Edwin Ashimwe
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Rwanda to participate in UK-Africa summit
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to hold a UK–African Investment Summit in London, which will include representatives from Rwanda and 24 other African nations, the... → Read More
FEATURED: Screen now, save a life : Access Bank rolls out breast cancer screening on women’s day
Access Bank Rwanda on Wednesday, March 8, joined the rest of the world to mark the international women’s day, in a move it said intended to “recognize women for their... → Read More
FEATURED: Scan now, not tomorrow: Access Bank rolls out breast cancer screening on women’s day
Access Bank Rwanda, on Wednesday, March 8, joined the rest of the world to mark the international women’s day, in a move it said intended to “recognize women for their... → Read More
Rwanda identifies cannabis production as top investment opportunity
Rwanda is looking to attract at least Rwf19 billion (about $17.5 million) investment in the production of cannabis, also known as a high-value therapeutic crop, The New Times has... → Read More
Right action needed to graduate more developing countries
Over the past 50 years (since 1971), more countries have regressed into the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) category than graduated out of it, a trend that Prime Minister Edouard... → Read More
What you need to benefit from extended incentives for manufacturers
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente on Thursday, March 2, officially presided over a ceremony to extend, by two years, the Manufacture and Build to Recover Programme, a policy response... → Read More
Jordan Deputy PM in Rwanda for three-day working visit
Ayman Safadi, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Kingdom of Jordan, arrived in Rwanda on Tuesday, February 21, for a three day working... → Read More
Rwanda, Atlas space operations ink deal to strengthen lunar mission control
Rwanda Space Agency (RSA) says it has “strategically” partnered with Atlas Space Operations, a leading American company in satellite communication ground infrastructure, to... → Read More
Imbuto gets new senior management
The Imbuto foundation has named Jeanne D’ Arc Gakuba as the new senior advisor to the foundation’s chairperson, First Lady Jeannette Kagame, as part of the new changes... → Read More
Addis summit recommends repatriation of DR Congo refugees
A mini-summit chaired by Angolan President João Lourenço, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Friday, February 17, among others noted the presence of refugees in Rwanda and recommended... → Read More
DR Congo crisis: Kagame, EAC leaders meet in Addis
President Paul Kagame on Friday, February 17, joined other East African Community (EAC) Heads of State in Addis Ababa to discuss the implementation of the Nairobi peace process and... → Read More
Kagame in Addis for AU summit, mini-summit on DR Congo crisis
President Paul Kagame on Thursday, February 16, joined leaders from across Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for the 36th Ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and... → Read More
Rwanda, US tech firm ink deal to enhance biosecurity capabilities
American biotech firm Ginkgo Bioworks on Wednesday, February 15, announced a one-year pathogen monitoring program at the Kigali International Airport (KIA) to identify new and... → Read More
First Lady hosts Susan Buffet Foundation officials
The First Lady, Jeannette Kagame on Wednesday, February 15, received Professor Senait Fisseha , the Director of Global Programs at the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, a meeting... → Read More
Rwanda, UAE eye deeper ties in new cooperation deal
Rwanda and the United Arab Emirates are set to deepen bilateral cooperation as both countries look to share expertise and successful experiences in promoting institutional... → Read More
RDF briefs defense attaches on Mozambique, CAR operations
Defence Attachés accredited to Rwanda were on Thursday, February 3, hosted for a security briefing at Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Headquarters in Kimihurura where they were told of... → Read More
Heroes Day is a reminder of our ability to stand up for what is right – Kagame
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, February 1, paid tribute to Rwandan heroes, citing that their bravery and patriotism laid the foundation of the nation. He passed his message... → Read More
Rwanda marks Heroes Day
Rwandans, and friends of Rwanda will on Wednesday, February 1, mark Heroes Day, a day on which the country pays tribute to its nationals who demonstrated the highest values of... → Read More
20-year-old accused of fraud to be arraigned in court
Prosecution is set to arraign Prince Shema before Kicukiro Primary court on Tuesday, January 31. He is facing charges related to fraud. Shema, whose pre-trial hearing is set for... → Read More
Rwanda lays out plans to accelerate mobile phone penetration
The mobile telecommunications sector continues to offer unprecedented opportunities for economic growth in both developed and developing markets, allowing for mobile services to... → Read More