November 11, 2023
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 »
November 09, 2023
Rwanda: Airtel Rwanda Targets 95% 4G Coverage By 2023
In response to the ever-increasing demand for high-speed internet access, Airtel Rwanda has set a goal to extend its 4G network to cover 95 percent of the nation by the end of… Read more »
Africa: New Report Reveals Continued Growth in Africa's Instant Payment Systems
The State of Inclusive Instant Payment Systems in Africa (SIIPS) 2023 report, which was released on November 8, highlights sustained growth in both the supply of instant payment… Read more »
November 07, 2023
Rwanda: Muhanga Undergoes Transformation Through Infrastructure Projects
Muhanga District, one of Rwanda's rapidly expanding satellite cities, is witnessing a profound transformation. The implementation of significant infrastructure projects, including… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt to Roll Out Flood Monitors Countrywide #AfricaClimateHope
After Kigali City, Rwanda is planning to roll out flood monitors in other parts of the country that are prone to flooding, The New Times has learnt. Read more »
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 »