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Rwanda will host first-ever professional WABA Supreme Boxing Championships on on Sunday, December 8.

WABA Supreme Champs in Kigali, a major boost for Rwanda’s boxing profile

Friday, December 06, 2024
Representatives from Agahozo Shalom in Rwamagana, pose for a photo at the competition.
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FEATURED: NCBA sponsors the first Rwanda-Kenya Economics Olympiad for students

Friday, December 06, 2024
A view of the ongoing construction of the new runway, taxiway, and drainage channel at the airport construction that is underway in Bugesera District. According to Afreximbank’s Industry Outlook report, Rwanda's construction industry is valued at an estimated $1.3 billion in 2024, with projections to reach $1.4 billion by 2025. Photo: Courtesy
Infrastructure

Rwanda’s construction industry valued at $1.3bn in 2024 – report

Thursday, December 05, 2024
George Asamani, Managing Director of Sub-Saharan Africa, PMI. 
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Project Management Institute celebrates 50 next generation project leaders shaping a better world

Thursday, December 05, 2024
Three women agripreneurs Dr. Never Zekeya Mwembela from Tanzania, and Kenya's Gladwell Karangi and Pauline Otila Kamwara were awarded at the Agroecological Food Futures Prize in Kigali on December 3. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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FEATURED: Three agripreneurs women win prestigious ‘Agroecological Food Futures’ prize

Thursday, December 05, 2024
Equity Group Managing Director and CEO Dr. James Mwangi (R) and BPI France CEO Nicolas Dufourcq display the MoU between Equity and BPI France. Looking on in second row (L-R) is Managing Partner ALN Kenya, Rosa Nduati-Mutero, the French Ambassador to Kenya Arnaud Suquet and the Principal Secretary for Investment, Trade and Industry Alfred K’Ombudo.
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PRESS RELEASE: Equity, BpiFrance partner to boost SME trade financing in East Africa

Thursday, December 05, 2024
Pauline Okumu, the National Director of World Vision Rwanda delivers her remarks during the celebration of the 30th anniversary on Tuesday, December 3. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
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FEATURED: World Vision Rwanda marks 30 years of transformative impact on communities

Thursday, December 05, 2024
The Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, Wamkele Mene speaks during the Africa Trade Development Forum in Kigali on Monday, December 2. Courtesy.
Africa

What's holding back Africa's digital trade?

Wednesday, December 04, 2024
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente and other delegates during a guided tour of a mini exhibition at the opening of Rwanda Mining Week on Wednesday, December 4. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Economy

PHOTOS: Ngirente calls for environment-friendly mining practices

Wednesday, December 04, 2024
A segment of the artistic impression of Kigali Green City project in Kinyinya in Gasabo District. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Govt unveils eco-friendly transport plan for Kinyinya green city

Wednesday, December 04, 2024
Patience Mutesi, Managing Director of BPR Bank, interacts with Ole Thonke, Undersecretary for Development Policy in Denmark during the launch on Tuesday, December 3. All photos by Craish Bahizi
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FEATURED: BPR Bank, Denmark launch $5.6m credit guarantee to support MSMEs

Wednesday, December 04, 2024
Gabor Pula, Resident Representative for IMF in Rwanda during the interview with The New Times in Kigali on Tuesday, December 3. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Rwanda has successfully met its IMF commitments – envoy

Wednesday, December 04, 2024