March 18, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda, Zipline Partnership a Blueprint of Economic Transformation - Kagame
The partnership between Rwanda and Zipline can be used as a case point of transformation of economic prosperity that changes people's lives for the better, President Paul Kagame… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Airport Among 10 Best in Africa, Third Best in Region
Kigali International Airport has been ranked among the top 10 airports in Africa by the SKYTRAX World Airport Awards 2023, because of its excellent customer service and efficient… Read more »
March 16, 2023
Rwanda: FIFA Congress - Advisory on Alternative Roads in Kigali
As the 73rd FIFA Congress gets underway at the BK Arena Thursday, March 16, motorists have been advised to use alternative routes to access the Kigali Central Business District and… Read more »
March 14, 2023
Rwanda: Calling It Wasted Money Won't Deter Rwanda From Demanding Its Share of the U.S.$500 Billion Global Sports Industry
Reading Rwanda Development Board CEO, Clare Akamanzi's article in The East African 'Sportswashing? No. Rwandans benefit from the business of sport' I was taken aback with a… Read more »
March 13, 2023
Rwanda: 7 Continental Priorities Region's Business Community Presented to AfCFTA Boss
Rwanda on March 10 signed a host agreement with the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the Afreximbank for the $10 billion Adjustment Fund aimed at… Read more »
March 11, 2023
Rwanda: Musanze's Old Buildings to Get Major Face-Lift
Musanze District has agreed with investors to close old buildings for renovation. Also in plan is the construction of new multi-storey structures. Read more »
March 10, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda to Host Continental Facility to Boost Intra-African Trade
Rwanda has signed a host agreement with the Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the Afreximbank for the $10 billion Adjustment Fund aimed at… Read more »
March 09, 2023
Rwanda: Kigali Special Economic Zone to Be Doubled in Size
Government says it plans to expand, by more than double, the size of Kigali Special Economic Zone in a move aimed at further addressing some of the domestic private sector… Read more »
March 08, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Scales Up Efforts to Promote Agri-Tech Inclusion
As the world celebrates International Women's Day, it is worth reflecting on the crucial role that women play in agriculture and the critical need for technology inclusion to… Read more »
Tunisia: World Bank Suspends U.S.$520 Million Talks With Tunisia Over Anti-Migrant Remarks
The World Bank has temporarily suspended its future engagement talks with Tunisia amid uproar over recent statements by the country's president against migrants. Read more »
Rwanda: IWD - How AOs Ltd Empowers Women Staff to Innovate and Collaborate
As the world marks International Women's Day, it's important to recognize the efforts of companies that empower women and provide them with opportunities to grow and succeed. Read more »
March 07, 2023
Rwanda: Musanze-Kigali Highway to Get 32 Kilometre Alternative Road
The government is building a 32 kilometres road that could be used in case of a landslide emergency that usually blocks movement on Kigali-Musanze highway at a place called… Read more »
March 06, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Identifies Marijuana Production as Top Investment Opportunity
Rwanda is looking to invest at least Rwf19 billion in the production of cannabis, also known as a high-value therapeutic crop, The New Times has learnt. Read more »
March 07, 2023
Rwanda: How U.S.$64 Million Project Will Boost Smallholder Farmer's Agri-Exports
Nina Nyirampeta, a chilli farmer from Rulindo District, recounts how she lost at least Rwf4 million because of a lack of a ready market for her chilli produce back in 2019, leading… Read more »
March 06, 2023
Rwanda: Why Govt Set a Fixed Coffee Farm Gate Price
Unlike the common practice where the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) would set a farm gate price, the minimum price at which coffee cherries must be bought… Read more »
Rwanda: Horti-Export Phase 2 to Further Rwanda's Horticulture Exports
The first phase of the Horti-Export project contributed significantly to Rwanda's horticultural export growth by expanding its market base, and its second phase will further… Read more »
March 04, 2023
Rwanda: Six Key Priorities the Ministry of Agriculture Eyes to Boost Productivity
The new Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Ildephonse Musafiri, will focus on six key actions meant to ensure increased agricultural output and food security for… Read more »
Africa: Africa Needs New Paradigm to Realize the SDGs - Economist
Africa needs a paradigm shift to deliver sustainable development by making a fresh commitment and increasing investment to realize the SDGs, the Economic Commission for Africa's… Read more »
Rwanda: The Rigours of Public Transport in Kigali
During the 18th National Dialogue Council, Umushyikirano, held earlier this week, from February 27 to 28, one of the key issues that came up was the issue of poor public transport. Read more »
March 02, 2023
Rwanda: PM Woos Investors as Govt Extends Incentives for Manufacturers
Given the positive impact of the Manufacture and Build to recover programme over the last two years, it is evident that Rwanda needs more of such innovative and targeted… Read more »
Africa: Africa Urged to Prioritize Investment in STEM
Africa should prioritize investment in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education to build and retain science skills on the continent, Niger's Minister for… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Targets Rwf2.5 Trillion Investments in Manufacturing Incentives
The government recently announced the second phase of the Manufacture and Build to Recover Programme, aimed at fast-tracking private sector investments in key priority sectors to… Read more »
Rwanda: Activists Call for Paternity Leave to Be Increased to Six Weeks
Rwanda Men's Resource Centre (RWAMREC) and Rwanda Civil Society Platform (RCSP) are calling for six weeks of paternity leave for a male employee whose spouse has given birth (half… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Los Angeles City Explore Areas of Partnership
Rwanda and the City of Los Angeles are exploring potential areas of partnership after the Rwandan Ambassador to the United States, Mathilde Mukantabana and Commercial… Read more »
March 01, 2023
Africa: Trademark, Tony Blair Institute Join Hands to Boost Intra-Africa Trade
Pan-African cross-border trade promoter Trademark Africa and its subsidiary Trade Catalyst Africa (TCA) have entered an agreement to work together with governments adviser Tony… Read more »