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President Kagame officiated the conclusion of 13th Itorero Indangamirwa attended by 412 youth in Nkumba. Photos Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda
Strive to give back to your country, Kagame tells Itorero youth
Friday, August 25, 2023
Naeem Ullah Khan, the Pakistan High Commissioner-designate to Rwanda, presents copies of his letters of credence to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Vincent Biruta on August 16. Courtesy
Rwanda
Pakistani firm looks to set up industrial park in Rwanda
Friday, August 25, 2023
I&M Bank CEO Benjamin Mutimura and Annie Nibishaka, CEO of Old Mutual pose for a photo during the launch of the new parternship in Kigali on Thursday, August 24. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured
I&M Bank, Old Mutual partner to provide MSMEs with comprehensive insurance solutions
Thursday, August 24, 2023
A bank teller counts money while serving customers at Bank of Kigali . File
Economy
Inflation and lending rates link explained
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Youths during the 2022 Youth Connekt at BK Arena. Over 2,000 youth from different countries are set to convene at the Intare Conference Arena for a celebration of the 10-year anniversary of the YouthConnekt, on Wednesday, Aug 23.
Rwanda
5 major developments as YouthConnekt turns 10
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
(L-R) Gaspard Twagirayezu, Minister of Education; Valentine Uwamariya, Minister of Gender and Family Promotion; Prof. Jeannette Bayisenge, Minister of Public Service and Labour; and Maj Gen Albert Murasira, the Minister in charge of Emergency Management
Rwanda
CABINET RESHUFFLE: Youthful ministers take up more slots in govt
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Masai Ujili Toronto Raptors president and vice-chair and Giants of Africa co-founder. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Basketball
Beyond the court: Masai Ujiri on why African sports is lucrative
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
President Paul Kagame joined a youthful crowd in Nyarugenge District, to take part in the Giants of Africa festival Umuganda Day on Saturday, August 19. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda
Kagame, Masai laud Giants of Africa Umuganda Day
Saturday, August 19, 2023
President Paul Kagame interacting with soldiers as He presided over the final field exercise of the Rwanda Defence Force's Combined Arms Field Training Exercise at the RDF Combat Training Centre, Gabiro on Thursday, August 17, All photos by Village Urugwiro
PHOTOS: Kagame graces RDF “hard punch” drills
Friday, August 18, 2023
Central Bank Governor John Rwangombwa addresses the media during a news briefing in Kigali . File
Economy
Central Bank raises lending rate to 7.5 per cent
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Monique Nsanzabaganwa speaking at the second Golden Business Forum in Kigali on Wednesday, August 16 as Wendell Adday from the Africa Private Sector Summit looks on. Addressing the forum that attracted over 1,000 delegates from 40 countries, Nsanzabaganwa called for a "tandem strategy" to fully realise the potential of the AfCFTA. Courtesy
Business
Five things African countries can do to optimize AfCFTA
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Minister of Trade and Industry, Jean-Chrysostome Ngabitsinze, delivers remarks during the official opening of the Golden Business Forum in Kigali on Wednedsay, August 16. Courtesy
Business
Rwandan goods can now access African markets under AfCFTA preferences - Trade Minister
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
President Paul Kagame, Masai Ujiri, Toronto Raptors president and vice-chair and Giants of Africa co-founder (L) and Andrew Feinstein, the project’s co-sponsor (Right) during the official groundbreaking ceremony of the “Zaria Court Kigali” in Remera, on Monday, August 14. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Basketball
PHOTOS: Inside proposed Zaria recreational hub in Kigali
Monday, August 14, 2023
First Lady Jeannette Kagame addresses over 2000 young people as Rwanda joined the World to mark the United Nation’s International Youth Day, on Saturday, August 12. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda
Invest in your shine, First Lady urges youth in Kigali
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the AU Commission.
Africa
Niger coup: AU chief says in support of military intervention
Friday, August 11, 2023
President Paul Kagame and his counterpart , President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar during a tête-à-tête at Village Urugwiro, on Monday, August 7. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda
Kagame, Rajoelina hold talks
Monday, August 07, 2023
Geographically, Madagascar – lying off the southeastern coast of Africa – is close to Comoros, Mauritius, Mozambique, Réunion, and South Africa.
Tourism
Madagascar: A sneak peek into the “eighth continent”, home to rich cultural diversity
Monday, August 07, 2023
President Paul Kagame during a guided tour of the newly inaugurated AnJia Cement Factory in Muhanga District,on Thursday, August 3. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Economy
How new $100m cement plant could impact Rwandan market
Monday, August 07, 2023

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