May 28, 2023
Rwanda: Memorial Stone Unveiled in UK in Honour of Genocide Victims
The Rwandan Community in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, on Saturday, May 27, unveiled a new memorial stone in Salford City in honour of the victims of the 1994 Genocide… Read more »
Rwanda: MPs on Tour to Assess Hospitality, SMEs Performance
Members of Parliament (MPs) have started conducting field visits in all districts of the country, to oversee the hospitality industry development as well as Small and Medium… Read more »
Rwanda: Budget - Rwf220 Billion Needed to Address Urgent Financing Gaps
Different socio-economic and governance projects and activities face 71 gaps, which require Rwf226.4 billion - equivalent to 4.5 per cent of the proposed national budget for… Read more »
Rwanda: Upcoming Chinese Exhibition Tipped to Open Opportunities for Rwandan Entrepreneurs
The China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE), a mega exhibition slated for June 29 to July 2 in Hunan Province - China, has the potential of opening a new window of… Read more »
May 29, 2023
Rwanda: Making VAT Exemption for Period Products a Reality - a Call to Government
As a young girl of 13, the arrival of my first period filled me with an overwhelming sense of shame. I vividly recall an incident in my classroom when one of my classmates… Read more »
May 25, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Launches Workplace Wellness Programme
Rwanda, on the World Day for Safety and Health at Work held on Thursday, May 25, launched a workplace wellness programme. Read more »
Rwanda: What Are Half-Way Homes and Why Is Rwanda Rolling Them Out?
Rwanda Correctional Services (RCS), on Thursday, May 25, launched construction works for halfway houses, facilities that will be used to prepare prisoners who are about to complete… Read more »
Rwanda: Works on Halfway Houses for Inmates Launched
Construction works on halfway houses were officially launched on Thursday, May 25, in Rwamagana District, Eastern Province. Read more »
May 24, 2023
Rwanda: Effort to Reduce Post-Harvest Losses Gets Boost
The government, through Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), has secured $1.3 million (approximately Rwf1.5 billion) from partners to support the development of a cold… Read more »
Rwanda: You Want to Fly a Drone in Rwanda? Here's What You're Required to Do
On Friday, May 26, the primary court of Nyarugenge will issue a verdict regarding a case in which Abed Mutimura, a resident of Kigali who is being prosecuted for using a drone… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Secures Rwf1.5 Billion to Reduce Post-Harvest Losses
The government, through Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), has secured $1.3 million (approximately Rwf1.5 billion) from partners to support the development of a cold… Read more »
Rwanda: RRA Implements System to Assist Traders in TIN Security Management
The Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) informs taxpayers that a new method for managing TIN security has been implemented as of Monday, May 22, 2023. Read more »
Rwanda: Central Bank Warns Against Dealing With Unlicensed Insurer
The National Bank of Rwanda (NBR), has warned the public against dealing with Placier en Assurance, saying the company is not authorized to offer insurance brokerage services in… Read more »
May 23, 2023
Rwanda: New Airport Will Be at 70% of Completion By End 2023 - Kagame
President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, May 23, said there has been progress on current construction works at the new international airport in Bugesera district, citing that with the… Read more »
Rwanda: Bk Officially Inaugurates 'Modern' Giporoso Branch
Bank of Kigali (BK) on May 23 opened its Giporoso branch situated in the Sar Motor Building, Remera. Read more »
May 22, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame in Doha for Qatar Economic Forum
President Paul Kagame is in Doha, Qatar where he is expected to be among several high profile dignitaries participating in the third Qatar Economic Forum, during which leaders… Read more »
Rwanda: Police Rolls Out Road Safety Campaign in Schools
Rwanda National Police (RNP) has launched an all-out Gerayo Amahoro road safety awareness campaign in schools across the country as part of the national efforts to influence… Read more »
Rwanda: Is the Creator Economy the Future of Rwanda's Job Market?
For many, social media serves as a versatile tool, acting as a hub where they commence and conclude their day by engaging with various platforms. It has become a space where people… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Pushes for Gas-Powered Vehicles to Save Cost
In the abundance of natural gas deposits in Tanzania, the public is advised to convert their petrol or diesel-fueled vehicles to natural gas so as to save cost and reduce carbon… Read more »
Rwanda: Crochet - the Intersection of Sustainability, Fashion, and Mental Health
Theophila Uwase, the intellectually curious but aimless 20-year-old who had recently graduated high school and found herself in the midst of a government-induced mandatory gap year… Read more »
Rwanda: RRA Introduces New Controls to Limit TIN Usage to Owner
Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) has informed all taxpayers that effective Monday May 22, 2023, new controls will be in place to limit TIN usage strictly to the TIN owner. Read more »
May 16, 2023
Africa: Kagame, Nuclear Body Officials Discuss Africa's Future in Nuclear Energy
President Paul Kagame, on May 16, held discussions with Lassina Zerbo, the Chairperson of Rwanda Atomic Energy Board (RAEB), and the organisation's CEO, Fidel Ndahayo, on the… Read more »
May 18, 2023
Africa: PM Ngirente, ILO Officials Discuss Africa's Untapped Potential
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente on Thursday held talks with Cynthia Samuel-Olonjuwon, Assistant Director-General for Africa at the International Labour Organization (ILO), along… Read more »
May 17, 2023
Uganda: Rwanda, Uganda Set to Deepen Energy Ties
Power trading between Rwanda and Uganda could start soon, Rwanda Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL) told The New Times. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Hosts Global Internet Firm Boss
President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, May 17, received in his office Bill Woodcock, the Executive Director of Packet Clearing House (PCH), in a meeting that attracted discussions… Read more »