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The government of Rwanda has sent condolences to families of victims of a bus accident that killed 20 people and injured several others in Rulindo District on Tuesday, February 11.
Rwanda

Govt sends condolences after bus accident kills 20 in Rulindo

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Looking for the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, Kigali has created an unforgettable experience with a staycation package and a romantic dining offer.
Featured

Celebrate love with Radisson Blu Kigali’s exclusive Valentine’s Day offers

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Chance Desire Iradukunda, the founder of Codible Group, a software engineering company during his presentation on the impacr of AI in Rwanda.
Technology

How AI is reshaping customer service in Rwanda

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa, briefs journalists on the newly announced tax reforms, on Tuesday, February 11. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Government aims to raise tax-to-GDP ratio to 19% by 2029

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The new governor of North Kivu Province in eastern DR Congo announced on Tuesday, February 11 a new extension of border crossing time between Goma city and Rubavu District in Rwanda.
Africa

New governor of North Kivu extends opening hours at border with Rwanda

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
The Minister of ICT and Innovations, Paula Ingabire, speaks during a fireside chat at the AI Action Summit in Paris, on Monday, February 10. Courtesy
Technology

Paris: ICT minister on how Rwanda uses AI in healthcare, agriculture

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Gamblers playing in Kigali. The government has increased the tax on Gross Gambling Revenue (GGR) from 13% to 40%. Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

Why tax on gambling was hiked by 27%

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Bertrand Bisimwa, M23's political leader and Corneille Nangaa, the leader of a political-military coalition, Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) during a press conference in Goma on Thursday, January 30. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Africa

South Kivu: M23 warns of military build-up by FARDC, Burundian forces

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Rwanda has reintroduced value-added tax (VAT) on hybrid vehicles to promote pure electric mobility. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

Rwanda reintroduces VAT on hybrid vehicles to spur e-mobility

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Members of CODECO militia in eastern DR Congo have been accused of targeting the Hema community in Ituri province fo years.
Africa

DR Congo: CODECO militia kills 51 civilians in single attack

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
A bus veered off the road and rolled over a slope in Rulindo District on Tuesday, February 11, killing at least 14 people.
Rwanda

Over 10 perish in Rulindo bus accident

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
The government has introduced a 3% tourism levy on accommodation, including hotel rooms, to support tourism and hospitality investments. Courtesy Photo
Tourism

Rwanda introduces ‘tourism levy’ to boost investments

Tuesday, February 11, 2025