February 02
Rwanda: 7 Firms to Invest Over Rwf50 Billion in Gabiro Agribusiness Hub
Seven firms from different countries are expected to invest more than Rwf53 billion in large-scale commercial farming under the Gabiro Agribusiness Hub, according to information… Read more »
January 31
Rwanda: Minerals - Experts, Investors on Rwanda-UK Areas of 'Craze'
There is an opportunity to invest in the mining industry but also in the aspect of midstream processing and have more partnerships between Rwanda and the United Kingdom, experts… Read more »
January 29
Rwanda: Rwanda, Rio Tinto Minerals Sign Lithium Exploration Deal
Rwanda and Rio Tinto Minerals Development, a global leader in the exploration, mining, and processing of minerals, on Monday, January 29, signed an agreement of exploration and… Read more »
Rwanda: Experts React to Move By Tax Body to De-Register Dormant Tins
On January 26, Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) waived Rwf6.6 billion in penalties for 31,500 de-registered tax accounts. Read more »
Rwanda: Modern Abattoirs Count Losses as Communities Opt for Home Slaughtering
Abattoir operators in Gakenke and Musanze districts in the Northern Province have raised concerns over the traditional practice of home slaughtering, which is affecting their meat… Read more »
January 24
Rwanda: Rwandan Youth Urged to Tap Into Opportunities for Development
Rwandan youth have been urged to tap into the opportunities available to drive the country's economic development. Read more »
Rwanda: Safeguarding Workers and Communities Through Occupational Health
Occupational health and safety is one of the most important aspects of human concern. It aims at an adaptation of a working environment to workers for the promotion and maintenance… Read more »
Rwanda: We See Real Rhythm of Development to Partner With Rwanda - UK Envoy
More than 100 British investors are expected to court in Kigali next week for the first-ever UK-Rwanda Business Forum, bringing together captains of trade and industry, investors,… Read more »
January 23
Rwanda: Over 1.5 Million New Households Connected to Electricity Since 2017 - PM
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has announced significant strides in Rwanda's infrastructure development, particularly in electricity and water access for households, during his… Read more »
January 22
Rwanda: Rwanda's Key Takeaways From WEF Annual Meeting
Rwanda took part in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting hosted in Davos, Switzerland, from January 15 to 19 under the theme, "Rebuilding Trust". Read more »
Rwanda: 7 Initiatives Placing Rwanda as Major Player in AI Field
Over the past few years, Rwanda has stepped up its game in the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI), taking the lead in several initiatives that are putting the country on the map… Read more »
Rwanda: Going Paperless - How Much Could Rwanda Save?
Rwanda is expected to save billions of money as it pushes the implementation of a cashless economy and paperless policies. Read more »
Rwanda: Why Animals Should Not Be Stressed Before Slaughter
Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition and Consumer Protection Authority (RICA) has warned of animal stress before being slaughtered which leads to low-quality meat. Read more »
Rwanda: How Green Building Is Cost-Effective, Guarantees Long-Term Savings
There are quite many reasons as to why Rwanda chose to go green and they include the need to save the planet, and decrease building operation costs (energy and water), according to… Read more »
Rwanda: FERWABA Calls for More Investors in Local Basketball
Underlining the importance of ongoing investments in local basketball teams, local Basketball governing body (FERWABA) Vice-President Richard Nyirishema emphasized the need for… Read more »
January 15
Rwanda: How Will City Avoid Fraudulent Access to Street Vendor Funding?
The Local Administrative Entities Development Agency (LODA) and City of Kigali officials confirmed the establishment of a team to carefully select former street vendors who will… Read more »
January 10
Rwanda: Major Tech Conferences Coming to Rwanda in 2024
As Rwanda continues to prioritise digital transformation and cultivate an enabling environment for technological advancement, the country is gearing up to host technology or… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwf2 Billion Disbursed to Communities Through Mining Revenue Sharing Scheme
Communities hosting mining activities have benefited from infrastructure and various other projects worth up to Rwf2 billion distributed through revenue sharing schemes, according… Read more »
Rwanda: Consumer Prices Decelerate to 6.4% in December 2023
The increase of consumer prices on Rwanda's market eased to 6.4 percent in December 2023, compared to the same period in 2022, according to the National Institute of Statistics… Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali - Former Street Vendors to Get Low-Interest Financing Opportunity
Former street vendors in Kigali will receive loans at a two per cent interest rate per year to support their businesses, in addition to mini-markets that are being set up for them. Read more »
East Africa: 2024 - Rwanda to Lead Economic Growth in East Africa - UN Report
Rwanda's economy is projected to grow to seven per cent in 2024, up from 6.3 per cent in 2023, ranking first in East Africa and third among African countries with high economic… Read more »
Rwanda: MPs Appeal for Proper Management of Mining Pits
Members of Parliament on January 9, appealed for proper management of hundreds of pits found in various mining sites across the country, including those that date back to the… Read more »
Rwanda: Inadequate Financing Undermining Rwanda's Mining Potential - Official
Lack of domestic financing tailored to the mining sector's needs is making Rwanda's mineral business highly reliant on loans from foreign companies and therefore biting into the… Read more »
January 08
Rwanda: Ombudsman Calls for Efficiency in Issuing Permits for Filling Stations
Delays in accessing licences to set up filling stations inconvenience investors, according to the Office of the Ombudsman. It recommended that the regulation for such businesses… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt to Construct Rwf13 Billion Animal Treatment Facility
The government is building a Rwf13.3 billion Veterinary Laboratory Complex at the University of Rwanda, Nyagatare campus, in Eastern Province, to boost veterinary medicine,… Read more »