November 26, 2023
Rwanda: RDB Calls for Investors to Build Luxury Hotel on Mount Rebero
The CEO of Rwanda Development Board (RDB), Francis Gatare, has called upon investors to build a multi-star hotel on Mount Rebero in Kigali City. Read more »
November 24, 2023
Rwanda: Central Bank Warns Against Forex Trade Fraud
John Rwangombwa, the Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda, has issued a warning about the widespread forex trade malpractices that are affecting the country's economy, leading… Read more »
November 23, 2023
East Africa: Ngirente Calls for Climate Resilience, De-Risking Agriculture in EAC
The East African Community (EAC) Partner States should put adequate resources into addressing risks in the agriculture sector and building resilience to climate change for food… Read more »
Rwanda: Central Bank Maintains Lending Rate at 7.5%
In continued efforts to tame inflation, the National Bank of Rwanda has decided to maintain its lending rate at 7 per cent. Read more »
November 22, 2023
Rwanda: MPs Urge for Inclusion of Under Four-Star Hotels in Public Tenders
Members of Parliament have criticised the existing public procurement practice whereby hotels with a ranking from four stars and above are awarded public tenders without… Read more »
November 21, 2023
Africa: Experts Urge Govts to Add Climate Action in Economic Management Models
African countries should incorporate climate action policies in their respective macroeconomic models as they continue to respond to multifaceted economic challenges, experts have… Read more »
November 20, 2023
Rwanda: Ubongo Takes Digital Literacy Campaign to Burera
Ubongo, a continental edutainment powerhouse, on November 19, took its digital literacy campaign to Cyanika sector in Burera District to engage parents in supporting their… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Subsidizes Clean Cooking Technologies to Safeguard Forests
Ahead of its debut on the carbon market, the government has urged residents to embrace subsidized clean cooking technologies. These innovative solutions aim to alleviate pressure… Read more »
Rwanda: NIRDA Explores Bamboo as Key Raw Material for Sustainable Construction
In a bid to promote sustainable construction practices, the National Industrial Research and Development Agency (NIRDA) spearheaded an international bamboo conference to discuss… Read more »
Rwanda: Kaspersky Official On Setting Up Transparency Centre in Kigali
Russian multinational cybersecurity and anti-virus provider, Kaspersky Lab, recently launched its transparency centre in Kigali, making it the first of its kind on the African… Read more »
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 »