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 Alice Kagina
Alice Kagina
Ivan Murenzi, the Director General of the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda, speaks on Friday, December 20, during the launch of the fourth National Strategy for the Development of Statistics in Kigali.
Technology
Experts highlight need to embrace tech-led data analysis
Officials of Rwanda Stock Exchange launch ESG (Environment, Sustainability, Governance) Disclosure Guidance  on December 19. Courtesy
Economy
RSE launches guidelines to foster sustainability compliance, disclosure in capital market
Hamez addresses the media on Wednesday, December 18. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured
FEATURED: Airtel’s new Voice Over 4G attracts over a million subscribers
President Kagame virtually addresses delegates during the inauguration of the World Health Organization Academy  in Lyon, in France on December 17. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Health
Kagame: New WHO academy key in boosting health workers’ capacity
Workers carry sacks of fertilizer at Rwanda Fertilizer Company firm in Bugesera Economic Zone. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy
Rwanda’s economy grew by 8.1% in third quarter 2024
Travellers board RwandAir plane at Kigali International Airport. File
Aviation
Africa’s airline industry forecast to generate $200m profit in 2025
The Public Servant Induction Programme aimed at harnessing their understanding and commitment towards national development.
Rwanda
PHOTOS: Over 900 public servants graduate from national development training
Akinwumi Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank and Chair of the AIF.
Africa
Investors commit $29.2bn at African Investment Forum
Clare Akamanzi, CEO of NBA Africa discussed about the need for perspective shift, economic potential of sports, and returns on investment in the sector. Courtesy
Africa
NBA Africa’s Akamanzi on sports investment, returns
A view of the ongoing construction of the new runway, taxiway, and drainage channel at the airport construction that is underway in Bugesera District. According to Afreximbank’s Industry Outlook report, Rwanda's construction industry is valued at an estimated $1.3 billion in 2024, with projections to reach $1.4 billion by 2025. Photo: Courtesy
Infrastructure
Rwanda’s construction industry valued at $1.3bn in 2024 – report
President of the African Development Bank Group, Akinwumi Adesina delivers his remarks during the opening of the Africa Investment Forum (AIF) Market Days on December 4, in Rabat, Morocco. Courtesy
Africa
Africa is prime investment destination for energy transition – AfDB’s Adesina
Rwanda is ranked the first country in visa openness in Africa, a position it has maintained since 2023 due to its visa-free regime. File
Tourism
Rwanda retains top place in visa openness in Africa
Claver Gatete, the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.
Economy
UNECA’s Gatete highlights five key solutions to transform Africa’s economies
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe during the interview in Kigali on October 31. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimana
Rwanda
Nduhungirehe on Rwanda’s role in Commonwealth, expanded diplomatic relations
Thomas Mwesigye
Rwanda
Commonwealth: Rwandan youth representative talks opportunities, future tasks
Rwanda flagged off its first consolidated agricultural product consignment to Ghana under the African Continental Free Trade area on September 25. Olivier Mugwiza
Economy
AfCFTA: Rwandan products launched on Ghanaian market
Prime Energy's engineer gives a tour of Mukungwa II to investors during the company's Investor Day in Musanze District. Prime Energy raises Rwf9.58 billion in inaugural green bond. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi.
Business
Prime Energy raises Rwf9.58 billion in inaugural green bond
Workers process tea at Pfunda Tea Company in Rubavu District. Rwanda’s economy is projected to grow by 7 percent in 2024 but decline to 6.5 percent in 2025. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy
IMF projects Rwanda’s economy to grow by 7% in 2024

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