March 01, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame Hints at New Deal With Major Football Club
President Paul Kagame says Rwanda could soon partner with a major football club, marking the third deal after that of Arsenal and Paris St.Germain. Read more »
Rwanda: Peace Cup - Marines Thrash Etincelles in Rubavu Derby
Marines FC made mincemeat of archrivals Etincelles FC with a comfortable 3-1 victory in an epic Peace Cup round of 16 encounter held at the Umuganda Stadium in Rubavu on Wednesday. Read more »
Africa: Trademark, Tony Blair Institute Join Hands to Boost Intra-Africa Trade
Pan-African cross-border trade promoter Trademark Africa and its subsidiary Trade Catalyst Africa (TCA) have entered an agreement to work together with governments adviser Tony… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 500 Tonnes of Single-Use Plastics to Be Recycled
In 2021, as Rwanda celebrated World Environment Day observed annually on June 5 to encourage awareness and action for the protection of the environment, the Sustainable Management… Read more »
February 28, 2023
Africa: Africans Lose Least in U.S.$5.9 Billion Global Crypto Scams
African investors may have shared the least percentage of investment scams in cryptocurrency which reached $5.9 billion globally last year, The East African reports. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Warns Public Servants on 'Wasteful' Meetings
President Paul Kagame has warned senior and local government officials who spend the majority of working hours in meetings that in return have little to no impact. Read more »
Rwanda: Obesity Rates Double in Rwandan Cities
The number of obese Rwandans in urban cities has doubled over the past 10 years, according to Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, Minister of Health. Read more »
Africa: How Africa Can Increase Energy Production Capacity
Experts have called for a deep overhaul of Africa's approach to energy issues to break the vicious cycle of outdated technologies, respond more efficiently to electricity needs and… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame to Receive CAF President's Outstanding Achievement Award
President Paul Kagame will receive CAF President's Outstanding Achievement Award 2022 in a glamorous awarding ceremony that will take place in Kigali on March 14. Read more »
Rwanda: Govt to Procure 300 Buses to Ease Public Transport in Kigali
Over 300 new public transport buses will be introduced in Kigali in the next three months to ease the public transport shortage challenges that have been faced by commuters in the… Read more »
Rwanda: African Youth Establish Water Platform to Influence Decision-Making
African youth have formed an association aimed at sharing information, ideas, and making strategies to cause a positive impact in water and sanitation. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Take Part in 2023 African Paralympic Games
The National Paralympic Committee (NPC-Rwanda) has confirmed Rwanda's participation at the African Paralympic Games 2023 scheduled from September 3-12 in Accra, Ghana. Read more »
Rwanda: Women Basketball League Resumes March 11
After a one-month break, teams are getting ready to return to basketball courts when the women's basketball league action resumes on March 11. Read more »
Rwanda: Cogebanque's Takeaway Package From Tour Du Rwanda 2023
Cogebanque Plc made its presence outstandingly noticed during the Tour du Rwanda 2023 as the race gold sponsor for the 12th year. Read more »
Rwanda: Mugisha Blames Fatigue for Disastrous Tour Du Rwanda 2023 Campaign
Team Rwanda rider Moïse Mugisha had his Tour du Rwanda 2023 winning dreams short-lived the time he abandoned the race citing fatigue behind his sudden withdrawal. Read more »
Rwanda: Nyagatare Tops in Performances Contracts
Nyagatare district was ranked first in delivering on the Imihigo (performance contracts) scoring 81.64per cent for the year 2021-2022, followed by Huye and Rulindo districts, with… Read more »
Rwanda: Norrsken Kigali House Announces Third Phase of Construction
Norrsken Kigali House, Africa's biggest hub for entrepreneurs, has broken ground for the final phase of the construction (Phase 3) of its Kigali House which will commence on March… Read more »
Africa: Experts Call for Concerted Re-Focus on SDGs in Africa
A concerted re-focus on sustainable development goals is needed in order to meet the aspirations of the Agenda 2030 and Africa's transformation Agenda 2063, according to speakers… Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide Ideology Remains a Threat to Unity - Minister Bizimana
The concept of Genocide ideology is a big threat to unity of Rwandans, and while there are signs that it is relatively vanishing, Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement… Read more »
February 27, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda's Population Passes 13 Million
Rwanda's population increased from 10.5 million in 2012 to 13.2 million in 2022, indicating an annual population growth rate of 2.3 percent, according to findings released from the… Read more »
Africa: African Countries Urged to Prioritize Green Mineral Value Chains
To meet the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, the SDGs and Africa's Agenda 2063, the world must decarbonize its growth models and shift to renewable energy sources, the Acting… Read more »
February 25, 2023
Rwanda: African Airport Industry Experts Meet in Rwanda
The 69th edition of the Airports Council International (ACI) Africa Board Meeting, Regional Committees, Conference, and Exhibition, started in Kigali on Saturday, February 25, to… Read more »
February 24, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda to Announce Carbon Credit Offerings in April
Rwanda will announce its offering on the carbon market in April following consultations and studies that are currently under way, Minister of Environment, Jeanne d'Arc… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Senegal Chosen As Water and Sanitation Training Locations
The African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) is in its pilot phase to establish the African Water and Sanitation Academy (AWASA) in a bid to reach the Sustainable… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Urged to Enforce Implementation of Special Needs Education Policy
The Rwanda Union of the Blind (RUB) is urging the Ministry of Education and the National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA) to enforce and monitor the… Read more »