April 24
Africa: Strong Calls for Innovative Financing, Reform of International Financial System to Achieve SDGs in Africa
In a strong call to stakeholders at the opening of the tenth Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-10) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Amina Mohammed, the UN Deputy… Read more »
April 23
Rwanda: Could Airbnb Take Over Rwanda's Housing Market?
There is a chance that if you have traveled in the past for a vacation or even work, at some point you have rented, considered renting an Airbnb, or someone has recommended it. Read more »
April 22
Rwanda: Six Key Proposed Changes to Rwanda's Mineral Tax Law
Rwanda is seeking to amend its mineral tax law with a view to to promote value addition for higher revenues and discourage the exportation of the valuable natural substances in raw… Read more »
April 15
Rwanda: Rwanda's Headline Inflation Eased to 4.2% in March
Rwanda's headline inflation eased to 4.2 percent in March 2024, from 4.9 per cent in February 2024, according to the latest Urban Consumer Price (CPI) Index published by the the… Read more »
Rwanda: Untold Story - Bourbon's Role in Rwanda's Growing Coffee Culture
Bourbon Coffee opened its first shop in Kigali, in 2007, and has expanded to eight different locations across Rwanda and the United States. Read more »
April 11
Rwanda: Africa's Merchandise Exports Forecast to Grow 5.3 % in 2024
Africa is expected to record better growth in merchandise trade in 2024 with trade volume increasing by 5.3 per cent in the year from 3.1 per cent registered in 2023, the World… Read more »
April 08
Rwanda: African Economies to Grow By 3.4 Percent in 2024
The World Bank's latest Africa's Pulse report projects that African economies will rebound in 2024, rising from a low of 2.6 per cent in 2023 to 3.4 per cent in 2024, and 3.8 perc… Read more »
Rwanda: How Rwanda's E-Commerce Sector Grew in 2023
commerce industry globally has seen remarkable growth over the years and Rwanda is no exception, thanks to the growing internet and smartphone adoption in part and the rise in… Read more »
April 07
Rwanda: Public Declaration of Matrimonial Regimes to Be Prohibited
Public declaration of matrimonial regimes chosen by prospective spouses, during civil weddings, could no longer be done if a proposal in a draft law governing persons and family is… Read more »
April 04
Rwanda: Ecobank Registers Rwf7.6 Billion Net Profit in 2023
Ecobank Rwanda recorded Rwf7.6 billion net profit in 2023, representing a 240 percent increase from Rwf2.2 billion recorded in 2022. Read more »
April 01
Rwanda: The Rise of Asantii to a Global Sustainable Fashion Brand
After winning the prestigious 2024 Rising Sustainable Brand Award in New York, Rwandan based clothing line Asantii is primed to push their brand to the global market, according to… Read more »
Rwanda: Beekeepers Get Tips On Smart Hive Technology to Increase Honey Production
The University of Rwanda's African Center of Excellence in Internet of Things (ACEIoT) on March 30, conducted an awareness session for beekeepers associated with cooperatives in… Read more »
March 31
Rwanda: Can Artificial Intelligence Play a Role in Rwanda's Healthcare?
Some experts are reckoning that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the technological developments that will, in no small way, impact health services, making them better. Read more »
March 29
Rwanda: University of Kigali Hosts 'Iot Work Exposure Day' for Women in Tech
In pursuit of fostering gender diversity and promoting women's participation in the rapidly evolving field of technology, the University of Kigali hosted an 'Internet of Things… Read more »
March 28
Rwanda: 5 Key Facts About the Incentives Awaiting Taxpayers Who Voluntarily Disclose Tax Liabilities
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning informed taxpayers of a one-time limited opportunity to voluntarily disclose their tax liabilities for the tax periods before 2023.… Read more »
Africa: 3i Africa Summit to Spearhead Investment Drive for African Fintechs
Given the catalytic potential of digital technologies in Africa, experts have emphasized the need to galvanize investments and set regulations tailored for fintech growth on the… Read more »
March 29
Rwanda: Addressing Unpaid Care Work Is Rwanda's Unfinished Business
Rwanda has emerged as a global leader in gender equality. From the progressive constitution to the high number of women in parliament and other decision making organs. In the… Read more »
March 27
Rwanda: Why Global Coalition Is Lobbying Rwanda to Endorse 'End of Fossil Fuels' Call
A global coalition is lobbying states, including Rwanda, to endorse a proposed 'Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty' to considerably reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit… Read more »
Rwanda: New Times Journalists Win Rwanda's First-Ever AI Journalist Challenge
The New Times reporters Patrick Nzabonimpa and Heritier Bahizi emerged as the first two winners in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Journalist Challenge, each receiving Rwf 1.5… Read more »
March 26
Rwanda: MPs Set Six-Month Deadline for Construction of Houses Affected By Rusumo Project
Members of Parliament (MPs) have given a six-month deadline to the Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA) to construct houses and repair others for households affected by blasting… Read more »
Rwanda: Continuing the Conversation - Empowering Women Leaders for Ongoing Change
In the wake of a recent successful dinner gathering of influential women leaders and allies, it is imperative to keep the momentum going and the conversation alive. Read more »
Rwanda: EIB Targets to Increase Financing in Rwanda
The Vice President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), Thomas Ostros, was recently in Rwanda during which he met several government officials and CEOs of Rwanda's leading… Read more »
March 24
Rwanda: Auto24 Rwanda Introduces Tesla Evs in Rwanda
AUTO24 Rwanda, a local car dealership, has introduced Tesla vehicles to the Rwandan market. Read more »
March 25
Rwanda: Kigali Up 14 Spots in New Global Financial Centres' Index
Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC) made the biggest leap to rank as the 67th most competitive financial centre globally, up from the 81st spot, according to the new… Read more »
March 22
Rwanda: Rwanda Central Bank's Fight Against Inflation
High inflation has had a negative impact on Rwanda's economy. It has depressed household budgets, devalued the Rwandan franc in part, and exerted immense pressure on companies,… Read more »