Rwanda: Rwandan Distillery Imizi Plots Expansion As It Raises $500,000 in Pre-Seed Funding

IMIZI Rum, a Rwandan spirits brand, has said that it has raised $500,000 (approximately Rwf686 million) in a pre-seed funding in less than a year round led by angel investors from… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda, Poland Sign Air Service Agreement

Rwanda and Poland on Wednesday, November 13, signed a bilateral air service agreement (BASA). Read more »

Rwanda: Govt Secures $50m Investment for Plastic Packaging Factory

The Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) has announced the establishment of a new compostable plastic packaging factory as part of the country's ongoing commitment to… Read more »

Rwanda: Chogm 2024 - Kagame Calls for Youth Investment

President Paul Kagame has emphasized the need for significant investment in the Commonwealth's young population to address urgent global challenges. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Inks New Exploration Deal With Global Mining Giants Rio Tinto

Rwanda has inked a new mineral exploration deal with global mining giants RIO Tinto Mining and Exploration (RTX) Ltd, after "tremendous potential" has been found in the country. Read more »

Rwanda: Investors Look to Exploit Rwanda's Popular Twin Lakes

Investors are increasingly eyeing tourism and hospitality projects along Rwanda's twin lakes of Ruhondo and Burera, aiming to transform the area into a vibrant tourism hub, The New… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda, Turkish Firm Yapi Merkezi Ink Deal to Build Standard Gauge Railway

Uganda and Turkish construction firm Yapi Merkezi signed a contract on Monday, October 14, to build a 272-kilometre standard gauge railway (SGR) in a bid to boost regional trade,… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Reassures Tourists, Investors On Marburg Safety Measures

Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and the Ministry of Health have reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring the safety and security of tourists and investors in the country following… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda, EU Ink Rwf60bn Deal to Boost Nascent Pharmaceutical Sector

The Rwandan government on Tuesday, September 17 announced a new round of €40 million - about Rwf60 billion - financing in grants by the European Union in a bid to increase… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame, Pfizer CEO Discuss Partnerships

President Paul Kagame met with Dr. Albert Bourla, Chairman and CEO of global pharmaceutical company Pfizer, to discuss partnerships, with a focus on expanding equitable access to… Read more »

Africa: Over $44bn Expected in Intra-Africa Trade, Investment Deals

African businesses and states are expected to close in trade and investment deals estimated at more than $44 billion during the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025, Afreximbank announced… Read more »

Africa: 7 Major 'Contract-Talks' Investors Seek From China-Africa Summit

Africa summit kicked-off on Wednesday, September 4, with leaders of African countries meeting and discussing policies and cooperation agreements with the Chinese government. Read more »

Africa: Focac Offers a New Dawn for Africa-China Ties

The Forum On China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), which kicks off this week, marks a significant milestone in the burgeoning relationship between China and Africa. As the premier… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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: 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 »