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Adonis Filer, REG’s point guard with the ball during the game that his side lost as Al Ahly beat Rwanda Energy Group (REG) 94-77 on Saturday at BK Arena and sail through to the semifinals. Dan Gatsinzi
Basketball
My two cents: All credit to Al Ahly but REG could have done better
Monday, May 22, 2023
Minister of Sports Aurore Mimosa Munyangaju speaks to journalists on May 19. She said major benefits in hosting BAL in Rwanda have been achieved. Photo by Dan GATSINZI
Basketball
Rwanda ‘in talks’ to extend BAL partnership
Friday, May 19, 2023
Robin Bairstow, Chief Executive of I&M Bank Rwanda Plc said that the new program is among the Bank’s efforts in driving economic growth through Rwanda’s education sector. Photos by Craish Bahizi
FEATURED: I&M Bank (Rwanda) Plc launches EduFinance programme
Friday, May 19, 2023
Photos: Village Urugwiro
Security
Kagame, top security brass discuss role in advancing national priorities
Friday, May 19, 2023
President Kagame meets with a delegation from the Morgridge Family Foundation at Village Urugwiro on Thursday, May 18. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Kagame, Morgridge Family Foundation discuss philanthropic partnerships
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Wang Xuekun, Ambassador of China to Rwanda delivers remarks during the China International Import Expo (CIIE) Promotion Conference held in Kigali on Wednesday, May 17. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Business
Rwanda, China trade grows by 31%
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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Infrastructure
Uganda resumes works on rail link to Rwanda
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
President Kagame receives Bill Woodcock (2nd L), the Executive Director of Packet Clearing House (PCH), for a discussion on the development of robust and sustainable Internet infrastructure. PCH operates a global network of Internet exchange points including RICTA. Photo: Village Urugwiro
Technology
Kagame hosts global internet firm boss
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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Featured
Mother’s Day: BPR Rwanda invests in medical insurance, infrastructure
Monday, May 15, 2023
President Paul Kagame meets Lord Popat, the United Kingdom trade envoy at Village Urugwiro on Saturday, May 13. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Economy
Kagame, UK envoy discuss trade and investment
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Members of SLS Energy , a local start-up is among the top 10 African startup companies selected to benefit from the inaugural seven month equity-free mentorship program. Courtesy
Rwanda
Rwandan startup among “Make in Africa” best innovations
Thursday, May 11, 2023
A RwandAir cargo plane during loading at Kigali International Airport earlier this year.
Economy
Exporters hope for lower rates as air cargo operations surge
Thursday, May 11, 2023
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr Vincent Biruta (right), and his Djiboutian counterpart Mahamoud Ali Youssouf exchange documents during the signing of three bilateral agreements between Rwanda and Djibouti in Kigali on Wednesday, May 10. The deals cover diplomatic training, agriculture and tourism. Photo: Dan Gatsinzi.
Economy
Rwanda, Djibouti sign new deals, eye deeper economic ties
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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Crime
I&M Bank reassures clients amid $10 million fraud case
Tuesday, May 09, 2023
According to the telecom's first-quarter results, MTN Rwandacell stated that its profit after tax (PAT) dropped by 32 percent to Rwf2.8 billion. File
Business
MTN Rwanda profits drop despite rise in subscribers
Monday, May 08, 2023
Workers sort fresh green beans for exports at Fresh Garden warehouse. Rwanda’s merchandise export receipts amounted to $2.1 billion, representing a 37.8 percent increase compared to 2021. Craish Bahizi
Economy
Rwanda’s exports up by 40%
Monday, May 08, 2023
An artwork of Bugesera International Airport that is under construction. Construction works have gained momentum and there is optimism that it could be completed by 2026. File
Infrastructure
Bugesera airport to be completed in 2026; here are 5 things you should know
Monday, May 08, 2023
Doreen Karehe sorts her strawberry plants in Mayange. According to RDB’s annual report released last week, female ownership of businesses increased from 27 per cent in 2017 to 34 per cent in 2022. Olivier Mugwiza
Women
Rwanda registers record-high growth in women-owned businesses
Monday, May 08, 2023

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