World Bank pledges more support to Rwanda
World Bank has pledged to continually support Rwanda’s transformation by advocating for changes on how the World Bank engages member countries and best approach to leverage maximum resources from the...
View ArticleAgriculture data experts discuss statistics in Kigali
National Agricultural Data Providers and Users are meeting in Kigali, Lemigo Hotel, for a two-day workshop on the role of agricultural statistics in planning and policy formulation. The meeting,...
View ArticleIndia-Africa vocational incubation centre to create jobs
The India-Africa Vocational Training and Incubation Centre officially opened on January 16, 2015 in Rwanda will support young in growing their own businesses and creating jobs for themselves and their...
View ArticleSave the Children International, Rwanda Peace Academy sign agreement on child...
Save the Children International signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Director of Rwanda Peace Academy on conduct of training and research for child protection. The agreement was signed...
View ArticleRwanda biggest solar power plant to light 15,000 homes
The biggest solar power factory, or plant, in East Africa recently opened in Rwanda. Solar power is produced from sun light. The plant is in Agahozo Shalom village in eastern Rwanda. The plant is the...
View ArticleRegional petroleum potential exhibited in Rwanda
As part of efforts to attract investment and grow the petroleum resources industry in the region, Rwanda is hosting the 7th East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition 2015. “The East African...
View ArticleWorld Bank gives Miners certificates
Thirty trainees were awarded certificates, after completing a four-month course in mining by World Bank in Rwanda. Through support from the Skills Development Fund (SDF), operating under Work force...
View ArticleMinister Harerimana challenges youth to safeguard country’s dev’t
Minister of Internal Security, Sheikh Musa Fazil Harerimana, challenged youth to have a specific duty to safeguard the peace and development that Rwanda has achieved by promoting patriotism and unity...
View ArticleRwanda: Government in disaster management drive
Seraphine Mukantabana, the Minister of Disaster Management and Refugee Affairs (MIDMAR) launched a web portal that will raise national wide awareness on disaster preparedness. The move will facilitate...
View ArticleNew Export Guarantee Fund to Spur Economic Growth- Minister Kanimba
Rwanda’s Minister of trade and Industry François Kanimba said plans to set up a new Export Guarantee Fund in the next Fiscal budget year are underway. The Export Fund will help local exporters by...
View ArticleIreland delegation hails Rwanda efforts in fighting gender based violence
A delegation from Police Service of Northern Ireland has commended Rwanda’s strategies to fight Gender Based Violence (GBV) in the country. The remarks where made by the head of delegation Inspector...
View ArticleRwanda: African academicians called on to drive economic growth
Academics from across the continent are meeting in Kigali for four days to discuss ways to improve the quality of education in African higher learning institutions Themed “Internationalisation of...
View ArticleRwanda steps up regional tourism proper for ‘Kwita Izina’ on Northern...
This year’s edition of the annual Mountain Gorilla-naming ceremony also known as KwitaIzina will be held on 5th September in Kinigi, at the foothills of the Volcanoes Mountains in Northern Rwanda. The...
View ArticleRegional Police officers visit Rwanda amid efforts to tackle transnational...
Thirty Police officers from eleven EAPCCO member states have enrolled in a simulation training exercise at the National Police College (NPC) in Musanze District aimed at enhancing their understanding...
View ArticleAmbassador Cesar pledges support to Rwanda technical education
Rwanda’s Ambassador to Germany Cesar Igor has pledged to draw more development partners in TVET during his diplomatic mission. He made remarks on June 16, after meeting with WDA top management to...
View ArticleLions to roar in Akagera National Park again after over 20years
African Parks in partnership with the Rwanda Development Board will translocate seven lions from South Africa to re-introduce the species into Akagera National Park in Rwanda by June 30, 2015. African...
View ArticleDRC, Rwanda meet to scale up cross boarder trading
A delegation of officials from the Democratic Republic of Congo is in Kigali city for a three-day technical bilateral meeting to harmonize the lists of common traded goods under the COMESA Simplified...
View ArticleFARMERS TIPPED ON INCREASING AGRIC PRODUCTIVITY
Farmers Ngoma district of the eastern province were encouraged to choose agriculture mechanization for increased and quality products within a short time. Tony Nsanganira, the minister of state in-...
View ArticleNyanza: Burundi refugees urged to keep own security
Burundian refugees in Nyanza town of Nyanza district were called upon to participate in keeping security in their areas of residence. The call was made on August 10 during the meeting with Nyanza...
View ArticleKigali gears up for Transform Africa summit
Rwanda has launched online platform as the country gears up for the forthcoming Transform Africa slated for 19- 21 October 2015. The platforms, a website and a google app, are meant to allow the...
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