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Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire addresses delegates at the event. She called for bold action to close gender gaps in healthcare, technology, and leadership. Courtesy
Featured

Min Ingabire calls for bold steps in advancing gender equity, accelerating action

Monday, March 31, 2025
Schools in remote areas of Rwanda have welcomed the government's initiative to deploy solar power, aiming to connect nearly 1,000 schools by the end of 2025. Courtesy
Energy

Rwanda expands solar power to electrify close to 1,000 schools by 2025

Monday, March 31, 2025
These time-limited exemptions now apply to raw materials, machinery imported by industries, electric vehicles (EVs), and energy equipment. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Economy

Gov't sheds light on revised VAT exemption policy

Saturday, March 29, 2025
The Minister of State for National Treasury at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Godfrey Kabera, addresses members of the Chamber of Parliament’s Committee on State Budget and Patrimony on Tuesday, March 25. Courtesy
Rwanda

Proposed tax changes set to rake in Rwf300bn annually

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, has outlined the priorities for the next five years in line with the government's second phase of the National Strategy for Transformation (NST2).
Technology

ICT minister outlines priorities for the next five years

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Delegates follow a presentation during the launch of the national technology transfer and commercialization strategy. The launch was attended by officials from government, academia, and the private sector. Photos by Kelly Keza
Finance

FEATURED: How Rwanda’s developed commercialisation strategy will contribute to socio-economic development

Monday, March 24, 2025
ICT and Innovation minister Paula Ingabire and PS Yves Iradukunda appear before the parliamentary committee on Thursday, March 13. Rwanda is set to set up a cybersecurity academy this year to offer courses related to protection against attacks using technology.
Technology

Govt sets up cybersecurity academy to tackle tech threats

Friday, March 14, 2025
A secondary student showcases their AI project during the grand finale of the First Lego League competition in Kigali,
Technology

Rwanda to develop 50 AI tools across various sectors: official

Thursday, March 06, 2025
President Kagame greets thousands of residents during his outreach in Kibingo ground Ruhango District, on August 25, 2022. File

Rwanda’s composure in the face of misguided external pressure

Sunday, March 02, 2025
The government has introduced a new tax on foreign digital services like Netflix and Amazon among others. Courtesy
Economy

Tax on foreign digital services: How will it be implemented?

Monday, February 17, 2025
Rwanda plans to implement new tax reforms to expand the tax base, boost revenue, and streamline operations to achieve national development goals, said by the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Murangwa Yusuf. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Tax overhaul: The timeline of upcoming changes

Friday, February 14, 2025
The Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), John Rwangombwa addresses journalists in Kigali on Thursday, February 13. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Central bank downplays inflation fears over new tax reforms

Friday, February 14, 2025