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Workers packing biscuits inside a factory at Kigali Special Economic Zone (KSEZ) in May 2021. Rwanda’s economy is projected to grow by 7 per cent in 2024, up from 6.3 per cent in 2023. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

2024: Rwanda to lead economic growth in East Africa – UN report

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
According to the report, the decline in venture funding is not unique to Africa but rather aligns with a global trend.
Energy

Energy takes lion’s share despite 39% dip in Africa’s startup funding

Friday, January 05, 2024
Workers on duty during Kigali-Gatuna road rehabilitation. Minister of Justice has approved the expropriation of assets in public interest along four roads set to be constructed. Sam Ngendahimana
Infrastructure

Expropriation for four multi-billion national road projects gets greenlight

Wednesday, January 03, 2024
Minister for Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana signs for a new initiative for mobilizing €300 million for climate resilience in Rwanda, at the Paris Summit for a New Global Financing Pact on Thursday June 22. Courtesy
Environment

2023: Inside Rwanda’s climate finance deals

Thursday, December 28, 2023
Ursula von der Leyen President of the European Commission speaks during the official launch of BioNTech’s first mRNA vaccine manufacturing plant in Kigali, on Monday, December 18. Ursula revealed that the European Union has invested more than €900 million (approx. over Rwf1.2 trillion) in Rwanda. PHOTOS BY DAN GATSINZI
Economy

European Union has invested over €900m in Rwanda – Von der Leyen

Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Vincent Biruta and Annalena Baerbock, Germany Minister of Foreign Affairs address journalists on Monday, December 18. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda, Germany cement bilateral ties in trade, pharmaceuticals

Monday, December 18, 2023
A segment of Musanze-Rubavu road that was damaged by floods in heavy rains that killed 150 people and destroyed over 6000 houses on May 3. IMF approves $268 million for Rwanda to tackle climate shocks. OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Environment

IMF approves $268 million for Rwanda to tackle climate shocks

Friday, December 15, 2023
(L-R) Ambassador of EU to Rwanda Belén Calvo Uyarra, Jeanne Nyirahabimana, the Executive Secretary of Eastern Province, AfDB Country Manager in Rwanda, Aissa Toure Sarr, Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore and Isao Fukushima, the Ambassador of Japan during inauguration of the 208-kilometer Kagitumba-Kayonza-Rusumo asphalt road project in Eastern Province on Wednesday, December 13. According to officials the revamped road has facilitated movement of people and goods, as well as trade. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Infrastructure

Revamped Kagitumba-Rusumo road credited for easing movement, trade

Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Achim Steiner, UNDP Administrator, delivers remarks during a meeting in Kigali on December 7. Steiner was in Rwanda for the third edition of Hanga Pitchfest that took place in Rwanda on Friday, December 8. Courtesy
Rwanda

UNDP boss on backing Rwanda's sustainable development initiatives

Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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Technology

[FEATURED] Innovation in Motion: Volkswagen and NCBA join efforts to redefine automotive finance in Rwanda

Monday, December 11, 2023
ADHI Rwanda, hosted a side event to shed light on pioneering sustainable housing technologies with transformative potential for reducing CO2 emissions and embodied carbon. Courtesy
Featured

ADHI Rwanda elevates sustainable housing at COP28 as Bwiza Housing initiative takes centre stage

Friday, December 08, 2023
Rwanda National Police's rescue brigade officers rescue people who got stranded at a flooded street in Kigali on February 3, 2020. At COP 28 City of Kigali secures Rwf8.5bn to bolster climate resilience. PHOTO BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Environment

COP28: City of Kigali secures Rwf8.5bn to bolster climate resilience

Thursday, December 07, 2023