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 Edwin Ashimwe
Edwin Ashimwe
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Mother’s Day: BPR Rwanda invests in medical insurance, infrastructure
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
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
A RwandAir cargo plane during loading at Kigali International Airport earlier this year.
Economy
Exporters hope for lower rates as air cargo operations surge
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
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Crime
I&M Bank reassures clients amid $10 million fraud case
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
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%
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
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
A view of a collapsed mining site that  killed six people, including three students  in Kinazi sector in Huye District on April 19. According to Alain Mukuralinda, the deputy spokesperson of  the government a 16-day rescue attempt failed to find any survivors. Courtesy
Rwanda
Govt calls off search for Huye mine accident victims
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International
King Charles III enthroned: Here is what you should know
King Charles III shortly after being crowned during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
International
I come not to be served but to serve - King Charles III takes oath
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Politics
Kagame, British PM talk migration deal, trade
President Kagame meets with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at 10 Downing Street for a meeting during which they discussed various topics, including the ongoing migration and economic development partnership, global events as well as further opportunities for bilateral collaboration to increase trade and investment. Photo by Village Urugwiro
International
Kagame, First Lady in UK for King Charles’ coronation
Search-and-rescue operations following the flood and landslide disasters in western, northern, and southern provinces. Photo: Germain Nsanzimana.
Environment
Flood disaster: Local communities rally to rescue victims
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Environment
Flood disaster: Death toll climbs to 130, over 5,000 houses swept
Minister for Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana, while presenting to both chambers of Parliament the Budget Framework Paper and Medium Term Budget on Wednesday, revealed that agriculture sector output is expected to increase by 4 percent this year up from 2 percent growth registered in 2022. Courtesy
Agriculture
Rwanda looks to double agric growth rate

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