August 16, 2023
Rwanda: 18 Injured as Fuel Truck, Passenger Bus Crash
Eighteen people were injured in an accident involving a fuel truck and a passenger bus in Kamonyi district on the morning of Wednesday, August 16. Read more »
Kenya: Tiktok Faces Possible Ban in Kenya
A petition seeking to ban TikTok in Kenya has been tabled in Kenyan Parliament, Capital FM Kenya reports. Read more »
August 15, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Second in Africa in Online Business Courses Enrolment - Report
Rwanda comes second in Africa when it comes to signing up for online business courses, according to a new report by Coursera, one of the world's largest online skills and training… Read more »
August 14, 2023
Rwanda: AGRA's Rwanda Strategy Offers Agribusiness Opportunities for Youth
Agra's new five-year Rwanda Strategic Plan was, on August 14, launched with a commitment to create 132,000 dignifying and fulfilling work opportunities for the youth within its… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Consumer Price Growth Drops to 11.9% in July
Rwanda witnessed a deceleration in consumer price growth in July, with a rise of 11.9%, down from the 13.7% recorded in June. Read more »
Rwanda: Two Rwandans Dead, 24 Injured in Jaguar Bus Accident
Two Rwandans were confirmed dead while 24 were injured in a Jaguar bus accident in Uganda, Commissioner of Police John Bosco Kabera, the spokesperson of the Rwanda National Police… Read more »
August 12, 2023
Rwanda: Motorcyclists Ordered to Have Headlights on All Day
Rwanda National Police has urged motorcyclists to have headlights at all times of the day while on the road to prevent accidents. Read more »
August 14, 2023
Rwanda: Why 35 Rwandan Firms Can Import Sugar Duty-Free This Year
In a move aimed at bolstering local industries and promoting economic growth, the government has authorized 35 domestic manufacturers to import over 213,000 tonnes of sugar for… Read more »
August 11, 2023
Rwanda: Law Reform Commission to Complete Review of Road Traffic Bill By August 18
The Rwanda Law Reform Commission will complete a review of the draft law governing road traffic on August 18 and send it to the Ministry of Infrastructure for tabling before… Read more »
August 09, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Reviews 27-Year-Old Privatisation Law - What's New?
The Cabinet last week approved the draft law governing privatisation, which seeks to replace the existing law that was enacted 27 years ago for better results, information from the… Read more »
August 07, 2023
Rwanda: Tech-Enabled Learning Will Bolster Rwanda's Knowledge-Based Economy Ambitions
The government on Monday launched a nationwide campaign to train over 12,000 head teachers and teachers, which will see them equipped with skills, resources and the requisite… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Madagascar Sign Private Sector Agreement to Boost Economic Cooperation
Rwanda and Madagascar on August 7 signed an agreement forging private sector cooperation between both countries as crucial contributors to economic development. Read more »
August 06, 2023
East Africa: EA Economies' Growth Stronger Than Peers Amid Global Crises
East African economies are forecast to grow at a higher rate than continental peers, but global shocks and political uncertainties could threaten the momentum, The East African… Read more »
August 07, 2023
Rwanda: Why New U.S.$100 Million Cement Plant is Set to Impact Rwandan Market
Rwanda is now home to a $100 million new cement manufacturing plant, thanks to a joint venture with West China Cement subsidiary, Anjia Cement. Read more »
August 06, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda-Madagascar Business Forum to Explore Investment Opportunities
Investors and traders from Rwanda and Madagascar will gather on August 7 in Kigali to explore potential opportunities in the two countries that they can venture into. Read more »
August 07, 2023
Rwanda: Deepti Mathew on Mission to Create 'Street-Smart' Women Entrepreneurs in Rwanda
Over the years it has been proved that when you empower a woman who is already doing something, say a small business, to do it even better, the results can be immensely… Read more »
Rwanda: YouTube Offences - Authorities Rely on Public Reporting Amid Challenges in Monitoring
Authorities in Rwanda are facing difficulties in tracking down offences committed via YouTube, prompting them to place their trust in public reports of content that violates the… Read more »
August 06, 2023
East Africa: Rwanda Projected to Register Highest GDP Growth in Region
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has released a report which forecasts that Rwanda will experience the highest GDP growth in East Africa in 2024. Read more »
August 03, 2023
Africa: Kagame Urges Leaders to Enact Investment Policies
President Paul Kagame on Thursday, August 3, issued a rallying call to fellow African leaders saying that governments must step up and enact enabling investment policies, to be… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Revises Banking Law to Better Position as Financial Hub
As Rwanda positions itself as an international financial centre, the government has tabled a bill seeking to amend the 2017 law governing banking. The proposed amendments aim to… Read more »
Rwanda: Experts Weigh in on Bill Requiring Airlines to Share Passenger Details
Rwanda's newly proposed law that may require airlines to provide, in advance, passenger information and name record data to the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Development Board Boss Reassures Businesses in Wake of New Night-Time Regulations
The Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Development Board (RDB), Clare Akamanzi says the decision by Cabinet on Tuesday, August 1 to set a closing time for night-time activities is… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 500 Primary Schools Adopt Digital Approach to Improve Learning
Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB) through Rwanda Education Quality Improvement Program (RwandaEQUIP), on August 2, organized a head-teachers briefing session on a digital… Read more »
August 02, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority Announces New Fuel Pump Prices
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) on Wednesday, August 2, announced an increase in prices for petrol, citing the adjustments in the global oil market. Read more »
Rwanda: New Joint Venture to Explore Lithium in Rwanda
Aterian PLC, a UK-based mining company has signed a joint venture agreement with Rio Tinto Mining and Exploration Ltd and Kinunga Mining Ltd to explore Lithium in Rwanda. Read more »