May 17, 2022
Rwanda: Micomyiza Appears in Court, Denies Genocide Crimes
Prosecution on Monday, May 16 arraigned Jean-Paul Micomyiza, who is accused of participating in the Genocide against Tutsi in 1994. Read more »
Africa: New Tool to Measure Ease of Inter-Africa Trade Launched
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) on Sunday, May 15, launched the first-ever comprehensive tool that measures how easy, or hard, it is to do business between African… Read more »
Africa: Africa Demands 'Fair International Finance Architecture'
Calls for an international finance architecture which is fair grew on Monday, May 16, in Dakar, Senegal. Read more »
Rwanda: What Does Getting the 'World Marathon Label' Mean for Rwanda?
The Kigali International Peace Marathon has been awarded the World Marathon Label road race as a result of how the annual race has been faring in all aspects during the past… Read more »
Rwanda: Erradi Blames Kiyovu Defeat on Hectic Fixture Schedule
APR FC head coach Adil Muhammed Erradi has blamed Saturday's defeat against Kiyovu in the Rwanda premier league over a hectic match schedule which his team found too tough to… Read more »
Rwanda: MPs Summon ICT Minister Over Payment Interoperability
The Chamber of Deputies has resolved to summon the Minister of ICT and Innovation to provide strategies for expedited implementation of the interoperability technology project. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Police Senior Command Students in Italy for Study Tour
Law enforcement officers from regional countries currently attending the 10th intake of the Police Senior Command and Staff Course (PSCSC) at the National Police College (NPC) in… Read more »
Rwanda: Strong Public Utilities Central to Sustainable Energy Access - Kagame
President Paul Kagame has stressed the need to integrate industrial policies with sustainable energy policy if Africa is to power its future industries without necessarily slowing… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Injects Rwf1.4 Billion in Standardising Pig Slaughtering
At least 10 public pig slaughterhouses are being constructed across the country so as to ensure safety of pork consumers, Doing Business has learnt. Read more »
Rwanda: Push for Fund to Help Create Jobs for People With Disabilities
There is a need for a fund that could help create and increase jobs for people with disabilities, Emmanuel Ndayisaba, the Executive Secretary of National Council of Persons with… Read more »
Rwanda: Jobs in Jeopardy Over Stalled Multibillion Education Projects - Auditor General
The delayed implementation of some multibillion projects in the education sector threatens to erode the country's ambitions to spur job creation, according to the latest audit into… Read more »
Rwanda: Volleyball League Set to Start on July 16
The 2022 men and women volleyball league championship will kick-off on July 16, the volleyball governing body (FRVB) has said. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Startup Listed Among World Economic Forum's Technology Pioneers of 2022
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has unveiled a list of 100 innovative tech startups for its 2022 Technology Pioneers cohort which include a Rwandan firm, Ampersand. Read more »
Africa: Where Does APR, Rayon Rank Among Africa's Most Expensive Derbies?
The Rwandan derby between rivals Rayon Sports and APR FC is arguably one of the most fascinating moments that shape Rwanda's football calendar year. Read more »
Rwanda: Peace Cup - Four Factors Which Will Decide Rayon, APR Clash
All roads lead to the Kigali stadium on Wednesday when APR takes on Rayon Sports in the second leg of the 2022 Peace Cup semifinals. Read more »
Rwanda: Male Contraceptive Pill Underway - What a Twitter Poll Tells Us
If you have doubts about contraception being perceived as a 'women's issue,' go to the nearest health centre and see the queue of people waiting at doors marked "contraception" to… Read more »
Rwanda: Slovakian Businesses Eye Rwandan Market
A total of 18 Slovakian business executives are on a trade mission in Rwanda to explore different investment opportunities and partnerships in the country. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Banks on New Coffee Variety for Sector Growth
Farmers can now acquire a new coffee variety (RABC15 variety of Coffea Arabica) which starts yielding two years after planting, as opposed to the current varieties where farmers… Read more »
May 16, 2022
Rwanda: Former Miss Rwanda Faces Forgery-Related Charges
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has submitted, to the National Public Prosecution Authority, the case file of Elsa Iradukunda who is suspected of committing various crimes. Read more »
Rwanda: Prosecution Takes Over Former Miss Rwanda Elsa's Case
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has submitted, to the National Public Prosecution Authority, the case file of Elsa Iradukunda who is suspected of committing various crimes. Read more »
Rwanda: CHOGM - Local Women Entrepreneurs Optimistic Over Potential Business Opportunities
Gender equality and women's empowerment are one of the fundamental principles of the Commonwealth. Read more »
Rwanda: Gisagara Wins Bronze at African Volleyball Club Champs
Gisagara Volleyball Club finished their campaign at the 2022 men's African Volleyball Club Championship in Tunis, Tunisia, on an impressive note after grabbing a third place finish… Read more »
Rwanda: Officials Discuss Corruption, Service Delivery at National Security Meeting
Corruption, human security and poor service delivery are some of the issues that have been tabled during the national security meeting, which has been held today May 16, at the… Read more »
Rwanda: Miss Rwanda Organiser 'Prince Kid' Denied Bail
Kicukiro Primary Court has sent Dieudonne Ishimwe, commonly known as 'Prince Kid' on a 30-day remand, after the judge denied him bail. Read more »
Rwanda: Singer 'Sergeant Robert' Arrested in Kampala
Ugandan security authorities have in custody Rwandan singer Sergeant Major Robert Kabera, who is commonly known as 'Sergeant Robert' the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has confirmed. Read more »