Sunday, December 16, 2012
Monday, December 10, 2012
Rwanda opens up to Africans
According to the New times ( the Rwanda news daily), Effective January 1, 2013, nationals from all African countries travelling to or transiting through Rwanda will be issued with entry visa upon arrival at any Rwandan entry point.
This notice was made last week by the government of Rwanda through the directorate of immigration and emigration.
The decision was taken in a bid to remove formalities in visa acquisition from Rwanda’s respective embassies in the travelers’ countries of origin.
To Anaclet Kalibata, the director of immigration and emigration, this will help both the foreigners coming to Rwanda and the country itself.
On the side of applicants, it will avoid delays in acquiring a visa while removing the condition to pass by their respective embassies or the risk of missing all requirements while applying online.
“Asking African countries nationals to apply for an online visa is a bit difficult since not all of them have access to internet. Some could even come without all the requirements,” said Kalibata, adding however, that the online option is still valid.
For the country, Kalibata said, it’s very beneficial because it opens more doors to businessmen, tourists and workers who, upon arrival will understand that the country is hospitable indeed.
Diplomats representing their respective countries in Rwanda welcomed the initiative which they said will help grow the business cycle among African countries.
Richard Kabonero, Uganda’s High Commissioner to Rwanda said that this was within the spirit of integration that is being promoted under the East African Community.
“Our region is ahead in protocols of reintegration. We allow free movement of people, and I think this is what Rwanda keeps promoting,” said Kabonero, who is also the Dean of Diplomats accredited to Kigali.
Kabonero finds this an advantage of promoting trade and education.
“Even the intra African trade will benefit from this facility,” he said.
For Idrees Muhammed Ali, the Charger d’Affaires at the Sudanese embassy in Kigali; “it’s a great step since it will consolidate the relationship between African countries, while facilitating trade.”
He thinks this is a good step that even his country would like to adopt in the future.
Concerning the awareness of the new system, Kalibata said they are disseminating information on what is required to apply for an entry visa at arrival on their website and different social websites for the public to know what they need to apply for a visa.
Thus, he says, there will not be any risk for one to be sent back upon arrival in Rwanda.
The entry visa acquisition doesn’t concern residents from regional blocs like the East African Community, the Economic Commission for the Great Lakes Region (CEPGL) as well as individual countries like Mauritius, with which Rwanda has existing agreements.
Similarly, member states of Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa are already enjoying this facility.
The visa title’s cost is $30 and lasts for 1 month, except for the tourist’s visa that is valid for three months.
The Rwanda immigration and emigration has previously scooped several national and international awards because of its efficiency in services delivery.
This notice was made last week by the government of Rwanda through the directorate of immigration and emigration.
The decision was taken in a bid to remove formalities in visa acquisition from Rwanda’s respective embassies in the travelers’ countries of origin.
To Anaclet Kalibata, the director of immigration and emigration, this will help both the foreigners coming to Rwanda and the country itself.
On the side of applicants, it will avoid delays in acquiring a visa while removing the condition to pass by their respective embassies or the risk of missing all requirements while applying online.
“Asking African countries nationals to apply for an online visa is a bit difficult since not all of them have access to internet. Some could even come without all the requirements,” said Kalibata, adding however, that the online option is still valid.
For the country, Kalibata said, it’s very beneficial because it opens more doors to businessmen, tourists and workers who, upon arrival will understand that the country is hospitable indeed.
Diplomats representing their respective countries in Rwanda welcomed the initiative which they said will help grow the business cycle among African countries.
Richard Kabonero, Uganda’s High Commissioner to Rwanda said that this was within the spirit of integration that is being promoted under the East African Community.
“Our region is ahead in protocols of reintegration. We allow free movement of people, and I think this is what Rwanda keeps promoting,” said Kabonero, who is also the Dean of Diplomats accredited to Kigali.
Kabonero finds this an advantage of promoting trade and education.
“Even the intra African trade will benefit from this facility,” he said.
For Idrees Muhammed Ali, the Charger d’Affaires at the Sudanese embassy in Kigali; “it’s a great step since it will consolidate the relationship between African countries, while facilitating trade.”
He thinks this is a good step that even his country would like to adopt in the future.
Concerning the awareness of the new system, Kalibata said they are disseminating information on what is required to apply for an entry visa at arrival on their website and different social websites for the public to know what they need to apply for a visa.
Thus, he says, there will not be any risk for one to be sent back upon arrival in Rwanda.
The entry visa acquisition doesn’t concern residents from regional blocs like the East African Community, the Economic Commission for the Great Lakes Region (CEPGL) as well as individual countries like Mauritius, with which Rwanda has existing agreements.
Similarly, member states of Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa are already enjoying this facility.
The visa title’s cost is $30 and lasts for 1 month, except for the tourist’s visa that is valid for three months.
The Rwanda immigration and emigration has previously scooped several national and international awards because of its efficiency in services delivery.
Sources: http://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/index.php?i=15202&a=61615
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Behind West media. NOT always sad stories in Africa
I do believe that most of people from Africa feel so sad ,especially when west media always present Africa as a no hope continent, showing shocking images of children dying with hunger, starving etc.
Some western people, including young people would like to know how AFRICA is doing in business, climate change and lasting development. Just take a look to this clip.
Pre-xmas party and welcome year 2013
You are all welcome to celebrate with us on this marvelous day as we are looking forward to end the year in style. We would like to invite u all our brothers, sisters, parents and house at large to this VIP party!!
Thus everything will be provided All kinds of food, drinks, dessert etc so u can come with an empty stomach because all ur craves will be satisfied!!
Apart from that ,there will also be different events to entertain all of ya Fashion show, Traditional dances, Hip hop dances, Music and Many more.
Dress Code: **
Ladies- cocktail dresses,evening dresses or any kind of representable and respectable dress.
Gentleman- Suits, descent outfit
Note: NO Hoods, crazy jeans or sport shoes allowed!!
There will be a hot line up of DJs to make sure that you are served with the most delicious All kind of music,African & Dancehall Vibez and sexy tunes from the beginning till the end of the night. We will make sure that the dancefloor is blazing hot like fire!!
GUYS TURN YOUR SWAGG ON AND GET YOUR PRE- XMAS ...U DNT WANA MISS THIS....WELCOME ALL!!
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