March 18
Rwanda: KKOG Becomes First Company to Secure Cannabis Export License
King Kong Organics (KKOG Rwanda) has become the first local company to secure a 5-year license to cultivate cannabis for medicinal purposes, extraction, and export various… Read more »
March 14
Rwanda: Rwanda, Tanzania Move to Open New Border Post
A top Tanzanian oficial has announced plans to open a new border post with Rwanda, as part of a raft of measures to scale up ties between the two East African countries. Read more »
March 15
Tanzania: New Dawn for Rwanda-Tanzania Businesses
Rwanda and Tanzania are two different countries but someway with shared similarities. Rwanda is a geographically small country compared to Tanzania, but the two countries are among… Read more »
March 13
Rwanda: Rwanda's Inaugural Green Bond Signals Market Development - Experts
Experts in the capital markets industry say the issuance of the first-ever Green Bond on the Rwandan market signifies the pace at which the market is growing and is timely given… Read more »
Rwanda: Push for 'Pay-Per-Distance' As Public Transport Fares Rise
Public transport users and activists have requested the government to fast-track the implementation of a 'distance-based transport fare system' instead of charging for the entire… Read more »
Rwanda: Why ESG Investors Are Pouring Money Into Rwanda
Two decades ago, nobody would have thought it was important to draw a distinction between investors based on their consciousness. Not today. Read more »
March 14
Rwanda: Bk Capital Introduces Tekana Personal Pension Scheme - A Step Towards Financial Security
BK Capital, incorporated in Rwanda in 2012 as BK Securities Limited, is a subsidiary of BK Group PLC. It's the largest investment bank and fund manager in Rwanda that offers Stock… Read more »
March 13
Rwanda: How Efficient Are Electric Motorbikes?
bikes) were first introduced in Rwanda in 2019 in line with the Green Growth and Climate Resilient Strategy, a 2050 vision for the country of being a developed, climate-resilient… Read more »
March 12
Rwanda: Rwanda, Tanzania Commit to Stronger Trade, Energy Ties
Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Vincent Biruta, and his Tanzanian counterpart, January Makamba, committed to boosting the two countries'… Read more »
March 11
Rwanda: Rwanda's Economy Grew 8.2% in 2023
Rwanda's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 8.2 per cent to Rwf 16,355 billion in 2023, boosted largely by the services sector, the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda… Read more »
March 06
Rwanda: Rwanda's Exports to China Rose By Over 80% in 2023
Rwanda's exports to China rose by more than 87 percent to a record high $131 million (approximately Rwf 168 billion) in 2023, the Chinese ambassador to Rwanda Wang Xuekun has said. Read more »
March 05
Africa: Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, Women Need Equality
As we prepare to celebrate the International Women's Day (IWD) on March 8, we need to keep in mind what the day is about and how we can make the most of it. And yes, it is not… Read more »
Rwanda: Online Forex Trading Regulations in Rwanda - 10 Things to Know
The Capital Market Authority of Rwanda (CMA Rwanda) announced, through a public notice dated March 1, new Regulations for Leveraged Foreign Exchange Trading in Rwanda, which it… Read more »
East Africa: Ruto Wants EAC to Be Competitive in Emerging High-Tech Fields
Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto has said that the East African Community must put in place mechanisms to enable it to be competitive in emerging high-tech fields, pointing out… Read more »
March 03
Rwanda: Rwanda Moves to Regulate Online Forex Trading
Leveraged foreign exchange trading, commonly known as online forex trading, is now -- for the first time -- regulated in Rwanda following the issuance of relevant regulations, The… Read more »
February 15
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's New $100 Million Dairy Project
Rwanda has launched a six-year $100.37 million (approx. Rwf127 billion) dairy development project which intends, among others, to increase income of targeted rural households, and… Read more »
February 14
Ghana: Ghanaian President Replaces Finance Minister, Others in Cabinet Reshuffle
Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Wednesday announced changes to his cabinet, replacing the finance minister and some other ministers in the latest reshuffle. Read more »
Central Africa: Rwanda Launches Aviation Training Centre
Rwanda, on February 14, launched a Centre of Excellence for Aviation Skills (CEAS) aimed at building local capacity and empowering the labour force in the aviation industry in the… Read more »
February 12
Rwanda: Kidney Transplants Now Covered Under Mutuelle De Santé - RSSB
Patients suffering from chronic renal failure can now get kidney transplant procedures covered by the community-based health insurance scheme (CBHI) commonly known as Mutuelle de… Read more »
February 05
Rwanda: Govt Leases Land in 9 Districts to Expand Network Coverage
The Ministry of Environment has leased state land to TRES Infrastructure Ltd, a telecommunication company specializing in optical fiber transmission and network optimization, to… Read more »
February 02
Rwanda: 7 Firms to Invest Over Rwf50 Billion in Gabiro Agribusiness Hub
Seven firms from different countries are expected to invest more than Rwf53 billion in large-scale commercial farming under the Gabiro Agribusiness Hub, according to information… Read more »
January 31
Rwanda: Minerals - Experts, Investors on Rwanda-UK Areas of 'Craze'
There is an opportunity to invest in the mining industry but also in the aspect of midstream processing and have more partnerships between Rwanda and the United Kingdom, experts… Read more »
January 29
Rwanda: Rwanda, Rio Tinto Minerals Sign Lithium Exploration Deal
Rwanda and Rio Tinto Minerals Development, a global leader in the exploration, mining, and processing of minerals, on Monday, January 29, signed an agreement of exploration and… Read more »
Rwanda: Experts React to Move By Tax Body to De-Register Dormant Tins
On January 26, Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) waived Rwf6.6 billion in penalties for 31,500 de-registered tax accounts. Read more »
Rwanda: Modern Abattoirs Count Losses as Communities Opt for Home Slaughtering
Abattoir operators in Gakenke and Musanze districts in the Northern Province have raised concerns over the traditional practice of home slaughtering, which is affecting their meat… Read more »