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An estimated 258 million people faced acute food insecurity in 2022, the highest number on record since the Global Report on Food Crises began reporting data in 2017.

A human-rights approach to the global food crisis

Monday, June 26, 2023
Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc is opening its first office in East Africa, drawn by increased demand for engines. Internet
Africa

Rolls-Royce expands into East Africa

Sunday, June 25, 2023
Flutterwave plans to establish its settlement hub for regional payment operations in Rwanda. Courtesy
Technology

Flutterwave to establish regional settlement hub in Rwanda

Sunday, June 25, 2023
L-R: Regis Rugemanshuro, CEO of RSSB; Ernest Nsabimana, Minister for Infrastructure; Hans Paulsen, Executive Vice President for East and Southern Africa at Vivo Energy; Clare Akamanzi, CEO of RDB; and Pudence Rubingisa, Mayor of Kigali City, pose for a picture after signing the agreement on Thursday, June 22.
Technology

Rwanda to get 200 electric buses to ease public transport

Friday, June 23, 2023
The 8 selected ventures for the IGNITE Food Systems Challenge second edition. Photo by Illume
Featured

FEATURED: The IGNITE Food Systems Challenge selected 8 ventures to strengthen Rwanda’s food security resilience

Friday, June 23, 2023
Minister for Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana signs for a new initiative for mobilizing €300 million for climate resilience in Rwanda, at the Paris Summit for a New Global Financing Pact on Thursday June 22.
Environment

Plan to mobilise €300m for Rwanda’s climate resilience unveiled at Paris summit

Thursday, June 22, 2023
Jovani Ntabgoba Chipper Country Manager for Rwanda speaks at the official launch on the sidelines of the ongoing Inclusive Fintech Forum on June 21. Courtesy
Technology

Chipper Cash, Bezos-backed fintech startup, enters Rwandan market

Thursday, June 22, 2023
Both Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing have direct socio-economic consequences on an economy such as weakening financial institutions, loss of tax revenue, economic instability, undermining of the legitimate private sector, legal risk among others. Net photo.

Money laundering and terrorism financing: Why practitioners should adhere to international standards

Friday, June 23, 2023
Zambian President, Hakainde Hichilema addresses delegates at Norrsken House during his visit at the hub on June 21. President said that he wants the exact concept of Rwanda’s Norrsken House in Zambia. Olivier Mugwiza
Technology

Zambia’s President wants “Norrsken concept” in Lusaka

Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Workers sort some potato plantation grown inside a green house in Musanze. Different experts are calling for increased adoption of modern business models in agriculture. Sam NGENDAHIMANA

A revamped agriculture sector will boost currency stability

Thursday, June 22, 2023
President Paul Kagame and Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema address journalists during a joint news briefing at Village Urugwiro on Wednesday, June 21. Photos by Village Urugwiro
Africa

Rwanda, Zambia look to strengthen south-south cooperation

Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Clare Akamanzi, Chief Executive at Rwanda Development Board addresses delegates as she shares Rwanda’s experience during the inaugural Inclusive FinTech forum . Courtesy
Technology

What should Africa’s Fintech ecosystem do better?

Wednesday, June 21, 2023