The Premier is SFB's weekly newsletter

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SCHOOL OF FINANCE AND BANKING
THE PREMIER
Knowledge Is Power
SFB Launches Procurements Training Programs
16th March 2012
The School of Finance and of about fifty delegates. tion contact: SFB Program
Banking in partnership with He was happy to see what Coordinator Mr. Abimana
the International Training SFB in partnership with Fidele
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Centre of the ILO (ITC/ILO) ITC/ILO are doing. Email : fabimana@sfb.ac.rw
in Turin –Italy, launched its Thereafter there was a Tel: +250788872267
Procurement Management presentation on the Back-
Training Program for the first Inside this issue:
ground and progress of the
half of 2012. This took place twinning arrangement
in the form of an interactive between ITCILO and SFB. 7th Goldman 2
workshop held at Sportsview This was done by Mr. Sachs
Hotel in Kigali on the 28th of Graduation
Hishami Labadi of ITC/
February 2012. ILO who is in charge of Miss SFB 2012 2
The workshop was officially the procurements pro-
opened with a speech from grams. The Vice Rector
the Rector Prof. Reid. who Academics, Dr. Papias Debate on 3
emphasized on the impor- Msafiri had an opportunity Gender Concept
tance of capacity building in to expound on what the
the sector. proposed plan for the Pro-
Going 2.0 and 3
The Guest of Honor at the curements Master’s De- Beyond
workshop was the Director gree Program.
The Director Gen-
General of the Rwanda Public There shall be short pro- eral ,RPPA Mr. Seminaga
Partnership 3
and the Rector SFB Prof.
Procurement Authority fessional courses in pro- between MUBS
Reid.E.Whitlock during
(RPPA) Mr. Augustus Semi- curements being of- the workshop and SFB
nega who addressed a group fered .For more informa-
Launch of New 4
Sports Complex
SFB Emerges Top In CMA Challenge
On Saturday, 18th February (SFB) emerged as the top institution CMA to attain this goal.
2012, Rwanda Capital Markets and won the trophies for both Essay The best essay was written by
Authority (CMA) organized an Writing and the TV Quiz! One of the
Olivier Mugwaneza, a fourth year
essay and quiz competition that objectives of the Rwanda Capital Mar-
student majoring in Accounting. He
brought together different insti- kets Authority (CMA) is to promote
won the trophy and an MBA scholar-
tutions of higher learning in the and develop the capital markets indus-
ship worth Rwf 2, 400,000.
country. The event took place at try in the country. Public education is
Serena Hotel, Kigali where one of the critical methods embraced by
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The 7th Goldman Sachs Graduation Ceremony
SFB through its partnership with thanked all partners and supporters She commended SFB and all pro-
the William Davidson Institute of the program who have been gram partners for the great work
(WDI), and in collaboration with closely working with these women. they are doing. Congratulations to
Goldman Sachs (GS) held the 7th Among them were Inego Africa, all the graduates!
graduation ceremony for Rwanda Generation Rwanda, the govern- For more information contact the
Women Entrepreneurs on Friday ment of Rwanda, KCB and BK. Program manager Ms. Agnes Uza-
the 10thFebruary, 2012 .A group of The graduates received certificates rerwa on uzagness@sfb.ac.rw
30 women graduated from the en- and the five best business plans
trepreneurship course. The cere- were announced and rewarded
mony began with a speech from the The key note speech was given by
SFB Rector. He commended the the Permanent Secretary for the
women for their commitment and Ministry of Gender and Family
hard work. Promotion, Mrs. Julienne Mun-
Ms. Olive Murinda, Director of yaneza. She congratulated the
Center for Entrepreneurship Devel- women for taking the bold step
From left: The VRAF, SFB Mrs. Liliane
opment at SFB gave her speech. saying that, “when you educate a Igihozo ,the winner of the Goldman Sachs
Ms. Murinda mentioned and woman you educate the nation”. Best Business Plan (centre) and the PS Min.
of Gender and Family Promotion
Mrs Julienne Munyaneza.
CMA Challenge (continued from page 1)
Eight of the top ten essays were writ- Umutesi (4th year Accounting), The SFB management congratu-
rd
ten by students from SFB. Other Regis Ndahima Uramutse (3 Year lates all the winners and all the
winners from SFB included: Finance) and Fred Karamuzi (3rd students who took part in the com-
Augustine Himbaza, Rogers Kigenza, Year Finance). Each received a petition.
Djamali Nambajimana, Evase Niy- certificate and the trophy for the
igena, Edison Twazagye, James K. overall winner .They were awarded “Winning isn’t just about getting
Munumba and Aime Aimable 1,000,000 Rwf to buy shares in any ahead of others. It's about getting
Murengezi.In the TV quiz category, of the listed companies on Rwanda ahead of yourself.”
SFB was represented by Janet Stock Exchange.
MISS SFB 2012 rium. The Minister of Youth, Cul- Manor Hotel. The beautiful and
ture and Sports Protais Musoni, was lady was naturally ecstatic and tear-
Natacha Uwamahoro was announced the Chief Guest at the occa- ful and promised to use her beauty
the winner of Miss sion.Natacha 19, to promote SFB to the national and
School of Finance and beat nine other international levels and to support
Banking (SFB) 2012 contestants to win the needy and promote gender in
beauty contest .The the title . Natacha the country.
event that attracted hun- walked away with This year’s event was organized by
dreds of SFB students , many prizes in- SFB’s administration and Students’
staff and visitors from cluding Rfw Association (SFBAS) It was coor-
different parts of Ki- 400.000 , a full- dinated by Nelly Wilson Misago,
gali, was held at the Miss SFB 2012 winners year scholarship the Marketing Manager of Inyar-
institute’s big audito- from SFB and a one- wanda.com, in partnership with a
year V.I.P free services from The local fashion design company.

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Students Debate on Gender Issues
A few years ago, the government of Wednesday 8th, 2012 at the school’s ted from focusing on the gen-
Rwanda developed a concept which small auditorium. Present for the der concept? What impact
was aimed at creating a balance of debate were the University’s Rec- has this had on the society as
gender in the Rwandan society. With tor,VRAF,staff members, students a whole? Share your
an imbalance in the ratio of men to and representatives from various gen- thoughts.
women in key positions, the concept der based organizations .The argu-
was highly heralded by the Rwandan ments were heated with both sides
and international communities. giving strong points to support their
Is the gender concept a great idea or is motion. In the end, the debate
it simply a white man’s ideology with achieved its main objective of giving
no basis in the African society? The an opportunity to the SFB fraternity
SFB Gender club set out to seek an- to exchange ideas, knowledge and
swers to these questions. experiences on matters of gender in
relation to affirmative action.
The debate, with the topic: “The Gen-
But the question still lingers on, has SFB Students Debate on the Im-
der concept has been of a Pivotal stand pact of Gender Concept
to Rwandan Society”, was held on the Rwandan society greatly benefit-
Going 2.0 and Beyond
In a world where information is We are in the process of develop- begs the question, what is the ideal
power, in a society where the inter- ing an online presence that will online presence? How do we build
net is the biggest repository of infor- help streamline communication a presence that will help us com-
mation, it is paramount for any insti- within the SFB community and municate better? Which platforms
tution to have an online presence. incorporate web 2.0 standards. should we be on? The burden lies
As SFB, we are reviewing our With our website as the foundation, with us, the benefactors. Share your
online strategy to reflect our status we are creating a tool that will help views via email: rowino@sfb.ac.rw
as the premier business school in the you achieve your goal as you inter- or tweet us @SFBRwanda
region and globe. act with the institution, whatever
your motivation might be. Which
Partnership between MUBS and SFB
SFB through the student body SFBAs March 4th, they had an the aim of this being to
has initiated a partnership with Mak- assembly whose aim was give students an opportu-
erere University Business School to share, learn and ex- nity to work in a different
(MUBS) through their Guild Coun- change ideas .The topics environment and exposure
cil .This year, SFBAs Hosted MUBS touched on ethical con- to different cultures.
from 3rd -5th March 2012. The two duct in leadership, inter- At the end of the meeting,
groups engaged in several activities personal skills, report the two bodies exchanged
which included a tour of Kigali on writing among others. framed pictures of the two
Saturday 3rd March ,a visit to Kiny- Ideas were floated on Guild Councils as a
inya Genocide survivors where they beginning an exchange Members of the Guild
donated foodstuff and to Kigali program for students Councils exchange photos symbol of partnership.
Genocide Memorial site in Gisozi. On between the two schools; as a sign of partnership

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The School of Finance and Banking this year com-
School of Finance and
memorates 10 years since it was founded. We
Banking ,Kigali Rwanda.
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Quote for the month:
“Money, I can either gain or
lose. But time I can only
lose. So, I must spend it
carefully”.
Author Unknown
New Sports Complex Now A Reality at SFB
The School of Finance and Banking already existing soccer pitch.
has recently launched a new Sports The facilities include changing
and Leisure Complex. The facilities rooms, toilets and a first aid room.
were officially open by the Rector of Staff and students alike are free to
the university Prof. Reid .E Whitlock. participate in a sport of their choice.
The Rector gave a speech, encourag- The management has done its best to
ing all students and staff to make good provide quality facilities now the
use of the new facilities and take ad- ball is in the court of the students
vantage by joining a sport or a team of and staff to utilize them. This is the
their choice first phase of the project and the
During the launch, the Deputy Dean second phase shall involve the con-
and Sports Director Mr. Gervais Mun- struction of a swimming pool, gym-
yanziza gave a guided tour of the nasium and more courts to accom-
Members of Staff and Students of
sports complex showing and explain- modate more students. SFB participating in a volleyball
ing the purpose of each facility. The match during the launch.
It’s true that too much work and no
facilities include a state of the art play make Jack a dull boy. SFB stu-
squash court, a tennis court and a bas- dents and faculty we urge you to
ketball pitch. There are also volleyball make good use of these facilities.
and handball pitches additions to the