November 23, 2022
Rwanda: DR Congo Crisis - Minister Biruta in Luanda for Talks
Foreign Affairs minister Vincent Biruta on Wednesday, November 23 attended the mini-summit on the security crisis in eastern DR Congo. Read more »
Rwanda: Regulator Explains Ban on Steel Bars
Substandard steel bars which are said to have a grade of 'upper yield strength below 500MPa (500N/mm2)' will no longer be accepted on the Rwandan market according to Rwanda… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Issues Bond on Japanese Samurai Market
Rwanda says it has placed her first bond, under its medium term notes, in the Samurai Market of Japan, as the country seeks to raise funds from the latter, officials have said. Read more »
Rwanda: Over 6,000 Tonnes of Single-Use Plastic Waste Need Recycling Annually
There is a need to establish centres across the country to collect and recycle more than 500 tonnes of single-use plastic waste generated every month, environmentalists have said. Read more »
Rwanda: No Proof Investors' Money Went Into Chia Farming - Mukeshimana
The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Gerardine Mukeshimana, said that it is not yet clear whether the money that investors gave to Akenes and Kernels Ltd to invest in… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Warns of 'Imminent Genocide' in DR Congo
The M23 rebel group fighting government forces in eastern DR Congo says there are plans for genocidal violence against Congolese Tutsi communities. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Mukansanga Makes Her World Cup Debut
Rwandan referee Salma Mukansanga made history in Qatar as she became the first African woman to officiate a men's World Cup match when defending champions France beat Australia 4-1… Read more »
Rwanda: South Africa-Based Designer in Kigali for Art and Fashion Showcase
Nyambo Masa Mara, a renowned Rwandan fashion entrepreneur based in South Africa, is in the country where he is set for a fashion showcase event during which he seeks to share the… Read more »
Rwanda: Expert Shares Tips On How to Deal With Alcoholism
Reducing rates of chronic diseases requires coming up with stringent policies against the major causes like alcoholism, Labram Musah, the National Coordinator and Executive… Read more »
Rwanda: BPI Rwanda Celebrates 10 Years of Financing Entrepreneurs
A good balance of different sized businesses and equally distributed wealth in the business sector is crucial to a thriving economy. Read more »
Rwanda: Cricket - Rwanda Relaxed Ahead of Seychelles, Mali Qualifiers
Rwanda is in a positive mood as Martin Suji's men continue to push for a ticket to the next stage of the ICC men's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Crisis - Burundi President in Luanda for Talks
Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye has arrived in Luanda on Wednesday, November 23 for a summit on the security crisis in eastern DR Congo. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Mukansanga Makes Her First World Cup Debut
Rwandan referee Salima Mukansanga made history in Qatar as she became the first African woman to officiate a men's World Cup match when defending champions France beat Australia… Read more »
East Africa: What to Expect at Regional Meet on Chronic Diseases
Preparations for the regional Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) gathering due this week, Thursday, at the Kigali Convention Centre have gained momentum, organizers have said. Read more »
Rwanda: Increasing Interest Rate Not the Best Antidote to Inflation
The National Bank of Rwanda defines Interest Rate as, "the rate at which interest is paid by borrowers for the use of money that they borrow from a lender. Specifically, the… Read more »
Rwanda: Blame Game as Artists Accuse DJs of Not Playing Rwandan Music
Last week, musician Uncle Austin accused some DJs of not playing Rwandan music, calling them 'ambassadors of foreign music' because their playlists are dominated by songs of… Read more »
November 22, 2022
Rwanda: Youth Urged to Partake in Environment Conservation Efforts
The Minister for Environment, Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya, has urged Rwandan youth to play a role in the country's efforts of conserving the environment by planting trees. Read more »
Rwanda: IPRC-Kigali Boss, 12 Others Granted Bail in Embezzlement Case
The Kicukiro Primary Court has granted bail to Diogène Mulindahabi, the principal of IPRC-Kigali, who was arrested last month over embezzlement. Read more »
Rwanda: Irembo, Police Move to Fix Driving Test Hitches
The CEO of Irembo, Israel Bimpe, has said the company in collaboration with the Rwanda National Police has made the registration for the driver's license exam open-ended in order… Read more »
Rwanda: Senior Olympic Officials Released on Bail
Kicukiro primary court has granted bail to two senior officials of the Rwanda National Olympic and Sports Committee (RNOSC), who are being prosecuted over charges related to abuse… Read more »
Rwanda: Registration for Driver's License Now Open-Ended
The CEO of Irembo, Israel Bimpe, has said the company in collaboration with the Rwanda National Police has made the registration for the driver's license exam open-ended in order… Read more »
Rwanda: Concerns Grow Over Changing Face of Human Trafficking
Officials and activists have called for improved efforts to fight against human trafficking in the face of rising technology. Read more »
Rwanda: Activists Want More Teachers for Children With Disability
Activists have called upon the government to train more teachers for children with disabilities in order to ease their access to education. Read more »
Rwanda: IPRC-Kigali Boss, 11 Others Granted Bail in Embezzlement Case
The Kicukiro Primary Court has granted bail to Diogène Mulindahabi, the principal of IPRC-Kigali, who was arrested last month over embezzlement. Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Backs Farmers in Chia Seed Auction Saga
Farmers' chia seed produce should not be sold at auction, officials from the Ministries of Agriculture, Justice, and Local Government have said, pledging to protect farmers'… Read more »