November 18, 2023
Rwanda: Kigali Hosts First Regional Inter-Parliamentary Forum on Digital Health, Data Governance
The first East African Community (EAC) Annual Inter-parliamentary Forum on Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) or Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH)… Read more »
November 17, 2023
Rwanda: New Bridge Brings Joy, Saves Lives in Ruhango District
Residents of Ruhango district are overjoyed as the recently completed bridge, valued at Rwf269.2million, not only brings celebration but also stands as a life-saving… Read more »
November 16, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Hosts 4th Africa Cyber Defense Forum
The Africa Cyber Defense Forum (ACDF) 2023 officially kicked off in Kigali on November 15, bringing together the world's leading security experts, front-line heroes, government… Read more »
Rwanda: Bank of Kigali Unveils Two Agriculture Finance Products
Bank of Kigali (BK) has introduced two new agriculture finance products as part of its commitment to finance the agricultural sector. Read more »
November 15, 2023
Rwanda: Govt Considers Rewarding Green Buildings
The government is planning to start rewarding green buildings as a way of encouraging green technologies in the country's construction sector. Read more »
Rwanda: Building Resilience is Crucial to Cope With Emerging Shocks - Ngirente
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has said that the ability of Commonwealth member countries to respond effectively to various shocks and maintain resilience will rely on… Read more »
Africa: Minister Gasore Urges Africa to Address Tax, Visa Issues
The Minister of Infrastructure Jimmy Gasore has urged African countries to address tax and visa issues, among other challenges that are impeding the progress of aviation on the… Read more »
Rwanda: Bugesera Airport to Be Connected to New Rusumo Power Plant
Rwanda's new airport in Bugesera district will be connected to regional Rusumo hydroelectric power plant slated to be inaugurated by the end of 2023. Read more »
November 14, 2023
Rwanda: MPs Approve Rwf29 Billion Funding for Aviation Centre of Excellence
The lower chamber of Parliament on November 13, approved a $23.6 million (approx. Rwf29 billion) loan agreement to set up a Centre of Excellence for Aviation Skills (CEAS). Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Closes 13 Mining Concessions Over Safety, Environmental Issues
The Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) has announced that it has cancelled or will not renew licenses of 13 mining concessions due to "persistent shortcomings" related to… Read more »
November 13, 2023
East Africa: Regional Chamber of Commerce Gets New President
Kenyan Business mogul Richard Ngatia has been appointed as the new president of the East African Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture (EACCIA), replacing Toufiq S. Turky,… Read more »
Rwanda: Part of Kigali-Muhanga Road to Be Expanded to Four Lanes Under U.S.$120 Million Funding
The road from Kigali to Muhanga is set to be expanded after the lower chamber of parliament passed a law ratifying a $120 million (approx. Rwf150 billion) loan agreement to that… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Qatar Ink ICT Deal
Rwanda and the State of Qatar have partnered to boost growth and development in key areas of the Information and Communication technology (ICT) sector, following a Memorandum of… Read more »
Rwanda: AFRETEC Takes the Lead in Cybersecurity Education for UR Staff
A total of 32 University of Rwanda (UR), College of Science and Technology (CST) academic staff on November 12, 2023, concluded a three-day workshop on how to secure their… Read more »
November 11, 2023
Rwanda: Kayonza - Six Miners Perish in a Cassiterite Mine
The residents of Nkondo Cell in Rwinkwavu Sector, Kayonza District, were grief-stricken after a cassiterite mine caved in on November 10 killing six miners. Read more »
Africa: Saudi-Africa Summit an Opportunity to Make Right Investment - Kagame
President Paul Kagame has emphasized that the Saudi-Africa summit is an opportunity to shift mindsets, collaborate and find solutions by making the right investments required to… Read more »
November 13, 2023
Rwanda: Ethiopian Investor Talks Opportunities in Rwanda
A week's visit to Rwanda in November 2020 changed the way Yared Gebremichael thought about investing in Africa. The 32-year-old Ethiopian national, with investments in his country… Read more »
November 11, 2023
Central Africa: Rwanda's Biggest Port to Open in December 2023
The construction of Rubavu port stands at 96 percent and the port is set to open in December, The New Times has learnt. Read more »
November 10, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame in Riyadh Ahead of Inaugural Saudi-Africa Summit
President Paul Kagame on Thursday, evening, arrived in Riyadh for the inaugural Saudi-Africa Summit slated for November 10, the president's office has announced. Read more »
November 09, 2023
Africa: ACFTA - Leveraging Continental Integration for Food Security Objectives
Africa is the most food insecure continent in the world despite its huge agricultural potential. In 2021, about a fifth of the continent's population faced hunger. Furthermore,… Read more »
Rwanda: How Mining Sector is Haunted By Illegal Miners, Cassiterite Dealers - Kayonza
Last week, a gang of robbers armed with traditional weapons raided a cassiterite mine, leaving two miners injured at the Rusave mining company in the Rwinkwavu sector, Kayonza… Read more »
Rwanda: Minister Ingabire Lauds Norrsken's Investment in Kigali
Startups in Rwanda and the East African region have a new source for investment and mentorship, thanks in large part to the just-inaugurated Norrsken House Kigali, Paula Ingabire,… Read more »
November 08, 2023
Africa: PM Ngirente Calls for De-Risking Key Sectors for Investment Flow in Africa
Taking action to de-risk some key sectors and driving connectivity on the continent will create an investment-ready environment for Africa, according to Prime Minister Edouard… Read more »
Rwanda: PM Ngirente in Morocco for Africa Investment Forum
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente on Wednesday, November 8, arrived in Morocco to attend the Africa Investment Forum, the continent's largest investment market. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Graces Norrsken Africa Week in Kigali
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, November 8 joined a gathering of Africa-focused leading investors, startups, and industry players, for the official opening of the Norrsken… Read more »