burundi, being a partner state of the EAC is committed to regional co-operation with the view of encouraging cross border tourism through the single East African visa. In that respect, we are looking at forging new partnerships while we strengthen existing partnerships.

“To do this, we are joining our counterparts in Kenya at the Magical Kenya Travel Expo which is to be hosted by the Kenya Tourism Board at the Kenyatta International Conference Center with a main theme of Burundi playing a complimentary role in regards to tourism development within East Africa.

TRADITIONAL DANCE: Burundi’s people have a rich culture that is based on local tradition and the influence of traditional drumming w

BURUNDI SCENARIES

Q&A WITH BURUNDI’S MINISTER FOR TOURISM HON. VICTORIE NDIKUMANA TO PAGE 14

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Uganda faces jobs dilemma

BY PAUL TENTENA KAMPALA, Uganda--President Yoweri Museveni has said the major challenge to Uganda is unemployment.

He said the major intervention by government will be commercialization of agriculture, value addition to locally produced raw materials and ensure that students undertake the educational courses that are on demand in the labor market.Speaking during the national celebrations to mark Uganda’s 51st, Independence Anniversary at Rukungiri district Stadium in Rukungiri district, the President said the NRM government has prioritized investment in developing infrastructure such as roads, electricity generation.

He urged civil servants to be patient with their salary increment claims noting that government was aware of their plight and is more than ready to work on them sooner than later. “When we prioritize roads and electricity no one should think we have forgotten other sectors and when teachers and other civil servants are asking for pay rise it’s not that we don’t have the money but we need to prioritize. “If we managed to get 2300 billion to put in road construction in this financial year alone how can we fail to raise the 326 billion needed for

salary increment at the right time� he wondered.

The celebrations were graced by Mozambique President Armando Guebuza as the chief guest. They were held under the theme “Re-energizing Uganda’s development potential: Middle income status achievable�

Museveni reminded Ugandans that the country had from independence gone through a number of problems that resulted from political and ideological mistakes of the post-colonial governments especially under Idi Amin.He noted that by the time the NRM came to power and brought about order the country’s economy had shrunk by 48 percent with a GDP of 1.5 billion US dollars that today stands at 24.5 billion US dollars with the annual economic growth of 6 percent. “It’s only recently that we secured the whole country and disarmed the Karimojong that the country is safe and attained its sanity. We have also just recently identified ourselves ideologically as Ugandans who believe in patriotism, pan-Africanism, social economic transformation and democracy� he added.

He expressed disappointment that the agricultural sector which is the backbone of our economy was performing so badly with an annual growth rate of 1.4 percent far below the country’s econom-

ic growth of 6 percent yet it employs majority of Ugandans.

He said although the country was self-sufficient in food production there is need to adopt commercialized agriculture so that households can earn income from agriculture to overcome poverty at the household level.

Museveni said specific government

interventions such as promoting irrigation to counter the erratic weather changes and fertilizers production were being worked on to enhance agriculture production.He projected Uganda’s future as bright and admirable and urged Ugandans to work for it with a spirit of patriotism and selflessness.

Mr. Museveni thanked the visit-

ing Mozambique President Armando Emilio Guebuza for gracing the occasion. He noted that the friendship and cooperation between Mozambique and Uganda started long ago in the colonial struggles of the liberation of the Southern African region that remained under colonialism even when majority of Africa was independent.

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (NEMA)

Happy 51st Independence Anniversary!

The Board, Management and Â–ÂƒĆĄ ‘ˆ –Š‡ ™ƒ”Â?Ž› …‘Â?‰”ƒ–—Žƒ–‡ ‹• š…‡ŽŽ‡Â?…› ‘™‡”‹ ƒ‰—–ƒ —•‡˜‡Â?‹ –Š‡ ”‡•‹†‡Â?– ‘ˆ –Š‡ ‡’—„Ž‹… ‘ˆ ‰ƒÂ?Â†ÂƒÇĄ ƒ„‹Â?‡–ǥ ƒ”Ž‹ƒÂ?‡Â?– ƒÂ?† –Š‡ ’‡‘’Ž‡ ‘ˆ ‰ƒÂ?†ƒ ‘Â? –Š‡ ‘……ƒ•‹‘Â? –‘ …‡Ž‡„”ƒ–‡ Í?Í™ ›‡ƒ”• ‘ˆ

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OUR ENVIRONMENT MAKES US PROUDLY UGANDA. IF ENVIRONMENT BE US AND OUR SURROUNDING; THEN OUR ENVIRONMENT HAS BEEN GENEROUS ENOUGH TO GIVE US THE THINGS THAT MAKE US PROUDLY UGANDAN; HOSPITABLE PEOPLE, AVERAGE CLIMATE ALL YEAR ROUND FERTILE SOILS PLENTY OF ANIMALS AND PLANTS PLEANTY OF FRESH WATER AND AIR UNIQUE PHYSICAL FEATURES LIKE THE RWENZORIS AND MARCHISON FALLS AMONG OTHER NATURAL GIFTS.

LETS US BE CAREFULL NOT TO DESTROY THEM FOR SHORT TERM GAIN, LET US USE THEM SUSTAINABLY. NEMA, Ensuring Sustainable Development

H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni

NEMA HOUSE, PLOT 17/19/21 JINJA ROAD, P. O. BOX 22255 KAMPALA,UGANDA. TEL: +256-414-251064, +256-414-251065, +256-414-251068 FAX: 256-414-257521 E-MAIL: info@nemaug.org Website: www.nemaug.org

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OUR MILESTONE: Mr. Alasdair Musselwhite, UBL Managing Director with Uganda’s Minister for Gender and Labour Mrs. Karooro Okurut (L) tour UBL Luzira plant. The brewers marked 6 years with no accident at the plant an indicator of the stringent and effective safety policy effected. PHOTO BY BAZ WAISWA.

YES PLEASE: Trade Mark EA Country Director Allen Asiimwe (L) talking to Shem Bageine (R) State Minister for EAC Affairs during a workshop where Parliamentary Committee members were updated on the current affairs of the EAC regional integration.

The week in pictures

ABOVE: Caroline Athiyo, (R) Director Mining, Construction & Energy AON, shakes hands with Elly Karuhanga (L) Chairman Uganda Chamber of Mines & Petroleum during the launch of the Mineral Wealth Conference 2013. LEFT: President Yoweri Museveni commissioned the$53m Sugar plant New Kaliro Sugar in Eastern Uganda. It is owned by the Alarm Group of Companies.

The plant is expected to produce 200 metric tons of Sugar every day.

HAVE A TASTE: A coffee barrister serves Star Café coffee to farmers at the UMA show grounds recently.

CONGRATULATIONS: The Vice President of Uganda Edward Kiwanuka Sekandi visited Sameer Agriculture& Livestock Industries Limited stall. It was during the official opening of Uganda Manufacturer’s Association Trade Fair which ended last week.

ALL WINNERS: The Uganda Revenue Authority Commissioner General Allen Kagina (R) poses for a photo with winners in the recently concluded URA Tax Appreciation Week. Movit Products Ltd was the overall winner.

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Message by the Hon. Minister of Information and Communications Technology, on the occasion of the World Post Day, October 9, 2013

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n October 9, 2013, Uganda joins the rest of the world to commemorate the World Post Day. The theme for this year is: “The Post: Delivering for People and Businesses Daily”, which emphasises the need to create awareness of the role of the postal sub-sector in people’s daily lives and businesses’ daily operations; and its contribution to the social economic development of countries.

Postal services are a great aid in trade, commerce, and communication both at home and overseas. They act as an important intermediary linking businesses and consumers to undertake essential economic activities necessary for the functioning of modern market economies.

Other business sectors including utilities, banking and financial services, mail order, and manufacturing rely on postal services for core business processes such as advertising, relationship management, distribution and delivery.

The Ministry of Information and Communications Technology shares the objectives of this year’s theme and is committed to supporting Posta Uganda and other postal service providers as they strive to provide high quality and reliable postal services to their customers. Accessibility to communication services is a fundamental human right as stipulated by the United Nations and is a major concern of the Government of Uganda.

The relevance of the postal industry today remains crucial as Posta Uganda is still providing accessible and affordable services through

its various post offices spread out across the country that guarantee that every Ugandan has the opportunity and the ability to communicate. The sub-sector has undergone restructuring, a move that has generated immediate efficient and effective service delivery, and will assist in providing consistent as well high quality services to the customers.

Uganda Posts Limited has been transformed from providing traditional mail services into a modern corporate body offering a host of services such as, Expedited Mail Service (EMS) and courier services and is now focusing on product/service innovation in order to grow postal revenues in a digital economy.

The postal subsector is continuing to undergo modernisation to be able to deliver door to door mail and parcels.To facilitate this, the Government has embarked on implementing the National Postcode and addressing system.

The pilot of this national project is currently being implemented in Entebbe Municipality.

I would like to acknowledge the many achievements that Posta Uganda has made over the years amidst stiff competition brought about by internet and mobile communications and other players in the courier and logistics industry.

I am pleased to note that Posta Uganda has fused modern technology in its service delivery and continue to develop products that are ICT- enhanced inorder to remain a highly competitive organisation. This has been in conformity with the NRM manifesto, the National Development Plan and the long term vision 2040 of the country.

I would also like to appreciate the work of the private sector in the postal industry for their contribution to the development of the sub-sector. I wish to point out that the future of the Post lies in its ability to continually reinvent the postal business to make it more attractive and to assert itself as an efficient and high quality communications solutions provider.

On behalf of Government, I pledge our continued support in the quest to further develop a modern and reliable postal sector in Uganda.

Hon. John M. Nasasira, MP Minister of Information and Communications Technology

2013 WPD Message from the Director General

UCC message for World Post Day 2013 Mr. Godfrey Mutabazi, Executive Director of UCC Introduction oday, October 9, 2013, is a momentous occasion when we are celebrating our country’s 51st independence anniversary. This event, however, coincides with this year’s World Post Day (WPD). Therefore, we join the rest of the world to commemorate this year’s WPD under the theme, “The Post: Delivering for People and Businesses Daily. This theme underscores the importance of the post services in the development of our country Uganda and the global society in general.

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Importance of the Post The postal sub-sector, which comprises letter post, parcel and express services – is of high importance for the socio-economic development. An efficient and reliable communications network is the lifeline of the nation and society. A developed postal sector creates a sustainable environment for economic development.

A modern postal system can help to provide logistical solutions to integrate data and information flows, physical movement of mails and financial transactions. In addition, the post can offer ordering and delivery functions for electronic commerce (e-commerce), and become a reliable centre which provides payment services for businesses and customers.

Also, the use of postal retail outlets as access points to the Internet via public terminals is a major opportunity for exploitation in future.

Uganda’s postal landscape The postal sub-sector comprises one major operator (Uganda Post Limited – popularly known as Posta Uganda) and 25 licensed

The Table below shows the postal traffic for FY 2012/13.

In collaboration with UPL, UCC has facilitated the establishment of an efficient postal network in Uganda which meets the needs of Ugandans through the Rural Communications Development Fund (RCDF), thereby facilitating the establishment of postal facilities throughout Uganda to ensure universal access to postal services by the public.

In conjunction with the Ministry of ICT and Posta Uganda, is developing a national postcode and addressing system aimed at reforming and modernising the delivery of postal services in the country. It is expected that the postcode system will not only facilitate faster and more efficient mail processing, but will also make it easy for postal and courier operators to deliver mail items to people’s residential and office addresses.

Regionally, Uganda was elected to the Administrative Council of the Pan African Postal Union (PAPU) during the 31st Administrative Council of PAPU that took place in Addis in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from July 9-11, 2012. And, in collaboration with the Universal Postal Union (UPU) , the Commission has been facilitating a letter-writing competition to, among other reasons, improve literacy in Uganda.

Conclusion Much of these achievements have been as a result of the effort of the Government of Uganda to reform and liberalise the entire communication sector. The Government welcomes the opportunity to work with the private sector in providing value-added services and product range beyond the current core functions of the Post in order to serve

The Post, delivering for people and businesses daily

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n every country, postal services play a vital role in the exchange of information and goods. In 2012, Posts globally delivered 350 billion letters and more than 6 billion parcels. They also processed millions of financial transactions.

While the core letter-post service remains an important part of the business – letters still accounted, on average, for 45% of a Post’s overall revenues in 2012 – the gradual decline in business mail is forcing national postal services to redefine themselves.

Posts around the world are diversifying their products and services to better meet customers’ needs for reliability, speed and security. As e-commerce grows, they are positioning themselves as the delivery service of choice for goods ordered online. There is no question that Posts remain important facilitators of national and international trade in this constantly evolving world.

Postal financial services, as well as parcels and logistics services, are also on the rise.

Soon, revenues from each of these services are expected to account, on average, for more than 20% of a Post’s business. Posts that have never been involved in financial services, or that have been only minimally involved, are considering entering that market.

This is a logical step. Why? Because of the postal net-

work’s vast reach. The postal network remains the largest physical network in the world and a fundamental infrastructure that enables large segments of the economy to function. With more than 600,000 post offices globally, postal services are inclusive and accessible; no one gets turned away.

The Post is truly a public service for every citizen, irrespective of one’s position in society. This October 9, on World Post Day, I urge governments to remember their national Post’s potential for delivering essential social and economic services to their citizens and businesses.

And I salute the dedication of the more than 5 million postal staff worldwide who work to connect people and businesses everywhere daily.

I wish you the very best on World Post Day 2013.

but privately-owned domestic, regional and international courier companies. The latter category includes bus and other transporters engaged in the conveyance and distribution of documents and parcels.

There are about 334 post offices and 79,417 private letter boxes all over the country. This translates into an estimated letter box penetration of one box for every 94 households.

Ugandans better.

On this World Post Day, therefore, let us take stock of the achievements of the post in Uganda and elsewhere in the world as we strive to deliver for people and businesses daily with a view to providing quality affordable and easily accessible services, especially connectivity, communication and financial services.

Uganda Communications Commission|UCC House, Plot 44-46 Spring Road, Bugolobi P. O. Box 7376, Kampala, UGANDA|Tel: +256-41-4339000 or +256-31-2339000 Fax: +256-41-4348832 E-mail: ucc@ucc.co.ug|Website: www.ucc.co.ug

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The Marketing Game:

Build Your Team’s Enthusiasm Hope Wilson

COMMUNICATE GOALS, PROCEDURES, AND STRATEGY

MARKETING MOXIE n KAMPALA, UGANDA- I love sports. Growing up with three brothers, I learned the joys of American football, hockey, baseball, and basketball. On Sunday afternoons, we would gather around the television and cheer for our professional Colorado teams. Between games, we practiced these skills on our lawn.

But one sport missing from my lineup was football—or soccer, as we call it in the USA. My introduction to professional football didn’t come until I arrived in Kampala.

My Ugandan friends loved to watch football, and I found myself watching matches with them. I was impressed by the players’ skills and fitness, but I failed to achieve the same passion for the sport that my friends shared.

Then, one day, a friend of mine sat beside me and explained football.

For hours, he told me about the rules, the teams, and the history. He showed me pictures of the players, diagrams of the best plays, and many videos of Chelsea conquering their opponents. He coached me in football drills. By the time the next match started, I had begun to love football.

What had changed in me, from one match to the next? Quite simply, I began to embrace the game. I knew how to score points. I understood which actions were allowed, and which ones weren’t. I began to recognize when a team implemented a smart strategy, and I recognized the difficulty of their maneuvers.

The game of marketing and sales isn’t so different. When a company communicates their goals, procedures, and strategy, employees know the path to success. When a company teaches employees about the competition, the major industry players, and how to apply marketing concepts, they often become more engaged in their work.

Too often, however, I encounter companies that do not achieve these things. They lack knowledge of the industry and competition; they fail to set goals and establish procedures. As a result, their employees become confused and discouraged.

As we approach the end of 2013, it is important to develop your plan for the year to come. It is time to establish and share your goals and communications policies. It is important to learn about your competitors, and to follow the best marketers in your industry. It is important to understand the direction that your industry will take, and to implement the best strategies for success.

In past articles, I’ve addressed

ADVERTISING: Some of the available options for selling a service online include social media like Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and LinkedIn various components of strategy. Today, I’m going to provide a few tips to help your employees to become more committed to your marketing efforts.

Set SMART Goals The ultimate goal of a company is to generate profit through actions that are legal and ethical. However, you should also develop specific goals related to the many elements that will help you to become profitable— including each of your company’s marketing and sales initiatives.

To be effective, each of your goals should be SMART: Specific – Answers the 6Ws: who, what, when, where, why, and which Measurable – Has firm criteria that can be used to gauge progress Attainable – Ensures the team has the skills and resources to be successful Realistic – Can be accomplished within the given timeframe Time-bound – Has a deadline For example, imagine that your firm is going to attend an event called Super Conference; many members of your target market will be present.

A poor goal would be: “We are going to a conference to meet people in our target market and, hopefully, get some sales as a result.”

By contrast, a good goal would be: “Four members of our team will attend Super Conference on January 4, 2014. They will build connections with 200 people who are interested

communications. At our company, for example, our education program includes a biweekly business book club, an electronic and print library/ newsstand, access to workshops and lectures, and a new video series that explores various marketing topics.

Consider a mentoring programme that helps each member of your marketing team to apply their education successfully.

in our product; by March 31, 2014, they will obtain $10,000 in total sales from these new relationships.”

Note that the second goal is very precise. The team understands exactly how to “score points”—how many people they should meet, the required sales amount, and the amount of time they have to accomplish this task. I encourage companies to provide some type of award—such as a financial bonus— to team members who succeed.

are allowed to speak. As the use of social media continues to grow, this issue is becoming even more important.

When you develop your communications policy, be sure to include your legal advisors in the process.

In some countries, for example, free speech laws restrict the policies that companies can set. Some things to consider include: Which employees are allowed to speak to the media about your company?

Which social media platforms are your employees allowed to use, in association with work?

What image and messages do you want employees to convey?

Are employees allowed to write articles and speak at conferences while employed by your company?

If so, who will have ownership over the content—the company or employee?

All employees—even those who are not directly involved in marketing and sales—should understand the communications policy.

Develop a Communications Policy What image do you want your company to achieve? Do your employees support or detract from this image?

Communications policies help employees to understand the rules of the marketing game—such as the things they’re allowed to say about your company, and to whom they

Provide Ongoing Education In addition to your company’s communications policy, be sure that your marketing and sales team understand the current laws and ethics that govern communications in your industry and target markets.

Also, consider providing your employees with regular educational opportunities related to marketing, sales, and other business-related

Hope Wilson, CPSM, is President of Wilson Business Growth Consultants, a firm that provides business strategy and communications consulting services. Specializing in infrastructure development. Hope has received eight international awards for her work. She joins East African Business Week as our new marketing columnist.

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With the proper education and mentoring, you can help your employees to become more excited about marketing and sales

Know Your Industry In a previous article, I addressed the importance of understanding your competitors and customers, and your position in the marketplace. I strongly encourage businesses to thoroughly reevaluate these areas on an annual basis. Include the entire marketing and sales team in the process, when appropriate. Communicate your analysis to all employees who are involved in some aspect of marketing and sales.

With the proper education and mentoring, you can help your employees to become more excited about marketing and sales.

Email: hope@wilsonbgc.com

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East African Business Week I October 14-20, 2013

Pageant star eyes white buffalo

BY PATRICK KISEMBO nDAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA---Hadija Said Mswaga, Miss Tourism Tanzania 2013, has said the existence of the world’s only white buffalo in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) is a unique way to promote the area both nationally and internationally.

Ms. Mswaga, who left the country last week to represent Tanzania in the Miss Tourism World 2013 final in Equatorial Guinea later this month, said she will start her campaign as soon as she arrives in Malabo.

There is no other sighting

of such a bufallo except in Tanzania. She said this is an opportunity for Tanzania and the NCAA to show the world that Ngorongoro Crater is indeed a natural wonder.

Apart from the white buffalo, the area offers other attractions including early hominid footprints at Laetoli dating back 3.6 million years, the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest caldera, and Olduvai Gorge, a 14 km long deep ravine.

There is also the Oldonyo Lengai volcanic mountain which is still active.

“The Ngorongoro crater and the whole NCAA is the treasure of the Tanzanian people. We should honour

and market it to the world with all our strength, so that it can incorporate output and further contribute to the national economy and also to promote and develop community services, including education and health,” she said.

Miss Tourism Tanzania applauded the NCAA for their efforts to promote tourism and the campaign against poachers.

“I call upon them to strengthen and speed up fight against poaching in order

to ensure that the poachers don’t harm or kill the only world’s white buffalo and other animals in the conservation area,” she said.

The President of Miss Tourism Tanzania International, Erasto Gideon Chipungahelo, stressed the need for NCAA to also observe ways of protecting the white buffalo from other animals like lions.

In recent months the white buffalo has

become a centre of attention.

According to Chipungahelo, the park management provided Ms. Mswaga with 100 DVDs of the conservation area. She is expected to distribute them to other contestants.

Earlier Ms. Mswaga said after returning from Equatorial Guinea, she will go around the country to promote Ngorongoro in collaboration with Miss Tourism Tanzania organitaion and the NCAA.

The Board of Directors, Management and Staff of NAADS congratulate The President H.E Gen.Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the Government and the people of Uganda upon celebrating 51 years of Independence

Happy 51st

Tourism Association gets new boss

BY PAUL TENTENA nKAMPALA, UGANDA- The Uganda Tourism Association (UTA) an umbrella body for all tourism associations last week elected unopposed Herbert Byaruhanga their new president.

Byaruhanga replaces Amos Wekesa who was UTA president, before the body went into slumber following prolonged squabbles.

He will lead the revamped association for two years.

Uganda Tourism Association is a union of all tourism associations in Uganda.

They include Uganda Hotel Owners Association (UHOA), Uganda Community Tourism Association (UCOTA), Association of Uganda Tour Operators (AUTO), Uganda Travel Agents Association (TUGATA), Board of Airlines Registry (BAR) and Uganda Safari Guides Association (USAGA).

Byaruhanga is also the president of the safari guides

under their amalgamation body of USAGA. The elections that were conducted in Kampala saw Barbra Adoso Vani elected vice president while Hellen Lubowa from UCOTA took the secretary seat.

TUGATA’s Devyang Patel trounced Twaha Luhwazi of Footwear and Leather Makers Association (FLAMEA) to become treasurer. Private Sector Foundation Uganda oversaw the polls.

Byaruhanga asked UTA members to be united and work together as they revive their association. He promised to set up a secretariat comprising of an Executive Director and two directors of research and human resource in his first few months in office.

“I will ensure that our relationship with development partners is strengthened.

Change the negative attitude of some members towards the association,” he said.

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ENTERTAINMENT

East African Business Week I October 14 - 20, 2013

Coca-Cola in campaign

n SATURDAY NIGHTS ON M-NET MOVIES ZONE THE SWITCH AKA THE BASTER When his best friend Kassie decides to have a baby through a sperm donor, Wally is devastated since he has had a longtime crush on her. The handsome donor in question never delivers his “package”, after a party and a drunken Wally intercept him. Starring: Jason Bateman and Jennifer Aniston. Saturday 12 October at 19:00 on GOtv Plus channel 2

BY BAZ WAISSWA

n KAMPALA, Uganda – Coca-Cola Uganda last week unveiled a rewarding campaign they have called Open Mega Millions with Coke Connect targeting their youthful clientele.

The launch that was held at Old Taxi Park in downtown Kampala city was fired up live performances from musicians GNL Zamba, MUN G, Aziz Azion and Jackie Chandiru sending the fans into party

mood.

The promotion will see hundreds of consumers of Coke, Fanta and Sprite brands (including plastic packs) check under the bottle tops to win weekly prizes including cash for thirteen consecutive weeks.

The campaign is a follow up to a successful phase one of Coke Connect, a primarily digital Under the Crown promotion that was launched in may this year.

To take part in the campaign, one has to buy a coke product and checks under the crown to reveal a secret code. The code is then filled into an online user account to automatically get 10mb of internet data. One can create an account at www.cokeconnect.ug to be able to feed in the secret code retrieved from the bottle tops.

In addition to the free data, 20 winners will get Ush1m ($377) and 52 will get

Samsung gadgets and home appliances like fridges, TV sets, home theater systems, smartphones, Samsung notebooks, tablets and branded Coca-Cola products. At the grand finale, a single customer will walk away Ush100m ($37735) richer.

Brandon Ssemanda, the Coca Cola Brand Manager said that the campaign is a way of appreciating and rewarding their customers as the year comes to an end.

SHIRIKA LA NYUMBA LA TAIFA

KUMBUKUMBU YA MWALIMU NYERERE n SUNDAY NIGHTS ON M-NET MOVIES ZONE CHAIN OF COMMAND A briefcase that allows the President complete control of America’s nuclear arsenal is stolen. A secret service agent who dislikes the President has to retrieve the case before destruction ensues. Starring: Roy Scheider and Patrick Muldoon. Sunday 20 October at 21:00 on GOtv Plus channel 2

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Eutelsat Uganda star award winners announced nKAMPALA, UGANDA- four students from four different Uganda secondary schools were last week treated to amazing awards by multichoice Uganda after they emerged winners of the third edition of the DStv Eutelsat star awards competition.

Victor Okoth a student of St. Mary’s College Kisubi came out top in the best entry award category when his essay “Unlocking Africa’s growth potential with satellites”.

Next to him was Angel Gabriella Atim a student of bishop Cipriano Kihangire S.S.S who came out top in the category of best poster entry which was entitled “Actualizing dreams throughout the global village”.

Both Atim and Okoth won themselves Samsung mini laptops well as Barbara Lamara of Gayaza High School and Pius Talemwa of Mengo S.S.S came in as runners up in the essay and poster categories and won themselves Samsung duo phones.

Their essays have already been entered for the competition of overall winner on the continent after which the final winner will win a trip to the Eutelsat facilities in Paris.

Ugandans have so far emerged winners of the previous two editions and we hope the same happens again.

The Eutelsat awards were created to inspire and innovate thinking among secondary and high school students in Africa and also create awareness on how science and technology can be applied to everyday life and also show the many ways satellites can impact the development of Africa.

H.E. JAKAYA KIKWETE

Menej imenti na wafanyakaz i wote wa Shirika la Nyumba la Taifa tunaungana na R ais wa J amhuri ya Muungano wa Tanz ania, D k.

J akaya Mrisho K ikwete pamoj a na Watanz ania wote, hususan familia ya Mwalimu J ulius K ambarage Nyerere, katika kuikumbuka siku hii ya maj onz i alipotutoka miaka kumi na nne iliyopita.

Mwalimu alithamini malaz i kama moj a ya vitu vitatu muhimu vinavyomuongez ea utu mwanadamu, na akalianz isha Shirika la umba ili usimamia fi ra hi o a ma a i Shirika la Nyumba la Taifa tunaahidi kuendelea na j ukumu letu la kuendelez a makaz i ya binadamu nchini, kama nj ia ya kumkumbuka na kuuenz i daima mchango mkubwa wa Mwalimu Nyerere katika maendeleo ya Taifa letu.

MKURUGENZ I MKUU SHIRIKA LA NYUMBA LA TAIFA ‘ Uj enz i w a nyumba bora ni k ichocheo cha uk uaj i w a uchumi na k upunguz a umasik ini’

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Nairobi trade fair concludes

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nNAIROBI, KENYA he Nairobi International Trade Fairclosed its doors today at the Jamhuri Park show grounds in Nairobi, Kenya. The fair was themed: ‘Enhancing Technology and Industry for Food Security and National Growth’ The seven day event was organized by the Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK).

The East African Community Secretariat was among hundreds of exhibitors participating at the annual event which attracted exhibitors and show-goers from Kenya, the East African region as well as other countries including China, India and Pakistan.

Speaking at the official

opening of the Fair on Wednesday 02 October 2013, President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta encouraged Kenyan participants to embrace the opportunities offered by the event to learn more and take their agribusiness enterprises to the next level. “The Trade Fair has certainly grown in stature, improved its standard and became a worldclass agriculture and trade exposition,” he added.

President Kenyatta asserted that the Nairobi International Trade Fair incorporates aspects of cross-sectoral collaboration as well as regional integration and international interaction. “It is a unique space where every participant is a beneficiary, and no one loses,” added the President.

The Head of State urged

the youth to take full advantage of the opportunities in agriculture; nothing the transformation of agriculture into a purely commercial activity entails the use of technology presenting a wide array of prospects for young people.

The EAC Secretariat showcased the projects and programmes of the regional integration process and the achievements registered to date by the various Organs and institutions of the Community. The EAC stall received visitors, among them businessmen and women, professionals, academicians and students, all eager to know more about the integration process.

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EACJ launches court user guide nNAIROBI, KENYA The East African Court (EACJ) of Justice officially launched its new user guide during a stakeholders’ workshop yesterday in Nairobi at Hotel La Mada. The workshop was organized by EACJ in collaboration with Raoul Wallenberg Institute (RWI) of Lundi University, Sweden.

Ms. Mwanamaka Amani Mabruki said, the Republic of Kenya attaches great importance to awareness creation on East African Community and its benefits. She represented the Cabinet Secretary for East African Affairs, Commerce and Tourism Kenya, Ms. Phyllis J. Kandie.

“The Government of Kenya through the Ministry of East African Affairs, Commerce and Tourism pledges to support the EACJ through raising awareness of the public and relevant stakeholders on the EACJ,” Mabruki said.

She said as a Ministry, awareness creation on EAC integration process has been identified as one of their core mandates. To this end, “I am truly honored to be associated with sensitization of stakeholders on the role of the EACJ and the launch of the new Court User Guide in Kenya.”

The Principal Secretary also asserted that this awareness creation is a response to the needs of East Africans in the judicial sector.

She said there are dynamic times where Citizens are litigious and from time to time find themselves in court seeking justice on several areas and hence the need to demystify the EACJ to them and also get the stakeholders on board.

“I appreciate with great humility that the Court has now moved to the next level to engage in valuable discussions with stakeholders like national Courts, members of the Bar, the office of the Directors of Public Prosecution and Attorney Generals’ office. This is an amicable way of awareness creation that the national stakeholders should at once take heed of by instituting and referring cases to EACJ. As East Africans we should be proud of our regional Court, build it and propel it to the highest level of judicial standards. I urge the stakeholders to consider nurturing the EACJ and positively

grant it the respect and honor it deserves,” Ms. Mwanamaka commended.

Mr. Johannes Eile, Head of Raoul Wallenberg Institute’s International Programmes Department said the Institute initiated cooperation with the EACJ in 2003, when the Court was then in its infancy and over time, a strong relationship was established.

He said the partnership with EACJ was revitalized in 2010 to constitute the basis of long-term cooperation programme between the Court and RWI. The programme is supported

by Swedish development cooperation, which started in 2011 running up until the end of 2015.

Johannes said the overall objective of the cooperation is to contribute to improving access to Justice for East African citizens through the services of an effective regional Court.

The cooperation focuses on activities to promote EACJ to become increasingly visible in matters related to the discharge of its mandate and to have enhanced ability to incorporate human rights into its judgments and decisions.

The President of the Court, Hon. Mr. Harold R. Nsekela commended the cooperation and understanding by RWI and for their generous support to address the knowledge gap in the existence of the Court. This is through developing the EACJ User Guide as well as other activities to promote and increase awareness of the Court.

He said: “We will therefore need the support of all stakeholders to work towards overcoming the major challenges facing the Court especially the limited jurisdiction, the ad-hoc nature of the court’s operations, limited resources and inadequate capacity addressing issues of the Court’s structure among others.”

The workshop and launch of the EACJ User Guide was attended by EACJ Judges, Chief Justices and Attorneys General of the Partner States, EACJ Registrar, EALA Members Kenya, Chairpersons of the Media Councils, Members of the Bar Associations in the East African region, among others.

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TANZANIA PORTS AUTHORITY

Borrower:The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania Project: East Africa Trade and Transport Facilitation Project (EATTFP) Credit: 4149 - TA

IFB Title:Design, Supply, Installation, Configuration and Commissioning of Integrated Security System for TPA’s Dar es Salaam Port and the Headquarter Building.

IFB Number: TPA/G/57 – WB of 2013-14 1. This Invitation for B ids follows the G eneral P rocurement Notice for this P roj ect that appeared in D evelopment B usiness, issue no. 6 71 of 31st J anuary 2006 .

2. The G overnment of the U nited R epublic of Tanz ania has received a C redit from the International D evelopment Association toward the cost of E ast Africa Trade and Transport F acilitation P roj ect, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this C redit for payments under the C ontract resulting from this bidding process. an ania Ports uthorit P no in ites sealed bids from eli ible and ualified bidders for esi n, uppl , onfi uration, nstallation and ommissionin of nte rated ecurit System for D ar es Salaam P ort. Installation of the security system shall be carried out at D ar es Salaam port and the Headq uarters B uilding.

4. B idding will be conducted through the International C ompetitive B idding ( IC B ) procedures specified in the orld an s uidelines Procurement under oans and redits, May 2004 E dition R evised in October 2006 and May 2010, and is open to all bidders from li ible ource ountries as defined in the uidelines nterested eli ible bidders ma obtain further information from the D irector of P rocurement & Supply ( dps@ tanz aniaports. com and inspect the iddin ocuments at the address i en belo from hours to hours, onda s to Frida s inclusi e, e cept public holida s idder must demonstrate a record of successful esi n, uppl , onfi uration, nstallation and C ommissioning of similar systems over the past 5 years. E vidence of such records should be in the form of a schedule of the names and fa or telephone numbers of customers ho ha e similar s stems supplied, confi ured, installed and commissioned successfull alon ith a brief description of the s stems and e idence of lient s cceptance ertificates. A margin of preference shall not be applied. Additional details are provided in the B idding D ocuments.

6 . A complete set of B idding D ocuments in E nglish, ( including a soft copy of the documents) may be purchased by interested bidders on submission of written application to the address below and upon payment of a non- refundable fee of TShs.150, 000.00 or U SD 100.00. The method of pa ment ill be either b cash, an er s raft, an er s he ue or ele raphic Transfer payable to the D irector G eneral, Tanz ania P orts Authority. B idding D ocuments will be issued at the address given below. ids must be deposited in the ender o located in oom o on the nd Floor of P ead uarters uildin loc , ne andari oad, at or before hours local time on th o ember lectronic biddin ill not be permitted ate bids ill be re ected ids ill be opened in the presence of the bidders representati es ho choose to attend in person at the address belo at hours local time on th o ember ll bids must be accompanied by a B id Security of at least 2% of the value of Tender either in the currency of the tender or an eq uivalent amount in a freely convertible currency. The B id ecurit shall be alid ent i ht da s be ond the id alidit Period, i e da s after the B ids Submission D eadline. he address referred to abo e is The Secretary C entral Tender B oard Tanz ania P orts Authority One B andari R oad, K urasini el o Fa o mail dps tan aniaports com Director General TANZANIA PORTS AUTHORITY

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REQ UEST FOR PROPOSALS No:1747/S/ICB/TM/RDB/GoR/13

REQ UEST FOR EX PRESSION OF INTEREST N° 02/RURA/EOI/2013-14

TITLE: CONSULTANCY SERV ICES FOR DEV ELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION ON AN INV ESTOR OUTREACH STRATEGY FOR PHARMACEUTICAL AND MEDICAL PRODUCTS IN RWANDA. FUNDING: ORDINARY BUDGET CLIENT: RDB

EX PRESSION OF INTEREST FOR HIRING A CONSULTING FIRM TO REV IEW THE CURRENT RURAL WATER END USER TARIFFS I. BACKGROUND AND OBJ ECTIV E The R WAND A U TIL ITIE S R E G U L ATOR Y AU THOR ITY ( R U R A) is an ndependent uthorit ith le al personalit , administrati e and financial autonomy mandated to regulate certain public utilities among which water supply services.

The G overnment of R wanda, in its vision 2020 in compliance with E conomic D evelopment and P overty R eduction Strategy ( E D P R S) , and the Millennium D evelopment G oals ( MD G ) has set up an ambitious target in water supply service to attain 100% service coverage by the year 2020.

It is in this regard that R U R A wants to review the rural water end user tariffs that will encourage private investments while protecting consumer interests in respect to affordability, availability, accessibility and q uality of services.

The obj ective of the consultancy is to advise R U R A and other stakeholders on, among others, the situations where social conditions would j ustify some form of subsidies to meet the MD G and Vision 2020 obj ectives of eq uitable access to clean water. F urthermore and most importantly, considering the various water systems across the districts, the consultant shall be req uested to advise R U R A on the best approach for rural water tariff regulation and strengthen R U R A team to undertake regular rural water tariff reviews in the future.

To this effect, R U R A is hereby sending out the present international notice calling for ex pressions of interest ( E OI) from reputable national or international firm ith pro en e perience, competenc and technical capability to assist R U R A to review the current rural water end user tariffs.

II.DELIV ERABLES The assignment will consist of working on the structure and levels of the rural water end user tariffs, the validation of rural water tariff through consultation process, as well as the training/ transfer of knowledge to R U R A team. nterested consultanc firms ha e to present a ma imum of pa es manifestation of interest produced in E nglish. This document should present the firm s profile, methodolo , rele ant e periences in conductin similar studies and any proof of their knowledge and involvement in the consultancy process. C V and complementary materials should not to be included in the 10 pages.

III.Q UALIFICATION OF THE FIRM he consultanc firm is e pected to ha e at least ten ears of rele ant ex perience in water economic regulation matters and must be familiar with the developments relating to promotion of private investments and consumer protection. he consultanc firm should also ha e rele ant e perience in the operations of water regulatory authorities and knowledge of best regulatory practices. he consultanc firm is also e pected to ha e accomplished at least t o similar assignments in Africa. he consultanc firm team is e pected to include financial anal st economist, civil E ngineering, and chemistry, legal and regulatory ex perts with the team leader having at least 10 years of relevant ex perience in developing water utilities costing models. The other team members should ha e at least fi e ears of e perience in their related fields IV .EX PRESSION OF INTEREST SUBMISSION PROCEDURES Well printed ex pressions of interest, properly bound and presented in three copies, one of which is the original, must be submitted under sealed envelopes to the P rocurement U nit of R U R A 5th F loor E X - F air House B uilding, at K IYOVU P .O. B ox 7289 by 13/ 11/ 2013.

Any complementary information concerning this ex pression of interest will be obtained from s ead ffices situated in Fair ouse uildin , at K IYOVU P .O. B ox 7289 K igali, Tel : ( 250) 252 58456 2, e- mail: info@ rura.rw The ex pression of interests will be slipped into an outer envelope bearing the following mention: TO: THE DIRECTOR GENERAL RWANDA UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY P.O.BOX 7289 KIGALI, RWANDA REQ UEST FOR EX PRESSION OF INTEREST N° 02/RURA/ EOI/2013-14 EX PRESSION OF INTEREST FOR HIRING A CONSULTING FIRM TO REV IEW THE CURRENT RURAL WATER END USER TARIFFS Done at Kigali on 10/10/2013 Maj . Franç ois Ré gis GATARAYIHA Director General

ITANGAZ O RY’ IHINDUKA No 1 RY’ IGITABO GIKUBIYEMO AMABWIRIZ A AGENGA IPIGANWA KU ISOKO NO 14/F/2013-2014/IO/ RNP/DISTRICTS RYO KUGURIRA POLISI Y’ U RWANDA IMODOKA Z IZ IMYA INKONGI Y’ UMURIRO NIBINDI BIJ YANYE NAZ O

R wanda D evelopment B oard ( R D B ) hereby invites proposals from competent consultanc firms to DEV ELOP AND IMPLEMENT ON AN INV ESTOR OUTREACH STRATEGY FOR PHARMACEUTICAL AND MEDICAL PRODUCTS IN RWANDA., as indicated in details in the terms of references included in the req uest for proposal ( R F P ) .

P articipation is open on eq ual conditions to all consultanc firms speciali ed in the field of the assignment through International Open Tender.

P roposal documents can be obtained from R wanda D evelopment B oard building located at G ISHU SHU NYAR U TAR AMA R oad P .O. B ox : 6 9 39 K igali- R wanda from , in Procurement ffice, th oor The consultant shall be chosen through a selection method based on the q uality and the cost based selection ( Q C B S) according to prescribed procedures in the R eq uest for P roposals document. echnical and financial proposals must be presented in separate envelopes showing each the nature of the offer concerned, the firm s name and both put in a third anonymous envelope marked as follow:

STRATEGY FOR PHARMACEUTICAL AND MEDICAL PRODUCTS IN RWANDA” Well printed proposals, properly bound presented in four copies one of w hich is the original must be submitted in sealed envelopes not later than 28/11/2013 at 03:00 P.M local time (01:00 GMT) to the address below.

RWANDA DEV ELOPMENT BOARD PROCUREMENT DIV ISION FOURTH FLOOR P.O. Box : 6239 Email: procurement@ rdb.rw GISHUSHU NYARUTARAMA ROAD KIGALI/RWANDA The proposals will remain valid for 120 days starting from the deadline of their submission. L ate proposals will be rej ected. E lectronic bidding is not permissible.

The opening of proposals will take place on the same day at 03:30 P.M local time (01:30 GMT) at the R wanda D evelopment B oard P rocurement , 4th oor.

Done at Kigali, on 11th October 2013

REQ UEST FOR PROPOSALS No 1747/S/ ICB/TM/RDB/GoR/13 TITLE: “ CONSULTANCY SERV ICES FOR DEV ELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION ON AN INV ESTOR OUTREACH

AV IS DE CHANGEMENT No 1 DU DOSSIER D’ APPEL D’ OFFRE SUR LE MARCHE NO 14/F/2013-2014/IO/RNP/DISTRICT FOURNITURE DES V EHICULES DE LUTTE CONTRE L’ INCENDIE ET LEUR ACCESSOIRES A LA POLICE NATIONALE

Mark NKURUNZ IZ A Chief Financial Officer/RDB

ADDENDUM No 1 TO THE TENDER DOCUMENT NO 12/F/20132014/IO/RNP/DISTRICT, FOR SUPPLY OF FIRE FIGHTING TRUCKS AND THEIR ACCESSORIES TO RWANDA NATIONAL POLICE

1. R eference is made to the notice issued in MVAHO NSHYA No 2789 of 12/ 09 / 2013, B usiness Week of 16 / 09 / 2013 as well as the bidding document related to the tender No 14/ F P , for suppl of fire fi htin trucks and their accessories to R wanda national police

1. Hakurikij we itangaz o ryasohotse mu MVAHO NSHYA No 2789 yo kuwa 12/ 09 / 2013, no muri B usiness week yo kuwa 16 / 09 / 2013 n’ igitabo gikubiyemo amabwiriz a agenga ipiganwa ku isoko No 14/ F / 2013- 2014/ IO/ R NP / D ISTR IC T ryo kugurira P olisi y’ u R wanda imodoka z iz imya inkongi y’ umuriro nibindi bij yanye naz o

1. L a ré fé rence faite à l’ avis d’ appel d’ offres publié au J ournal MVAHO NSHYA No 2789 du 12/ 09 / 2013, B usiness Week du 16 / 09 / 2013 ainsi q u’ au dossier d’ appel d’ offres relatif au marché No 14/ F / 2013- 2014/ IO/ R NP / D ISTR IC T de “ fourniture des vé hicules de lutte contre l’ incendie et leurs accessoires à la P olice Nationale » .

2. P olisi y’ Igihugu iramenyesha abifuz a gupiganira isoko ryavuz we haruguru ko hari ibyahindutse muri iryo soko.

Ibyahindutse mu gitabo gikubiyemo amabwiriz a agenga ipiganwa murabisanga mu B iro B ishinz we G utanga Amasoko ya L eta muri P olisi y’ Igihugu biri ku cyicaro cya P olisi y’ Igihugu ku K acyiru guhera tariki ya 10/ 10/ 2013.

2. L a P olice Nationale du R wanda informe les personnes q ui sont inté ressé es à ce marché q u’ il ya eu certains chan ements au sp cifications techni ues es nou elles sp cifications sont disponibles au ureau de la Passation de Marché s P ublics de la P olice Nationale à partir du 10/ 10/ 2013.

tan a n ifun ura r amabahasha ipi an a bi aba n u o byari byateganyij we ku italiki ya 31/10/2013.

3. L a date de soumission et d’ ouverture des offres est touj ours pré vue au 31/10/2013.

4. Time and the avenue of bids submission as well as other provisions of the tender document remain unchanged.

4. Isaha, ahantu n’ ibindi byose biteganyij we mu gitabo cy’ amabwiriz a y’ ipigana bitavuz we aha, ntibihindutse.

4. L ’ heure, lieu et autres clauses du D ocument d’ Appel d’ Offres non sp cifi s dans ce communi u restent inchan s

5. We apologiz e for the inconvenience.

5.Musabwe kutwihanganira kuri iryo hinduka.

5. Nous nous ex cusons pour ce changement.

K igali, kuwa 10/ 10/ 2013.

K igali, 10/ 10/ 2013

( Sé ) J acq ues BURORA SSP K omiseri w’ Imari akaba n’ U mugenga w’ Ingengo y‘ Imari w’ Agateganyo.

( Sé ) J acq ues BURORA SSP C ommissaire chargé des F inances et G estionnaire P rincipal du B ugdet ( a.i)

2. R wanda National P olice would like to inform interested bidders that technical specifications ha e been modified and the ne technical specifications are a ailable in Procurement office of anda ational Police from 10/ 10/ 2013.

3. The date for bid submission and opening of bids is still supposed to be on 31/10/2013.

K igali, 10/ 10/ 2013. ( Sé ) J acq ues BURORA SSP Acting C ommissioner for F inance and C hief B udget Manager

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THE REPUBLIC OF BURUNDI PROJ ECT: FINANCIAL AND PRIV ATE SECTOR DEV ELOPMENT PROJ ECT (PSD)

LOAN NO. IDA H6590 INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB): PSD/003/F/2013 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INFORMATION SYSTEM The main scope of this tender is the provision of a fully operational D ata C enter req uired to run and support National P ayment Systems and B ank Supervision applications : i. The delivery of eq uipment, the design, installation, and Operations for the nex t 3 to 5 years of all main components of a D ata C entre: servers, storage, backup/ archival, C orporate L AN, securit , to be deplo ed at the main ata entre of the ead ffice, and at a arm standb isaster eco er enter ii he deli er , desi n, installation and perations of business oriented ser ices, mainl or place ser ices and secure inte ration ser ices iii he deli er of the foundations of hi hl effecti e and efficient read to use ser ices, perations and support ser ices based on toda s mar et accepted ser ice paradi m, i e , the P aaS ( P latform as a Service) private cloud services model, and on a process based organiz ation. i he coachin of, trainin of, and no led e transfer to the personnel of the in the arious fields in ol ed in this tender, so that be self support at pro ect completion Proposals for a support contract co erin the post arrant period his n itation for ids F follo s the eneral Procurement otice

P

for this pro ect that appeared in

online on ul

th,

he o ernment of urundi has recei ed funds from nternational e elopment ssociation and intends to ac uire an operational data processin en ironment for the needs described abo e he Financial and Pri ate ector e elopment Pro ect FP P ser es as the implementin a enc for the pro ect and no in ites eli ible idders for submittin their bids. iddin of a

ill be conducted usin the nternational ompetiti e iddin procedures specified in the orld an s uidelines Procurement under oans and , re ised ctober and a , and is open to all idders eli ible as defined in these uidelines, that meet the follo in minimum ualification criteria

redits, edition

onditions for participation Financial capacity : i he presentation of the last three balance sheets or e tracts from the balance sheets, here publication of the balance sheet is re uired under the la of the countr in hich the economic operator is established ii an annual a era e turno er of at least F for the last three ears, iii certified credit line of an amount of Technical capacity : i list of similar or s carried out o er the past F ears, detailin the alue of the consideration recei ed hen and here the or s ere carried out and hether the ere carried out accordin to the rules of the trade or profession and properl completed hese references should appl to the follo in domains a mplementin pri ate or public loud ser ices from scope and ser ice definition throu h, till perations and support b mplementin shared ser ices ith hi h securit re uirements c mplementin usiness ontinuit Plans, includin isaster eco er ser ices ii) personnel qualification : a t least certified ualifications in architectures, shared ser ices, loud ser ices, and process based or ani ations b t least certified ualifications in , irtuali ation, stora e and bac up archi al c t least certified ualifications in nternet and net or in technolo d t least certified ualifications in securit e t least certified ualifications s illed in Prince Pro ect mana ement nterested eli ible idders ma obtain further information from Financial and Pri ate ector e elopment Pro ect P to

and inspect the biddin documents at the address i en belo from

complete set of biddin documents in n lish ma be purchased b interested bidders on the submission of a ritten application to the address belo mmeuble , onction d de l nd pendance et enue d talie P u umbura, l , Fa mail pa e pa e bi nd upon pa ment of a non refundable a fee of F or its e ui alent in an other con ertible currenc he method of pa ment ill be deposit in the pro ect account hich is opened in n F pre bid meetin hich potential bidders ma attend ill be held on October 23th, 2013 at at an ue de la publi ue du urundi ids must be deli ered to the address belo at or before November 14th, 2013 at local time he amount of id ecurit re uired is re ected ids ill be opened in the presence of idders representati es ho choose to attend at the address belo at

ate bids ill be

Financial and Pri ate ector e elopment Pro ect P r r me , oordinateur a i mmeuble , onction d de l nd pendance et enue d talie P u umbura, l , Fa mail pa e pa e bi ite eb psd bi he attention of prospecti e idders is dra n to i the fact that the ill be re uired to certif in their bids that all soft are is either co ered b a alid license or as produced b the idder and ii that iolations are considered fraud, hich can result in ineli ibilit to be a arded orld an financed contracts

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TENDERS

East African Business Week I October 14-20, 2013

Satellite operator gets StarTimes contract n BEIJING, China--Global satellite operator SES, has announced last week that StarTimes Communication Network Technology, has signed a 10-year contract on SES-5 at 5 degrees East to expand its media footprint in Africa.

This will also deliver direct-to-home (DTH) broadcast services across the continent.

StarTimes, which is the fastest-growing digital TV operator Africa and has over 2.6 million digital terrestrial television (DTT) subscribers, also acquired SES’ 20% shareholding in South African pay-TV operator Top TV. The contract will see StarTimes utilise four transponders as of October 2013 and a fifth transponder from February 2014 to grow its DTH subscribers in Africa. StarTimes will continue to broadcast TopTV on SES-5 by using three of the newly-contracted SES transponders that were formerly leased by ODM, owner of TopTV. The other two out of the five SES transponders contracted

Uganda National Roads Authority Plot 5 Lourdel Road, Nakasero P.O.BOX 28487, Kampala, Uganda

OPEN DOMESTIC BIDDING R eq uest for P roposal for C onsultancy Services for D esign and C onstruction Supervision of Apak B ridge on L ira- Abim- K otido R oad Procurement Reference Number: UNRA/SERV ICES/2013-14/00024/01/01

IN TANZANIA: The tv firm wants to expand across Africa.

by StarTimes will be used to complement its DTT offering in remote and nonurban areas and grow their pay-TV business.

Says StarTimes group chairman and president Pang Xinxing: “The recent success of StarTimes’s strategic investment in ODM will allow us to reach new audiences in South Africa.

The partnership with SES enables StarTimes to have a DTH platform in addition

to the existing DTT and mobile TV (CMMB) platforms in sub-Saharan Africa.

This will allow us to extend our broadcast reach across the continent and ensure excellent service and picture quality for our viewers.�

Ferdinand Kayser, chief commercial officer of SES adds: “We are honoured that StarTimes has chosen to work with us to complement their DTT business.�

1. The G overnment of the R epublic of U ganda through its duly authoriz ed representative the U ganda National R oads Authority has allocated funds from its R oad D evelopment and Maintenance B udget for the construction of Apak Bridge on Lira-Abim-Kolido road and intends to apply a portion of these funds toward eligible payments under the contract for consultancy services for Design review and Construction Supervision of Apak Bridge on LiraAblm- Kotido Road 2. The U ganda National R oads Authority now invites proposals to provide consultancy services for D esign R eview and C onstruction Supervision of Apak B ridge on L ira- Abim- K otido I road in L ira D istrict. More details on the services req uired are provided in the Terms of R eference in Section 6 of this R F P 3. The scope of the consultancy services will include: a) Assist and advise U NR A in the review of designs and check to ensure the designs’ constructability, safety, technical compliance and economy; and b) C onstruction supervision of civil works including construction of substructures, construction of modular superstructures for the bridges below:

Proj ect Name

Scope

Location

C onstruction of Apak B ridge in L ira D istrict

New construction

L ira and K aramoj a

4. B idding will be conducted in accordance with the Open D omestic bidding procedures contained in the G overnment of U ganda’ s P ublic P rocurement and D isposal of P ublic Assets Act, 2003.

5. Interested eligible C onsultants may obtain further information from U NR A and inspect the R eq uest for P roposals at the address given below at 8( a) from 09:00am ( L ocal time) to 4:00pm ( L ocal time) during working days, Mondays to Fridays.

6 . B idding D ocuments in English may be purchased by interested bidders with effect from 10 October 2013 on the submission of a written application to the address below at 8( b) and upon payment of a non- refundable fee of UGX 50,000/= (Uganda Shillings Fifty thousand only). The method of payment will be cash payable to the UNRA Cashier on 4th Floor, Room No. 4B1. It is

upon the presentation of a satisfactory evidence of payment that the C onsultant will be issued the R F P .

7. P roposals must be submitted in English, clearly marked with the subj ect and the procurement reference number to the address below at 8( c) at or before 15 November 2013 at 11.00am. P roposals shall be valid up to 13 April 2014. L ate P roposals shall be rej ected. Technical proposals will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at the address below at 8td) at 11:30am on 15 November 2013.

8. B idding documents may be inspected from a) P rocurement and D isposal U nit, Uganda National Roads Authority, Ground Floor, Room No. GA3 Plot 5, Lourdel Road, Nak asero, Kampala Uganda E-mail: procurement@ unra.go.ug b) Same as 8( a) above c) Same as 8( a) above d) Address of B id Opening: Uganda National Roads Authority, Ground oor, PDU Boardroom, Room No.GA4 Plot 5, Lourdel Road, Nak asero, P. O. Box 28487, Kampala, Uganda.

9 .The planned procurement schedule ( subj ect to changes) is as follows:

Activity

Date

a. Invitation to bid

10th October, 2013

b. B id C losing date

15th November 2013

c. E valuation process

13th D ecember 2013

e. D isplay and communication of best evaluated bidder notice

23rd D ecember 2013

f. C ontract award and signature

20th J anuary 2014

EX ECUTIV E DIRECTOR

Uganda National Roads Authority Plot 5 Lourdel Road, Nakasero P.O.BOX 28487, Kampala, Uganda

THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

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For more details, visit www.petroleum.go.ug

OPEN DOMESTIC BIDDING INV ITATION TO BID FOR SUPPLY AND DELIV ERY OF REINFORCED CONCRETE CULV ERTS FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE ACTIV ITIES LOT 2: ALL UNRA STATIONS (RE-TENDERING)

Procurement Ref No: UNRA/SUPPLIES/2012-13/00012/01/02 1. The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) herein called “ the employer� has allocated funds received from the U ganda R oad F und to be used for National R oad Maintenance.

2. U NR A now invites written sealed bids from eligible bidders for the Supply and delivery of Reinforced Concrete pipe culverts for road maintenance activities as indicated in the schedule below: Item No

UNRA Station Delivery

Description of Supplies

Unit of Measure

Q uantity of Culvert size (1200mm)

Bid Security

1

Mpigi U NR A Station

R einforced C oncrete pipe culverts

metre

1,000

4 million

3. B idding will be conducted in accordance with the open domestic bidding a’ procedure contained in the G overnment of U ganda’ s P ublic P rocurement and D isposal of P ublic Assets Act, 2003, and is open to all bidders from eligible source countries. E nvelopes containing sealed bids must be marked with the above procurement reference number on the top right comer indicating the tot for which the bid is being submitted. n order to be ualified for a ard of contract, bidders shall pro ide e idence satisfactory to the E mployer of their capability and adeq uacy of resources to carry out the contract effectively. The minimum ex perience req uirements for ualification for the contract are as indicated in the biddin document s 5. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) and inspect the bidding documents at the address given below at 9 ( a) from 09 : 00 a.m. ( L ocal time) to 4: 00 pm ( L ocal time) during working days (Mondays - Fridays).

6 . A complete set of B idding D ocuments in English may be purchased by interested bidders upon submission of a written application on bidder’ s letter head to the address below at 9 ( a) and upon payment of a non- refundable fee of Uganda shillings 100,000 (One hundred thousand shillings only). The method of payment w ill be cash payable to the UNRA Cashier on Fourth Floor, Room No. 4Bl. It’ s upon the presentation of a satisfactory evidence of payment that the bidder will be issued the bid documents. No liability will be accepted for loss or late delivery.

7. There shall be a pre- bid meeting at 10:00am local time on 1st November 2013 at the address below at ( 9 e) on the date indicated in the proposed schedule in this notice. B ids must be delivered to the address below at 9 ( d) on

or before 11.00 am, on 18th November 2013.

8. B ids must be accompanied by a bid security in form of B ank guarantee in the names of E x ecutive D irector, U ganda National R oads Authority following the format indicated In the bidding document. B ids must be delivered to the address below at 9 ( d) on or before 11: 00 am on 18th November 2013. L ate bids shall be rej ected. B ids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at the address below 9 ( e) at 11:30 am on 18th November 2013. a ll e uests for larifications to this biddin document ill be addressed to The Head, P rocurement and D isposal U nit, Uganda National Roads Authority, Ground Floor, Room GA2 Plot 5, Lourdel Road, Nak asero, Kampala, Uganda Email: procurernent@ unra.go.ug ( b) B idding documents may be inspected at: Procurement and Disposal Unit, Uganda National Roads Authority, Plot 5, Lourdel Road, Nak asero, Ground Floor, Room No. GA3 Kampala, Uganda ( c) B idding documents will be issued from: Same as 9 (a) above. ( d) Address B ids must be delivered to: Same as 9 (a) above. ( e) Address of B id Opening: Same as 9 (a) above, but in PDU Board Room, Room No. GA4.

10.The planned procurement schedule ( subj ect to changes) is as follows; Activity

D ate

a. P ublish bid Notice

10th October, 2013

b. P re- bid meeting

1st November 2013

c. B id C losing date

18th November 2013

d. E valuation process

19 th November 2013 – 9 th D ecember 2013

e. D isplay and communication of best evaluated bidder notice

9 th J anuary 2014

f. C ontract award and signature

10th F ebruary 2014

EX ECUTIV E DIRECTOR

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BUSINESS INFO

East African Business Week I October 14 - 20, 2013

Weekly Trends (E.A. Stock Exchanges)

1,780.00

1,680.00

131.5

1,660.00

131.4

PRICES AS AT

9-Oct-13

1-Oct-13

9-Oct-13

8-Oct-13

7-Oct-13

4-Oct-13

9-Oct-13

8-Oct-13

7-Oct-13

6-Oct-13

5-Oct-13

4-Oct-13

3-Oct-13

2-Oct-13

1-Oct-13

9-Oct-13

8-Oct-13

10-Oct-13

7-Oct-13

6-Oct-13

5-Oct-13

4-Oct-13

Financial markets Nairobi (NSE)

SECURITY

RSE ALL SHARE INDEX

131.1 130.9

1,560.00

1,620.00

131.2 131

1,580.00

1,640.00 3-Oct-13

1,600.00

8-Oct-13

1,660.00

131 130.5

USE ALL SHARE INDEX

10-Oct-13

1,680.00

1,620.00

7-Oct-13

DES ALL SHARE INDEX

6-Oct-13

1,700.00

10-Oct-13

NSE ALL SHARE INDEX

6-Oct-13

131.5

131.3

1,640.00

1,720.00

5-Oct-13

1,740.00

4-Oct-13

1,760.00

132

RSE ALL SHARE INDEX 131.6

5-Oct-13

132.5

USE ALL SHARE INDEX 1,700.00

3-Oct-13

DES ALL SHARE INDEX 1,800.00

2-Oct-13

NSE ALL SHARE INDEX 133

PREVIOUS PRICE

% CHANGE

OCTOBER 10, 2013 (KSH) AGRICULTURAL Eaagads Ltd. Kakuzi Kapchorwa Tea Co. Ltd. Limuru Tea Co. Ltd. Rea Vipingo Plantations Ltd. Sasini Ltd. Williamson Tea Kenya Ltd. AUTOMOBILES AND ACCESSORIES Car and General (K) Ltd CMC Holdings Ltd Marshalls (E.A.) Ltd Sameer Africa Ltd BANKING Barclays Bank Ltd. CFC Stanbic Holdings Ltd Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Ltd Equity Bank Ltd Housing Finance Co Ltd I&M Holdings Ltd Kenya Commercial Bank Ltd National Bank of Kenya Ltd NIC Bank Ltd Standard Chartered Bank Ltd The Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd. COMMERCIAL AND SERVICES Express Ltd Hutchings Biemer Ltd Kenya Airways Ltd Longhorn Kenya Ltd Nation Media Group Scangroup Ltd Standard Group Ltd TPS Eastern Africa (Serena) Ltd Uchumi Supermarket Ltd CONSTRUCTION AND ALLIED Athi River Mining Bamburi Cement Ltd Crown Berger Ltd 0rd E.A.Cables Ltd E.A.Portland Cement Ltd ENERGY AND PETROLEUM KenGen Ltd KenolKobil Ltd Kenya Power & Lighting Co Ltd Total Kenya Ltd Umeme Ltd GROWTH ENTERPRISE MARKET SEGMENT Home Africa Ltd INSURANCE British-American Investments Company ( Kenya) Ltd Liberty Kenya Holdings Ltd CIC Insurance Group Ltd Jubilee Holdings Ltd Kenya Re-Insurance Corporation Ltd Pan Africa Insurance Holdings Ltd INVESTMENT Centum Investment Co Ltd Olympia Capital Holdings ltd Trans-Century Ltd MANUFACTURING AND ALLIED A.Baumann CO Ltd B.O.C Kenya Ltd British American Tobacco Kenya Ltd Carbacid Investments Ltd East African Breweries Ltd Eveready East Africa Ltd Kenya Orchards Ltd Mumias Sugar Co. Ltd Unga Group Ltd TELECOMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY AccessKenya Group Ltd Safaricom Ltd PREFERENCE SHARES Kenya Power & Lighting Ltd 4% Kenya Power & Lighting Ltd 7%

Ord 1.25 Ord 5.00 Ord 5.00 Ord 20.00 Ord 5.00 Ord 1.00 Ord 5.00

23.75 86.00 112.00 500.00 27.00 13.90 233.00

25.00 86.00 110.00 500.00 27.25 14.25 233.00

-5.00 0.00 +1.82 0.00 -0.92 -2.46 0.00

Ord 5.00 Ord 5.00 Ord 5.00 Ord 5.00

23.25 13.50 12.00 5.00

23.50 13.50 12.00 4.95

-1.06 0.00 0.00 +1.01

Ord 0.50 Ord 5.00 Ord 4.00 Ord 0.50 Ord 5.00 Ord 1.00 Ord 1.00 Ord 5.00 Ord 5.00 Ord 5.00 Ord 1.00

18.10 79.50 181.00 36.25 26.50 101.00 49.25 21.00 59.00 301.00 17.10

18.00 81.00 181.00 36.25 26.50 102.00 49.25 20.50 59.00 304.00 17.10

+0.56 -1.85 0.00 0.00 0.00 -0.98 0.00 +2.44 0.00 -0.99 0.00

Ord 5.00 Ord 5.00 Ord 5.00 Ord 2.50 Ord 1.00 Ord 5.00 Ord 1.00 Ord 5.00

3.90 20.25 10.40 14.20 320.00 60.00 26.50 48.50 21.75

3.65 20.25 10.40 13.70 330.00 60.00 26.00 47.50 21.25

+6.85 0.00 0.00 +3.65 -3.03 0.00 +1.92 +2.11 +2.35

Ord 5.00 Ord 5.00 Ord 5.00 Ord 5.00 Ord 5.00

74.50 210.00 66.50 16.20 65.00

74.00 210.00 66.00 16.20 66.00

+0.68 0.00 +0.76 0.00 -1.52

Ord 2.50 Ord 0.05 Ord 5.00 Ord 0.50

16.75 8.30 14.60 25.25 13.00

16.60 8.00 14.55 25.00 13.00

+0.90 +3.75 +0.34 +1.00 0.00

Ord 1.00

8.25

7.50

+10.00

Ord 0.10 Ord 1.00 Ord 5.00 Ord 2.50 Ord 5.00

9.45 11.95 4.75 262.00 14.80 62.00

9.45 11.60 4.75 262.00 14.85 66.50

0.00 +3.02 0.00 0.00 -0.34 -6.77

Ord 5.00 Ord 5.00 Ord 5.00

28.00 4.90 29.75

27.75 4.55 29.25

+0.90 +7.69 +1.71

Ord 5.00 Ord 5.00 Ord 10.00 Ord 5.00 Ord 2.00 Ord 1.00 Ord 5.00 Ord 2.00 Ord 5.00

11.10 115.00 575.00 156.00 338.00 2.85 3.00 3.75 17.05

11.10 125.00 575.00 156.00 344.00 2.80 3.00 3.70 18.00

0.00 -8.00 0.00 0.00 -1.74 +1.79 0.00 +1.35 -5.28

Ord 1.00 Ord 0.50

9.55 9.00

9.55 9.10

0.00 -1.10

Pref 20.00 Pref 20.00

8.00 5.50

8.00 0.00 5.50 0.00 SOURCE - Nairobi Stock Exchange

Food market prices (wholesale) US$ Commodity

Package

Kenya

Tanzania

Rwanda

Nairobi

Eldoret

Uganda

Kampala

Lira

Dar-es-salaam

Kigali

Burundi

Bujumbura

Beans (Rosecoco)

- 90kg

64.03

54.54

88.10

-

112.05

61.37

-

Fish (Tilapia)

- 1 kg

-

8.36

-

-

-

-

-

Ground Nuts

- 100kg

114.35

101.77

125.30

129.22

-

-

-

Irish Potatoes (White)

- 110kg

28.59

19.44

43.07

60.30

-

-

-

Maize Grain

- 90kg

33.73

26.87

26.43

21.85

44.82

31.37

46.89

Millet Grain

- 90kg

61.75

45.74

49.34

45.81

72.78

94.24

-

Rice

- 90kg

68.61

62.89

98.68

88.10

78.38

91.52

70.34

Sorghum Grain

- 90kg

50.31

41.17

21.15

14.10

78.38

27.28

55.66

Soy Beans

- 100kg

53.74

-

54.82

50.90

-

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DAR ES SALAAM - DSE Date Company Opening Closing High Low Turnover Number Outstanding Outstanding No. of Market Foreign price price (Tshs) of Deals share bids share offers shares Capital holding (Tshs) (Tshs) traded (Tsh) bln) % age Oct 10,2013 TOL 0 305 0 0 0 0 13600 0 0 11.35 5.84% Oct 10,2013 TBL 4300 4300 4300 4300 1290000 2 53900 0 300 1268.19 67.63 Oct 10,2013 TTP 0 650 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11.61 47.60 Oct 10,2013 TCC 8000 8000 8000 8000 5600000 7 300 0 700 800.00 75.00 Oct 10,2013 SIMBA 2360 2360 2360 2360 469640 5 500 43700 199 150.26 62.50 Oct 10,2013 SWISS 2500 2500 2500 2500 85000 2 9000 0 34 90.00 72.00 Oct 10,2013 TWIGA 0 2700 0 0 0 0 0 33900 0 485.79 69.25 Oct 10,2013 DCB 490 490 490 490 372400 3 0 69200 760 33.24 0.07% Oct 10,2013 NMB 1960 1960 1960 1940 12356500 7 241400 0 6325 980.00 38.57 Oct 10,2013 KA 0 195 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 291.81 N/A Oct 10,2013 EABL 0 6460 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5108.40 N/A Oct 10,2013 JHL 0 4920 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 294.68 N/A Oct 10,2013 KCB 0 920 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2732.71 N/A Oct 10,2013 CRDB 270 270 270 270 51366960 26 118700 30300 190248 587.66 15.47 Oct 10,2013 NMG 0 6200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1168.96 N/A Oct 10,2013 ABG 0 3940 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1615.74 N/A Oct 10,2013 PAL 0 475 0 0 0 0 0 13000 0 76.22 34.13 SOURCE - Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange KAMPALA - USE Date Company No. of Deals Shares Traded High (Ushs) Low (Ushs) Closing (Ushs) Turnover (Ushs)

Oct 10,2013 Oct 10,2013 Oct 10,2013 Oct 10,2013 Oct 10,2013 Oct 10,2013 Oct 10,2013 Oct 10,2013 Oct 10,2013 Oct 10,2013 Oct 10,2013 Oct 10,2013 Oct 10,2013 Oct 10,2013 Oct 10,2013 Oct 10,2013 Oct 10,2013 TOTALS

ALSI BATU BOBU CENT DFCU EABL EBL JHL KA KCB NIC NMG NVL SBU UCL UMEME USE LCI

0 2 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 7 0 18

KIGALI - RSE Date Security Last 12 Months (Rwf) High Low Oct 10,2013 BOK 200 118 Oct 10,2013 BLR 900 315 Oct 10,2013 KCB 175 135 Oct 10,2013 NMG 1,200 1,200

0 1,000 539,099 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13,985 0 0 0 0 55,300 0 609,384

Today’s Prices High 180 -

Low Closing Previous 180 180 180 844 844 175 175 1,200 1,200

Forex (Central Bank rates) US Dollar Pound Sterling Indian Rupee US Dollar Pound Sterling Euro S.A. Rand KShs/UShs KShs/TShs KShs/RwF KShs/BiF UAE Dirham J. Yen Indian Rupee Saudi Riyal Chinese Yuan US Dollar Pound Sterling Euro J. Yen Indian Rupee S.A. Rand UAE Dirham Saudi Riyal Kenyan Shilling Uganda Shilling Burundi Franc US Dollar Pound Sterling J. Yen Euro Kenyan Shilling Ethiopian Birr Rwanda Franc Burundi Franc Tanzania Shilling Sudanese Dinar S.A. Rand US Dollar Chinese Yuan Euro Pound Sterling J. Yen Burundi Franc Ethiopian Birr Kenyan Shilling Tanzania Shilling Uganda Shilling UAE Dirham Indian Rupee Saudi Riyal S.A. Rand J. Yen US Dollar Pound Sterling Euro Kenyan Shilling S.A. Rand Tanzania Shilling

0 4,000 120 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 0 0 0 0 365 0

0 4,000 120 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 0 0 0 0 365 0

1,679 4,000 120 827 1,035 10,248 1,080 7,805 310 1,467 35 9,831 605 29 30 365 255

0 4,000,000 64,691,880 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 489,475 0 0 0 0 20,184,500 0 89,365,855 SOURCE - Uganda Stock Exchange

Total Shares Equity Turnover (Rwf) Total Deals Change Traded in Rwf Today Previous Today Previous Today Previous Today 2,800 128,000 504,000 23,040,500 1 6 1,300 - 1,096,400 2 2,800 490,000 1 1,000 - 1,200,000 5 SOURCE - Rwanda Stock Exchange

ADDIS ABABA (Birr) Mean 19.0391 30.3617 0.3081 NAIROBI (Ksh) 87.4528 138.0687 116.0094 8.7630 29.2117 18.3828 7.4056 17.4483 23.8090 0.8775 1.3704 23.3176 14.2932 DAR ES SALAAM (Tsh) 16047462 25583686 21692168.5 163708 261381 1608122 4369152 4278809 188350 6271 15346 KAMPALA (Ush) 2,553.7900 4,144.5450 26.2550 3,470.6000 29.4200 134.9350 3.8175 1.6525 1.5845 12.7355 254.3100 KIGALI (RwF) 659.8835 107.7889 897.3756 1,070.0012 6.7549 0.4357 34.3521 7.7455 0.4206 0.2623 177.9596 10.5523 174.2820 64.8349 BujumbuRA (FBu) 15.8340 1,539.3000 2,489.5099 2,097.7580 17.7851 153.5377 0.9567

Buying 18.8506 30.0611 0.3051

Selling 19.2276 30.6623 0.3112

87.6361 138.3911 116.2703 8.7976 29.3873 18.5357 7.5126 17.7136 23.8595 0.8796 1.3746 23.3671 14.3241

87.5444 138.2300 116.1400 8.7803 29.2995 18.4593 7.4591 17.5809 23.8343 0.8786 1.3725 23.3424 14.3086

15967624 25452392 21581840 162918 260101 1600524 4347534 4257692 187523 6219 15288

16127300 25714980 21802497 164497 262660 1615719 4390770 4299925 189177 6322 15403

2,549.4700 4,137.5300 26.2100 3,464.7300 29.3700 134.7100 3.8110 1.6500 1.5820 12.7140 253.8800

2,558.1100 4,151.5600 26.3000 3,476.4700 29.4700 135.1600 3.8240 1.6550 1.5870 12.7570 254.7400

653.614642 106.764888 888.8506 1,059.8361 6.6907 0.4315 34.0258 7.6719 0.4166 0.2598 176.2690 10.4521 172.6264 64.2190

666.15243 108.812876 905.9007 1,080.1662 6.8190 0.4398 34.6785 7.8191 0.4246 0.2648 179.6502 10.6525 175.9377 65.4508

15.7073 1,526.9856 2,469.5938 2,080.9760 17.6428 152.3094 0.9490

15.9606 1,551.6144 2,509.4260 2,114.5401 17.9274 154.7660 0.9643

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THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZ ANIA PRIME MINISTER’ S OFFICE REGIONAL, ADMINSTRATION AND LOCAL GOV ERMENT DAR RAPID TRANSIT AGENCY

TENDER NOTICE: No:1757/G/NCB/ITD/RDB/GOR/13 TITLE: SUPPLY OF ICT EQ UIPMENTS FOR V ARIOUS PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FUNDING: ORDINARY BUDGET CLIENT: RWANDA DEV ELOPMENT BOARD R wanda D evelopment B oard ( R D B ) is pleased to in ite all interested and ualified bidders to submit their bids for the above mentioned tender of supplying IC T eq uipments for various public institutions for a period of one year.

The tender is split into twelve ( 12) different indivisible lots.

The Ministereo Advisory B oard Members, Management and the entire staff of D ar es Salaam R apid Transit Agency ( D AR T) j oin His E x cellence, D r. J akaya Mrisho K ikwete, the P resident of the U nited R epublic of Tanz ania to commemorate the L ate “ Father of the Nation ” the first President of an ania alimu ulius K ambarage Nyerere, and all Tanz anians as the nation marks 14yrs since his death.

God bless Tanz ania and its people Chief Ex ecutive, Dar Rapid Transit Agency P.O Box 724 1st Floor Ubungo Plaz a –Morogoro Road Dar es Salaam, Tanz ania.

Website: w w w .dart.go.tz

Tender Notice (TN) TITLE: SUPPLY AND DELIV ERY OF DRUGS, MEDICAL CONSUMABLES AND LABORATORY REAGENT Nº 072/IOCB/2013-2014/CHUK/CHUK/MPPD The Rw anda Biomedical Centre/Medical Procurement and Production Division (RBC/MPPD ( hereinafter called ‘ ’ C lient” ) funded by CHUK budget towards the cost of Drugs, medical consumables and laboratory reagent. The C lient intends to apply a portion of the funds to eligible payments under the contract for which this B idding D ocument is issued.

1. The Rw anda Biomedical Centre/Medical Procurement and Production Division (RBC/MPPD in ites ualified bidders to submit bids for the SU P P L Y AND D E L IVE R Y OF D R U G S, L AB OR ATOR Y R E AG E NT AND C ONSU MAB L E S for a period of 3 years as indicated in detail in the statement of R eq uirements.

2. B idding D ocuments in both F rench and E nglish may be obtained from the reception of R B C / MP P D , G asabo D istrict, K igali C ity, P .O. B ox 6 40 – K igali – R wanda. Tel. ( + 250) 252 580156 / 580157 – F ax . 0250 252 582725; E mail: camerwa@ gmail.com; upon presentation of proof payment of a non- refundable fee of Fifteen thousand Rw andan Francs (15,000 Rw F), or its eq uivalent in free convertible currency, to Account N° ( C AME R WA Account number ) 010- 0025133- 03- 25 ( U SD ) opened at R wanda C ommercial B ank, P .O. B ox 354 K igali, R WAND A, Tel.: 57559 1 – F ax 57339 5 – E mail: bcr@ rwanda1.com.

3. B idding D ocuments may be obtained on any working day from the R B C / MP P D secretariat at the above address from 08: 30 to 16 : 30 hours, Monday to F riday, ex cept on public holidays, up to 5 days prior bid submission date. The softcopy of price schedule will be available too.

4. All bids shall be accompanied by a B id Security of : L OT 1: D R U G S: Eleven thousand American Dollars (11,000 USD) L OT 2: ME D IC AL C ONSU MAB L E S: Tw elve thousand American Dollars (12,000 USD) L OT 3: L AB OR ATOR Y R E AG E NT: One thousand American Dollars (1,000 USD) L ot 4: OR THOP E D IC C ONSU MAB L E S: Three thousand American Dollars (3,000 USD) r their e ui alent hich ill be erified b the ban correspondent in R wanda.

5. E nq uiries regarding this tender may be addressed to Head of D ivision, R B C / MP P D , G asabo D istrict, K igali C ity, P .O. B ox 6 40 – K igali – R wanda. Tel. ( + 250) 252 580156 / 580157 – F ax . 0250 252 582725; E mail: camerwa@ gmail.com no less than 21 days prior the day of submission and opening.

6 . Well printed bids, properly bound and presented in two ( 2) copies and

one ( 1) mandatory softcopy of price schedule in 2 CDs recordable, and one original must reach the reception of MP P D at the address mentioned above Not later than 5/12/2013 at 9 am o’ clock ( 7 am G MT) . L ate bids will be rej ected.

B ids will be opened at 10 am o’ clock ( 8 am G MT) , one ( 1) hour after bid submission deadline in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend at : MEDICAL PROCUREMENT AND PRODUCTION DIV ISION (MPPD) Gasabo District, Kigali City P.O. Box 640 – Kigali - Rw anda Tel. (+ 250) 580156/57 – Fax : 0250 582725 – Email: camerw a@ gmail.com Website: w w w .rbc.gov.rw 7. The Outer envelope should clearly indicate the tender name and title 8. B idding will be conducted in accordance with the L aw No05/ 2013 of 13/ 02/ 2013 modifying and completing the L aw N° 12/ 2007 of 27/ 03/ 2007 on P ublic P rocurement.

9 . R eq uirement for compliance are: bid submission form, price schedule, bid security and proof of purchase of the bidding document for e aluation Post ualification re uirements for a ard confirmation of req uirement of the bidder started in ITB 11.

10. The F ramework C ontract( s) shall be for duration of 3 years.

11. The P rocuring E ntity reserves the right of obtaining the goods and services being req uested during the F ramework C ontract P eriod from sources other than the Supplier.

12. The F ramework C ontract( s) shall be ex ecuted by way of individual purchase orders, issued in writing by Medical P rocurement and P roduction D ivision during the duration of the contract.

D one at K igali on 2/ 10/ 2013

P articipation to the competition to all companies or enterprises speciali ed in the field ith alid tradin license.

The tender document can be obtained from the R wanda D evelopment B oard R D B from 16 th ctober, in the procurement ffice upon presentation of a prepaid bank slip of a non- refundable fee of ten thousand R wandan francs ( 10,000R wf) deposited to the account number of R wanda R evenue Authority, N0 120.00.46 opened at the National B ank of R wanda. The tender document can also be downloaded from dg market website ( www.market. gov.rw) .

Well printed bids prepared in F rench or E nglish language, properly bound and presented in four copies of which, an original and three copies must reach, in sealed envelopes, at the latest on 21st November, 2013 at 3: 00 p.m. local time accompanied by a bid guarantee for each lot , as described below, in R wandan francs or in any freely convertible currency

issued by a reputable bank or a registered insurance company to the address below: THE OF F IC E OF R WAND A D E VE L OP ME NT B OAR D P R OC U R E ME NT D E P AR TME NT 4TH F L OOR , R D B B U IL D ING P O B OX 6 239 , K igali E mail: procurement@ rdb.rw B id guarantee is as follows: F or lot 1: 18,000,000R wf; lot 2: 5,000,000R wf, lot 3: 4,000,000R wf; lot 4: 2,500,000R wf; lot 5: 8,000,000R Wf; lot 6: 4,000,000R wf; lot 7: 2,000,000R wf; lot 8: 5,000,000R wf; lot 9: 13,000,000R wf; Lot 10: 4,000,000R wf. ; lot 11: 500,000R wf; lot 12: 300,000R wf The bids will remain valid for 120 days starting from the deadline of their submission. L ate bids will be rej ected.

The opening of the bids will take place in a public session on the same day on 21st November, 2013 at 3: 30 p.m. local time, at the R wanda D evelopment oard in procurement office conference room D one at K igali, on 9 th October, 2013 Mark NK U R U NZ IZ A hief Financial fficer

TENDER NOTICE N° 016/F/ 2013-2014- AOIO/ FIDA/ PRICE/NAEB

TITLE OF THE TENDER: SUPPLY OF INPUTS AND AGRICULTURE TOOLS NEEDED FOR PRODUCTION OF 43,006,443 TEA SEEDLINGS ON BEHALF OF PRICE/NAEB SOURCE OF FUNDING: IFAD LOAN NO I-845–RW & GRANT NO I-DSF-8087-RW CLIENT: PRICE /NAEB The National Agriculture E x port D evelopment B oard ( NAE B ) was funded by International D evelopment for Agriculture D evelopment ( IF AD ) towards the cost of P roj ect for R ural Income through E x ports ( P R IC E ) . NAE B intends to apply a portion of the funds to eligible payments under the contract for which this B idding D ocument is issued.

The National Agriculture E x port D evelopment B oard in ites ualified bidders to submit bids for the supply of Inputs and agriculture tools needed for production of 43,006,443 tea seedlings on behalf of PRICE/NAEB as indicated in detail in the statement of R eq uirements.The tender is divided into three divisible lots. A bibber can compete for all or one lot.

- Lot 1: Supply of Sheeting - Lot 2: Supply of fertiliz ers and insecticides - Lot 3: Supply of Sprayers and w atering cans Tender D ocument may be obtained on any working day from ,30/09/2013 at NAEB Procurement Office , P.O. Box 104 Kigali , from 7:00 am to 17:00, upon presentation of proof of payment of a non- refundable fee of ten thousand R wandan francs only (10,000Rw f) to Account N°120 50 39 of NAEB/PRICE open at National Bank of Rw anda (NBR).

All bids shall be accompanied by a B id Security of Four million Rw andan francs (Rw f 4,000,000) for lot I; Tw o Million Seven Hundred Thousand

Rw andan francs (Rw f 2,700,000) for lot II and Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Rw andan francs (Rw f 350,000) for lot III; or its eq uivalent in a freel con ertible currenc , issued b a financial institution recogniz ed by the National B ank of R wanda .

E nq uiries regarding this tender may be addressed to the D irector G eneral of NAE B at the above mentioned Well printed bids, properly bound and presented in four copies one of which is the original must reach at the address mentioned above not later than 04/12/2013 at 09:30 am (7h30 GMT). L ate bids will be rej ected.

B ids will be opened in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend in the NAE B conference room on 04/12/2013 at 10:00 am prompt local time, (8:00GMT).The Outer envelope should clearly indicate the tender number and title.

The validity of the offers shall be 120 days from the date of opening of bids.

B idding will be conducted in accordance with the L aw N° 12/ 2007 of 27/ 03/ 2007 on P ublic P rocurement Done at Kigali, on NTAKIRUTIMANA Corneille Ag. Director General NAEB

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SHIRIKA LA BIMA LA TAIFA TANZ ANIA

UNITED OF REPUBLIC OF TANZ ANIA TANZ ANIA COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIV E TENDERING FOR SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING OF SERV ICE MEASURING EQ UIPMENT DV B-T AND DV B –T2 NETWORKS (TENDER NO. AE-020/2013-14/G/04)

odi a a uru en i na afan a a i ote a hiri a la ima la aifa an ania , anaun ana na ais a amuhuri a uun ano a Tanz ania Mheshimiwa r a a a risho i ete,Pamo a na atan ania ote a u umla u umbu a ifo cha aba a aifa alimu ulius ambara e erer mia a tan u ifo cha e

SHIRIKA LA BIMA LA TAIFA TANZ ANIA

MIAKA 50 YA NIC TUKIKUHUDUMIA KWA WELEDI

1. This Invitation for tenders follows the G eneral P rocurement Notice that appeared in the D aily News of 13th August, 2013.

2. Tanz ania C ommunications R egulatory Authority ( TC R A) now invites sealed tenders from eligible suppliers to Supply, Install and C ommission the Measuring E q uipment for D VB - T and D VB – T 2 3. Tendering will be conducted through International C ompetitive Tendering a procedure specified in the Public Procurement oods, or s, on onsultant er ice and D isposal of P ublic Assets by Tender) R egulations, 2005 – G overnment Notice o and is open to all tenderers as defined in the e ulations 4. Interested eligible Tenderers may obtain further information from and inspect the tenderin documents at the office of the ecretar , ender oard, an ania C ommunications R egulatory Authority, Mawasiliano Towers, Sam Nuj oma R oad, Sinz a. P .O B ox 474 D ar E s Salaam from 9 : 00am to 3.00pm on Mondays to F ridays inclusive, ex cept on P ublic Holidays.

5. A complete set of the Tendering D ocuments and additional sets in E nglish may be purchased by interested Tenderers upon submission of a written application to the address given under paragraph 4 above and upon payment of a non- refundable fee of TZ S 100,000/ = ( Tanz anian Shillings One Thousand Only) . P ayment should be made either b cash, an er s raft or an er s he ue, pa able to an ania C ommunications R egulatory Authority.

CONGRATULATIONS The Authority, Management and staff of Electricity Regulatory Congratulate H. E. the President of the Republic of Uganda - Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, and the People of Uganda on this 51st Independence Anniversary.

As the regulator the electricity subsector, ERA is committed to delivering a “well-developed and sustainable electricity industry offering efficient and reliable supply at equitable prices.”

ERA’s KEY ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2012/13 a)Revised the Renewable Energy Feed-in-Tariffs (REFIT) policy so as to incentivize and accelerate investment in renewable energy generation. b)Collaborated with, Development Partners to launch the Global Energy Transfer for Feed-in-Tariffs (GETFiT), an incentive mechanism meant to increase project up-

take, and received applications from prospecting projects in April 2013. c)Developed procedures for investment approval and published guidelines for verification of private investments in the electricity sector. d)Developed Bulk Metering Guidelines to regulate the operations of bulk metering in the sector. e)Developed Directives for Electricity Complaints and Dispute Resolution and Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement. f) Carried out comprehensive verification of Umeme Limited’s investments. g)Developed a Least Cost Generation Plan for the period 2013 – 2018 to ensure affordable and available power for Ugandans. www.era.or.ug

6 . Tender shall be accompanied by a tender security in an acceptable form in the amount of ( Sh. 1,000,000.00) Tanz ania Shillings One Million only) or eq uivalent amount in any other freely convertible currency. ll tenders in one ori inal plus t o copies properl filled in, and enclosed in plain en elopes clearl mar ed the ender umber and description of tender must be delivered to the Secretary of the Tender B oard, Tanz ania C ommunications R egulatory Authority, Mawasiliano Towers, 20 Sam Nuj oma R oad, P .O B ox 474 D ar E s Salaam, 5thF loor, room 511.

8. The deadline for submission of tenders is at or before 1100 HR S on Monday, 25thNovember, 2013.

9 . The opening shall be done immediately after submission deadline and shall be done in public and in presence of Tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend in the opening at TC R A conference room, Mawasiliano Towers, Sam Nuj oma R oad- Sinz a P .O. B ox 474, D ar E s Salaam.

10.L ate Tenders, portion of Tenders, E lectronic Tenders, Tenders not opened and not read out in public at the tender opening ceremony shall not be accepted for evaluation irrespective of the circumstances.

DIRECTOR GENERAL TANZ ANIA COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY

NEWS

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East African Business Week I October 14-20, 2013

Mwapachu calls for citizens year

BY ISAAC MWANGI nARUSHA, TANZANIA Former East African Community Secretary General Juma Mwapachu has proposed 2014 be declared the Year of East African Citizens. This is in an effort to encourage nationals of the five partner states to begin thinking of themselves as East Africans.

Speaking on the first day of the EAC Secretary General’s Forum for the private sector, civil society and other interest groups, Mwapachu urged the current Secretary General, Dr Richard Sezibera, to make this proposal to the Council of Miinisters and the Summit at their sittings in November.

The forum was held in Nairobi early this week.

Mwapachu, who is now

president of the Society for international Development, presented a paper entitled, “Deepening EAC Integration: The Role of Citizens.” Drawing from the example of the European Union, he also called for amendment of the EAC Treaty to establish an East African Citizen Initiative.

The Treaty on European Union was amended by the Treaty of Lisbon, which came

into force in December 2009, to provide for the European Citizens’ Initiative. The year 2013 was designated by the EU as the European Union Year of Citizens.

A major problem facing the region, Mwapachu said, was the tendency by major players such as the political leadership, the media and organized civil society to address issues that have a bearing on regional

TANZANIA BUREAU OF STANDARDS (TBS) Juma Mwapachu, former EAC Secretary General

The B oard of D irectors, Management and the entire staff of Tanz ania B ureau of Standards ( TB S) j oin His E x cellence,D r.J akaya Mrisho K ikwete, the P resident of the U nited R epublic of Tanz ania and the family of the L ate Mwalimu J ulius K ambarage Nyerere,and all Tanz anians to mark his14thdeath Anniversary.

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O N S U M E TB S C E R TI FI E D P R O D U C TS ” The D irector G eneral Tanz ania B ureau of Standards P . O.B ox 9 524 D ar es Salaam Tel : +2 55 ( 22) 245029 8/ 2450206 / 24509 49 / 245176 3- 6 Hotline: 0800 110 827 F ax : + 255 22 245 09 59 E - mail: info@ tbs.go.tz Website: www.tbs.go.tz

ences and forums? And how do you also promote a mind-set shift of ordinary citizens from national-based issues to a focus on the big picture of costs and benefits of regional integration?”

In the session chaired by East African Business Council executive director Andrew Luzze, Mwapachu presented four institutional challenges that he said had to be confronted if citizen participation in the regional agenda was to be successful.

First is the fact the EAC is run principally as an inter-governmental organization. Yet, the issues it addresses – such as the Customs Union, Common Market and Monetary Union, affect all citizens of the region.

Second, the East African Legislative Assembly is not elected by the citizens, but only draws legitimacy from the parliaments that elect EALA members. There are also no proper structures at the national level where EALA members can promote a structured dialogue with citizens.

Third, in contrast to what takes place at national levels where the executive tables important policy issues before the legislature to secure legitimacy, this is rarely the case on important issues affecting the EAC. The only exception is in the ratification of protocols in countries where such a system exists. Of particular note is that most parliaments lack effective special committees that specifically deal with EAC integration issues.

In addition, the jurisdiction of the East African Court of Justice needs to be extended to cover broad-based commercial disputes that fall within the Customs Union and the Common Market, as well as political and human rights issues. This, Mwapachu said, will help in providing “a deeper space for citizen engagement in EAC affairs and give the EAC greater legitimacy in the eyes of its citizens.

Earlier, the conference had

integration from a dominant national perspective.

In such circumstances, a huge awareness deficit of regional as opposed to national issues exists which negatively impacts the EAC. Given such an environment, how do you promote a churning of broad-based citizen consciousness and action on regional integration beyond conventional seminars, conferbeen opened by Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for East African Affairs, Commerce and Tourism Phyllis Kandie, who said it was important to hold regular dialogue with key stakeholders in order to get their views and expectations on the various stages of integration.

Successful integration, Mrs Kandie said, presumes solid support by the citizens of the participating partner states.

“Such support is based on the availability of full and complete information on all areas of integration. In many cases, however, this is not the case. In reality, there is always information and knowledge gaps between policy makers, executing agencies, the general public, and the media.

Such information gaps often undermine the good policy intentions, or fundamentally slow down the integration process.”

In his remarks, Dr Sezibera challenged the civil society and private sector to strengthen cross-border alliances and networks with like-minded organizations in order to fulfill the collective mission of building a unified and prosperous East Africa.

He said: “Our collective sense of mission should be to work towards a fully integrated East Africa with all East Africans living in harmony with each other, an East Africa whose overriding agenda is the improvement of the living conditions of its people.”

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In such circumstances, a huge awareness deficit of regional as opposed to national issues exists which negatively impacts the EAC

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SPECIAL TOURISM REVIEW East African Business Week I OCTOBER 14-20, 2013

UGANDA WILDLIFE AUTHORITY Kibale National Park: New chimpanzee community due for commissioning.

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ibale National Park, popularly known as the “World Primate capital” will soon be able to host more visitors each day tracking the coveted chimpanzees when a new community called Bulaiga with over 100 individuals is launched for tourism in the near future.

Habituation of the community has been on for the last five years and hundreds of visitors have participated in the exercise through what is popularly known as CHEX, short for Chimpanzee Habituation Experience.

The visitors accompany the UWA habituation team to observe the chimpanzees as they feed, nest,rest and play during their leisure time.

Experts and the park managers say the group is ready for tracking and plans are underway to commission it thereby opening it up for tourism which increases the number of permits per day to interact with their closest cousins.

Chimpanzee Tracking and Bird watching took a centre stage during the World Tourism Week in late September 2013,when the Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities(MTWA) Dr. Maria Mutagamba in her maiden visit to the forest park, led a high level delegation including the Toro royals, UK and the US diplomats and tour operators to track the chimps.

The 795 square kilometer park located 75km from Fort Portal on Kamwenge road, boasts of over 1,450 individual chimpanzees and 12 other primate species.

It also boasts of 372 bird species and a diversity of plants.

As a chief guide, Dr. Maria Mutagamba successfully led the tracking teams to the location of Kanyantare community of chimpanzees where the visitors sighted

the primates at a close range.

It was an amazing experience as the chimps both adults and infants went about their business in the high tree canopies making acrobatic swings on the branches, munching abundant fruits and occasionally stealing a glance at their human visitors.

From a distance, some chimps would be heard vocalizing in a bid to trace for their colleagues while the grey cheeked mangabey ensured the forest is not lonely through their rhythmic calls as the group leaders mark their territories.

Dr. Maria Mutagamba was

commission in Uganda, and several dignitaries from the Tourism fraternity who first encountered Rukara, meaning the dark faced one, an adult male that offered different poses for the visitors to take pictures.

UWA’s Director of Tourism and Business Services Mr. Raymond Engena and the Conservation Area Manager, Kibale, Mr. Edward Asalu hosted the guests.

The team of professional guides led by the warden Tourism here Ms Robinah Gangiriba spiced the tracking by interpreting the value of various tree species and explaining different calls made by birds

Minister Mutagamba shares a light moment with Chimpanzee Trackers in Kibale National Park. This was part of celebrations to mark the World Tourism Day. Uganda’s celebrations were marked in Fort Portal town. flanked by the Toro Princess Elizabeth Bagaya, diplomats from the US embassy, the British High

and primates.

The national Vision 2040 has projected Fort Portal as a tourism

Minister Mutagamba inspects a guard of Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers in Kibale.

Uganda’s Tourism Minister Dr. Maria Mutagamba (in Cap) view the Chimpanzees in Kibale National Park. city given its proximity to several unique physical features including Kibale, Semuliki, Rwenzori, Queen Elizabeth National Parks, a host of crater lakes, rich culture and diverse people. The leaders have called for upgrading of Saka airstrip to boost air transport.

A week long tourism exhibition showcasing Uganda’s eco tourism attractions and services was held at Boma Grounds which attracted thousands of folks from the region, climaxing into the World Tourism Day which was presided over by Mr. Muruli Mukasa the minister of state for security in the office of the President.

The colorful day punctuated by moderate rains was held under the theme Tourism and Water: Protecting our common future, was also graced by the Toro King HM Oyo Nyimba Rukidi IV and nine Miss Tourism Uganda finalists ..

His Majesty King Oyo observed that the choice of Fort Portal to host the World Tourism Day was spot on, and that it is not surpris-

ing that government has earmarked the beautiful town as the tourism hub. He invited the private sector to invest in Kabarole tourism infrastructure, agro-tourism, museums, and distance education.

The chief guest Hon. Muruli Mukasa praised the Rwenzori region for warm climate, beautiful scenery, unique physical endowments, the strong Chwezi history and lineage plus a strong tradition all of which place the region at a vantage position as a tourism destination.

The MP for Fort Portal Municipality Mr. Alex Ruhunda chairs the task force for transforming the urban centre into a tourism city.

Mr. Asaba Ruyonga the Municipality Mayor says a concept paper is in place and physical planning taking place which has zoned various areas for different facilities.

He boasts of key personalities like Princess Elizabeth Bagaya a senior presidential advisor on culture as spearheading the move.

Uganda Tourism Association president Herbert Byaruhanga (R) talks to UWA staff and other guests before a birding expedition in Kibale National park.

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Kampala city festival

BY WINNIE MANDELA n KAMPALA, UGANDAThe 2nd edition of the Kampala City Festival managed to draw thousands of Ugandans to the event that was crowned the most colourful.

There was a lot of entertainment ranging from cultural dances, music and plenty to eat and drink.

The excited crowd kept on clapping, dancing and screaming for joy. The event that took place on 6th October was attended by per-

sonalities including Minister in charge of Presidency and Kampala City Affairs Frank Tumwebaze, Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority, Jennifer Musisi and various artists including Bodi Wine Jackie Chandiru and pastor Wilson Bugembe.

The festival sponsors included Bell lager, Airtel, Ruparelia group, Coca Cola and the main organizer KCCA .The night ended on a high with a wonderful fireworks display. Kampala City dwellers can only wait for 2014 festivities.

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Spending $200,000 given by the Premier League n UK – The Premier League

has given the 20 top flight clubs £200,000 each to spend on subsidising costs for away fans.

A 10 per cent decline in away attendances over the past five season prompted the Premier League to introduce this Away Fans Fund.

Arsenal: Fans will receive a £2.50 discount on every remaining away Premier League match ticket. The club will also provide away supporters with a £10 refreshments voucher at an away fixture this Christmas and invest in the away end at the Emirates.

Chelsea: Subsidised travel for at least 10 away games this season

including long trips to Everton, Manchester United, Newcastle United and Sunderland.

Liverpool: Reducing away ticket prices by £2-£4, dependent on the opposition. The decision was taken after consultation with the club’s Supporters’ Committee.

Manchester City: Manuel Pellegrini’s staff and first-team squad have chipped in to the offer.

Half-price tickets will be on offer to season-ticket holders at selected away games.

Manchester United: Consulted the Fans’ Forum and knocked £4 off the price of every away ticket bought by a United fan, starting with the Fulham game on November 2.

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Miracles relegation from hoops league confirmed

BY BAZ WAISWA

n KAMPALA, UGANDA – For the first time in their history, Miracle Eagles are facing relegation from Uganda top flight basketball league. Miracle Eagles with only a sole win and twenty losses has been an integral part of local basketball for over fifteen years helping groom the country’s burgeoning talents.

Both Miracles and Victoria University Heaters cannot avoid relegation even if they win the remaining fixtures, Federation of Uganda Basketball Federation (FUBA) publicist Ali Balunywa confirmed last week.

The team took on a restructuring ride in 2011 stretching their financial resolve with exorbitant transfer fees to lure Norman Blick, his brother Donan Blick and Steven Omony before rallying to their

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Unable to contain such a lifestyle they had to let go of their senior players leaving them with young and unproven players.

By end of last week, Miracles had only managed a sole win and had lost twenty games leaving them bottom of the twelve team table with 22 points having score 967 points and conceded 1624 points.

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Tz strong on uranium

BY ANDREW ZABLON nMWANZA, TANZANIA - The government has categorically stated that there would be no turning back on plans to mine uranium.

This is despite pleas made by some civil society organisations (CSO) and physicians who met in Dar es Salaam and advised Tanzania to “critically review the issuing of licenses and stop the extraction of uranium in the country.”

The Minister for Energy and Minerals, Professor Sospeter Muhongo told East African Business Week, Tanzania would extract uranium as planned but on conditions that “we adhere to international standard procedures,” he said.

He said he was surprised to hear campaigns against this project in Tanzania while countries like Canada, South Africa and the US are busy in uranium mining.

Professor Muhongo’s position concurs with that of the then Minister for Tourism and Natural Resources, Ezekiel Maige, who in 2011 stated that ‘Tanzania will go ahead with plans to mine uranium in the UN World Heritage site Selous Game Reserve---and the money made from the mining help in the

Prof. Sospeter Muhongo, Minister of Energy park’s upkeep.”

A joint statement issued in Dar on October 5, and made available to East African Business Week last week, representatives of civil organisations gathered in Dar in a multi-stakeholder conference under the theme, “Uranium Mining-Impact on Health and Environment “ urged Tanzania to stop uranium extraction.

The International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW) in cooperation with the Uranium-Network.org Germany, the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation (East Africa Office) and the Tanzanian organisations LHRC, CESOPE and NaCUM held a conference on “Uranium Mining - Impact on Health and Environment”.

The conference took place from October 4th to 5th in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

They stress that uranium is a toxic metal and together with its decay products emits radioactivity and do harm to the health of people living close to its presence even if it left in the ground,” said part of the statement.

The statement addresses land destruction, water, presence of nuclear fuel chain and that uranium mining does not deliver the fruits of development instead sets back development.

We recommend that, “governments reject uranium mining and instead insist on the need for fair trading conditions with fair prices and technological support for renewable energies and sustainable production. Tanzania should critically review the issuing of licenses and

stop the extraction of uranium in the country, and lay down sustainable development strategies relying on renewable energy sources for a better ecological and economic future.”

In May, 2013 five experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) arrived in Tanzania for a final assessment that was expected to pave the way for environmentally friendly uranium production under the Mkuju River Project and part of Selous Game Reserve.

The IAEA Uranium Production Site Appraisal Team (Upsat) was in the country for ten days, the first time Upsat came to Africa to see whether the internationally recognized health and environmentally safety standards for uranium production are adhered to.

Among others, it came to advise the government on how uranium could be produced and transported in a way that is environmentally, economically and socially sustainable.

The Tanzania government expects that uranium mining would bring in indirect investment in excess of $1 billion, project royalties $195 million, project corporate taxes of $363 million and create 700 opportunities as direct employment of 700.

Kigali needs 300 houses annually

BY DIAS NYESIGA nKIGALI, RWANDA - With a population of 1.2 million, Kigali is posed to go through shortage of housing units.

With the population expected to grow up to 3.8 million by 2025, according to a study by European Union, Kigali city has to hassle to fix the shortage by at least constructing 3,000 housing units annually to overcome the projected shortage of 340,000 housing units in the next ten years.

This, according to experts will depend on how strategic city authorities will be to attract more investments in real estates for low income earners, something that will go with a cost on all stakeholders involved.

High renting costs that characterise the current available units also hamper efforts to savein order to afford a housing unit. Statistics show the city has about 114,197 existing housing units.

The fragile real estate sector in the country concentrates on high income and middle income earners who can afford a unit at Rwf 40-70 million through a mortgage.

“Provided we don’t work towards encouraging these developers to construct units for all levels of income earners, then we will not be solving the problem,” said Damien Ndizeye, Executive Secretary of Rwanda’s Consumer Protection Association-ADECOR. The city has three categories of recognised income earners with the highest earning above Rwf 900,000 representing 3.7 percent of the population, while the middle income earning between Rwf 200,000 and Rwf 900,000 consisting of 29.5 percent and the lowest earns Rwf 33,500 and Rwf 200,000 representing 54.1 percent.

According to the financial sector set up, only the high income and middle income earners can apply for a mortgage from the bank.

Over 54.1 percent of the popula-

tion is excluded.

Real estate developers opt to go for high-end cost housing units due to high costs in construction which affects pricing.

“The challenge we face are high costs in the construction sector… If essential inputs such as roads, energy and water were readily available, our houses would really be affordable,” Daniel Ufitikirezi, the deputy director-general overseeing funds management at Rwanda Social Security Board noted.

But again, people think the city authority’s requiremen to have a particular architectural designs for some residential areas in the city is hampering the ability of people to construct low cost housing units.

City Authorities are looking a partnering with developers who are interested in venturing into low cost units.

This, therefore will see city authorities negotiating a tax waiver of 25 percent on imported construction materials.

KIGALI ESTIMATED INDEX Population - 1.2m people

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$88m to repair Uganda hospital

BY BAZ WAISWA nKAMPALA, UGANDA-Mulago Hospital is waiting for Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to vacate their mortuary facility in March next year to enable the national referral hospital to start renovation works on the 52 year old morgue.

Kampala Capital City Authority have been using Mulago mortuary to store dead bodies as they renovate their morgue.

Renovation at KCCA City mortuary is expected to be completed by March 2014 according to Daniel Okello the Acting Director for Public health and Environment at the city authority.

Kampala city and its neighboring suburbs have one city mortuary where all community death or dead bodies which have not been claimed are kept. Since it underwent renovation the burden was shifted to Mulago hospital.

This means Mulago is the only government morgue in the greater Kampala cosmopolitan area where dead bodies can be kept, treated and carry out a postmortem.

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We have acquired money from ADB to renovate Mulago Hospital mortuary

Also on top of people who die inside Mulago, the hospital has to also accommodate corpses brought in by police and the city authority. Mulago records between 12 to 20 deaths a day.

Mulago Hospital said they will spend $88m to renovate, expand and reequip the national referral mortuary with modern facilities using money acquired from Africa Development Bank.

The Mulago morgue was built in 1962 with a capacity of accommodating 12 bodies of people. Once renovation is finished it will be able to accommodate 200 bodies.

“We have acquired money from Africa Development Bank to carry out renovation of Mulago Hospital mortuary.

It will be expanded to accommodate 200 bodies with modern facilities for doing postmortem and keeping bodies for a long time,” Mulago Hospital Executive Director, Dr. Byarugaba Baterena said.

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