December 05, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Revenue Authority Launches Single Portal for All Online Services
Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA), on Tuesday, December 5, launched "MyRRA" a system that consolidates all its online services within a unified portal. Read more »
Rwanda: COP28 - Women Bear the Brunt of Climate Change in Rwanda
More finance is needed to enhance women's resilience, as research has demonstrated that they are the group most impacted by climate change, Rwanda's Minister of Environment, Jeanne… Read more »
Rwanda: Fuel Prices Fall Ahead of Festive Season
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has revised down fuel prices ahead of the festive season, marking the first decrease since June. Read more »
Rwanda: Low Tech Uptake Leaves 70% Rwandan Minerals Untapped
The over reliance on artisanal mining in Rwanda limits the extraction of minerals to just under 40 per cent of what would be extracted, leaving a large chunk of the sector's yields… Read more »
Rwanda: Mount Kigali University Scoops 2023 Inclusion Disability Award
Mount Kigali University was awarded the 2023 Inclusion Disability Award among the categories of Higher Learning Institutions. Read more »
Rwanda: A-Level Exams - Upcountry Students Dominate, School Leaders Share Secret
The A-level examination results released on December 4 indicated that the 17 top performers are from upcountry schools. Read more »
Rwanda: Bad Rama to Welcome Lost Brother in Concert
Rwandan music investor, Ramadhan Mupende, alias Bad Rama, has announced plans to host a grand concert with performances by big local stars to welcome his lost brother, Olivier… Read more »
Rwanda: Target of 60% TVET Enrolment By 2024 Achievable - RTB Boss
The government is aiming to increase job creation by enrolling at least 60 per cent of students in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Eliminated From CECAFA U18
A second half goal from Aboubakar Mayanja aided Uganda a 1-0 semifinal victory over Rwanda at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium, on Tuesday to book a ticket to the final of the 2023 CECAFA U18… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, UK Sign New Migration Deal
Rwanda and the United Kingdom on Tuesday, December 5, announced a new migration treaty that is set to re-emphasize, in a binding manner, already existing commitments that address… Read more »
Rwanda: Bugesera FC Out to End Winless Streak Ahead of Police FC Clash
Relegation-threatened Bugesera FC will host in-form Police FC at Nyamata Stadium in a Primus National League week 13 encounter on Tuesday, December 5. Read more »
Africa: Francophonie Women Leaders Begin Peace Course in Rwanda
Women leaders from 17 countries on Monday, December 4, began a course that aims at increasing the representation, and meaningful participation of women in leadership roles in… Read more »
Rwanda: Kendrick Lamar, Zuchu in Kigali Ahead of Move Africa
Celebrated American hip hop singer Kendrick Lamar and Tanzania's 'Honey' hitmaker Zuchu are in Kigali to headline Move Africa slated for December 6, at BK Arena. Read more »
Rwanda: Health Ministry Urged to Clarify Difference Between Advertisement and Information
There are unclear elements within the Ministry of Health's guidelines against advertisement of medicine and medical services and, therefore, there is a need to differentiate… Read more »
Rwanda: South African Dancer, Singer Kamo Mphela to Perform in Kigali
Amapiano musician Kamo Mphela is set to entertain revelers alongside Rwanda's renowned artistes RY and deejays Toxxyk, June, Kevin Klein and Tyga on December 9, at Mundi Center,… Read more »
Rwanda: COP28 - Rwanda Awarded for Green Transport Investment, Green City Kigali Project
Rwanda has been awarded for green transport investment and the Green City Kigali project. Read more »
Rwanda: Bayern Munich Academy Saga - Six More Suspects Arrested
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has confirmed the arrest of six more people suspected of forging documents in an attempt to secure a place for ineligible football prospects in… Read more »
Rwanda: COP28 - Understanding Rwanda's Green Taxonomy
At COP28, Rwanda announced the first phase of its green taxonomy, a classification system that clarifies environmentally sustainable activities, to help catalyse private financing… Read more »
December 04, 2023
Rwanda: Airtel Rwanda Takes Second Phase of ConnectRwanda to Nyanza
Airtel Rwanda, on December 4, took the second phase of the Connect Rwanda campaign, known as ConnectRwanda 2.0, to Nyanza District. The initiative saw residents acquire smartphones… Read more »
Rwanda: Burera Residents No Longer Need to Cross the Border for Water
Burera District has experienced significant development as a result of substantial investments that have notably enhanced the water and sanitation sector. Read more »
Rwanda: Mining - Officials Confident Sector Will Fetch U.S.$1 Billion By End of Year
Officials at the Rwanda Minerals, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) have expressed optimism that this year will end with the mining sector registering $1 billion (approx. Rwf 1.2… Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Carbon Credit Deal With Singapore, Kuwait
The cooperation agreements that Rwanda signed with Singapore and Kuwait to collaborate on carbon credits aligned with article 6 of the Paris Agreement are expected to support the… Read more »
Rwanda: Parliament Passes Bill Governing GMOs
The Lower Chamber of Parliament on December 4 passed a bill governing biosafety, which aims to address the potential risks associated with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) -… Read more »
Rwanda: COP28 - Rwanda Pushes for Global Treaty to Reduce Plastic's Contribution to Climate Change
The Government of Rwanda is pushing for the adoption of a global treaty to eliminate plastic waste to reduce its contribution to climate change. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Firm Wins U.S.$1 Million Award for Solar Energy Solutions
Ignite Power, a renewable energy firm from Rwanda, won a $1 million (over Rwf1.2 billion) award from the Zayed Sustainability Prize organised by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), for… Read more »