June 30, 2023
Rwanda: Trade Minister, RDB CEO Summoned Over SMEs, Hospitality Issues
Parliament has summoned the Minister of Trade and Industry and CEO of Rwanda Development Board (RDB) to address critical issues plaguing small and medium enterprises (SMEs)… Read more »
Rwanda: Court Adjourns Verdict in Prince Kid's Trial as New Evidence Surfaces
The High Court in Nyamirambo has adjourned to July 14 the verdict in the case of Dieudonne Ishimwe, widely known as Prince Kid. Read more »
Rwanda: I Am Here to Win Titles, Says Rayon's New Signing Simon Tamale
New Rayon Sports signing Simon Tamale on Friday, June 30, said he is ready to help move the club to another level. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Introduce Virtual Visits in Prisons
The Minister of Justice, Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, has revealed that Rwanda Correctional Services (RCS) plans to roll out e-visitations. The announcement was made during the third… Read more »
Rwanda: Court Orders Whatsapp Group Admin to Reinstate Ejected Member
A WhatsApp group in Uganda called "Buyanja My Roots" recently made headlines after one of its members, Herbert Baitwababo, sued the administrators for kicking him out, the… Read more »
June 29, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Drops to 139th in FIFA Rankings
Rwanda has moved four spots down to 139th in the latest FIFA world rankings released on Thursday. Read more »
Rwanda/Ghana: Sunrise FC Sign Two Players
Ghanaian attacking midfielder Paul Laab Garia and Ugandan forward Robert Mukoghotya have joined Sunrise on a two-year deal each. Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Takes Issue With UK Court Ruling on Safety of Asylum Seekers
Rwanda takes issue with a recent ruling by the United Kingdom's Court of Appeal which, among others, ruled that the country is not a safe destination for asylum seekers and… Read more »
Rwanda: French Court Hands Hategekimana Life Sentence for Genocide Crimes
The Cour d'assises de Paris has delivered a life sentence to Philippe Hategekimana, the former deputy commander of Gendarmerie (police), for his involvement in the 1994 Genocide… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Investigation Bureau Explains Reason Behind Rise in Crime Statistics
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has cited its enhanced investigative capacity as the reason behind the continuous rise in crime statistics in the country. The bureau added… Read more »
Rwanda: Meet the Inspiring Voices At Women Deliver 2023
The Women Deliver 2023 Conference (WD2023) is a monumental event dedicated to gender equality, health, rights, and the well-being of girls and women. Read more »
June 28, 2023
Rwanda: RDB Unveils Mineral Reserves Seeking Investors for Value Addition
Rwanda is looking for investment to add value (processing) to minerals mined in the country, Rwanda Development Board (RDB) told investors during the first EU- business forum held… Read more »
Rwanda: Over Rwf200 Billion to Fill Financing Gaps as 2023/24 Budget is Approved
More than Rwf211 billion will be spent on addressing the identified financing gaps in order to meet urgent needs such as public servants' salaries, increased food production, and… Read more »
Rwanda: Bringing Back Foreign Players - What Approach Should APR Adopt?
"It's a decision that was difficult to take but, with the current outcomes, we have no plan to sign any foreign players ever again. They policy is working." Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Spend Over Rwf200 Billion on Disaster Recovery
Rwanda plans to spend Rwf215 billion for disaster recovery, including repairing infrastructure such as roads, water and electricity, as well as resettling families whose houses… Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Priority Areas as New AI Policy Takes Shape
The launch of Rwanda's national Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy marks a very crucial moment in the development of the country's AI ecosystem and a step towards achieving… Read more »
Rwanda: Fiba Africa U16 Qualifiers - Rwanda Face Uganda in Zone 5 Opener
Rwandan starlets begin their quest for a ticket to the 2023 FIBA Africa U16 Championship on Wednesday, June 28, when they take on rivals Uganda in the boys' opening match of the… Read more »
Rwanda: Meet Zabron & Deborah, a New Gospel Duo to Keep an Eye On
With only two songs, gospel duo Zabron Ndikumukiza and Deborah Mugisha, popularly known as Zabron and Deborah, are showing signs of taking over Rwanda's gospel music industry,… Read more »
Rwanda/Tunisia: Mugisha Set to Join Stade Tunisien
Midfielder Bonheur Mugisha is close to joining Tunisian Ligue 1 side Stade Tunisien subject to passing medicals. Read more »
Rwanda: 25 Eco-Friendly Businesses Selected for 7th Edition of BK Urumuri Initiative
BK Urumuri Initiative in partnership with Inkomoko Entrepreneurship Development have selected 25 entrepreneurs with eco-friendly businesses to undergo a free six-month Business… Read more »
Rwanda: Fiba Africa U16 Qualifiers - Rwanda Shocked By Uganda in Zone 5 Opener
Rwanda U-16 boys' team started their campaign at the FIBA U16 Zone V African Basketball Championship qualifiers on a low note after losing t to Uganda 56-59 in Wednesday's opening… Read more »
Rwanda: Uganda Announces Roster for 2023 Women's Afrobasket
Ugandan women head coach Alberto Antuna has announced a provisional squad that he will use during the 2023 Women's Afrobasket that will unfold in Kigali from July 28 to August 6. Read more »
Rwanda: I&M Awarded the Best Bank in Rwanda in 2023
I&M Bank (Rwanda) Plc has been recognised as the best bank in the country in 2023, an award by Capital Finance International (CFI.co), a global journal and online resource… Read more »
Rwanda: Gasamagera Challenges RPF Legislators to Pass Quality Laws
The Secretary General of RPF Inkotanyi, Wellars Gasamagera, has urged members of parliament from the ruling party to always be diligent and ensure the laws they legislate conform… Read more »
Rwanda: Liberation Cup - Republican Guards Beat 10-Man Special Operations Force to Reach Final
Republican Guard (RG) FC advanced to the final of the Inter-force Liberation Cup tournament after beating Special Operations Force (SOF) 2-0 in a semifinal match held at Kigali… Read more »