November 14, 2022
Rwanda: Kagame in Indonesia for G20 Summit
President Paul Kagame arrived in Bali, Indonesia on November 14, where he joins world leaders for this year's G20 summit. Read more »
Rwanda: Of the Rwandan Greenpreneur Who Won U.S.$100,000 at COP27
Twenty young Africans whose enterprises offer innovative solutions that foster climate change adaptation and resilience each received $100,000 awards for winning the 2022-2023… Read more »
Rwanda: Barbados Provides Opportunities for Rwandan Businesses - Honorary Consul Rubagenga
A lot is now expected from Rwanda-Barbados bilateral ties, building on last week's state visit by the latter's Prime Minister Mia Amor to Kigali. Read more »
Rwanda: 2.2 Million Carbon Credits Issued in Rwanda
By December 2020, more than 2,250,000 carbon credits had been issued to Rwanda from two carbon market mechanisms, Doing Business has learnt. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda on Course to Grow Grapes, Produce Wine
Three years after inking a deal with the Germany state of Rhineland Palatinate, Rwanda is about to start growing grapes with the aim to boost its wine industry and reduce wine… Read more »
Rwanda: When the Visually Impaired Became Guides - Inside the World of the Blind
"Join us for a night in the dark," the invitation from MTN Rwanda read in part. "...to raise awareness and funds in support of the Rwanda National Union of the Blind." Read more »
Rwanda: Author on Documenting Kigali As One of 'Africa's Brightest Beacons'
French author Daniel Le Scornet believes that documenting Rwanda's history will allow more global awareness of the problem that is genocide, to the world as a whole and for… Read more »
Rwanda: BK Partners With AMERWA to Support Women With Abandoned Children
Bank of Kigali in partnership with the Association des Métis au Rwanda (AMERWA) - an association of Metis or biracial people in Rwanda has supported saving and development… Read more »
Africa: COP27 - Over U.S.$150 Million to Accelerate Africa's Adaptation to Climate Change
More than $150 million climate finance was announced, at the 27th climate change conference in Egypt, to accelerate Africa's adaptation to climate change. Read more »
May 25, 2021
Rwanda: Total Adoption of Electric Vehicles to Cost $900 Million
Total Adoption of electric vehicles and related solutions in Rwanda will require up to $900 million according to Patrick Karera, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of… Read more »
June 21, 2020
Rwanda: Rwandan Startup Using Artificial Intelligence to Scale Up COVID-19 Testing
As the world awaits medical breakthroughs to understand and curb the Covid-19 pandemic, bets are that solutions will come from developed markets. Read more »
February 06, 2019
Rwanda: Why Beekeepers Are Grappling With Drop in Honey Production
USE of pesticides in farming, traditional beekeeping techniques and drought continue to hurt honey production across the country, a study has shown. Read more »
November 22, 2018
Rwanda: Beekeepers to Use State Forests for Honey Production
The Government has granted the right to beekeepers to use state forests for farming activities as part of strategies to boost output and avert the shortage of honey in the country.… Read more »
October 20, 2016
East Africa: Legislative Assembly Passes Bill On Human Trafficking
The East African Legislative Assembly on Tuesday passed the EAC Anti-Trafficking in Persons Bill, and it will not be forwarded to heads of state for the regional bloc for final… Read more »
August 22, 2016
Africa: Contourglobal Sets Innovation Into Action On Rwanda's Lake Kivu
For decades, Rwanda's 80 km long Lake Kivu, with its high concentration of methane and carbon dioxide, has been seen as a risk due to its potential for toxic release. Read more »
March 23, 2011
Rwanda: Gen Karenzi to Head Nyakinama Military Academy
Major General Karenzi Karake has been appointed Commandant of the Rwanda Military Academy based in Nyakinama, in the Northern Province. Read more »
November 18, 2010
Rwanda: Maj Gen Karenzi Karake Released
Maj Gen Karenzi Karake was on Tuesday released and is no longer under house arrest. He has been facing a disciplinary sentence since April this year until his pardon by the… Read more »
June 21, 2006
Rwanda: Gacaca Genocide Trials Set for July
After continued postponement of the Gacaca trials, the National Service of Gacaca jurisdiction has set July 15 as the date to begin the trials. Addressing a press conference at her… Read more »
June 15, 2006
Rwanda: Over 60 Witnesses to Pin Munyakazi
The Military Prosecution has said it will line up over sixty witnesses to testify against jailed Maj. Gen. Laurent Munyakazi in the ongoing genocide trial at the Military Tribunal… Read more »
February 05, 2006
Rwanda: For TNT's Best, Journalism is a Calling
Some people read the front pages of the newspapers while looking for prominent names in the print media and that is all they may see for a certain period of time until they cross… Read more »