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 Alice Kagina
Alice Kagina
B-KELANA International (R) Ltd – an audit and financial advisory firm – has recruited new staff members to drive and enhance professional business services in Rwanda. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
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FEATURED: B-KELANA welcomes new staff, moves to revolutionise auditing services
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Catalysing Rwanda's financial sector growth through skills development
While speaking during Rwanda Day in Washington D.C on Saturday, February 3, President Paul Kagame urged the Rwandan Diaspora to stay connected with the country and make choices that take Rwanda to the place it deserves to be. Photos by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda
Kagame to Diaspora: It is upon you to take Rwanda to its deserved position
President Paul Kagame delivers remarks at the US National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C, on Thursday, February 1. The event   was attended by close to 3,500 guests including US Cabinet members, US Congress members, diplomatic corps in Washington, UN diplomats, and US and foreign business leaders. All photos by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda
Rwanda's experience sends a warning to the world — Kagame
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana (R), and Heidy Rombouts, Director General of Development Cooperation at the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation, sign a cooperation agreement in Kigali on Tuesday, January 30. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Economy
PHOTOS: Rwanda, Belgium sign Rwf130 billion cooperation deal
Minister of Finance Uzziel Ndagijimana delivers remarks at the inaugural UK-Rwanda Business Forum themed “Succeeding in Rwanda Unlocking Growth and Opportunities”  on January 30.
Economy
Rwanda guarantees return on investment – Ndagijimana to UK business executives
Project Coordinator, Moise Nkurunziza presenting  the impacts of the project to the society in Kigali on January 26. Photos by  Emmanuel Dushimimana
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Preventive approach critical to end sexual and gender-based violence – officials
Pastor, Ezra Mpyisi, who passed away on January 27, will be laid to rest on Sunday, February 4. Courtesy
Rwanda
Pastor Mpyisi to be laid to rest on Sunday
Miners  work inside a tunnel at a mining site in Gakenke District. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda
Rwanda, Rio Tinto Minerals sign Lithium exploration deal
Rwanda Revenue Authority staff on duties at head office at Kimihurura. On January 26, Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) waived Rwf6.6 billion in penalties for 31,500 de-registered tax accounts. FILE
Economy
Experts react to move by tax body to de-register dormant TINs
Bank of Kigali has announced the waiving of monthly account maintenance fees on all personal accounts in local currency, in a move to promote financial inclusion. CRAISH BAHIZI
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FEATURED: Bank of Kigali scraps off monthly account maintenance fees
Officials pose for a photo during the event to sign the completion of acquisition 99.94 percent stake in CIMERWA on, January 25. Courtesy
Economy
Kenya's National Cement completes CIMERWA acquisition at $85 million
 Jean-Damascène Bizimana.
Rwanda
Umushyikirano: Minister Bizimana rallies youth to fight divisionism
Some of the 40 Ambulances donated by Embassy of Belgium  to Rwanda on September 24, 2020. Rwanda is set to acquire 200 ambulances so as to enhance medical response. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health
Rwanda to acquire 200 ambulances for enhanced healthcare delivery
President Paul Kagame delivers his remarks at the 19th National Dialogue Council Umushyikirano on Tuesday, January 23. PHOTO BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO
Security
We shall defend Rwanda at all cost – Kagame
Minister of Environment Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya and Dan Jørgensen, Denmark's Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy during the signing of a cooperation MoU in Kigali on January 21.
Environment
Rwanda, Denmark sign climate deal, strengthen ties
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente during the G77 and China Third South Summit in Kampala, Uganda on Sunday, January 21.  Courtesy
Economy
PM Ngirente calls for reforming global financial institutions
The governor of the National Bank of Rwanda, John Rwangombwa.
Economy
Fintechs key drivers of economic growth – central bank governor

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