March 20
Rwanda: How Rwanda Will Benefit From Hosting Pan African Export Fund
The Afreximbank officially launched its domiciled Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA) in Kigali, on March 20, an impetus to the country's positioning as a financial hub… Read more »
Kenya: Rwanda, Kenya Commit to Enhance Transport Along Northern Corridor
Government officials from Rwanda and Kenya convened to bolster cooperation between the two nations and enhance transport services along the northern corridor, aiming to strengthen… Read more »
March 19
Africa: Why Internet Disruptions Have Rocked Parts of Africa
Damages on multiple undersea telecommunication cables are the cause of a far-reaching connection outage that rocked parts of the African continent last week, with operators and… Read more »
March 18
Rwanda: Rwanda-Zimbabwe Ties Show the Potential of Intra-Africa Trade
The Rwanda-Zimbabwe Business Forum which went underway on Monday serves as a powerful testament to the transformative potential of South-South cooperation. The 50% surge in trade… Read more »
Rwanda: Can Rwanda-Zimbabwe Business Community Drive AfCFTA Realization?
Trade between Rwanda and Zimbabwe increased by 50 per cent in three years, owing to business engagement efforts, representing potential to boost the implementation of the African… Read more »
Rwanda: KKOG Becomes First Company to Secure Cannabis Export License
King Kong Organics (KKOG Rwanda) has become the first local company to secure a 5-year license to cultivate cannabis for medicinal purposes, extraction, and export various… Read more »
March 14
Rwanda: Rwanda, Tanzania Move to Open New Border Post
A top Tanzanian oficial has announced plans to open a new border post with Rwanda, as part of a raft of measures to scale up ties between the two East African countries. Read more »
March 15
Tanzania: New Dawn for Rwanda-Tanzania Businesses
Rwanda and Tanzania are two different countries but someway with shared similarities. Rwanda is a geographically small country compared to Tanzania, but the two countries are among… Read more »
March 13
Rwanda: Rwanda's Inaugural Green Bond Signals Market Development - Experts
Experts in the capital markets industry say the issuance of the first-ever Green Bond on the Rwandan market signifies the pace at which the market is growing and is timely given… Read more »
Rwanda: Push for 'Pay-Per-Distance' As Public Transport Fares Rise
Public transport users and activists have requested the government to fast-track the implementation of a 'distance-based transport fare system' instead of charging for the entire… Read more »
Rwanda: Why ESG Investors Are Pouring Money Into Rwanda
Two decades ago, nobody would have thought it was important to draw a distinction between investors based on their consciousness. Not today. Read more »
March 14
Rwanda: Bk Capital Introduces Tekana Personal Pension Scheme - A Step Towards Financial Security
BK Capital, incorporated in Rwanda in 2012 as BK Securities Limited, is a subsidiary of BK Group PLC. It's the largest investment bank and fund manager in Rwanda that offers Stock… Read more »
March 13
Rwanda: How Efficient Are Electric Motorbikes?
bikes) were first introduced in Rwanda in 2019 in line with the Green Growth and Climate Resilient Strategy, a 2050 vision for the country of being a developed, climate-resilient… Read more »
March 12
Rwanda: Rwanda, Tanzania Commit to Stronger Trade, Energy Ties
Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Vincent Biruta, and his Tanzanian counterpart, January Makamba, committed to boosting the two countries'… Read more »
March 11
Rwanda: Rwanda's Economy Grew 8.2% in 2023
Rwanda's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 8.2 per cent to Rwf 16,355 billion in 2023, boosted largely by the services sector, the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda… Read more »
March 06
Rwanda: Rwanda's Exports to China Rose By Over 80% in 2023
Rwanda's exports to China rose by more than 87 percent to a record high $131 million (approximately Rwf 168 billion) in 2023, the Chinese ambassador to Rwanda Wang Xuekun has said. Read more »
March 05
Africa: Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, Women Need Equality
As we prepare to celebrate the International Women's Day (IWD) on March 8, we need to keep in mind what the day is about and how we can make the most of it. And yes, it is not… Read more »
Rwanda: Online Forex Trading Regulations in Rwanda - 10 Things to Know
The Capital Market Authority of Rwanda (CMA Rwanda) announced, through a public notice dated March 1, new Regulations for Leveraged Foreign Exchange Trading in Rwanda, which it… Read more »
East Africa: Ruto Wants EAC to Be Competitive in Emerging High-Tech Fields
Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto has said that the East African Community must put in place mechanisms to enable it to be competitive in emerging high-tech fields, pointing out… Read more »
March 03
Rwanda: Rwanda Moves to Regulate Online Forex Trading
Leveraged foreign exchange trading, commonly known as online forex trading, is now -- for the first time -- regulated in Rwanda following the issuance of relevant regulations, The… Read more »
February 15
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's New $100 Million Dairy Project
Rwanda has launched a six-year $100.37 million (approx. Rwf127 billion) dairy development project which intends, among others, to increase income of targeted rural households, and… Read more »
February 14
Ghana: Ghanaian President Replaces Finance Minister, Others in Cabinet Reshuffle
Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Wednesday announced changes to his cabinet, replacing the finance minister and some other ministers in the latest reshuffle. Read more »
Central Africa: Rwanda Launches Aviation Training Centre
Rwanda, on February 14, launched a Centre of Excellence for Aviation Skills (CEAS) aimed at building local capacity and empowering the labour force in the aviation industry in the… Read more »
February 12
Rwanda: Kidney Transplants Now Covered Under Mutuelle De Santé - RSSB
Patients suffering from chronic renal failure can now get kidney transplant procedures covered by the community-based health insurance scheme (CBHI) commonly known as Mutuelle de… Read more »
February 05
Rwanda: Govt Leases Land in 9 Districts to Expand Network Coverage
The Ministry of Environment has leased state land to TRES Infrastructure Ltd, a telecommunication company specializing in optical fiber transmission and network optimization, to… Read more »