April 04, 2023
Rwanda: IMF, Rwanda Reach Agreement on Economic, Monetary Policy
The government of Rwanda and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission team on Tuesday, April 4, reached a staff-level agreement on successful implementation of the economic… Read more »
April 03, 2023
Rwanda: How City of Kigali Nipped 'Street Vendor Menace' in the Bud
It is a common sight in many cities, clogged streets, people rubbing on each other and in some cases, chaotic scenes characterised by noise, as hawkers compete for clients. Read more »
Rwanda: Unpaid Care Work in Rwanda - the Urgent Need for Men Engagement
Rwanda has been credited as the most gender equal country in Africa and second in the world, but several harmful gender norms persist, putting women in a bad place and almost… Read more »
Rwanda: How CEOs Can Boost Investment in Local Tech Start-Ups
Perceptions of the business climate by sector leaders often can be a good indicator of the health of the economy. It can foretell the direction economic trends are likely to take. Read more »
Rwanda: Empowering Rural Women - Exploring How Technology Is Driving Progress
In the rural areas of developing countries like Rwanda, women often face unique challenges that hinder their economic and social empowerment. However, technology has emerged as a… Read more »
April 01, 2023
Rwanda: How New Rwanda-Australia Trade, Investment Body Will Boost Ties
Rwanda Trade and Investment Council (ARTIC), a new body formed during the Australian leadership retreat in Brisbane from March 24 to 25, aims to strengthen relations between… Read more »
March 30, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Signs Global Agreement on Tax Transparency
Rwanda, on Tuesday, March 28, signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement (MCAA); a framework that provides an efficient mechanism for information exchange among member… Read more »
March 29, 2023
Rwanda: Over 48 People Injured as Two Rwandan Buses Collide in Uganda
Over 48 people sustained injuries after two passenger buses belonging to Rwandan transportation companies collided head-on on Wednesday morning in Ntungamo District, Western… Read more »
Rwanda: Depositors Not Affected By Rwf25 Million Theft in Karangazi SACCO - Central Bank
Nobody will lose their money after the Rwf25 million theft in SACCO Karangazi, the Central Bank Governor, John Rwangombwa assured depositors. Read more »
Rwanda: Govt to Allocates Rwf500 Million for Grassroot Internet Connectivity
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente on Tuesday, March 29, announced that the government is set to inject Rwf500 million to further address poor internet network issues that persist at… Read more »
Rwanda: Experts Call for Increased Use of Modern Business Models in Agriculture
As the global population continues to grow and the food demand increases, the agriculture industry is under pressure to become more efficient and sustainable. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Exports Revenue Grows, Trade Deficit Widens
Rwanda's export value increased by 33.2 percent in 2022, mainly driven by commodity prices and strong domestic manufacturing activities exported in the region. Read more »
Rwanda: Equity Group Records $349m Net Profit in 2022
Equity Group recorded a 15 percent increase in profit after tax of KShs.46.1 billion (approx. $349 million) in 2022, from KShs.40.1 billion in the previous year. Read more »
Rwanda: Govt to Allocate Rwf500m for Grassroot Internet Connectivity
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente on Tuesday, March 29, announced that the government is set to inject Rwf500 million to further address poor internet network issues that persist at… Read more »
March 27, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda First African Country to Fully Integrate Drone Technology in Fighting Malaria
In a world still grappling with malaria elimination, Rwanda was the first country to integrate and deploy drones in the most malaria endemic zones of the country for an accelerated… Read more »
East Africa: Wishlist as Region Looks to Revamp Roaming Framework
Frequent cross-border forays chasing elusive prospects led to a closer look at the roaming service. And like many roving East African Community citizens, I can vouch for the One… Read more »
Rwanda: Longer Maternity Leave Sparks Public Debate
Working mothers are leaving their babies to domestic workers soon after three months of maternity leave elapse, MP Frank Habineza said, proposing that such a leave should be… Read more »
March 26, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Among Countries With Cheapest Electricity Tariffs - Report
Rwanda has been listed as one of the 30 countries globally with the cheapest household electricity prices, according to a report released earlier this month by Statista.com, an… Read more »
March 22, 2023
Rwanda: ICT Ministry Starts Campaign to Build Stronger Digital Governance
In today's digital age, the importance of robust digital governance cannot be overstated. As governments and organizations grapple with managing vast amounts of data, there is an… Read more »
Rwanda: Kayonza - Coffee Growing Boosts Financial Freedom for Women
A cooperative of 157 women and three men in Rukara sector, Kayonza District, has found financial success by embracing coffee growing instead of subsistence farming. Read more »
Rwanda: How Women Are Championing Nutrition Through Agribusiness
Adeline Umukunzi stands in a field in Musanze District picking nutritious mushrooms from inside a small covered structure. The structure provides an environment with moisture, low… Read more »
March 21, 2023
Rwanda: UN - Clean Energy, Technology Can Be Exploited to Avoid Climate Disaster
Clean energy and technology can be exploited to avoid the growing climate disaster, a major new report on climate change says. Read more »
February 28, 2023
Rwanda: Govt to Procure 300 Buses to Ease Public Transport in Kigali
Over 300 new public transport buses will be introduced in Kigali in the next three months to ease the public transport shortage challenges that have been faced by commuters in the… Read more »
March 20, 2023
Rwanda: MPs Seek Tougher Penalties for Violation of Maritime Transport Law
Some Members of Parliament have described as lenient the proposed penalties to be slapped on vessel owners or operators who violate safety standards and other requirements as… Read more »
Rwanda: Here's The Solution to Kigali's Public Transport Issues - Global Transport Expert
Chris Kost, a public transport expert working with the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP), a global organisation that has worked with over 100 cities to… Read more »