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 Alice Kagina
Alice Kagina
An aerial view of Hakan Peat Power plant in Gisagara District (80MW). Rwanda has been urged to proactively diversify the destinations for Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) beyond Kigali. COURTESY
Business
Calls grow to diversify FDIs destinations beyond Kigali
The CEO of Agaciro Development Fund, Gilbert Nyatanyi, with the Group Executive Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations of TDB, Mary Kamari, during the announcement of the fund’s $8.1 million investment in the regional bank. PHOTO BY IGIHE
Economy
Why Agaciro fund invested $8 million in regional bank
Foodstuff vendors at Kimisagara market in Nyarugenge District. Rwanda’s consumer prices increased by 13.7 per cent in June, at a decelerating pace from 14.1 per cent recorded in May.Craish Bahizi
Economy
Rwanda’s consumer prices rise to 13.7% in June
President Kagame meets with Prime Minister Philip Davis of Bahamas to discuss the strengthening and collaboration between the Bahamas and Rwanda by building on the existing ties  on Sunday, July 9. Village Urugwiro
Economy
How Rwanda’s interest in the Caribbean is helping fuel South-South ties
President Paul Kagame with Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell of Grenada(R) and Governor General of Bahamas, Sir Cornelius Smith(L), during his visit to Bahamas on Sunday, July 9. Photo by Village Urugwiro
International
Into the Islands: What sets Bahamas apart
President Paul Kagame with Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell of Grenada(R) and Governor General of Bahamas, Sir Cornelius Smith(L), during his visit to Bahamas on Sunday, July 9. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Education
Explainer: Why Bahamas stands out
President Paul Kagame receives the Order of Excellence, in recognition of his friendship to the Government and People of the Bahamas on Sunday, July 9. PHOTOS BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO
International
VIDEO: Kagame awarded Bahamas Order of Excellence
PM Ngirente interacts with delegates  at the conclusion of the second annual meeting of the African Sovereign Investors Forum  in Kigali on Friday, July 7. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Economy
PM Ngirente urges effective management of sovereign wealth funds
Eric Rwigamba, Minister of Public Investments and Privatization, delivers remarks during the second annual meeting of the African Sovereign Investors Forum (ASIF) in Kigali on Thursday, July 6. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Economy
Sovereign wealth funds 'will drive Africa’s economic self-reliance'
Officials of both delegations in a group photo during the Rwanda-Barbados Investment Forum in Kigali on the sidelines of Barbados Prime Minister, Mia Amor Motley'visit, on November 9,2022. Courtesy
Business
Rwandans eye business opportunities in Barbados
President Kagame has arrived in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, where he is expected to attend the 45th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), as the organization celebrates its 50th anniversary. PHOTO: VILLAGE URUGWIRO
International
Kagame in Trinidad and Tobago for Caribbean meet
President Paul Kagame during a televised conversation dubbed ‘Ask the President’ on the national broadcaster, in Kigali on Tuesday, July 4.Courtesy
Rwanda
Kagame urges sense of urgency in implementation of AfCFTA
Gilbert Nyatanyi, the CEO of Agaciro Development Fund speaks to journalists during a press conference on June 30. Photo by Dan GATSINZI
Economy
Agaciro Fund celebrates 10 years, aspires to greater socio-economic impact
The programme will be issued by the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) to facilitate mobilisation of private capital. COURTESY
Featured
World Bank spurs Rwanda’s private capital mobilisation with first Sustainability Linked Bond
President Paul Kagame delivers  remarks during an extraordinary session at the National Assembly, Ile du Port,during his visit in Seychelles on June 28. Photos by Village Urugwiro
Africa
Cooperation key to addressing common challenges – Kagame
Delegates  follow a panel discussion on ‘Packaging and Logistics in Agribusiness’ on the sidelines of the EU-Rwanda Business Forum, on June 27. Courtesy
Rwanda
Rwanda seeks investors in sustainable packaging solutions
Amb. Claver Gatete, the Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the UN addresses  the Security Council. Courtesy
Rwanda
Rwanda calls out UN for not naming FDLR among violent armed groups
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente with delegates  pose for a group photo during a two-day inaugural EU-Rwanda Business Forum' in Kigali on Monday, June 26. While addressing over 600 delegates at the forum themed 'Rwanda - Your Gateway to Africa,', Ngirente emphasized the need for Rwanda to establish preferential trade agreements with the European Union  in order to stimulate economic growth. Courtesy
Business
PM Ngirente makes case for preferential trade deals with EU

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