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 Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Rwanda, Olivier Nduhungirehe and  Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Muhammad Ishaq Dar during a joint press briefing on Monday April 21. Courtesy.
International
Nduhungirehe expresses Rwanda’s commitment to expanding cooperation with Pakistan
The seventh Integrated Household Living Conditions Survey (EICV 7), shows significant improvement in citizens’ well-being—including the lifting of over 1.5 million people out of poverty over the last seven year
Rwanda
Why Rwanda revised its method for measuring poverty
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning has issued a list of financial and insurance services exempted from this tax. 
Economy
Eight VAT-exempt financial and insurance services
A view of traffic movement in Remera, Kigali. On Thursday, April 17, the Cabinet approved a draft law introducing a point-based penalty system to curb reckless driving and enhance road safety in Rwanda. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA
Rwanda
Cabinet approves bill proposing point deduction for reckless driving
A recent survey report shows that Rwanda has significantly reduced poverty over the past seven years, lifting over 1.5 million people out of poverty, an average of 214,000 each year.
Rwanda
10 key highlights from Rwanda’s new living conditions survey
Ivan Murenzi, Director General of  the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda during the presentation of the seventh Integrated Household Living Conditions Survey (EICV 7) on Wedneday, April 16. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy
Rwanda lifted 1.5m people out of poverty since 2017 – survey
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente delivers his remarks during during the presentation of the seventh Integrated Household Living Conditions Survey (EICV 7) on Wednesday, April 16. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Economy
PM Ngirente promises greater progress as Rwanda cuts poverty by 12.4%
A view of Munini Model Village. The poverty rate among Rwandans dropped to 27.4 per cent in 2024, from 39.8 per cent in 2017, a new survey shows.
Economy
1.5 million Rwandans out of poverty in seven years
Nyanza District on April 15 announced that an extraordinary meeting of its council decided to dismiss Erasme Ntazinda from serving as its Mayor “because of failure to fulfil his responsibilities effectively.”
Rwanda
Nyanza mayor Ntazinda dismissed
Jean-Paulin Uwitonze, Assistant Commissioner for Taxpayer Services and Communications at RRA.
Economy
Revenue authority clears air around wedding service taxation
Rwanda’s exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) increased by 63.9 per cent, from slightly over $951.2 million in 2023 to more than $1.55 billion (approx. Rwf2.2 trillion) in 2024. Courtesy
Economy
Rwanda’s exports to United Arab Emirates surpass $1.5 billion
Rwanda recorded a 32 per cent increase in investment in 2024. File
Economy
Rwanda records 32% rise in investment in 2024
RDB Chief Executive Officer, Jean-Guy Afrika, and Chery Holding Group Chairperson, Xu Hui sign the agreement in Kigali on Saturday, April 12. Courtesy
Technology
Rwanda inks deal with Chinese automotive and tech group
Rwanda’s coffee export revenues fell by 32.1 per cent, dropping to $78.7 million (approx. Rwf110 billion) in 2023-2024.
Economy
Switzerland, US, UK top buyers of Rwanda’s coffee
The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Jean-Damascène Bizimana delivers his remarks
Kwibuka
Bizimana details how Belgium fostered culture of impunity, laid groundwork for 1994 Genocide
Coffee is one of Rwanda’s main exports to the US.
Economy
How US’s new tax reforms could impact Rwanda
Tens of cows in modern dairy farming at Gabiro Agribusiness Hub. Courtesy
Agriculture
AgriHubs to power Rwanda’s food future
A driver died while 22 passengers were injured on Tuesday, April 8, when a minibus hit crash barriers in Huye District.
Rwanda
Huye: Bus driver dies, 22 passengers injured in road accident

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