February 28, 2023
Africa: Africans Lose Least in U.S.$5.9 Billion Global Crypto Scams
African investors may have shared the least percentage of investment scams in cryptocurrency which reached $5.9 billion globally last year, The East African reports. Read more »
Africa: How Africa Can Increase Energy Production Capacity
Experts have called for a deep overhaul of Africa's approach to energy issues to break the vicious cycle of outdated technologies, respond more efficiently to electricity needs and… Read more »
Rwanda: Norrsken Kigali House Announces Third Phase of Construction
Norrsken Kigali House, Africa's biggest hub for entrepreneurs, has broken ground for the final phase of the construction (Phase 3) of its Kigali House which will commence on March… Read more »
February 27, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda's Population Passes 13 Million
Rwanda's population increased from 10.5 million in 2012 to 13.2 million in 2022, indicating an annual population growth rate of 2.3 percent, according to findings released from the… Read more »
Africa: African Countries Urged to Prioritize Green Mineral Value Chains
To meet the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, the SDGs and Africa's Agenda 2063, the world must decarbonize its growth models and shift to renewable energy sources, the Acting… Read more »
February 25, 2023
Rwanda: African Airport Industry Experts Meet in Rwanda
The 69th edition of the Airports Council International (ACI) Africa Board Meeting, Regional Committees, Conference, and Exhibition, started in Kigali on Saturday, February 25, to… Read more »
February 24, 2023
Rwanda: Empowering District Economies Vital for Inclusive Growth
The National Strategy for Transformation (NST) is Rwanda's roadmap of getting to Vision 2050. It is the means to a desired end. It is however important to note that any… Read more »
Rwanda: Rab Warns Against Pork Consumption in Musanze Over Swine Erysipelas
Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Board (RAB) has warned residents in Musanze against pork consumption following the 'swine erysipelas' illness identified in Muko… Read more »
February 23, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Deploys Drones to Deliver Diabetes Meds At Patients' Doorsteps
The Ministry of Health in Partnership with Zipline and Partners in Health are conducting trials of how insulin medications for diabetes patients can be delivered at doorsteps using… Read more »
February 22, 2023
Rwanda: Starlink Enters Rwanda
Billionaire Elon Musk's satellite-based internet venture, Starlink, has started in Rwanda using inter-satellite links commonly known as space lasers, officials have confirmed. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Private Sector Explores Investment Opportunities in UAE
A delegation from Rwanda's private sector, Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and the Rwandan embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are holding investment roadshows in UAE… Read more »
Rwanda: Strange Disease Kills Over 200 Pigs in Musanze
A disease yet to be identified has killed over 200 pigs in Musanze District leading to a pause in movement and consumption in some areas. Read more »
Rwanda: Funding Rwanda's Infrastructure Development
Economic growth and development cannot be achieved without the availability and the provision of appropriate economic and social infrastructure. The need to improve the quality and… Read more »
February 20, 2023
Rwanda: How High Prices Buoyed Rwanda Coffee Exports
Revenue from Rwanda's coffee exports increased by 34 per cent to more than $105 million (about Rwf114 billion) in 2022, from more than $78.3 million (about Rwf85 billion) in… Read more »
Rwanda: How High Price Fuelled Rwanda Coffee Exports Past U.S.$100 Million
Revenue from Rwanda's coffee exports increased by 34 per cent to more than $105 million (about Rwf114 billion) in 2022, from more than $78.3 million (about Rwf85 billion) in 2021,… Read more »
Rwanda: Time for a Second Green Revolution
One of humanity's biggest achievements in the last century was making a huge increase in food production. Read more »
Rwanda: Budget Deficit Derails Rehabilitation of 34 Drainages in Kigali
A budget deficit is derailing the rehabilitation of 34 drainages to curb floods in City of Kigali, the city Mayor, Pudence Rubingisa has said. Read more »
Rwanda: Rural Schools' Expectations On Starlink Internet
Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, recently revealed that the government will have a Starlink pilot phase in at least 500 schools countrywide. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Annual Agric Export Revenues Reach Rwf860 Billion
Rwanda's agricultural export earnings amounted to over $788.7 million (about Rwf859.5 billion), representing an increase of 45 per cent from $543.1 million (about Rwf591.8 billion)… Read more »
February 16, 2023
Rwanda: Central Bank's Chief Economist On Strategies to Keep Inflation At Bay
The National Bank of Rwanda has increased its lending rate by 50 basis points from 6.5 percent to 7 percent in efforts to tame the persistently high prices. Read more »
Rwanda: Architects Tasked to Address Setbacks in Greening Construction Projects
The ministry of infrastructure has tasked architects in Rwanda to work closely with communities in incorporating climate resilience apparatuses in construction project design and… Read more »
Rwanda: City of Kigali to Use $70m to Upgrade Major Unplanned Settlements
Kigali's major unplanned settlements will soon be upgraded at the cost of $70 million (approx. Rwf76 billion), officials announced this week during the ground breaking… Read more »
February 15, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Up 47 Places in New Global Internet Speed Report
Rwanda made the biggest leap in fixed broadband speeds, with the result that its position in the global rankings raised by 47 places, according to Speedtest Global Index by Ookla,… Read more »
Rwanda: $45m Milk Powder Factory to Start Production in May
Inyange Industries Ltd, Rwanda's largest agro-processing firm, is setting up a milk powder factory with an estimated $45 million (about Rwf48 billion) investment, in Nyagatare… Read more »
February 14, 2023
Rwanda: Fire Insurance Drops 17 Percent As Covid-19 Takes Its Toll
The state of fire insurance performance for the period 2019 - 2021 from the Rwanda Insurers Association (ASSAR) indicates that assets insured against fire stood at over Rwf5.2… Read more »