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RURA announced that Mobile subscriptions in Rwanda increased by 15.5 percent in the second quarter of 2024. COURTESY
Technology
Mobile subscriptions grow by 16% in quarter 2
The British High Commissioner to Rwanda, Alison Thorpe,   addresses journalists in a press conference in Kigali on Wednesday 2 October. Courtesy
Security
UK supports Luanda, Nairobi peace process – envoy
Alison Thorpe, the British High Commissioner to Rwanda addresses journalists in a press conference in Kigali on Wednesday, October 2. Courtesy
Crime
Envoy admits wheels of UK justice turning slowly on Genocide fugitives
Rwanda's Capital Markets Authority (CMA) mandates listed companies and issuers of securities establish systems to mitigate and manage environmental and social risks. Craish Bahizi
Business
New governance rules mandate ESG integration
Prime Energy Plc, renewable energy announced the reopening of its 7-year Green Bond offer from September 26 to October 17, 2024
Energy
Prime Energy Plc reopens offer for green bond
Two men carry out a transaction at a bank agent stall in Kimironko, a Kigali suburb. According to the Central Bank, the financial sector assets grew by 20.8 per cent in the first half of 2024. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Finance
How financial sector registered stable growth in first half of 2024
According to the Central Bank,  inflation in Rwanda is expected to revolve around the central bank policy benchmark of 5 per cent for the remainder of 2024 and 2025. Courtesy
Economy
Inflation expected to remain around 5% in 2024 – NBR
The US Federal Reserve (Fed), the country’s central bank, reduced the benchmark interest rate by 50basis points to 4.875 per cent. COURTESY
Africa
What Federal Reserve’s rate cut means for African markets
Kaddu Sebunya, the Chief Executive Officer of African Wildlife Foundation (AWF)  during the interview with The New Times in Kigali on September 17, 2024. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Environment
Can Africa balance development and conservation?
Former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn has been appointed the new Board Chair of TradeMark Africa
Africa
Former Ethiopian PM named TradeMark Africa board chair
Rwanda Capital Markets Authority in March,  introduced new regulations for leveraged foreign exchange trading to protect investors and ensure fair practices. Courtesy
Business
How Rwanda is tightening the reins on forex trading
The architectural design for the Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) in Gashora.
Education
Top Rwandan college's architectural design long-listed for Dezeen Awards 2024
Rwanda Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Chief Executive Officer, Thapelo Tsheole delivers remarks during a past event. Courtesy
Business
Capital Market Authority introduces new corporate governance rules, incorporates ESG components
Veronica Nduva, EAC Secretary General speaks during a meeting in Arusha. Courtesy
Africa
What is the fate of EAC-EU Economic Partnership Agreement?
Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE)  received approval from the Capital Market Authority (CMA) to introduce new listing rules for ETFs and REITs. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy
How new financial instruments can boost Rwanda's stock market
China’s President Xi Jinping addresses delegates during the official opening ceremony of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing on Thursday, September 5. Courtesy
International
FOCAC 2024: China commits $50bn to Africa
Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC),  will run from September 4- 6 in Beijing, China. Courtesy
International
A closer look at Sino-Africa ties ahead of ninth FOCAC Summit
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Africa
What are Raila Odinga's chances of clinching the top AU job?

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