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 Edwin Ashimwe
Edwin Ashimwe
Aerial view of Kigali Business District. The Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC) made the biggest leap to rank as the 67th most competitive financial centre globally. File
Finance
Kigali up 14 spots in new global financial centres' index
IMF mission lead, Ruben Atoyan and Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Uzziel Ndagijimana during a meeting in Kigali , on Friday, March 22. Courtesy.
Rwanda
Rwanda set for new $165 million IMF funding
Wellars Gasamagera, the Secretary General of ruling party RPF-Inkotanyi, addresses journalists on Friday, February 23, in Kigali. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi for The New Times
Politics
RPF party primaries kick off ahead of July polls
Oda Gasinzigwa, the Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), shed light on the preparations and the significant developments leading to the preparation of synchronized Presidential and Parliamentary elections scheduled for July. File photo
Rwanda
We are ready to go – NEC boss on upcoming Presidential, Parliamentary elections
Jordanian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Makram Mustafa Queisi, during an interview in Kigali on Monday February 19 Photos by   Christianne Murengerantwari.
Tourism
Jordan Minister of Tourism talks medical, cultural tapestry with Rwanda
Japanese Investors pose for a group photo during the visit in Rwanda
Featured
FEATURED - JICA tour: Japanese investors visit Rwanda, tipped on local market
Zipline's drone delivers blood in Rwanda. Zipline, a drone delivery firm, has announced a partnership with Rwanda Development Board . Courtesy
Rwanda
Government, Zipline ink deal to boost “Made in Rwanda”
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Tourism
Doha expo: Agric, tourism draw record 20,000 visitors at Rwanda pavilion
President Kagame met with HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar on Saturday, February 10. Photo Urugwiro
International
Kagame, Qatar Emir discuss bilateral ties, global issues
President Duda being welcomed at Kigali International Airport on Tuesday by Foreign Affairs Minister Vincent Biruta. The Polish President and his wife will visit the Holy land of Kibeho on Thursday.  Courtesy
Religion
Poland President Duda to visit Kibeho
Adolesecent Girls and Young Women with their Mentors showcasing the running of Safe space sessions.Photo: Courtesy
Featured
Safe spaces: A game-changer for vulnerable adolescent girls and young women
President Hage Geingob (left) welcomes President Paul Kagame to Windhoek, Namibia, for the 38th Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit in August 2018. Photo by Village Urugwiro.
Africa
Kagame: Geingob's commitment to a united Africa will be remembered
Michael C. Fairbanks, the CEO of  Akagera Medicines says it has secured over Rwf16.5 billion (€12 million), a round that is expected to allow for capacity-building. Courtesy
Science
Rwandan biotech firm raises Rwf16 billion to upskill workforce
Eugene Ubalijoro, Regional Vice President at Molson Coors, singer Bruce Melodie and Clare Akamanzi, NBA Africa CEO during a panel discussion on February 3. Courtesy
Rwanda
Rwanda Day: Rwandans bank on more “state-of-art” facilties to boost MICE industry
Panelists discuss at the at the inaugural UK-Rwanda Business Forum in Kigali on January 30. Courtesy
Business
Minerals: Experts, investors on Rwanda-UK areas of “craze”
Rwanda comes third in personal data protection and digital fraud prevention in Africa. File
Rwanda
Rwanda third lowest-risk African country for identity fraud - report
The Secretary General of the ruling RPF-Inkotanyi, Wellars Gasamagera, is in Beijing, China, where he is expected to meet high-ranking officials of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Courtesy
Politics
RPF secretary general in China to help deepen ties
British High Commissioner Omar Daair during an interview ahead UK-Rwanda Business Forum in Kigali on January 22, 2024. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
International
We see real rhythm of development to partner with Rwanda - UK envoy

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