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Single-use plastic bottles in a supermarket in Kigali. Imported goods packaged in plastic materials and single-use products will pay an extra tax starting in July. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Economy

Rwanda imposes levy on imports packaged in plastics

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Ndungirehe, held talks with Amb. Troy Fitrell, the Acting U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, on February 12. Courtesy
Africa

Nduhungirehe, top U.S. diplomat discuss regional security, bilateral ties

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
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Featured

PRESS RELEASE: Irembo, RICTA partner to avail RW domain registration service on IremboGov

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
One of the residential houses damaged by bombs fired into Rwandan territory in Rubavu District from DR Congo on Monday, January 27. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Africa

Govt offers full support to Rubavu residents affected by DR Congo shelling

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
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