October 24, 2023
Rwanda: Digital ID to Be Issued Even to Newborn Babies
As young as a newborn baby, Rwandans will soon acquire Digital Identity (ID) cards, replacing the current physical ID cards, as Rwanda continues to delve into technological… Read more »
October 21, 2023
Rwanda: Cabinet Adopts Rwanda's Air Service Deals With 15 Countries
Rwanda is set to enhance its air service cooperation status following the Cabinet's October 20 decision to approve relevant deals with countries on the African continent, Europe,… Read more »
October 19, 2023
Rwanda: Youth in Digital Health Share Experiences, Advocate for Greater Inclusivity
Young leaders and representatives of digital health organizations on Thursday, October 19, convened in Kigali to discuss the imperative of amplifying youth representation in the… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Lauds MTN Rwanda's Investments for the Past 25 Years
Who else would have found it easy to invest in a country that had just emerged from a tragic history as we know it, President Paul Kagame said on Wednesday, October 18 at the… Read more »
Rwanda: The New Times Reporter Wins Rwf6 Million Science, Tech Awareness Award
The National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) on Wednesday, October 18, presented the Best Science, Technology and Innovation Communicator Award to Patrick Nzabonimpa, a… Read more »
Africa: 48% of African MSMEs Report Customer Trust Issues in Online Marketplaces
Forty-eight per cent of African micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) report that customers lack trust in online marketplaces and websites, according to a new survey by… Read more »
October 16, 2023
Rwanda: Report Reveals Factors Affecting Employees' Mental Well-Being
A report from Mental Health Hub, a mental health organisation in Rwanda, has revealed that 30.1 per cent of employees in private and public institutions are experiencing… Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali's Bus Lanes to Be Tested Before Mid-Next Year
Dedicated bus lanes (DBL) for public transport are expected to get operational on a pilot basis before mid-2024, according to information from the City of Kigali. Read more »
October 13, 2023
Rwanda: Why Law Governing Civil Aviation Is Under Review
A new bill governing the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority (RCAA) seeks to allow it to ensure civil aviation training and innovation in aviation, and to regulate and oversee relevant… Read more »
Rwanda: Exams Body Reassures Teachers Over Delayed Marking Allowances
Some teachers, who marked the national exams, have raised concerns about delayed payments since August after completing their tasks. Read more »
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 »