June 10
Rwanda: Inflation Increases By 12.9% in May
Rwanda's urban consumer price index rose by 12.9 per cent year-on-year in May, slightly easing from 13.0 per cent recorded in April, according to the National Institute of… Read more »
Rwanda: Finance Minister Presents Budget On Thursday - Key Things to Know
The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa, will present to Parliament the national budget for the 2026/27 fiscal year Thursday, June 11. Read more »
Rwanda: RwandAir Enters Codeshare Partnership With EgyptAir
RwandAir has announced a new codeshare and interline partnership with EgyptAir, aimed at expanding connectivity to Cairo, Rome and Amman via Kigali. Read more »
Rwanda: A Gender-Equal Army Is a Stronger Army
For many years, military institutions around the world were perceived as predominantly male domains. However, the demands of modern security environments have demonstrated that… Read more »
Rwanda: What UB40's Kigali Concert Says About the Staying Power of Reggae
Kigali's BK Arena filled with reggae nostalgia Tuesday night as UB40 featuring Ali Campbell brought its Big Love Tour to Rwanda for the band's first performance in the capital. Read more »
Rwanda: Is Kigali Transforming Informal Settlements Into Future-Ready Communities?
The Government of Rwanda continues to demonstrate strong leadership in urban transformation through sustained investment in modern housing developments across Kigali. Building on… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Targets 50 Percent Sugar Self-Sufficiency
The government is courting a new investor to establish a sugar factory expected to meet up to 50 per cent of national demand, the Minister of Trade and Industry, Prudence Sebahizi,… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Gisagara District Is Pushing for an Avocado Processing Plant
As avocado production continues to expand in Gisagara District, plans are underway to establish a processing plant that would convert the fruit into avocado oil. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Holds Investment Talks With Panama Business Leaders
President Paul Kagame on Monday, June 9, received a delegation of 19 members of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) and their spouses. Read more »
Rwanda: RSSB Tigers Sign Ivorian Guard Nisre Zouzoua
Rwanda Basketball League (RBL) side RSSB Tigers have completed the signing of Ivorian shooting guard Nisre Zouzoua for the rest of the league games. Read more »
Rwanda: Rayon Sports Sign Chadian Defender Charles Tchouplaou
Rayon Sports have strengthened their squad ahead of the new season with the signing of Chad international defender Charles Tchouplaou. Read more »
Rwanda: APR FC 'Agree Terms' With TP Mazembe Captain
APR FC have reportedly reached an agreement to sign Burkina Faso international Madou Zon, the captain of Congolese giants TP Mazembe. Read more »
Rwanda: Volleyball - Marchal Kwizera Takes Charge At Gisagara
Pierre Marchal Kwizera has been appointed as the new head coach of Gisagara Volleyball Club, replacing Yakan Guma. Read more »
Rwanda: How a Trade Fair in Kigali Drives Dialogue Among Civilisations
Paprika, nutmeg and turmeric are just a few of the spices found at the 22nd Egypt and Middle East Expo, ongoing at Camp Kigali until June 22. Imam Ntakirutimana and Sherif Sayed… Read more »
Rwanda: Students Compete in Space Innovation Challenge
Students from across Rwanda showcased innovative solutions using space technology to address climate and sustainable development challenges during the Space Innovation Challenge… Read more »
Rwanda: Summer Will Be Hotter Than Usual, Says Meteo Rwanda
Rwanda is expected to experience a slightly hotter-than-usual summer, with temperatures forecast to exceed historical averages in several parts of the country, according to the… Read more »
Rwanda: Emmanuella Nzahabonimana Named Ncba Bank's Chief Operations Officer
NCBA Bank Rwanda has appointed Emmanuella Nzahabonimana as its new Chief Operations Officer (COO), bringing on board a seasoned banking executive with more than 15 years of… Read more »
Rwanda: What Next After Rayon, Skol Deal Ends?
Rayon Sports have entered a new chapter after ending their 12-year partnership with SKOL Brewery Ltd (SBL), a move that has sparked speculation over who will become the club's next… Read more »
Rwanda: Chic Expands Beyond Real Estate With New Finance Arm to Unlock SME Lending
CHIC Finance PLC has been officially launched to enhance access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), following seven months of initial operations that helped… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 100 Private Notaries Cleared for Land Transfer Services
More private land notaries are set to join Rwanda's land administration system after the National Land Authority (NLA) released a provisional list showing that 122 applicants met… Read more »
Rwanda: Enjoying Wedding Season Without the Financial Hangover
The dry season is here, and with it comes one of the most joyful times of the Rwandan year: wedding season. Read more »
June 09
Rwanda: Rwanda Secures $250m IMF Funding to Deal With External Shocks
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a financing package for Rwanda worth SDR 185.031 million (about US$250 million) under a new 38-month programme aimed at… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Congolese Army Accused of Killing Two in Attacks On Masisi
Two civilians were killed on Tuesday in attacked blamed on the coalition of the Congolese government in Masisi territory of North Kivu province. Read more »
Rwanda: French Diplomat Approved As EU Envoy to Rwanda
A Cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame on Monday, June 8, approved the appointment of a new ambassador of the European Union to Rwanda, alongside envoys of Austria and… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt, Importers Expand Fuel Reserves As Global Prices Surge
The government and fuel importers are planning major investments in fuel storage facilities as the country seeks to increase its strategic petroleum reserves, amid rising global… Read more »
