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Trading activities and volumes on Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) decreased by 22.7 per cent in 2023. File

Capital markets: Rwanda’s trading activities dip by 22.7 per cent

Friday, January 12, 2024

A client buying shoes online. In Rwanda, e-commerce is relatively new, but the sector is growing, thanks in large part to local tech start-ups and international players that have entered the local market in the past few years. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

E-commerce: Five new trends local players can leverage to spur industry

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Rwanda FDA has issued a recall for antifungal tablets produced in Kenya over safety concerns.

Food and Drug Authority recalls Kenyan medicine on local market

Friday, January 05, 2024

According to the report, the decline in venture funding is not unique to Africa but rather aligns with a global trend.

Energy takes lion’s share despite 39% dip in Africa’s startup funding

Friday, January 05, 2024

Ampersand has raised $19.5 million in a move to ramp up the firm’s electric motorcycle battery production. Courtesy

Rwandan start-up secures over Rwf20bn to expand operations

Thursday, January 04, 2024

Tourist drive through Akagera National Park. Officials said that tourists visiting the park have more than doubled from over 15,000 (2010) to 41,000 (2022) with locals making up 45 percent. Courtesy

Akagera park looks to generate Rwf3 billion annually by 2025

Monday, December 25, 2023

A view of the newly launched BioNTech's first Africa site in Rwanda on Monday, December 18. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA

What hosting new BioNTech manufacturing plant means

Friday, December 22, 2023

President Paul Kagame meets with Ursula von der Leyen President of the European Commission after the signing ceremony at Village Urugwiro on Monday, December 18. PHOTOS BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO

Rwanda, EU ink health, minerals deals

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

President Paul Kagame addresses delegates during the official launch of BioNTech’s first mRNA vaccine manufacturing plant in Kigali on Monday, December 18. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

BioNTech: Kagame hails launch of first plant in Rwanda, calls for more trust, cooperation

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

President Paul Kagame with several Heads of State and Government and other senior delegates offically launch BioNTech’s first vaccine manufacturing plant in Africa on Monday,December 18 . Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Rwanda unveils BioNTech’s first vaccine manufacturing plant in Africa

Monday, December 18, 2023

RPF Inkotanyi Secretary General Wellars Gasamagera and Mu Hong, China’s Vice President of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) during a bilateral meeting at the RPF headquarters in Rusororo, Gasabo District on Friday, December 15. PHOTOS BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA

PHOTOS: RPF, Communist party of China mull deeper ties in fighting climate change, terrorism

Saturday, December 16, 2023

Officials pose for a photo during a major awareness campaign of solar energy in Rwanda’s commercial and industrial sectors on Wednesday, December 13. PHOTOS BY DAN GATSINZI

Solar energy: Investors want 50kw cap scrapped off

Friday, December 15, 2023

Adam Bradford, a British social entrepreneur, who permanently moved to Rwanda in 2022. PHOTO BY KIGALI TODAY

Rwanda is safe for migrants - UK investor

Monday, December 11, 2023

President Paul Kagame congratulating and awarding Cynthia Umutoniwabo, the Chief Executive and Founder of Loopa, the overall winner of Rwanda's largest startup competition, who took home a cash prize of Rwf50 million on Friday, December 8. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi

PHOTOS: Rwandan climate tech startup wins innovator of the year prize

Saturday, December 09, 2023

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr Vincent Biruta, and UK Home Secretary James Cleverly during the signing of a new migration treaty between the two countries in Kigali, December 5. Olivier Mugwiza

Five things to know about Rwanda-UK migration treaty

Thursday, December 07, 2023

The M23's Bertrand Bisimwa, has condemned the continuous closure of the main supply roads connecting Goma-Rutshuru and Goma-Masisi by the DR Congo Government,

M23 accuses DR Congo military of cutting off supply route to Goma

Wednesday, December 06, 2023

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Vincent Biruta and UK Home Secretary James Cleverly during the signing ceremony in Kigali, on Tuesday, December 5. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

VIDEO: Rwanda, UK sign new migration deal

Tuesday, December 05, 2023

The United Kingdom’s Home Secretary James Cleverly pays tribute to victims of the Genocide Against the Tutsi at Kigali Genocide Memorial, as part of his visit to Rwanda on Tuesday morning ,December 5. PHOTOS BY CHRISTIANNE MURENGERANTWARI

PHOTOS: UK Home Secretary arrives in Rwanda

Tuesday, December 05, 2023