June 26
Rwanda: Can Angel Investing Fix African Startup Funding Woes?
A crop of investors allocating capital to early stage-startups is emerging in Africa. They deploy funding in a way that traditional and commercial lenders cannot. They tend to be… Read more »
June 13
Rwanda: Who Is Mutesi Rusagara, the 34-Year-Old New State Minister in Charge of Public Investment?
Linda Mutesi Rusagara, 34, was on June 12, appointed as state minister in charge of resource mobilisation and public investment at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning… Read more »
June 06
Rwanda: Rwanda Opens Embassy in Indonesia
The Government of Rwanda on Thursday, June 6, officially opened its embassy in Indonesia, in a bid to foster bilateral relations with the Asian country. Read more »
Rwanda: What the New Rwanda-Guinea Agriculture Deal Entails
Rwanda and Guinea Conakry signed a memorandum of understanding in the field of agriculture and animal resources, on June 3, to buttress socio-economic development in the two… Read more »
June 03
Africa: Kagame Joins Leaders for Welcome Dinner Ahead of Korea-Africa Summit
President Paul Kagame on Monday, June 3, joined other leaders for a welcome dinner hosted by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee. Read more »
May 13
Africa: Africa's Critical Minerals Summit to Profile Continent's Investment Outlook
The Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) slated for November this year is expected to showcase investment opportunities within Africa's critical minerals and rare earth elements market. Read more »
May 06
Rwanda: Why Rwanda Is Attracting Increased Investments
For e-mobility company BasiGo, Rwanda is an ideal place for its investment. The firm has a commitment to delivering 200 electric buses to Rwanda by 2025, with an outlay of $40… Read more »
May 02
Rwanda: Rwandan Armed Forces' Shop to Get Investment Powers in New Bill
Rwanda armed forces' shop (AFOS) has been granted authority to make investments under a bill that was passed by the Lower House on May 2. According to the Ministry of Defence, the… Read more »
April 26
Rwanda: Rwanda's $502m Agricultural Investment Opportunities 'Offer Prosperity Prospects'
A transformative multimillion-dollar investment plan has been envisioned by the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources with the support of the Food and Agriculture… Read more »
March 28
Africa: 3i Africa Summit to Spearhead Investment Drive for African Fintechs
Given the catalytic potential of digital technologies in Africa, experts have emphasized the need to galvanize investments and set regulations tailored for fintech growth on the… Read more »
March 18
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 »
March 13
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 »
January 24
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 22
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 »
December 19, 2023
Rwanda: European Union Has Invested Over €900 Million in Rwanda - Von Der Leyen
The European Union has invested more than €900 million (approx. over Rwf1.2 trillion) in Rwanda, including in areas such as health, critical raw materials, and agro-food… Read more »
December 05, 2023
Rwanda: COP28 - Rwanda Awarded for Green Transport Investment, Green City Kigali Project
Rwanda has been awarded for green transport investment and the Green City Kigali project. Read more »
November 28, 2023
Rwanda: Kigali - Govt Opens Up Public Transport Market to Individual Investors
The government has opened up the public transport market for buses owned by individuals as a measure to deal with scarcity of vehicles and long queues in the city. Read more »
November 26, 2023
Rwanda: RDB Calls for Investors to Build Luxury Hotel on Mount Rebero
The CEO of Rwanda Development Board (RDB), Francis Gatare, has called upon investors to build a multi-star hotel on Mount Rebero in Kigali City. Read more »
November 11, 2023
Africa: Saudi-Africa Summit an Opportunity to Make Right Investment - Kagame
President Paul Kagame has emphasized that the Saudi-Africa summit is an opportunity to shift mindsets, collaborate and find solutions by making the right investments required to… Read more »
November 13, 2023
Rwanda: Ethiopian Investor Talks Opportunities in Rwanda
A week's visit to Rwanda in November 2020 changed the way Yared Gebremichael thought about investing in Africa. The 32-year-old Ethiopian national, with investments in his country… Read more »
November 09, 2023
Rwanda: Minister Ingabire Lauds Norrsken's Investment in Kigali
Startups in Rwanda and the East African region have a new source for investment and mentorship, thanks in large part to the just-inaugurated Norrsken House Kigali, Paula Ingabire,… Read more »
November 08, 2023
Africa: PM Ngirente Calls for De-Risking Key Sectors for Investment Flow in Africa
Taking action to de-risk some key sectors and driving connectivity on the continent will create an investment-ready environment for Africa, according to Prime Minister Edouard… Read more »
Rwanda: PM Ngirente in Morocco for Africa Investment Forum
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente on Wednesday, November 8, arrived in Morocco to attend the Africa Investment Forum, the continent's largest investment market. Read more »
November 02, 2023
Rwanda: Travel, Tourism Investment to Increase By 11% in 2023
Global travel and tourism investment is set to increase by 11.5 per cent in 2023 and return to pre-pandemic levels in 2025, the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) President… Read more »
October 26, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame Talks Investment, Women Empowerment at Saudi Summit
Africa, like the rest of the world, has its challenges, from poor governance to no accountability, but it is a big mistake not to invest in the continent, President Paul Kagame has… Read more »