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 Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Equity Group and International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of World Bank Group sign a major partnership agreement in Kigali on Wednesday, May 13. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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New Equity Group, IFC deal to drive jobs in agriculture, creative economy
RRA Commissioner General Ronald Niwenshuti.
Govt introduces VAT on digital goods, services
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Health
Ruhengeri Hospital modernisation begins to take shape
Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana meets with a delegation from Cleveland Clinic along with representatives from the Embassy of the United States Kigali, in Kigali pn Thursday, May 7. Courtesy
Health
Rwanda explores partnership with leading US clinic
Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire speaks at a panel discussion during the Rwanda AI Scaling Hub Community Convening on May 2
Technology
Rwanda to co-chair AI session at Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi
The Auditor General, Alexis Kamuhire, presents the annual report before a joint session of Parliament on Wednesday, May 6. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
Preventive audits save Rwf10bn in two years - OAG report
President Paul Kagame and his Tanzanian counterpart, Samia Suluhu Hassan, during his one-day working visit to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Sunday, May 3. Photos by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda
Kagame’s Tanzania visit underscores strategic weight of bilateral ties
Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana follows students's presentation at Rwanda Coding Academy. RCA has been named among the world’s top 50 schools in the running for the $1 million Global Schools Prize 2026.
Education
Rwanda Coding Academy shortlisted for $1m Global Schools Prize
Oman’s low-cost carrier SalamAir is set to launch direct flights between its capital Muscat and Kigali. Courtesy
Aviation
Oman’s SalamAir to launch direct flights to Kigali
An artist’s impression of Fortis Green Housing, a $25 million eco-estate that was launched in Masaka Sector, Kicukiro District in Kigali. File
Economy
Real estate, mining investments surge in 2025
RSSB Chief Executive Officer Regis Rugemanshuro and Enko Capital Co-Founder and Managing Partner Cyrille Nkontchou during the signing ceremony in Kigali on April 27. Photo by Kellya Keza
Business
Who stands to benefit from Rwanda’s $100m SME fund?
Rwanda’s tourism sector sustained its upward trajectory in 2025, generating $685 million (approx. Rwf1 trillion) in revenues, a 6 per cent increase from 2024. Courtesy
Tourism
Rwanda’s tourism revenues hit Rwf1tn in 2025 - report
The signing ceremony took place in Kigali on Monday, April 27.
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RSSB leads first round of $100m SME fund to spur business growth
L-R: Paul Macdonald, FCILT: Secretary General, CILT International,  MUGABO Patrick, FCILT, CIPC: International Vice President and Chairman of the Africa Forum, CILT International  and Jan STEENBERG, FCILT: International President, CILT International. Courtesy
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CILT International elects Patrick Mugabo as Vice President and Chairman of Africa Forum
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Agriculture
First vineyard estate set to launch, boosting agritourism growth
The ongoing construction activities of Muvumba multipurpose dam. Courtesy
Infrastructure
Muvumba multipurpose dam gets Rwf80bn more funding
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa addresses journalists during a press conference on Monday, March 16. Photo by Kellya Keza
Economy
Rwanda secures Rwf370bn funding to support economic growth
President Paul Kagame, the Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force, inspects the military parade at Amahoro Stadium during the presidential inauguration ceremony on August 11, 2024. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Education
National Defence University takes shape with President as Chancellor

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