November 09, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda, Barbados Aviation Deal 'To Boost Trade'
Rwanda and Barbados have signed a Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) that will see both countries opening skies for each other's commercial airlines. Read more »
Rwanda: Traffic Fines Remain Unchanged - Police
The Traffic and Road Safety Department of the Rwanda National Police has said that it has not made any changes in regard to fines slapped on people who are caught drink-driving or… Read more »
November 02, 2022
Rwanda: Rwandan Entrepreneurship in a Globalised Economy
While working or travelling abroad, quite often, you are asked where you come from. In a casual context, this question means, "What is your country of origin?". In a professional… Read more »
November 06, 2022
Rwanda: Experts Weigh in on Viability of 5G Network in Rwanda
Experts in the technology sector have expressed confidence in the feasibility of rolling out 5th Generation mobile technology, however, indicate that some factors need to be put… Read more »
November 07, 2022
Rwanda: RwandAir Launches Direct Flight to London
Heathrow Airport, a major international airport in London on Monday, November 7, welcomed RwandAir maiden direct flight, in a move intended to cater for the airline's growing… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Condoles With Tanzania Over Plane Crash Victims
President Paul Kagame has expressed his condolences to the people of Tanzania and his counterpart Samia Suluhu Hassan after 19 people died in a plane crash on Sunday, November 6. Read more »
October 27, 2022
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda-Ghana Plan to Leverage AfCFTA Framework
Curtains on the Rwanda-Ghana business forum closed down Wednesday, October 26, as companies from both countries sought to create new trade deals and also strengthen the existing… Read more »
November 07, 2022
Rwanda: DR Congo Fighter Jet Violates Rwandan Airspace - Govt
Rwanda says a Sukhoi-25 fighter jet from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) violated her airspace in the morning hours of Monday, November 7, and briefly touched down at Rubavu… Read more »
November 03, 2022
East Africa: EAC Must Get 'Basics' Right Prior to Monetary Union - Minister Nshuti
Minister of State in Charge of East African Community (EAC) Manasseh Nshuti, has said that the EAC should ensure all the prerequisites for the monetary union attainment are… Read more »
October 24, 2022
Rwanda: Industrial Unit Producing 900,000 Shoes Monthly in the Offing
As part of efforts to cut the country's footwear import bill, a modern factory able to produce 900,000 footwear such as shoes, boots, and sandals is being constructed in Kigali's… Read more »
October 20, 2022
Rwanda: Minister Ingabire Calls for Effective Measures to Bridge Internet Usage Gap
Paula Ingabire, Minister of ICT and Innovation, said that efficient measures are needed to address internet usage gap in Africa. Read more »
October 19, 2022
Rwanda: New Centre to Help Lawyers Hone Their Digital Skills
Certa Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, has launched an ambitious initiative aimed at sharpening the knowledge and skills of Rwandan lawyers to match the ever-changing… Read more »
October 10, 2022
Rwanda: Food Prices Will Keep Increasing If Rains Remain Low, Warn Farmers
Yields are likely to be low in farming season A if rains continue to be minimal, farmers told The New Times. Read more »
October 20, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda Gears Up for 5G Network
Rwanda is in preparation to adopt the 5th Generation mobile network to drive its digital economy as part of the newly released broadband policy over the next five years. Read more »
October 10, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda's Risk of Debt Distress Remains Moderate - IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed confidence in Rwanda's capacity to meet its debt obligations. Read more »
October 19, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda Earmarks Rwf500 Billion for Major Electrification Drive
The Minister of Infrastructure, Erneste Nsanzimana, has disclosed that the Government will use Rwf500 billion to support its universal electrification efforts, with a main focus on… Read more »
October 18, 2022
Rwanda: RwandAir Maiden Direct Flight to Heathrow Set for November
National carrier RwandAir says it will, effective November, 6, launch direct flights to London Heathrow, as the airline looks to cater for its growing demand. Read more »
Rwanda: Over 500 Articles Added Onto Kinyarwanda Wikipedia
Articles featuring Rwanda's education, health, religion, sports and entertainment topics have been added on Wikipedia through WikiVibrance. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwf10 Billion Needed to Revamp Stalled Wheat Factory
The Ministry of Trade and Industry has announced that it has deployed technicians to work with an investor who took over Nyamagabe wheat processing factory through auction, so as… Read more »
October 17, 2022
Rwanda: Mobile, Internet Penetration on Agenda Ahead of Mobile World Congress
Measures and policies needed to accelerate mobile penetration and internet coverage in Africa will be some of the key talking points during the Mobile World Congress 2022. Read more »
October 18, 2022
Rwanda: New Digital System to Monitor Performance of Judicial Officers
As part of efforts to further enhance delivery of justice, court officials will soon start to use a digital system dubbed, 'Judicial Management Performance System' (JMPS), designed… Read more »
October 08, 2022
Rwanda: MPs Call for Greater Efforts to Reduce Income Inequalities
Lawmakers on Thursday, October 6, requested the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning to present to Parliament a coordinated planning mechanism that can help Rwanda to achieve… Read more »
Africa: Hopes High as AfCFTA Launches Guided Trade Initiative
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, on October 7, officially launched the Guided Trade Initiative expected to set the tone of implementing commercially… Read more »
October 10, 2022
Rwanda: PM Ngirente Calls for More Enforcement in Cyber-Security
Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) require more enforcement in cyber security in the context of safeguarding and protecting people's information. Read more »
October 09, 2022
Rwanda: Kagame Mobilises $800m for Zimbabwe's Rural Electrification
Zimbabwean President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has revealed that President Paul Kagame helped Zimbabwe secure US$800 million funding for its rural electrification programme. Read more »