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  • IGIHE, Ltd. Partners with Global Entrepreneurship Week – Rwanda for 2012 Campaign

    IGIHE, Ltd. has joined Global Entrepreneurship Week – Rwanda as its Official Media Partner, helping the fledgling movement to double the impacts of its first year, with a 2012 campaign target of 25,000 participants.

    Global Entrepreneurship Week will be celebrated from 12-18 November, when dozens of local partners are expected to organize local, national, and global activities which inspire people everywhere to explore their potential as self-starters and innovators.

    These activities, from large-scale competitions and events to intimate networking gatherings, will connect participants to potential collaborators, mentors and even investors.

    Outreach is currently underway to enlist these local partners in addition to sponsors, advisers, and champion entrepreneurs.

    As part of the agreement with GEW-Rwanda, IGIHE will help to develop the campaign’s communication plan and to manage media relations throughout the country. IGIHE Co-Founder and CEO Meilleur Murindabigwi had this to say about the newly-minted partnership:

    “IGIHE is pleased to partner with GEW once again as we believe in its goals and objectives of promoting entrepreneurship in Rwanda; GEW is a youths centered initiative and we are proud to be part of the 2012 campaign as the exclusive media partner. GEW 2012 will surely be a success – it’s bigger, better and we urge all Rwandese mostly the youths to come on board.”

    For more information on Igihe, visit www.igihe.rw or email [email protected].

    To get involved in Global Entrepreneurship Week – Rwanda, email the national host at [email protected].

    About Global Entrepreneurship Week – Rwanda

    Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is the world’s largest celebration of entrepreneurship – engaging 7.5 million people each November through tens of thousands of activities around the world.

    In 2011, Rwanda joined 122 other countries to participate in this incredible movement for the first time, reaching 12,000 people through twenty-six local events.

    In 2012, GEW-Rwanda has partnered with IGIHE, LTD. (Official Media Partner) to reach upwards of 25,000 people through fifty different activities around the country.

    Hosted nationally by the Babson-Rwanda Entrepreneurship Center, the initiative is powered globally by the Ewing M. Kauffman Foundation, sponsored by Dell and the NYSE Euronext Foundation, and enjoys the support of dozens of world leaders, hundreds on national hosts, and a growing network of 24,000 partner organizations.

    For more information, visit www.unleashingideas.org, and follow GEW-Rwanda on Facebook or Twitter.

    About IGIHE, Ltd

    IGIHE LTD was formed in 2009 under an umbrella of university students from the various Rwandan campuses – NUR, KIST and KIE – and started operations with the premier brand, www.igihe.com.

    This was a pioneer online news website that has built a reputable media brand that revolutionalized the Rwandan media platform.

    IGIHE LTD is at the forefront of promotion of usage of ICT in the Rwandan media landscape; through facilitating our audience to access fast and reliable news through the internet.

    We inspire the Rwandan youths to work hard to achieve their dreams by embracing entrepreneurship.

    Currently, IGIHE LTD has considerable media brands – www.igihe.com (premier brand, number ranked online website with highest traffic & has up-to-date news in Kinyarwanda, English & French); www.igihe.tv (an online live streaming portal); www.wikirwanda.org (portal with a wide range of Rwandan history); and has a sister print version, Ikinyamakuru IGIHE (newspaper).

    In addition to providing a variety of other ICT related services such as internet solutions, website Content development, Website design and maintenance, Online advertisements – to mention but a few.

  • Internet To blackout For Thousands

    The United States has reported that thousands of computer users may lose Internet access on Monday, when the deadline for a temporary fix to a malicious software scam shut down by the FBI last year expires.

    What is it?

    Millions of computers were infected with the so-called “Internet Doomsday” virus used in the hacking scam, which redirected Internet searches through DNS servers used by the scammers, who allegedly netted $14 million in bogus advertising revenue.

    After U.S. and Estonian authorities busted the malware ring last November, a federal judge ordered that the FBI use temporary servers while the malware victims’ PCs were repaired.

    The temporary servers will shut down at 12:01 a.m. EDT on Monday, meaning anyone using a computer still infected with the virus will likely lose Internet access.

    “Connectivity will be lost to the Internet PERIOD,” Symantec, the online security firm, said in a blog post. “If your computer is still using DNS entries that are pointing to the FBI servers on July 9, you will lose TOTAL access to the Internet. No connecting to the office from home, no updating Facebook, nothing until the DNS settings are fixed.”

    How many computers have it?

    It’s unclear how widespread the “blackout” will be. According to a working group set up by security experts, more than 300,000 computers remained infected as of June 11, including 69,000 in the United States.

    Last week, 245,000 computers were said to be still infected with the so-called Alureon virus, according online security firm Deteque, including 45,355 machines in the United States.

    Wired estimates 64,000 users in the United States and an additional 200,000 users outside the United States are still infected with the malware, “despite repeated warnings in the news, e-mail messages sent by ISPs and alerts posted by Google and Facebook.”

    According to Internet Identity, another IT security firm, “12 percent of all Fortune 500 companies and four percent of “major” U.S. federal agencies are still infected with DNSChanger malware.”

    But it’s unclear how many of those machines are still in use.

    What to do

    According to sources U.S. Internet providers including AT&T and Time Warner Cable “have made temporary arrangements so that their customers will be able to access the Internet using the address of the rogue DNS servers.” And the problem, security experts say, is relatively easy to fix.

    “It’s a very easy one to fix,” Gunter Ollmann, vice president of research for security company Damballa, told the news service. “There are plenty of tools available.”

    Online security firms, Facebook and the FBI are offering free diagnostic checks for users whose computers may be infected. Here are links to several:

    • Malware check: http://dns-ok.us/

    • FBI: https://forms.fbi.gov/check-to-see-if-your-computer-is-using-rogue-DNS

    • DNS Changer Working Group: http://www.dcwg.org/

    • Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/notes/facebook-security/notifying-dnschanger-victims/10150833689760766

    • McAfee: http://www.mcafee.com/dnscheck

    Of course, that hasn’t stopped local media outlets from breathless reporting on the looming “blackout.”

    “Monday morning,” Alabama’s WAAY-TV reported, “hundreds of thousands of Internet enthusiasts could wake up to find nothing but a dark, empty computer screen.”

    The hype over a potential “blackout” threatens “to obscure what has been a highly successful effort–one of few to date–to stamp out a global online scam and malware infestation,” Paul Roberts wrote on Threatpost.com.

    Six people were arrested in Estonia and charged with Internet fraud in the sting. A seventh, who was living in Russia, remains at large.

  • Allegations Against Rwanda in DRC are Fictitious

    President Paul Kagame has said that United Nations allegations that Rwanda is interfering in the DRCongo are “fictitious”.

    Kagame told Al Jazeera that Rwanda is not responsible for a mutiny in the DRC.
    A recent United Nations report accused Rwanda of supporting a rebel group -M23 led by Bosco Ntaganda who is currently wanted by the international criminal court.

    Since the mutiny in March, more than 200,000 people have been displaced in the north Kivu province of the DRC.

    The UN report claims that the mutineers allegedly received money, political backing, manpower and weapons from Rwanda.

  • Germany joins Rwanda to Celebrate 50th Independence Anniversary

    On 6 July 2012 Rwanda’s Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany, H.E. Christine Nkulikiyinka, hosted a reception on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of Independence and the 18th Anniversary of Liberation.

    Over 90 guests followed the invitation, among them were representatives of the German government, head of diplomatic missions representing their governments, such as Belgium, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luxembourg, Georgia, Bangladesh, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Morocco and others. Members of the Rwandan community living in Germany also participated in the celebration.

    In her welcoming speech, Ambassador Nkulikiyinka thanked the guests for their solidarity and friendship for the Rwandan people. She presented some of the key achievements made in Rwanda, noting that they would not have been possible without successful cooperation and support from friendly nations.

    She particularly thanked the German government for the trust and sustainable cooperation shown to Rwanda.

    Ambassador Nkulikiyinka remarked that the celebration of Rwanda’s independence and liberation should be an occasion for reflection.

    Given Rwanda’s recent history the struggle for self-determination, equality and peace continues to be in the forefront of Rwanda’s efforts for the building of a better future, Rwanda’s envoy said.

    “In Rwanda, the notion of independence had lost relevance when natural and basic right to life was denied to a section of the Rwandan population.

    For three decades after the independence, Rwanda suffered bad governance characterized by discrimination, hatred and cycling killings that culminated in to the 1994 genocide against Tutsi.

    Despite the seemingly insurmountable consequences of the genocide, Rwanda successfully embarked upon a path of reconstruction, reconciliation, nation building and development.”

    Dr. Wolfgang Manig, head of division responsible for the Great Lakes region in the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, representing the German government, delivered the German government’s message of congratulations for the two national anniversaries.

    He said that Germany was impressed by the many positive developments taking place in Rwanda, especially the success of the Gacaca jurisdiction.

    Dr. Manig further said that Rwanda continues to be an example for good governance, peace building and the promotion of regional stability in Africa and elsewhere.

    He commended the Rwandan people for their resilience and commitment to work for a peaceful and prosperous country. Dr. Manig assured the continued support of the German government for the people and government of Rwanda.

    Germany and Rwanda enjoy good bilateral relations, ranging from technical cooperation to cultural exchanges. Germany is among the few donors that supports Rwanda through budget support.

  • Uganda Police Arrests Genocide Fugitive Kwitonda Thaddee

    Uganda Police is holding a Rwandan national in connection with genocide and crimes against humanity committed during the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.

    The suspect has been identified as Kwitonda Thaddee 51, a lawyer by profession, has two diplomas in Public administration and Human Rights.

    Kwitonda had formerly worked with SONARWA and as Deputy Secretary General at The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR).

    Kwitonda is wanted by the Brussels District Court for genocide under article 136A Criminal Code of Belgium and articles 16 and 34 of the statute of 20th July 1990.

    His arrest follows an international Arrest warrant issued by Judge Jean Coumans of the Court of the First Insurance on 4/10/2011.

    A publicist of the Uganda Police Asuman Mugenyi told local media, “We have been trailing him since April 2012 until today 05/07/2012 at 10:30 am. We arrested him outside Rwenzori Towers.”

    Ugandan media reported that Kwitonda whose passport expired on 3/7/2012 had entered Uganda more than once including;in 2007,2009 and 27/3/2012.

    Kwitonda left Rwanda in 1994 and stayed in Bakavu Refugee camp in DRC until 1997 when he left for Belgium where he lived as refugee with his family until 2000 when they acquired Belgium citizenship.

    Mugenyi said that the Ugandan government through the ministry of Foreign Affairs is to effect the deportation of Kwitonda.

    “Arrangements are being made with the Ministry of Internal Affairs to have him deported,” he said.

    Additional Reporting: Chimpreports.com

  • Bagosora to Serve sentence in Mali Jail

    The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) has transferred former top Rwandan Defence Ministry official Théoneste Bagosora and three other convicts to serve their sentences in Mali.

    Seven others have been moved to Benin, according to a statement issued by the Tribunal on Wednesday.

    Mali and Benin are among seven countries that have agreed to take ICTR convicts in their jails.

    Bagosora, who was Cabinet Director at the Rwandan Defence Ministry, was first sentenced to life for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.

    However, the ICTR Appeals Chamber overturned some of the findings of the lower court and reduced his sentence to 35 years in a controversial judgment on December 14, 2011.

    The Appeals Chamber found him guilty only on the basis of superior responsibility, for failing to prevent and punish crimes committed by subordinates.

    He was found liable for the killings of Prime Minister Agathe Uwilingiyimana and other influential persons at various places in Kigali between April 6 and 9, 1994.

    Bagosora was tried alongside three other former top Rwandan army officers. One of them was acquitted by the Tribunal for lack of evidence.

    Bagosora was arrested in Cameroon on March 9, 1996, and transferred to the UN Detention Facility in Arusha on January 23, 1997. His trial began on April 2, 2002. The first instance judgment was issued on December 18, 2008.

  • First Tiles Factory in Rwanda to Start Production

    The East African Granite Industries (EAGI) will this Friday will Launch the Ceremony of its quarry and plant in Nyagatare, Eastern Province.

    President Paul Kagame is expected to officially inaugurate the manufacturing plant.

    EAGI, the largest granite factory in the region, targets to become the leading manufacturer and supplier of affordable and high quality granite products in East Africa.

    Products of EAGI present competition to domestic and regional granite industry and is dedicated to producing the most durable and authentic stone-building products for local, regional and international markets.

    The Factory Plant is built on 72 hectares valued at US$15 Million. It fitted with the most sophisticated and environmentally friendly equipment.

    EAGI anticipates an annual production capacity of 200,000 tiles. The plant’s product spectrum includes granite slabs and standard sized tiles.

    EAGI is owned and operated by Building Materials Investments Limited (BMI Ltd) – a joint venture between Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) and Crystal Ventures Limited.

    The new plant is projected to bring financial relief to the country’s top contractors and architects, alleviating the need to import granite products, which in turn facilitates the growth of the Rwandan housing market.

  • Community Policing Committees Begin Training

    The Rwanda Peace and Leadership Centre has began the third phase of 10 days of training for 345 Community Policing Committees (CPC’s) from across the country.

    The institute is located in Nkumba, Kinoni sector, Burera district.

    The training is aimed at also instilling value of the Rwandan culture, good behaviour, how to ensure Rwandans security, combating family conflicts, good governance, performance appraisal among others.

    Addressing the CPC’s Chief Superintendent (CSP) Gilbert Gumira, the Northern Province Regional Police Commander urged trainees to champion development and play a central role in crime reduction.

    William Ntidendereza, the vice chairman of Itorero ry’Igihugu noted that CPC’s are an important part of the Rwandan society as they form the pillars of security.

    “It’s important that you get trained because Rwandans are now witnessing the reduction of crime as a result of impressive CPC’s work,” Ntidendereza said.

  • Genocide Survivors Hopeful

    As Rwandans marked 100 days of commemoration of genocide against Tutsi, genocide survivors expressed that they are very hopeful about their future and some say they are already successful in various domains including business.

    The Minister of Sports and Culture Mitali Protais was the guest of honour at the AVEGA Agahozo closing ceremony held on July 3, 2012.

    “By remembering don’t be dominated by sorrow, don’t be threatened. Now we stop mourning for a while, we are going to feel some how happy, but it is not the end of mourning because even after we die, those victims will be remembered forever”.

    The first lady Jeannette Kagame also participated in the ceremony at AVEGA marking 100 days of commemoration of Genocide against Tutsis.

    Genocide survivors presented their testimonies of how they survived and explained about their daily lives, and future perspectives.

    Most of them said that they were dispersed and despaired, because they lost spouses and relatives. Today they are very hopeful thanks to AVEGA that consoled and supported them after Genocide.

    Murebwayire Console recounted what happened to her and said that she survived after being beaten and tortured. She was left in pain and wounded by Interahamwe militia and her husband was killed.

    Another widow said that they wished they had died than living, before AVEGA helped them on managing trauma and tolerating killers.

    She said that after all that happened to her and later forgiving the killers, she is turning into a successful business woman in Kirehe District.

    She led Gacaca court in the sector level, and all citizens are have confidence in her that she sometimes works as Sector executive staff in the absence of Executive. Now She is also an exemplary farmer.

    Kayirere Odette, the director of AVEGA, screened a film revealing the life of consequences of Genocide to survivors, especially those affected by HIV/AIDS, as long as some of violated mothers don’t know the names of their children’s fathers.

    IBUKA’s Jean Pierre Dusingizemungu encouraged Genocide widows to live without fear and congratulated genocide widows upon using well their opportunity of suvivance,as some of them have become business planers of reference.

    Kayirere added that most of vulnerable genocide widows of over 70 years are found in Southern province,at the level of up 1762 with high rate of helpless of 357 Widows.

  • Strange Facts About Human Body

    Although you know your body, there are certain things you need to know deeper and interestingly they are strange but true. Here are thirteen facts about your Body that you need to acquaint yourself with.

    1. The length of your wrist to your elbow is the same as the length of your foot.

    2. Your mouth produces one liter of saliva a day

    3. It is impossible to lick your elbow, only few can

    4. Breathing generates about 0.6 g of carbon dioxide every minute

    5. If the amount of water in your body is reduced by just 1%, you will feel thirsty

    6. It is impossible to sneeze and keep eyes open

    7. A person remains conscious for 8 seconds after being decapitate

    8. Your middle finger nail grows the fastest

    9. A new born baby’s head accounts for one quarter of its weight

    10. Our eyes are always the same size from birth

    11. We actually don’t see with our eyes, we see with our brains. The eyes basically are the cameras of the brain.

    12. Our eyes can detect sound

    13. Dolphins and humans are the only animals that have sex for pleasure.