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The Bank of Kigali (BK GROUP Pls) and the French Development Agency (AFD), have signed a credit line worth €20 million to finance small and medium enterprises in agro business, ICT and renewable energy in Rwanda. The deal was signed on Thursday between BK’s CEO, Dr Karusisi and AFD’s Director…

At least 900,000 households, or 4.2 million people, will be connected to electricity in the next five years if the proposed solar factory begins operations. Dutch solar firm, NOTS, has announced it will invest $70 million (about Rwf61 billion) in the production of solar lighting products in Rwanda, raising the…

Rwanda’s remarkable development is now a worldly trademark of hope to all other post-war countries. It’s been 25 years since the country faced the worst tragedy human race can ever face but despite bitter consequences, the country has now taken vital ambitions to uproot poverty and head towards development path.…

Rwanda’s aggressive approach towards technological inclusion is fruiting exceptional results as numbers of internet users gradually loft up every time statistics are unveiled. According to Rwanda Utilities and Regulatory Authority (RURA)’s recent report, Rwandans who use internet have reached 52.1% of the population; which is 6.1 million, in the last…

Before I delve into this let me get something off my chest : no amount of ill-will, across our borders and abroad will crush our resolve and determination to re-build Rwanda. Those who seek to dictate to Rwanda how we should be governed need to know it will not work.…

Rwanda’s aggressive approach towards tourism looks to reach its climax as Rwanda Development Board (RDB) in partnership with Kigali City Tour company have launched double decker buses which will help tourists to take tours around Kigali city. The initiative is designed to boast tourism activities in Kigali city which is…

Currently, RwandAir is still a small airline serving 26 destinations in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Nonetheless, RwandAir could eventually become the next Singapore Airlines. As a matter of fact, Rwanda’s president, Paul Kagame, wants to turn the country of Rwanda into “the Singapore of Africa.” Let’s take…

Rwandans and their friends in Netherlands gathered in Hague’s Hilton Hotel to celebrate international Women’s Day, in which they used the opportunity to expose ‘Made in Rwanda’ products. The celebration took place on 16th March, a week after official International Women’s Day, usually on 8th March, was celebrated. This day…

The Rwandan Community in Belgium celebrated International Women’s Day where more than 400 peoples, Rwandans and friends of Rwanda alike, attended the event 16th March, a week after the official international day which is usually held on 8th March each year . Rwandan women in Belgium committed themselves to use…

The National Itorero Commission (NIC) has announced the dates for the forthcoming intake of a civic education programme (Itorero) designed for the young Rwandans pursuing their studies abroad. According to the commission, the group under the Indagamirwa twelfth edition will start Itorero from June 24th to August 7th, 2019. In…

Rwandan students who are currently undertaking university studies at Islamic University of Medina in Saudi Arabia have showcased Rwandan culture at the international cultural festival which is currently taking place at the university premises. Started on February 27th, the two week festival has been attended by a number of students…

Rwandans in Australia celebrated this year’s Commonwealth Day in a ceremony held at St John’s Cathedral in Brisbane on Tuesday. Commonwealth Day is celebrated every year on March 2, but Rwandan Diaspora of Australia celebrated it on March 12. The occasion was attended by various dignitaries such as His Excellency…

Rwanda and South Africa were rated above Nigeria on the African continent. A total of 153 countries were surveyed. The American business magazine made this known in its Index of Best Countries for Business Report released last Friday. The report, according to TheCable, said in the period under review, Nigeria…

A total of 300 households Nyaruguru district set to raise funds to build their own hydro power plant on the Mudasomwa River which has a capacity of 34kw. The hydro plant is expected to supply power to 260 homes of Remera, Ruheru sector as 23 welding businesses and 2 schools…

Having received over 100 applications, the organisers of the inaugural Africa Startup Summit yesterday announced the 10 startups that have been selected to pitch at the event which takes place on 14 and 15 February in Kigali, Rwanda. The summit is being hosted by Africa Tech Summit Kigali in partnership…

The government of Rwanda and the World Bank Group have signed a $150 million International Development Association credit agreement to expand access to housing finance. The Rwanda Housing Finance Project is centered around the provision of long-term finance to support the development of the mortgage market. The project consists primarily…

In the official closing ceremony for the First IATF 2018, former President of Nigeria and Chairman of the IATF Advisory Council H.E Chief Olusegun Obasanjo announced the city of Kigali, Rwanda as the next hosts of the IATF 2020 n his acceptance speech, the Rwandan Ambassador to Egypt Mr.Sheikh Saleh…

Wednesday, October 31, 2018 President Kagame and Alibaba group founder, Jack Ma are in partnership in promoting the country as a top tourism destination in Kigali. The event was about to launch Electronic World Trade Platform Ewtp Africa. President Kagame equally urged Rwandan entrepreneurs is calling all entrepreneurs to take…

Normally Exhibitors at Made -in-Rwanda expo charged fees per stand but this time they will use the stands free of charge, the Private Sector Federation (PSF) has said, in an attempt to encourage more local producers to showcase their products. in interview with Theoneste Ntagengerwa, the Spokesperson for Made- in-…

China’s e-commerce billionaire and Alibaba Group founder, Jack Ma, is expected in Kigali this Wednesday to launch a number of initiatives on which his firm will partner with Rwanda. According to Alizila, Alibaba Group’s news platform, one of the major announcements expected to be made is the launch of the…