June 10
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 »
Rwanda: Cabinet Approves Rwf7,800bn Budget for Next Fiscal Year
The Cabinet has approved the draft State Finance Law for the 2026/2027 fiscal year, setting the national budget at Rwf7,796.3 billion, representing a 12 per cent increase compared… Read more »
Rwanda: Informal Settlements - Which Is the Best Model to Upgrade Them?
The Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA) is considering the in-situ upgrading model as a practical approach to improving informal settlements on Mount Kigali, Mount Jali and Rebero Hill,… Read more »
Rwanda: A Familiar Song, Ub40 Sparks Kigali Nostalgia
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell arrived in Kigali on Tuesday morning ahead of a highly anticipated concert at BK Arena tonight, bringing one of reggae-pop's most enduring songbooks to… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Best Teacher Is Africa - How Strengthening Foundational Skills Together Is Unlocking Jobs for the World's Youngest Continent
On an ordinary November afternoon nearly two years ago, something extraordinary was happening in Kigali, Rwanda. Kigali Convention Center's auditorium was filled with nearly 700… Read more »
Rwanda: Real Estate Growth Must Include Affordable Housing
The surge in real estate investment is a positive development for the economy. It reflects growing investor confidence, supports job creation, expands infrastructure, and… Read more »
June 08
Rwanda: Govt to Set Up National Artificial Intelligence Agency
A Cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame on Monday, June 8, approved the establishment of a National Artificial Intelligence Agency, which will be Rwanda's first… Read more »
Rwanda: The UN Must Seize the Opportunity to Reform
Rwanda's recent call for a more country-focused and accountable United Nations system speaks to a much bigger question the world can no longer avoid: is the UN, in its current… Read more »
Africa: FIFA World Cup - Why an African Nation Could Lift the 2026 Trophy
The Léopards, DR Congo's national football team, endured a painful campaign at the 1974 FIFA World Cup in West Germany. Their Yugoslav coach, Blagoje Vidinić, had earned… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Voice Actor Nyirabagande 'Langwida' Dies
Nyirabagande Drocelle Fridaus, widely known by her stage name "Langwida" in the long-running Radio Rwanda drama "Urunana," has died after an illness. Read more »
Rwanda: MPs Raise Concerns Over Urban Farming, Insurance Gaps
Members of Parliament have urged the City of Kigali to accelerate efforts to promote urban agriculture, citing its potential to boost food security and increase agricultural… Read more »
Rwanda: 'Don't You Remember Me?' - the Gaslighting Trick Scammers Use
It is almost instinctive that when someone approaches you with a warm smile, you assume you know them. You smile back, exchange greetings, and search your memory for a name or face… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Reduces 1.5 Million Tonnes of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions have cut 1.5 million tonnes of carbon emissions, equivalent to 36 per cent of the 4.4 million-tonne reduction target set for 2030 under… Read more »
Rwanda: Kwibuka T20 - Nhamburo Promises Fearless Cricket
National women's cricket team head coach Leonard Nhamburo has promised fearless cricket as Rwanda prepares to compete in the 12th edition of the Kwibuka Women's T20 Tournament,… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Streaming Alone Isn't Enough for Modern Musicians
As stadium tours continue to break records in 2026, The Weeknd's $298 million (Approx. Rwf435.9 billion) year offers a window into where music's biggest money now comes from. Read more »
Rwanda: Canal+ Rwanda Unveils Rewards Campaign, New Content Lineup
CANAL+ Rwanda has launched a promotional campaign aimed at expanding access to television services while rewarding both new and existing subscribers through discounted offers, cash… Read more »
Rwanda: NEC Explains Key Reforms in New Electoral Law
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has outlined major reforms introduced under Rwanda's new Organic Law governing elections, saying the changes are aimed at strengthening… Read more »
