September 13, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda, Republic of Korea Enter Double Taxation Avoidance Pact
Rwanda and the Republic of Korea on Wednesday, September 13, signed a double taxation avoidance agreement (DTAA), on the side-lines of the ongoing 7th edition of Korea-Africa… Read more »
Rwanda: New Israel Envoy to Establish Stronger Tourism Ties With Rwanda
The new Ambassador of Israel to Rwanda, Einat Weiss, seeks to establish strong bilateral relations between both countries, spurred by the tourism industry and investments. Read more »
September 12, 2023
Rwanda: Experts Warn Against Overuse of Painkillers During Menstrual Cycle
Keza, a 32-year-old Kigali-based accountant, is currently hospitalised due to kidney failure caused by long-term use of diclofenac tablets. She began taking this painkiller as a… Read more »
Rwanda: Best 2022/2023 PLE, O-Level Students Reveal Secret to Success
The Ministry of Education celebrated and awarded 10 top performers in the national examinations for the academic year 2022-2023 on Tuesday, September 12. Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's U.S.$75 Million Nuclear Energy Deal
Dual Fluid Energy-a Canadian-German nuclear technology firm announced on Tuesday, September 12, a new partnership with the Rwandan government to collaborate on the development of a… Read more »
Rwanda: Court Remands FERWACY Boss Munyankindi
Kicukiro primary court on Tuesday, September 11, ruled to remand Benoît Munyankindi, the Secretary General of Rwanda Cycling governing body (Ferwacy), citing reasonable… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Host First Demo Dual Fluid Nuclear Reactor
The first demonstration Dual Fluid nuclear reactor in the world is expected to be built and developed in Rwanda, following a deal signed between Rwanda Atomic Energy Board (RAEB)… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Offer Clean Cooking Technologies on Carbon Market
The carbon market framework, which Rwanda has developed, will "unlock financial incentives for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions associated with traditional cooking… Read more »
Rwanda: Inside FERWAFA's Nationwide Talent Detection
Rwanda's football governing body (FERWAFA) in partnership with the Ministry of Sport has started a nationwide talent detection for children aged between 12-16 years who aspire to… Read more »
Rwanda: 'Braille Bible' Launched to Enhance Accessibility for the Visually Impaired
The Bible Society of Rwanda (BSR), a Christian NGO, in partnership with Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB) marked a major achievement on September 11 as they displayed 27 newly… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Appoints Atmospheric Scientist Gasore as New Infrastructure Minister
President Paul Kagame appointed Jimmy Gasore as the new Minister of Infrastructure on Tuesday, September 12. Gasore replaces Ernest Nsabimana, who was appointed in January 2022. Read more »
Rwanda: Tied, Naked for Nearly Two Days - How Woman Escaped From Busanza 'Serial Killer'
When she received a call from an unknown man with a promise of a 'decent job', Akimana (not her real name) thought she had hit a jackpot. That was sometime in mid-June this year. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Cabinet Briefed On Carbon Market Framework
The cabinet was on Monday, September 11 briefed on the country's carbon emission trading framework in accordance with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. Read more »
Rwanda: African Volleyball Championship - Rwanda Finishes in 6th Place After Tunisia Loss
Rwanda finished in sixth place at the 2023 Men's African Volleyball Championship which is a day away from conclusion in Cairo, Egypt after Tuesday's 0-3 defeat to Tunisia saw the… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Targets 84 Percent Literacy Rate By 2024
The Ministry of Education, on Monday, September 11 launched a month-long campaign for National Literacy, with the primary goal of fostering a culture of reading and writing among… Read more »
Rwanda: PLE, O-Level Results - Girls Outperform Boys in National Exams
The Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) has released results for Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) and Ordinary Level (O-Level) for candidates who did national examinations for the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Proof of Concept Approach Works - Let Us Mine It
The government, through the Rwanda Atomic Energy Board (RAEB) on Tuesday announced a partnership with Dual Fluid Energy Inc., a Canadian-German nuclear technology firm, which will… Read more »
Rwanda: Pyramids FC - a Guide to APR's Next Champions League Opponents
Rwandan champions APR FC will welcome Egyptian powerhouse Pyramids FC to Kigali Pele Stadium on Sunday, September 17, in a CAF Champions League second round first leg game. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Open M25 - Muhire Sent Packing As Hosts' Woes Continue
Rwandan players continue to struggle at the ongoing Rwanda Open M25 campaign as hopes of making it to at least the second round of the competition fade. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Uwikunda Selected for AFCON 2023 Training
Rwandan international referee Samuel Uwikunda is among 32 centre referees that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has selected to undergo a preparatory course training… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Going Nuclear is a Riposte to Afro-Cynicism
This country and its leadership continue to constantly shock me. Mind you, I've lived here since December 1994 and I have had the opportunity to watch it turn itself around. But… Read more »
Rwanda: Kazungu Robbed Us of a Good Person - Sister of Young Man Killed By 'Serial Killer'
On her WhatsApp status on Tuesday, September 12, Grace Ingabire, 23, posted a picture of her late brother, Eric Turatsinze, with the caption: "Iyo mbimenya nari kugusezera [I would… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Launch Africa Centre Against Digestive Cancer in October
Rwanda is set to officially launch the Research Institute against Digestive Cancer IRCAD Africa, the first of its kind on the continent, on October 7. Read more »
Rwanda: Kiyovu Sign Veteran Defender Nizigiyimana
Kiyovu SC have announced the signing of experienced right-back Abdul Karim Nizigiyimana on a one-year deal. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Investigation Bureau Sends Suspected Serial Killer Kazungu's File to Prosecution
A week after Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) arrested alleged serial killer Denis Kazungu, his file is now in the hands of prosecutors so that his trial can begin. Read more »