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Shortage of skilled manpower, limited funding frustrate mining industry

As the budget day draws near, The New Times will publish views of ordinary Rwandans on their expectations in the forthcoming budget that will be presented to Parliament by the finance minister on June 12 (Tomorrow). Miners will be expecting solutions to the challenges that have plagued the mining industry for decades, inhibiting its growth. They will also be expecting more support, including tax waivers. According to Janat Mutesi, the Rwanda Mining Association vice-chairperson, though the sector is one of the major foreign exchange earners for the country, it has not been given adequate support and attention. 
Mining is one of the key foreign exchange earners for the country.  The New Times / File.
Mining is one of the key foreign exchange earners for the country. The New Times / File.
Stephen Nuwagira