August 14
Rwanda: Kagame Tells New MPs to Prioritize People's Issues As Fifth Chamber of Deputies Swears in
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, August 14, told new members of the Chamber of Deputies to prioritize citizen issues as they fulfill their responsibilities collaboratively. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Next Cabinet - What Is Expected?
When a new Prime Minister in Rwanda takes oath of office, it signals the beginning of a process to form a new cabinet as part of the new government mandate. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Tasks New MPs to End Disorder in Churches
President Paul Kagame, on August 14, tasked new MPs to eradicate the disorderliness in faith-based organizations. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame and Nyerere On Meaningful Peace
On August 11, 2024, President Paul Kagame delivered a monumental inaugural speech that resonated not just within Rwanda, but across the entire Great Lakes Region of Africa. Read more »
Africa: Mpox 'A Crisis That Demands Our Collective Action' - Africa CDC Boss
Mpox, a viral illness caused by the monkeypox virus, is not just another challenge but a crisis that demands collective action, according to Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director General of… Read more »
Rwanda: Regional Business Body Congratulates Kagame On His Inauguration
The East African Business Council, the apex body of the private sector in the East African Community (EAC) region, on Wednesday, August 14, extended its "heartfelt congratulations"… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Moves to Replace Aging Coffee Trees, Boost Production
The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) has launched a new initiative to replace aging coffee trees countrywide, as part of efforts aimed at increasing production… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Problem With Congo Is FDLR, Says Kagame
President Paul Kagame has said Rwanda's problem with DR Congo is the FDLR, a militia founded by remnants of the perpetrators of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, which is armed… Read more »
Rwanda: Ngirente Accepts Reappointment As Prime Minister
Following his reappointment as Prime Minister of Rwanda, on Tuesday , August 13, Edouard Ngerente has thanked President Paul Kagame and reaffirmed his commitment to serve the… Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Major Projects Set to Reduce Reliance On Wood Fuel in Rwanda
More than 150 exhibitors from the renewable and clean energy, transmission and distribution, energy consumption and management, back-up generators and critical power, and smart… Read more »
Rwanda: From Queues to Clicks - Balancing Digital Innovation With in-Person Banking in Rwanda
"But the banking halls are full of long queues still," expressed Victor in confusion after making yet another payment on his bank's mobile app. Despite heavy investments and rapid… Read more »
Rwanda: MTN Blames Half-Year Earnings Loss On Zero Rating Rules
MTN Rwanda Plc's profit after tax fell by 307.1 per cent in the first half of 2024 to a loss of Rwf10.5 billion, despite posting a 7.5 per cent growth in total subscriber base to… Read more »
Rwanda: Photos - Day One of the Fifth Jica-Rwanda International Technical Seminar
The Japan Karate Association Rwanda (JKA-Rwanda) fifth international Karate technical seminar started in Kigali on Wednesday, August 14, at the newly refurbished Paralympic… Read more »
Rwanda: CAF Cc - Key Points As APR, Azam Face-Off
Reigning Rwandan champions APR FC will face off with Tanzania's Azam FC on Sunday, August 18 in the preliminary round of the CAF Champions League. Read more »
August 13
Rwanda: Kagame Welcomes King Mswati III At Village Urugwiro
President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame on Tuesday, August 13, welcomed King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Eswatini and Inkhosikati Make LaMashwama at Village… Read more »
Africa: WHO Report - New Mpox Cases in Africa Surge By 61 Percent in June
The World Health Organization (WHO) released its 35th report on the multi-country mpox outbreak on August 12, highlighting a continued global transmission of the disease. Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Set to Introduce the Ritz-Carlton Brand
Tanzania is set to make history as the first Sub-Saharan African country to introduce The Ritz-Carlton brand, bolstering its position as one of the premier tourism destinations on… Read more »
Rwanda: Former Finance Minister Ndagijimana Appointed BK Group CEO
The Bank of Kigali (BK) Group appointed former Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana, as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), according to a statement it… Read more »
Nigeria: Inside the P-Square Split - Peter Okoye Exposes Hidden Company, Royalty Diversion
Musical duos and bands often face challenges that test their longevity. As members evolve and differences arise, these groups frequently disband, with some members pursuing solo… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Reappoints Ngirente Prime Minister
President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, August 13 reappointed Edouard Ngirente Prime Minister. Read more »
Rwanda: Comedian Patrick Rusine Engaged
Wedding bells are ringing for Rwanda's funnyman and radio host Patrick Rusine after proposing to his girlfriend Iryn Nizra Uwase. The comedian announced his engagement on social… Read more »
Rwanda: Health Ministry Explains Delay in Setting New Medical Tariffs
The Ministry of Health has said that the delay in setting new medical tariffs to replace the current ones that private health facilities say are low and make them incur losses is… Read more »
Rwanda: Parliament - New Speaker to Be Elected By August 22
The swearing-in of Rwanda's new Members of Parliament (MPs) - also called Deputies - is expected by August 22, going by a provision in the constitution that stipulates that before… Read more »
Rwanda: People With Disabilities Outline Top Issues That Need Advocacy
In 2021, Rwanda adopted a national policy to help ensure that persons with disabilities enjoy full inclusion in society and equal participation in Rwanda's transformation agenda. Read more »
Rwanda: Will Rwanda Finally Break Its Olympic Curse in Los Angeles?
For the last two weeks, I've enjoyed the Summer Olympic Games in Paris and cheered for every team and athlete representing Africa. I felt immense pride watching Botswana's Letsile… Read more »