October 26, 2023
Rwanda: Milk Powder Factory Operations Pushed to December
Rwanda's first milk powder factory in Nyagatare District, Eastern Province, is set to start its operations in December 2023, The New Times has learnt. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Talks Investment, Women Empowerment at Saudi Summit
Africa, like the rest of the world, has its challenges, from poor governance to no accountability, but it is a big mistake not to invest in the continent, President Paul Kagame has… Read more »
Rwanda: RwandAir Expands Fleet With New Boeing 737 Aircraft
RwandAir announced that it got a Boeing 737 aircraft on October 25, as the national carrier continues to expand its air service capacity including routes. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Polish Development Bank Sign Rwf29 Billion Deal to Improve Dairy Sector
Rwanda and Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK), a Polish development bank, have signed a financing agreement of €23 million (approx. Rwf29.9 billion) Read more »
Africa: FAO Report Indicates Barriers Hampering Youth From Investing in Bio-Economy
A report released by the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on October 25, has outlined the barriers preventing youth from unlocking the potential of this… Read more »
October 25, 2023
Rwanda: Prime Minister Ngirente in Belgium for Global Gateway Forum
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente is currently in Brussels, Belgium, where he is attending the opening ceremony of the Global Gateway Forum 2023. He is representing President Paul… Read more »
Rwanda: Education, Research Key to Global Green, Digital Transition - PM Ngirente
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has said education and research are integral components of the Global Gateway strategy for a green and digital transition. Read more »
Rwanda: What You Need to Know About Rwanda-Saudi Arabia Ties
President Kagame, on Tuesday, October 24, arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia where he joined world leaders for the 7th edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII), a meeting… Read more »
Rwanda: Meet the 6 Rwandan Students Who Designed AI Algorithms for Chinese Satellite
Six students from Rwanda gained international recognition during World Space Week for their work in designing algorithms for the WonderJourney-1A (WJ-1A) satellite. Read more »
October 24, 2023
Africa: Africa's Youthful Population Can Be Leveraged for Socio-Economic Transformation - UNFPA Chief
Africa has one of the world's most youthful populations but its potential is undermined by hunger, while inequalities also inhibit the development of the continent's people… Read more »
Rwanda: AI Has Potential to Create Jobs With Higher Economic Value, Says ICT Minister
The Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, has said that, as Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to advance, certain jobs may be displaced, but it also brings about the… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame in Saudi Arabia for Major Investment Forum
President Kagame has arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia where he joins world leaders for the 7th edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) whose theme is to highlight the… Read more »
Rwanda: Global Tech Company to Set Up Cloud Computing Operations in Rwanda
American multinational computer technology company, Oracle will set up cloud computing infrastructure in Rwanda by June 2024. Read more »
Rwanda: Digital ID to Be Issued Even to Newborn Babies
As young as a newborn baby, Rwandans will soon acquire Digital Identity (ID) cards, replacing the current physical ID cards, as Rwanda continues to delve into technological… Read more »
October 21, 2023
Rwanda: Cabinet Adopts Rwanda's Air Service Deals With 15 Countries
Rwanda is set to enhance its air service cooperation status following the Cabinet's October 20 decision to approve relevant deals with countries on the African continent, Europe,… Read more »
October 19, 2023
Rwanda: Youth in Digital Health Share Experiences, Advocate for Greater Inclusivity
Young leaders and representatives of digital health organizations on Thursday, October 19, convened in Kigali to discuss the imperative of amplifying youth representation in the… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Lauds MTN Rwanda's Investments for the Past 25 Years
Who else would have found it easy to invest in a country that had just emerged from a tragic history as we know it, President Paul Kagame said on Wednesday, October 18 at the… Read more »
Rwanda: The New Times Reporter Wins Rwf6 Million Science, Tech Awareness Award
The National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) on Wednesday, October 18, presented the Best Science, Technology and Innovation Communicator Award to Patrick Nzabonimpa, a… Read more »
Africa: 48% of African MSMEs Report Customer Trust Issues in Online Marketplaces
Forty-eight per cent of African micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) report that customers lack trust in online marketplaces and websites, according to a new survey by… Read more »
October 16, 2023
Rwanda: Report Reveals Factors Affecting Employees' Mental Well-Being
A report from Mental Health Hub, a mental health organisation in Rwanda, has revealed that 30.1 per cent of employees in private and public institutions are experiencing… Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali's Bus Lanes to Be Tested Before Mid-Next Year
Dedicated bus lanes (DBL) for public transport are expected to get operational on a pilot basis before mid-2024, according to information from the City of Kigali. Read more »
October 13, 2023
Rwanda: Why Law Governing Civil Aviation Is Under Review
A new bill governing the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority (RCAA) seeks to allow it to ensure civil aviation training and innovation in aviation, and to regulate and oversee relevant… Read more »
Rwanda: Exams Body Reassures Teachers Over Delayed Marking Allowances
Some teachers, who marked the national exams, have raised concerns about delayed payments since August after completing their tasks. Read more »
October 12, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Airways Plane Lands 'Safely' After Security Threat Alert
A Kenya Airways (KQ) plane bound for London's Heathrow Airport landed "safely" after "an alert of a potential security threat," the airline said in a statement on Thursday, October… Read more »
Rwanda: Major Methane Gas Exploitation Projects on Lake Kivu
Lake Kivu which has been nicknamed the 'killer lake' due to its concentrated explosive methane gases has multi-million-dollar projects aimed at extracting methane gas for different… Read more »