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 »
Rwanda: The New VAT Law - What Should Have Been Considered Differently?
On September 14, 2023, law nº 049/2023 of 05/09/2023 establishing value added tax (the new VAT law) was gazetted. Read more »
Rwanda: Eastern Province - Farmers Call for More Investment in Agri-Machinery
Farmers in Nyagatare and Kayonza districts have called upon investors to support them in acquiring agri-machinery, like tractors, so that they can increase the outcomes of farming… Read more »
Rwanda: Mobile World Congress Kigali Set to Accelerate Digital Innovation, Enhance Connectivity
The Mobile World Congress (MWC) Kigali, Africa's largest and most influential connectivity event, is poised to accelerate digital innovation and enhance connectivity, propelling… Read more »
Rwanda: e-Waste - MPs Call on Govt to Develop Effective Removal Strategy From Homes
Members of Parliament (MPs) have called upon the government to devise a clear plan for the removal of electronic waste (e-waste) from people's homes to collection centres and,… Read more »
Rwanda: Six Rwandan Students Develop Tech to Power China's First AI Satellite
The Rwanda Space Agency (RSA) and STAR.VISION Aerospace Limited (STAR.VISION) have made a leap in satellite technology by incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into China's… Read more »
October 11, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Achieves 70% Electricity Access, Set to Host Energy Conference
Rwanda has made remarkable progress in its pursuit of universal electricity access, achieving an access rate of 70 per cent, with 20 per cent of this success attributed to off-grid… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Inaugurate BioNTech Vaccine Factory in December
Rwanda is set to inaugurate the BioNTech vaccine manufacturing plant in December, following the completion of its construction works, according to Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, Minister of… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt to Save At Least Rwf20 Billion Annually After Shutting Down Diesel Power Plants
The Government of Rwanda is set to save at least an estimated Rwf 20 to 24 billion annually after switching off diesel power plants. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Consumer Prices Rise to 13.9% in September
Consumer prices on Rwandan market increased to 13.9 per cent in September compared to the same period in 2022, and the 12.3 per cent recorded in August. Read more »
October 10, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda's Biggest Methane Power Plant Connected to National Grid
Rwanda has connected its biggest methane gas power plant to the national grid, marking a step further towards cheaper, diversified sources of energy and tapping into the gas… Read more »
Rwanda: Artificial Intelligence to Revolutionise Healthcare Systems - Minister Nsanzimana
Rwanda sees massive potential in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to revolutionise the healthcare systems, allowing the country to bridge gaps with innovations that save lives with… Read more »
October 08, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Shuts Down Its Diesel Power Plants
Rwanda turned off all its diesel power plants in June this year as the country's hydroelectricity and methane gas sources expanded to make a significant contribution to the… Read more »
October 09, 2023
Rwanda: Carbon Market - a Look At Rwanda's Probable Prices
Blockchain technology could offer best opportunity to attain optimal prices in carbon market. Read more »
October 08, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Closes All Diesel Power Plants #AfricaClimateHope
Rwanda closed all its diesel power plants in June this year, stopping the generation of such electricity as the country's hydroelectricity and methane gas sources expanded to make… Read more »
October 05, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Adopts New Transport System to Control Traffic Congestion in Kigali
Rwanda and Japan have signed a grant agreement worth $14.6 million to establish a new transport control system aimed to reduce traffic congestion and improve mobility in Kigali. Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali - 150 Grounded Public Transport Buses Need Repair
The Rwanda Association of Passenger Transporters (ATPR) has announced that there is a need to repair over 150 buses that were grounded due to financial constraints. Read more »
Rwanda: Stark Police Warning as Power Cables, Water Pipes Are Vandalised
Rwanda National Police has issued a stark warning against vandalism and theft of power transmission lines and water supply pipes following a rise in the illegal acts in one month. Read more »
October 06, 2023
Rwanda: World Bank Names Rwanda Among Africa's 'Pocket of Resilience' Nations
Sub-Saharan Africa is bracing itself for a slowdown in economic growth, with projections indicating a decline from 3.6 per cent in 2022 to 2.5 per cent in 2023, as per the latest… Read more »
October 05, 2023
Rwanda: Explainer - Rise of Fuel Prices and Impact on Cost of Living
On October 3, the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) announced an increase in the prices of petrol and diesel, adding to the already challenging cost of living in the… Read more »
Rwanda: Farmers Call for More Potato Seed Multipliers to Curb Rising Food Prices
Potato producers are seeking an increase in the number of potato seed multipliers to enhance yields and combat escalating food prices in the market. Read more »
Rwanda: Teachers Day - Uwimana's 28-Year Journey, Nurturing Dreams and Shaping Lives of Pupils
While some teachers prioritize financial gains and economic demands, Marthe Uwimana, a dedicated primary school teacher at Gatsata Catholic Primary School in Gatsata sector,… Read more »
Rwanda: World Teachers' Day - Visually Impaired Educator On Serving Country Through Teaching
Pacifique Ndungutse, a 26-year-old language teacher with visual impairment, strongly believes in self-reliance. This mindset has empowered him to overcome the limitations of his… Read more »
October 04, 2023
Rwanda: A Year of Trading Under AfCFTA - a Rwandan Businesswoman's Story
Rwanda exported its first consignment of goods to Ghana, on September 30, 2022, under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Guided Trade Initiative aimed to kick off… Read more »