Rwanda: Nduhungirehe, Top U.S. Diplomat Discuss Regional Security, Bilateral Ties

Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Ndungirehe, held talks with Amb. Troy Fitrell, the Acting U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Introduces 'Tourism Levy' to Boost Investments

The government has introduced a 3 per cent 'tourism levy' on accommodation facilities, including hotel rooms. Officials state that the levy aims to support investments in the… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame's Visit to Türkiye Signals Renewed Cooperation

President Paul Kagame travelled Wednesday, January 22, to Türkiye on a two-day official visit. During his visit, he was welcomed by his Turkish counterpart President Recep… Read more »

Rwanda: What's Next for Rwanda, Togo Cooperation?

Rwanda and Togo's cooperation is set to gain momentum in various sectors such as agriculture, trade and investment, green financing, and energy, following the visit of Togolese… Read more »

Rwanda: St. Louis Delegation Explores Investment Opportunities in Rwanda

Rwanda Development Board (RDB) Deputy CEO, Juliana Muganza, and other government officials on Monday, January 6, welcomed Rodney Boyd, head of a 15-member delegation from St.… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda, Steve Harvey Ink Tourism, Investment Deal

The government of Rwanda and American comedian and television host Steve Harvey's company BILT LLC, on Monday, December 16, signed an agreement to promote tourism and investment in… Read more »

Africa: NBA Africa's Akamanzi On Sports Investment, Returns

Many African countries are recognising the economic potential of sports and entertainment, but there is a conviction that significant investments in talent and infrastructure are… Read more »

Africa: Africa Is Prime Investment Destination for Energy Transition - AfDB's Adesina

Africa has become the prime investor destination in the race for returns in the global energy transition growth, said the President of the African Development Bank Group, Akinwumi… Read more »

Rwanda: Investing in Energy to Achieve Universal Access to Electricity - AfDB

The Energy sector is one of the key pillars of Rwanda's sustainable development, with the government making deliberate efforts to increase the power generation capacity and… Read more »

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 »