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Alice Kagina
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A bank teller counts money while serving customers at Bank of Kigali head office. Dan Nsengiyumva
Economy
Central bank increases lending rate to 6.5% to tame inflation
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
President Paul Kagame with other world leaders at the ongoing G20 Summit in Indonesia on Tuesday, November 15. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Africa
Kagame makes Africa's case at G20 Summit
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Delegates follow a presentation during the Berne Union Annual General Meeting in Kigali on November 8. Hosted by the African Trade Insurance from November 7 to 10, the three-day meeting, that brought together over 77 financial institutions, is discussing Africa’s potential for greater intra-regional trade and integration into international value chains, the transition of the continent’s energy sector, and the role of international finance and investment in the context of debt sustainability. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda
Global insurance agency confident in Africa’s investment opportunities
Wednesday, November 09, 2022
President Paul Kagame delivers remarks at the 27th UN climate conference in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt on Tuesday, November 8. Photo: Village Urugwiro.
Environment
Kagame calls on West to cut carbon emissions
Wednesday, November 09, 2022
Annick Umutibagirana, Managing Director of Holly Trust Ltd, in her showroom in Kiyovu Sector, from where they distribute products to different shops and marketplaces in the country. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Featured
Umutibagirana on enhancing agriculture value through cosmetics
Tuesday, November 08, 2022
Central Bank Governor John Rwangombwa addresses the media during a news briefing in Kigali on August 11. Photo by Dan Nsengiyumva
Economy
Rwanda’s financial sector remains stable with Rwf 8.1 trillion in assets
Monday, November 07, 2022
President Paul Kagame in a group photo during the launch of Ireme Invest, Rwanda’s green investment facility, on the sidelines of COP27 in Egypt on Monday, November 7. Village Urugwiro
Environment
Rwanda launches over $100m green investment facility
Monday, November 07, 2022
President Kagame addresses the Terra Carta Action Forum breakfast organised by Sustainable Markets Initiative on the sidelines of the 27th UN climate change conference in Egypt on November 7. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Economy
Public-private partnerships vital for climate emergency response – Kagame
Monday, November 07, 2022
The ongoing activities to rescue some travellers who were on board of the plane. Internet photo
Africa
Kagame condoles with Tanzania over plane crash victims
Monday, November 07, 2022
Doctors conduct a screening exam at Legacy Clinic in Kigali. In the medical laboratory technology, 5G network will help to improve medical service delivery. Rwanda released a new broadband policy that will, among others, facilitate the adoption of the 5G network in driving a digital economy. Photo: Dan Nsengiyumva.
Technology
Experts weigh in on viability of 5G network in Rwanda
Sunday, November 06, 2022
President Paul Kagame delivers remarks while officiating the pass out of 568 officer cadets at Rwanda Military Academy in Gako, Bugesera District on November 4. Olivier Mugwiza
Security
Kagame urges commissioned officers to uphold discipline
Friday, November 04, 2022
All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Security
Kagame commissions over 500 officer cadets
Friday, November 04, 2022
Marlene Ange Umuhoza, Business Development Officer at Megabit.
Featured
How Megabit is driving digital transformation in Rwanda
Thursday, November 03, 2022
Heads of Defence Forces in the East African Community (EAC) are expected to meet “as soon as possible” to find a sustainable solution to the rampant security crisis in eastern DR Congo. Courtesy
Security
Regional army chiefs to meet over DR Congo tensions
Tuesday, November 01, 2022
Sandrine Umutoni, Director General of Imbuto Foundation speaks at the launch of the fifth edition of iAccelerator (Innovation Accelerator) programme on November 1. Courtesy
Health
Imbuto Foundation launches iAccelerator fifth edition
Tuesday, November 01, 2022
Group Vivendi Africa technicians install fibre optic cables to supply high-speed internet to households and corporate organisations in the City of Kigali on October 23, 2020. A report about the State of Internet Connectivity shows that Sub-Saharan Africa is lagging behind in download speed despite an increase of network coverage and quality on the continent. Photo: File.
Technology
Africa lags behind in internet download speed – report
Tuesday, November 01, 2022
Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene addresses youths at the Youth Connekt Summit in Kigali on October 15. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.
Business
Five things hindering businesses from seizing AfCFTA benefits
Monday, October 31, 2022
Minister Paula Ingabire during the hand over of laptos on October 26. Smart Africa has donated 105 laptops to support access to information for teachers and students. Courtesy
Technology
Smart Africa donates over 100 laptops to teachers, students
Saturday, October 29, 2022

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