November 07, 2023
Rwanda: RwandAir Looks to Double Fleet in Five-Year Plan
The national carrier, RwandAir, expects to double its fleet to 25 planes over the next five years to better connect underserved markets in Africa and boost the continent's reach to… Read more »
November 06, 2023
Rwanda: Govt to Repurpose 1,000 Idle State-Owned Buildings
The government is taking proactive measures to address the issue of exorbitant annual office rental costs for public entities, which currently amount to roughly Rwf12 billion. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Dubai Businesses Mull Strengthened Trade Relations
Rwanda's trade with Dubai continues to grow substantially, thanks in large part to several developments that have established new business links on both sides, officials have said. Read more »
Rwanda: Eswatini Borrows Rwanda's Best Practices in e-Governance
In a move aimed at increasing transparency and accountability, the Kingdom of Eswatini's Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Government of Rwanda, on November 2… Read more »
Rwanda: Expansion of Irembo Services Must Go Hand in Hand With Digital Literacy
Government has announced an ambitious plan to introduce at least 200 more public services on the online public portal Irembo by the end of this fiscal year. Currently, over 100… Read more »
November 04, 2023
Africa: New Deal for African, U.S. Companies to Partner Under Africa Free Trade Agreement
African and US companies will soon enjoy a partnership of trading and investment building on provisions provided under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). Read more »
Rwanda: Continental Conference Appeals for Adequate Agri-Tech Funding
Africa should allocate adequate funding for the advancement of science, technology, and innovation for the continent to address challenges affecting its agricultural sector, the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Host Next Africa Agricultural Tech Conference
Rwanda will host the second edition of African Conference on Agricultural Technologies (ACAT) in its capital Kigali, in May 2025, according to the event organisers. Read more »
November 06, 2023
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Plan to Digitise All Irembo Services By 2024
As Rwanda seeks to add over 200 e-services to Irembo -- an online portal that serves as a gateway to different government services -- by mid-next year, at least five million… Read more »
November 05, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Should Consider Manufacturing ARVs - Expert
Rwanda should consider manufacturing ARVs since they are a lifelong treatment for patients, yet there is no guarantee that foreign partners will continue providing them to the… Read more »
November 02, 2023
Rwanda: African Air Transport Cost Remains a Barrier to Tourism Growth - Kagame
President Paul Kagame said the high cost of air travel to Africa and within Africa remains a barrier to the growth of the tourism sector, which calls for the implementation of the… Read more »
Rwanda: Travel, Tourism Investment to Increase By 11% in 2023
Global travel and tourism investment is set to increase by 11.5 per cent in 2023 and return to pre-pandemic levels in 2025, the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) President… Read more »
Rwanda: Charges for Non-Existent Internet in Public Buses Raise Debate in Parliament
Members of Parliament have raised concerns about the fees charged for non-existent internet in public buses and have recommended an immediate halt to these charges, and requested… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Ratifies ILO Convention on Ending Violence, Harassment
Rwanda on Wednesday, November 1, officially ratified the International Labour Organisation (ILO)'s Convention No. 190 (C190), which focuses on ending violence and harassment in the… Read more »
November 03, 2023
Rwanda: Low-Income Earners to Get Tax Cut as Rwanda Enforces Law
Low-income earners, like primary school teacher Angelique Uwubuntu, will, starting this November, receive relatively higher pay as the government moves to enforce a relevant… Read more »
November 01, 2023
Rwanda: First-Ever Business Forum Unveils Opportunities in Kayonza District
Kayonza District has unveiled plans to become a logistics hub, connecting transportation networks and offering various logistics services. The district is known for its vibrant… Read more »
October 30, 2023
Rwanda: World Savings Day - Rwanda Seeks to Save 23% of GDP for 2023/24
As Rwanda joins the world to mark World Savings day on Tuesday, October 31, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN), says the government's target is to save 23… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Could Earn U.S.$587 Million From Artificial Intelligence - New Study
Rwanda expects an estimated $589 million (approx. Rwf731 billion), representing six percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), following an investment of $76.5 million in the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Secures Rwf90 Billion to Upgrade Ruhengeri Hospital
The government has secured a €75 million (over Rwf91 billion) loan from French Agency for Development (AFD) to modernise Ruhengeri Referral Hospital. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Keen to Become Hub for Professional Global Software Testers
Rwanda could soon be home to global professional software testers after the country's software testing qualifications board (RWSTQB) was admitted as the 69th member board at the… Read more »
October 28, 2023
Rwanda: Steel Manufacturing Firm Donates Sewing Machines to Genocide Widows in Rwamagana
Steel Rwa, a steel manufacturing firm located in Rwamagana District, on October 27, donated six electric sewing machines to members of the Association of Widows of the Genocide,… Read more »
October 26, 2023
Rwanda: Gisagara Embraces Transformation as Chipseal Roads Extend to Local Communities
It was not until 2019 that Gisagara District saw its first-ever asphalt road. Now, chipseal roads are expanding into local neighborhoods and Gisagara District's business centre,… Read more »
Rwanda: Workers' League Knockout Stages Due in November
The 2023 Rwanda Workers league reaches a crucial stage as with teams getting set to lock horns in the quarterfinals when the championship resumes in November. Read more »
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 »