September 23
Rwanda: Spike in Vehicle Ownership Reflects Rwanda's Growing Prosperity, but Poses New Challenges
More Rwandans own and drive cars today more than ever, with current numbers, and trends showing that there are more cars on the roads than they were a decade ago - perhaps… Read more »
Rwanda: Equity Bank, Pact Rwanda Team Up to Empower Small-Scale Miners
Equity Bank and Pact Rwanda have demonstrated the benefits of their joint project supporting miners, with Equity Bank being recognised as the only financial institution in Rwanda… Read more »
Africa: The Fight Against Unemployment in Africa - Part 2
The response to the endemic problem of unemployment will contribute to stopping the demographic haemorrhage so devastating of young people who die every day in search of better… Read more »
September 22
Rwanda: Five Key Hindrances to Skills, Labour Market Match in Rwanda
Rwanda has experienced significant strides in education and economic progress over the past 30 years, however, the level of skill development remains insufficient for achieving the… Read more »
September 23
Rwanda: Top Four Rica 2024 Graduates Share Agricultural Aspirations
The Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA), on September 20 in Kigali, held a graduation ceremony for the class of 2024 that comprises 81 graduates - consisting of 44… Read more »
Rwanda: A Closer Look At Rwanda's New Bioeconomy Hub
concluded East Africa Pharma & Biotech Conference, an innovative facility offering "world-class" laboratories and training programs was launched in Kigali. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Singapore Launch World's First Ai 'Playbook' At UN Summit
Rwanda and Singapore on Sunday, September 22, jointly launched the AI Playbook for Small States, covering best practices from members of the Digital Forum of Small States (Digital… Read more »
September 18
Africa: JP Morgan CEO to Visit Africa in Expansion Push
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon pi's expected to visit Africa in mid-October in a push by the biggest US lender to expand on the continent, four sources familiar with the matter… Read more »
Rwanda: Eight Things to Know About Rwanda's Scheme to Train One Million Coders
Rwanda is implementing a scheme to train one million coders under the second National Strategy for Transformation (NST2), a five-year government programme that runs from 2024… Read more »
Rwanda: Is Strawberry Farming in Rwanda a Blossoming Industry?
Rwanda's strawberry industry is experiencing a remarkable surge, driven by a growing global demand for the fruit. Local farmers are capitalising on this opportunity to generate… Read more »
September 17
Rwanda: How Rwanda Is Tightening the Reins On Forex Trading
The allure of forex trading has captivated many Rwandans, but the unregulated nature of the market has posed significant risks. Read more »
Rwanda: Five Things to Know As Rwanda Pilots Robotics in Curriculum
The government has launched a pilot phase for integrating robotics into the national curriculum. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, EU Ink Rwf60bn Deal to Boost Nascent Pharmaceutical Sector
The Rwandan government on Tuesday, September 17 announced a new round of €40 million - about Rwf60 billion - financing in grants by the European Union in a bid to increase… Read more »
September 16
Rwanda: Rwanda Economy Grows By 9.8% in Second Quarter of 2024
Rwanda's economy grew by 9.8 per cent in the second quarter of 2024, mainly driven by the services sector which contributed 47 percent to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), official… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Needs $470m to Unlock Chili Industry
In 2022, Herman Uwizeyimana exported his first dried chilli container to China as he ventured into the 'hot commodity' business he says offers a return on investment. Read more »
September 15
Rwanda: Over $26m to Support Trade Under Kigali Logistics Platform Project
More than $26.5 million (approx. Rwf35 billion) is set to be invested in trade facilitation and logistics improvement under Kigali Logistics Platform Connectivity Development… Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali - Five Ways Bus Lanes Will Improve Public Transport
The City of Kigali is preparing to launch a pilot for the Dedicated Bus Lane (DBL) system within the next six months, aiming to improve public transportation. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Dealers in Hides and Skins Seek Access to AfCFTA Market
Dealers in hides and skins in Rwanda are seeking help to be able to trade on African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) given that there is limited market in the East African… Read more »
September 13
Rwanda: Rwanda Achieves Top Ranking in Global Cybersecurity
In this year's Global Cybersecurity Index report, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has ranked Rwanda first tier in Global Cybersecurity, attaining a score of… Read more »
September 12
Rwanda: Kagame, Pfizer CEO Discuss Partnerships
President Paul Kagame met with Dr. Albert Bourla, Chairman and CEO of global pharmaceutical company Pfizer, to discuss partnerships, with a focus on expanding equitable access to… Read more »
September 11
Rwanda: Kigali Innovation City Is a Catalyst for Rwanda's Technological Leap
The launch of the Kigali Innovation City (KIC) marks a significant milestone in Rwanda's journey towards becoming a regional technology hub. This ambitious project, strategically… Read more »
Rwanda: How Kigali Innovation City Is Poised to Empower Citizens, Unleash Tech Talent
With the start of construction works of Kigali Innovation City (KIC), experts assert that it is poised to accelerate technology innovations and harness the much-needed human… Read more »
Rwanda: African Voice of Directors Introduces Professional Director Training in Rwanda
The African voice of Directors Ltd (AvD) in partnership with the UK-based Institute of Directors (IoD), has launched the well-known Chartered Director Programme in Rwanda, marking… Read more »
Rwanda: Police Must Not Punish Businesses Transforming Kigali Into a Global Tourism City
Statistics from the Government of Rwanda show that tourism generated around $620 million in 2023--a tidy sum, especially for a country like ours, which lacks the extensive… Read more »
Rwanda: Region's Central Banks Urged to Embrace Technology, Facilitate Cross-Border Trade
East African Community (EAC) partner states' Central Banks were on Wednesday, September 11 called upon to embrace technology as part of efforts to facilitate cross-border payments… Read more »