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Residents are no longer charged a fee on sale-based land transfer for any plot with up to Rwf5 million value, after the government of Rwanda scrapped the charge on title service.
Infrastructure

Rwanda revises fees on land transfer by sale

Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Some of housing units at Bwiza Riverside Estate in Nyarugenge District. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA
Housing

Indian, Austrian investors mull 'rent-to-own' housing model in Rwanda

Monday, November 27, 2023
A segment of Musanze-Rubavu road that was damaged by floods during heavy rains that ravaged the country on May 2-3, 2023. According to the statistics, 150 residents lost their lives and over 6000 houses were destroyed. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Environment

Why Rwanda needs global “Loss and Damage Fund”

Friday, November 24, 2023
Rwanda Development Board Deputy CEO Nelly Mukazayire delivers remarks during the Africa’s New Cities Summit in Kigali on, Thursday, November 16. Courtesy
Infrastructure

First Africa’s New Cities Summit showcases ambitious urbanisation projects

Friday, November 17, 2023
Minister of Agriculture Ildephonse Musafiri interacts with Coumba Dieng Sow, FAO Country Representative after planting the trees..
Featured

FAO's fruit tree planting project starts in 100 schools in Kigali

Friday, November 17, 2023
I&M Bank headquarters in Kigali, one of new green buildings in Rwanda. Courtesy
Rwanda

Govt considers rewarding green buildings

Thursday, November 16, 2023
Monica Musonda, a Zambian entrepreneur and CEO of Java Foods, was among the speakers at the two-day Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum 2023 (AWIEF), which was held in Kigali from November 9-10. Courtesy
Women

“Do not be afraid to start out”: Zambian entrepreneur Monica Musonda to young women eying the business world

Tuesday, November 14, 2023
A view of Kigali-Muhanga road that is set to be expanded to four lanes to decongest traffic, which remains a big challenge to the road users. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Infrastructure

Part of Kigali-Muhanga road to be expanded to four lanes under $120m funding

Monday, November 13, 2023
Inside the newly launched ‘Mother’s Room’ at BK Headquarters on Wednesday, October 4, aimed to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace. PHOTOS by Craish BAHIZI
Health

How is Rwanda boosting exclusive breastfeeding for working mothers?

Friday, November 10, 2023
LR - Robert Ochora, the CEO of AfricaNenda, Huria Ali Mahdi, State Minister for Women and Social Affairs in Ethiopia and Stephen Karingi, the D
Technology

New report reveals continued growth in Africa’s instant payment systems

Thursday, November 09, 2023
One of the newly completed road networks in the residential area of Shyogwe Sector in the city of Muhanga.courtesy
Infrastructure

Muhanga undergoes transformation through infrastructure projects

Wednesday, November 08, 2023
The City of Kigali has launched 22 hydrological and weather stations that will help monitor levels of floods in the capital.
Environment

Explainer: How Kigali’s flood monitors will work

Monday, November 06, 2023