November 28, 2023
Rwanda: Minagri, FAO Launch Programme for Sustainable Food Systems
In an effort to advance sustainable agriculture and food systems, the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United… Read more »
November 27, 2023
East Africa: EALA to Hold EAC Partner States Accountable for Poor Contribution Remittance
The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) seeks to hold the East African Community (EAC) Partner States accountable in terms of timely payment of due contributions to address… Read more »
Rwanda: Digital Currency Development Process Underway - Central Bank Governor
A scheme to develop a central bank digital currency (CBDC) is underway after a study showed that the currency is needed in the country, the National Bank of Rwanda Governor, John… Read more »
Rwanda: Bank of Kigali Tips Agri-Exporters on Its Rwf150 Billion Financial Solutions
Bank of Kigali (BK) officials, on Friday, November 24, engaged players in the agriculture sector, especially exporters, on some of the bank's financing solutions aimed at helping… Read more »
November 28, 2023
Rwanda: MTN Rwanda Extended '25,000 Trees for 25 Years' Environmental Initiative to Nyarugenge District As Part of Its 25th Anniversary Celebration
In celebration of its 25th anniversary this year, MTN Rwandacell PLC (MTN Rwanda) extended "25,000 trees for 25 years" environmental initiative to Nyarugenge District,… Read more »
Africa: Regional Approach Key to Africa's Development - PM Ngirente
While Africa shows many opportunities for the future, it is now a question of knowing how to exploit these opportunities for inclusive growth of the continent, and the rest of the… Read more »
November 27, 2023
Rwanda: Indian, Austrian Investors Mull 'Rent-to-Own' Housing Model in Rwanda
The government is in the final stages of implementing a 'Rent-To-Own' scheme aimed at providing affordable housing for low-income earners. Investors from India and Austria have… Read more »
November 25, 2023
East Africa: EAC Heads of State Adopt Bloc's Sustainable Financing, Urge Sanctions Against Defaulting Partner States
The long-awaited sustainable financing mechanism for the East African Community (EAC) has become a reality after the Summit of the EAC Heads of State adopted a relevant funding… Read more »
Africa: Top Three Winners of Africa's Business Heroes Funding Announced
Three entrepreneurs from Egypt, Kenya, and Nigeria have emerged as the top winners of the 2023 grants from Africa's Business Heroes (ABH), a charitable initiative of the Jack Ma… Read more »
November 24, 2023
East Africa: Somalia Joins East African Community
The East African Community (EAC) Summit of Heads of State has admitted the Federal Republic of Somalia to the regional bloc, making it its 8th member country. Read more »
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 »