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The role of annual budgets in financing Rwanda’s Vision 2050

Thursday, October 31, 2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), has upgraded Rwanda’s economic outlook for 2024 to 7%, 0.1 percentage points higher from its April economic outlook. BAHIZI
Editorial

IMF upgrades Rwanda’s economic projection, but work is not done

Monday, October 28, 2024
Kenyan President William Ruto operates a bulldozer during the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a geothermal power plant in Nakuru county, Kenya, on Oct. 24, 2024. (Xinhua/Han Xu)
Africa

Chinese-funded 35MW geothermal plant to boost clean energy access in Kenya

Friday, October 25, 2024
Director-General of WHO Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and other officials during the a guided tour the ongoing construction activities of BioNTech’s mRNA vaccine plant in Kigali on October 18. Courtesy
Health

BioNTech vaccine plant in Kigali to be powered by 5.1 MW solar plant

Thursday, October 24, 2024
IZI Electric, Kigali-based e-mobility company, has secured a $220,000 (Rwf300 million) round of financing in grants from Rwanda Green Fund (Fonerwa).
Environment

Rwandan e-mobility firm secures Rwf300m to expand fleet

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
This drought has not only affected crop yields but has made hydroelectric power generation on the Zambezi River—the two countries’ main source of electricity—nearly impossible. 

With the Zambezi river drying up, Rwanda needs to embrace nuclear

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Brand new KIA Niro Plus (Hybrid) at Akagera Motors showroom. Hybrid cars imported into Rwanda increased by 237 times within four years (from 2021 to 2024). Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Business

Inside surge in hybrid cars in Rwanda’s automotive market

Monday, October 21, 2024
A view of Burera Beach Resort on the shores of Lake Burera. PHOTO BY ERIC BRIGHT KAYOMBAYIRE
Tourism

Investors look to exploit Rwanda’s popular twin lakes

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Alexis Kabayiza, the Chief Technical Adviser at the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM)
Economy

Government policies, vision spur growth in Rwanda’s industry sector – official

Monday, October 14, 2024
Doctors conduct a screening exam at Legacy Clinic in Kigali. Private health facilities need new tariffs to address the pressing issue of financial hardships negatively affecting their services. File
Health

Private medical body on why setting new medical tariffs is a matter of urgency

Saturday, October 12, 2024
Technicians install Starlink internet at one of the 50 schools. Out of 3,653 public and government-aided schools, 2,230 are now connected to the Internet. Courtesy
Education

Over 2,000 Rwandan schools connected to Internet

Saturday, October 12, 2024
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente emphasized the crucial role of the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) in Rwanda’s development during the Economic Development Assembly on October 10.
Africa

World Bank’s concessional financing highly beneficial for developing countries - PM Ngirente

Friday, October 11, 2024