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 Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Emmanuel Ntirenganya
The RDF Army Chief of Staff (ACOS), Maj Gen Vincent Nyakarundi, is attending the African Land Forces Summit from 7 - 10 April 2025, in Accra, Ghana. Courtesy
Africa
RDF Army Chief of Staff in Ghana for African Land Forces Summit
Jean-Damascène Bizimana, the Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement delivers his remarks at the commemoration event at Kigali Genocide Memorial on Monday, April 7. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Kwibuka
Role of Belgium in decades-long violence against Tutsi exposed as Rwanda marks Genocide
The bills seeks to boost local juice production with lower tax rates as imported juices will pay more. Photo courtesy
Economy
Five things to know about Rwanda’s proposed tax on juices
The price to host other FM radio stations that do not have them varies between Rwf800,000 and Rwf1.2 million per month. FILE
Business
Radio, TV station managers decry high tower rentals, call for subsidies
Members of Parliament during an advocacy capacity-building workshop on population and development organized by RPRPD, on March 21.
Health
MPs vow to support healthcare provision under Rwanda’s new development strategy
Amb. François Nkulikiyimfura, Rwanda’s envoy to France addresses the lower house of France’s parliament  on Wednesday, April 2. Courtesy
Africa
FDLR a threat to Rwanda tolerated by the int’l community – Amb Nkulikiyimfura
Members of Parliament during the consultative meeting with Private Sector representative on Wednesday, April 2. Courtesy
Economy
Why some juice consumers will soon have to pay more
Minister of Trade and Industry, Prudence Sebahizi (R) and BDF boss Vincent Munyeshyaka (C) while appearing before the parliament on Tuesday, April 1. Courtesy
Agriculture
Lawmakers want BDF’s agribusiness loans extended to non-degree holders
Minister of Trade and Industry, Prudence Sebahizi, during his presentation at the Parliament on Tuesday, April 1. Courtesy
Business
Minister Sebahizi defends BDF’s role despite calls to scrap it
Workers on duty at Asanti Garment factory in Kigali. Rwanda's garment factories currently supply clothing for just 5% of the population. Craish BAHIZI
Economy
Inside Govt’s plan to boost local textile production
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente presents government actions to accelerate industrial production and exports for sustainable economic growth to Members of Parliament on Friday, March 28. Courtesy
Economy
Bugesera tannery park set to generate $430m annually
Under Rwanda’s tax policy, all imported tourist vehicles whose value exceed $60,000 (approx. Rwf85 million), each, are exempt from excise and import duties.  Sam Ngenda
Economy
Why luxury tourist vehicles are tax-exempt in Rwanda
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Rwanda
Nyange student hero elected as Rusizi mayor as Muzungu takes over Karongi
Refined gold ready for export from Gasabo Gold Refinery, located in Masoro Economic Zone. Rwanda's mineral export revenues reached $1.7 billion Rwf2.38 trillion in 2024. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Economy
Rwanda records $1.5bn in gold exports in 2024
Minister of Trade and Industry Prudence Sebahizi speaks to journalists after addressing the general assembly of the National Consultative Forum of Political Organizations on Thursday, March 27. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL NTIRENGANYA
Economy
Trade Minister reaffirms commitment to mineral processing amidst sanctions
Rwanda, on Monday, March 17, announced that it has severed diplomatic ties with Belgium with immediate effect.
Rwanda
Rwandan regulator asks NGOs, church to end cooperation with Belgium
Rwanda's petroleum reserve storage at Rusororo in Gasabo District. COURTESY
Energy
Rwanda moves to triple fuel depot capacity
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Health
How Africa could benefit from collective medical procurement

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