September 12, 2023
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's U.S.$75 Million Nuclear Energy Deal
Dual Fluid Energy-a Canadian-German nuclear technology firm announced on Tuesday, September 12, a new partnership with the Rwandan government to collaborate on the development of a… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Host First Demo Dual Fluid Nuclear Reactor
The first demonstration Dual Fluid nuclear reactor in the world is expected to be built and developed in Rwanda, following a deal signed between Rwanda Atomic Energy Board (RAEB)… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Offer Clean Cooking Technologies on Carbon Market
The carbon market framework, which Rwanda has developed, will "unlock financial incentives for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions associated with traditional cooking… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Appoints Atmospheric Scientist Gasore as New Infrastructure Minister
President Paul Kagame appointed Jimmy Gasore as the new Minister of Infrastructure on Tuesday, September 12. Gasore replaces Ernest Nsabimana, who was appointed in January 2022. Read more »
September 11, 2023
Africa: Rwanda to Become Hub for Artificial Intelligence Research in Africa
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to take the world by storm, Rwanda is set to host a global technology company that will conduct AI research and solutions for Africa. Read more »
Rwanda: Housing Authority On Spot for Stalled Huye Stadium Renovation
The Huye Stadium facelift is in jeopardy owing to the stalled renovation works, The New Times has learnt. The 10,000-seat facility, more than four times its initial capacity, was… Read more »
September 10, 2023
Africa: 10 Benefits for African Union As a Member of the G20
The African Union (AU) on September 9 formally secured its seat within the G20, after accepting an invitation extended by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the G20 summit… Read more »
Rwanda: Chinese Companies Host Job Fair for Rwandans Who Graduated in China
Around 300 Rwandans who graduated from Chinese universities were on, Saturday, September 9, invited for a job fair where 30 Chinese companies sought to hire some of them. Read more »
September 09, 2023
Africa: G20 Membership Will Increase Africa's Voice, Visibility, and Influence - Leaders
The African Union (AU) on September 9 formally took its seat as a member of G20 at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as leaders of the world's wealthiest… Read more »
September 07, 2023
Rwanda: Five Key Elements for Smart Cities Amid Population Growth
Rwanda's development ambitions call for more investment in smart city solutions to design a place fit to accommodate the growing population. Read more »
Africa: How Kigali Became Africa's Premier Smart City
Kigali emerged as Africa's premier smart city among the 30 cities featured in the 2023 African Smart City Index, a pioneering initiative designed to gauge the integration of… Read more »
September 06, 2023
Rwanda: Barista Shatters Stereotypes of Disability
Maimounah Uwase, a 28-eight-year-old barista at a coffee shop in Kigali, shares that her disability has never hindered her from chasing her dreams and supporting her family as the… Read more »
September 07, 2023
Rwanda: Tanzanian Billionaire to Invest U.S.$100 Million in Rwandan Companies
Tanzanian billionaire Mohammed Dewji has expressed interest in investing in Rwanda through his company MeTL Group, which has operations in more than 10 African countries. Read more »
September 06, 2023
Africa: Former Minister Kayirangwa Appointed ILO's Assistant Director-General for Africa
Rwanda's former Minister for Public Service and Labour FanFan Rwanyindo Kayirangwa is set to take on a new role as Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Africa at… Read more »
Rwanda: Central Bank Deputy Governor on Role of Fintech in Driving Financial Inclusion
The Central Bank's deputy governor, Soraya Hakuziyaremye said creating an enabling environment for financial technology (fintech) has played a vital role in driving financial… Read more »
Africa: Africa Must Move Fast in Adopting Medical Technologies - Nsanzimana
Health minister Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana said that Africa must move faster in adopting cutting-edge technologies in healthcare including use of robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI),… Read more »
September 05, 2023
Rwanda: Police Intensify Road Safety Campaign to Curtail Motorcycle Accident
In the first half of 2023, motorcyclists and cyclists accounted for a staggering 53 percent of road accidents leading to a call for action from the Rwanda National Police (RNP) to… Read more »
Rwanda: Minister Musafiri On Potential Agric Investment Opportunities
Agriculture and Animal Resources Minister Ildephonse Musafiri has outlined potential investment opportunities yet to be tapped into at different levels of the value chain. Read more »
Africa: Are the Balances of the World Evolving With the Brics Summit? Where Is Africa in That?
The eyes of the whole world were turned to the BRICS summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa on August 22-24. Because, in the changing world dynamics, the idea of activating a… Read more »
Africa: Africa Faces Climate Crisis, Seeks Lower Interest Rates on Debt
At the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, African countries on Tuesday, September 5, called for lower interest rates on debts to adapt to climate change in a climate crisis. Read more »
Rwanda: Five Rwandans Who Secured Funding From Jack Ma's Alibaba
Albert Munyabugingo, an innovative Rwandan and co-founder of the local tech solution delivery company VubaVuba, was announced recently as one of ten African entrepreneurs awarded a… Read more »
September 04, 2023
Rwanda: Over 160 Businesses Violate Night-Time Regulations - Police
A total of 161 commercial businesses were found in violation of the recently implemented night time regulations over the weekend, according to Assistant Commissioner of Police… Read more »
Africa: Medics Meet in Rwanda to Tackle Brain Drain
Heads of various medical and dental regulatory authorities in Africa are meeting in Rwanda for the next three days to discuss challenges facing the healthcare profession on the… Read more »
East Africa: Ministers, Businesses Call for 40% Increase in Regional Trade
East African Community (EAC) ministers and the business community have urged member-states and the bloc's secretariat to commit to an increase of 40 per cent in regional trade over… Read more »
Rwanda: Gabiro 'Agricultural Wework' to Transform Local Agriculture, Economy and Food Supply
When Rwandan growers enter the Gabiro Agribusiness Hub in Nyagatare district, Eastern Rwanda, they encounter a first-of-its-kind facility. Located on a vast 5,600-hectare plot, the… Read more »