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 Edwin Ashimwe
Edwin Ashimwe
Cross-border trucks at Rusumo border post. FILE PHOTO
Economy
Economy: WB names Rwanda among Africa's 'pocket of resilience' nations
Minister of Finance Dr Uzziel Ndagijimana flanked by other officials as BRD opened an offer for its inaugural sustainability-linked bond worth Rwf30 billion on Friday, September 29. Courtesy
Business
Why BRD’s Rwf30bn inaugural bond is a big deal
(L-R) Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Vincent Biruta, Monique Nsanzabaganwa, the Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Comoros Dhoihir Dhoulkamal  during the opening session.
Africa
Time is now to realise the Africa we want - AU officials in Kigali
Yolande Makolo, the government spokesperson speaks to media in press conference on June 14, 2022. File
Rwanda
Rwanda distances self from “Led by Donkeys” story
RSA Chief Technology Officer George Kwizera speaks to journalists during the closing of the campaign  to raise awareness among key players in the space industry . Photo: Igihe
Technology
Rwanda Space Agency official discusses priorities as body steps up awareness effort
People at  Norrsken in Kigali. Rwanda could soon join a select group of African countries that implemented a startup Act. Craish Bahizi
Technology
Nine major incentives in Rwanda’s proposed startup Act
President Paul Kagame delivers his remarks during the 78th United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, September 20. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Politics
VIDEO: Kagame talks immigration crisis, "profound injustice" in UN General Assembly address
President Kagame speaks at a high-level roundtable dubbed “Towards a Fair International Financial Architecture” at the UN headquarters on the sidelines of the 78th UNGA session. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Economy
Kagame: Now is the time to make international financial system fit for purpose
PHOTOS BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO
Economy
Kagame chairs Presidential Advisory Council in New York
PHOTO BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO
Technology
Artificial intelligence key to achieving UN SDGs - Kagame
President Kagame arrives in Havana, Cuba where he joins leaders from across the globe for the two-day G77 + China Summit of Heads of State and Government taking place from 15-16 September. Village Urugwiro
Politics
Kagame "happy to return to Cuba" as G77 + China Summit commences
Regis Rugemanshuro, RSSB’s Chief Executive Officer, said the pension body registered a net profit of Rwf285.7 billion, a 22 percent increase compared to the 2022-2023 financial year. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
RSSB crosses Rwf2 trillion mark, registers 22% growth
Rwanda Atomic Energy Board (RAEB) Chief Executive Fidel Ndahayo speaks after signing the agreement in Kigali on Tuesday, September 12. Courtesy
Energy
Inside Rwanda’s Rwf90 billion nuclear energy deal
Minister of Infrastructure Ernest Nsabimana (c) looks on as Dual Fluid President and Chairman, Armin Huke (right), shakes hands with the Rwanda Atomic Energy Board (RAEB) CEO Fidel Ndahayo after the signing ceremony on Tuesday, September 12, in Kigali. COURTESY
Energy
Rwanda to host first demo Dual Fluid nuclear reactor
Football spectators follow the match between Rayon Sports and APR FC at Huye Stadium. The Stadium facelift is in jeopardy owing to the stalled renovation works. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda
Housing Authority on spot for stalled Huye Stadium renovation
Members of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) while hearing officials from the Rwanda Housing Authority on Wednesday, September 6. The parliamentary committee members  have expressed dissatisfaction with the persistent poor management of public funds. Emmy Dushimimana
Housing
PAC takes on housing authority over lack of regular supervision
PAC hearings commenced on Wednesday, September 6. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Economy
Officials from 68 public entities summoned by PAC
(L-R) The newly appointed officials: Lambert Dushimimana, the new governor of the Western Province, Tesi Rusagara, the new Chief Executive of the Agaciro Development Fund, Omar Munyaneza, the new Chief Executive of WASAC group, Armand Zingiro, the new Chief Executive of Rwanda Energy Group, Gisele Umuhumuza, the Managing Director of WASAC, Carpophore Ntagungira, the Chairperson of RURA regulatory board,  Evariste Rugigana, the Director General of the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA).
Politics
Kagame appoints new Western Province governor, heads of govt institutions

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