November 15, 2022
Rwanda: Central Bank Increases Lending Rate to 6.5% to Subdue Inflation
The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has increased the lending rate from 6 percent to 6.5 percent as the country continues to tame inflation. Read more »
Rwanda: Central Bank Increases Lending Rate to 6.5% to Tame Inflation
The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has increased the lending rate from 6 percent to 6.5 percent as the country continues to tame inflation. Read more »
November 16, 2022
Rwanda: Chia Seed Headache As Pressure Mounts on Investors
Inside Akens and Kernels Ltd warehouse in Kigali's Special Economic Zone, in Gasabo District, one can see sack piles of chia seeds belonging to thousands of farmers, who supplied… Read more »
November 17, 2022
Rwanda: Illovo Sugar Rwanda Launches Factory, 1kg Packaging
Illovo sugar Rwanda a subsidiary of Illovo sugar Africa opened its packaging facility in Rwanda and launched its 1kg pre-packed branded brown sugar. Read more »
November 15, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda Should Address Skills Gap to Strengthen Services Delivery - WB
Given Rwanda's ambitions, the country should address the present skills gap in various sectors in order to maximise its full potential. Read more »
Rwanda: BDO Rwanda Roots for Conducive Physical Work, Productivity
Corporate executives and employees work for three-quarters of the day at the office. Research shows that 90% of people who work from offices find them boring, which reduces their… Read more »
Rwanda: Private Sector Federation Mulls Shift Work to Deal With New Working Hours
The Private Sector Federation (PSF) has urged investors and businesses to switch to shift work as an effective employment model if they want to increase working hours to maximize… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Coffee Brands Among 'Most Popular' in China
Two Rwandan coffee brands, "Sholi" and "Abakunda Ikawa," are among the most popular in Starbucks stores in China, according to information from the Rwandan Embassy in China. Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique Starts Shipping Gas to Europe
Mozambique has started exporting its liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Cabo Delgado province, a region affected by Islamist militants, until 2020 when Rwandan forces alongside the… Read more »
November 14, 2022
Rwanda: PM Tips New Prosecutors on Integrity, Use of Tech
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has urged newly sworn-in prosecutors to use technology in their work to counter the rising number of crimes related to it. Read more »
Rwanda: New Cooperatives Set to Standardise Motorcyclists' Operations
New motorcycle cooperatives have been established in Kigali City to bring order to the operations of motorists, as well as encourage their management and accountability. Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Approves Regional Telecoms Body Headquarters in Kigali
Kigali is set to host the East African Communications Organisation (EACO) secretariat, as part of the body's efforts to coordinate and streamline its efforts to improve… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame in Indonesia for G20 Summit
President Paul Kagame arrived in Bali, Indonesia on November 14, where he joins world leaders for this year's G20 summit. Read more »
Rwanda: Barbados Provides Opportunities for Rwandan Businesses - Honorary Consul Rubagenga
A lot is now expected from Rwanda-Barbados bilateral ties, building on last week's state visit by the latter's Prime Minister Mia Amor to Kigali. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda on Course to Grow Grapes, Produce Wine
Three years after inking a deal with the Germany state of Rhineland Palatinate, Rwanda is about to start growing grapes with the aim to boost its wine industry and reduce wine… Read more »
November 12, 2022
Kenya: Kenyan Foreign Minister Mutua on Trade Relations, Rwanda-DR Congo Crisis
Kenyan Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Minister, Alfred Mutua, says that Rwanda should continue acting the same way it has been reacting - with restraint - to several acts of… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Instant Coffee 'Promising' on the Chinese Market
As Rwanda continues to explore the Chinese market, local instant coffee is the latest product to be sent to the Asian country, and according to the Rwanda Coffee Company, the… Read more »
November 14, 2022
Rwanda: Experts Call for Robust Early Warning Systems for Disaster Management #AfricaClimateCrisis
There is a need for strong early warning systems and capacity building to ensure fast, accurate and precise information in response to disasters, experts in disaster prevention and… Read more »
November 12, 2022
Rwanda: Officials Speak Out on New School, Working Time Directives
Following the cabinet's decision to change the official schooling and working hours, a lot is expected in terms of feasibility and impact. Read more »
November 11, 2022
Rwanda: Government Adjusts Working Hours
Government has made changes in the official schooling and working hours as a move to offer more flexible conditions. Read more »
November 13, 2022
Africa: COP27 - Businesses Urged to Step Up Efforts in Stemming Climate Change Tide
With the growing climate uncertainties and mounting financial needs for climate adaptation and mitigation, member countries across the Commonwealth are keen to see businesses take… Read more »
Rwanda: GAERG Pushes for Economic Sustainability Among Genocide Survivors
The Alumni of Genocide Survivors' Students Association (GAERG) has provided 950 poultry to 95 families of survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi based in Ntarama Sector,… Read more »
November 10, 2022
Rwanda: Newly Elected Berne Union President Outlines Priorities
Building partnerships, exploring opportunities for trade and investment insurance, and decarbonizing portfolios among members are among the main priorities of Ms Maëlia… Read more »
Rwanda: Urban Food Prices Rise By 40%
Food and non-alcoholic beverages increased by 39.7 per cent in October 2022 compared to the same month of 2021, according to Rwanda's Consumer Price Index (CPI) that was released… Read more »
Rwanda: Why EgpytAir is Planning to Increase Direct Flights to Kigali
Egypt's national carrier, EgyptAir has announced plans to increase its regular weekly flights between Kigali and Cairo, owing to the airline's increased demand in the recent past. Read more »