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RUSSIA TO DEVELOP A NUCLEAR POWER PLANT IN RWANDA

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Russia takes a practical step by building a nuclear power plant for Rwanda. After the Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi, Russia and Rwanda finalized on a deal to promote the use of nuclear energy in Rwanda. The deal was first initiated in December 2018, but was concluded after the summit. The project will completed by 2024 by Russia’s Rosatom Global Nuclear Company. Legal Agreement The agreement nails the immense alliance between both parties in handling the…

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RWANDA LAUNCHES ENTIRELY MADE IN AFRICA SMARTPHONES

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RWANDA LAUNCHES ENTIRELY MADE IN AFRICA SMARTPHONES

Welcome to the era of MADE IN AFRICA. Yes!!! Rwanda is changing the narrative of Africa. Smartphones in Africa will soon lose its “Made in China” label; as Rwanda recently launched Africa’s first ever smartphone manufacturing plant in Kigali. In a bid to focus on ICT and also becoming a regional technology hub; President Paul Kagame on Monday (7th October 2019) officiated in the launching of Mara Phones manufacturing plant in the country’s capital –…

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RWANDA PRIME MINISTER VISIT UNOPERATIONAL PROJECT AFTER YEARS OF COMPLETION

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Rwanda unoperational project

Rwanda Prime Minister visit unoperational projects but will it yield any outcome? Rwanda Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has visited two projects that is still unoperational after completion. The projects are Burera Beach Resort Hotel in Kagogo Sector and Burera Dairy in Cyanika Sector. The Burera Beach Resort Hotel is aimed at enhancing tourism in the area. It will also boost revenues generated by the district. As tourists visiting Urugezi valley, Burera and Ruhondo twin lakes…

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RWANDA AND ZIMBABWE SIGN MINING DEAL

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Mining deal between Rwanda and zimbabwe

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signed between Rwanda and Zimbabwe to boost mining sector. Rwanda and Zimbabwe has sign an MoU that will aim to spur business and private sector involvement. This MoU will help the mining sector in promoting and creating more opportunities for citizens in both nations. The mining deal will bring both nations to work together in training, exchange resources management experiences as well as share expert employment in the mining sector. CEO…

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RWANDA GOVT. TO INCREASE FUND FOR HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME

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mutuelle de santé Scheme

Mutuelle de santé scheme set to get extra fund from Rwanda government. Rwanda Government is providing extra funds for community-based health insurance scheme. The scheme which is known as mutuelle de santé, will raised the country’s prospects of attaining universal health insurance coverage. The fund which is worth US$10million (Rwf10billion) was announced by Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB). Meanwhile, it will also guarantee the stability of the country’s largest insurance scheme with the scheme. This…

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TECHNOLOGY TO BE USED FOR RWANDA CERVICAL CANCER TREATMENT

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Rwanda to use technology for cervical cancer treatment

Can the government afford to maintain the use of Artificial intelligence for cervical cancer treatment in the next 10 or 20 years? Our world has been thoroughly transformed by digital technology. This is why Rwanda is making plans to use it for the treatment of cervical cancer for their citizens. Rwanda is among countries having high burden of cervical cancer. According to statistics from last year, incident rate was 31.9 per 100,000 women and a…

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PICTURES OF AFRICA50 INFRASTRUCTURE EVENTS IN RWANDA

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Africa50 in Rwanda

Africa50 is an infrastructure investment platform that contributes to Africa’s growth . This is through developing and investing in bankable projects, catalyzing public sector capital, and mobilizing private sector funding, with differentiated financial returns and impact. The two-day General ShareHolder Meeting is from 9-10 july in Kigali, Rwanda. Want to know more about what we do @Africa50Infra? Watch our latest corporate video, which was unveiled this morning at the Opening Ceremony of our #A50GSM2019 this…

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RWANDA PRIVATE SECTOR TO BE FINANCED BY CHINA EXIMBANK

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China Eximbank to support Rwanda private sector

Eximbank of China to support Rwanda private sector after meeting. China Eximbank is making plans to extend financial support to Rwanda Private sector. Minister for Finance and Economic Planning Uzziel Ndagijimana made the statement after holding talks with the bank executives. The meeting was part of China-Africa relations, existing challenges and how best to strengthen the partnership for mutual interests. During the two day FOCAC meeting some 80 African ministerial-level officials attend the event. Uzziel…

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RWANDAIR OPENS NEW ROUTE TO GUANGZHOU, CHINA

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RwandAir opens route to china

RwandAir opens new route to Guangzhou with 234 passengers onboard its inaugural flight. RwandAir has officially open its new route to China. The route which commence this morning will link kigali to Guangzhou, which is the third largest city in China. The inaugural flight will be for 15 hours to Guangzhou which is less than the original 24 hours. Meanwhile, the opening also marks the Airline third Asian destination after Dubai and Mumbai. The flight…

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RWANDA, DR CONGO REVIEW CROSS-BORDER TRADE TAX

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Rwanda and DR Congo review cross-border trade tax

Rwanda and DR Congo review cross-border trade during a bilateral meeting in kigali. Rwanda and DR Congo are reviewing the cross-border trade tax. This is after both nations agree to come up with a list of products, business sizes that will benefit the tax-free cross-border trade. The bilateral meeting had both nation Ministers for Trade in attendance. Meanwhile, the deal which was originally signed in 2016 is still not functioning. The simplified trade regime (STR)…

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RWANDA ANNOUNCE MASTER PLANS FOR NEW KIGALI CITY

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Kigali city Master plan

Master plan for New Kigali city to be unveiled in August Plans are set in motion for the unveiling of a new Kigali city. The project is expected to lay out the city’s development roadmap for the next 30 years. The plan which is part of Rwanda 2050 vision was presented to stakeholders at the City of Kigali. During the ceremony, Fred Mugisha said people were given adequate time to provide their inputs in the…

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RWANDA GOVT. UNVEIL RECAPITALISATION PLANS FOR BRD

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Rwanda to recapitalisation BRD

Rwanda Govt. to recapitalize the institution over a three year period worth Rwf 23 billion. Rwanda Government has unveiled a massive plans for the recapitalisation of Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD). The aim is to increase lender’s ability to fund the country’s ambitious development programme. This will help sustain financing key sectors, such as agriculture, manufacturing, housing, and exports, among others. The plan will be to recapitalize the institution over a three year period. This…

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RWANDA PLANS TO INVEST US$440M FOR WATER SUPPLY PROJECT

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Rwanda to invest in water treatment

Rwanda to build eight water treatment plants before 2022 with US$440m investment. Plans are underway by the Rwanda Government to invest US$440 million over the next three years. This investment will be for the construction of a water treatment plant and supply systems in urban and rural areas. The aim of the project is to accelerate efforts to ensure that all Rwandan have access to clean water by 2024. This statement was made by the…

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RWANDA GOVT. SIGN DEAL FOR JOB CREATION WITH CHINESE FIRM

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Rwanda agree deal for Chinese firm for job creation

Pink Mango C&D agree deal with Rwanda Govt. to produce garments for both domestic and export markets. Job creation is vital for the growth of any nation economy. This is why Rwanda has sign a deal with chinese firm Pink Mango C&D to establish a modern garment factory. The factory will aim to produce garments for both the domestic and export markets. It will also provide 7500 jobs for the nation by the fifth year…

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CHINESE FIRM SIGN DEAL WITH RWANDA LOCAL PARTNER FOR TEXTILE IMPORTATION

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China’s Biggest Textile Company signed deal with Rwanda Local Partner AMG Jiangyin BaoRui Textile Ltd which is one of China biggest textile company has sign a contract with Apparel Manufacturing Group (AMG). The deal is to produce fabrics as well as other product that will be use in Rwanda. The new partnership will see #AMG representing the Chinese textile Giant in Rwanda & they will start producing fabrics as well as other finished products like…

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RWANDA GOVT. UNVEIL US$58MILLION VACCINE WAREHOUSE

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Rwanda new vaccine warehouse

Vaccination programme success result in Rwanda govt. building a warehouse to help reducing child mortality. Rwanda government has partner with GAVI Alliance to unveil a new vaccination programme office and a warehouse. The warehouse will help the health sector as well as support the nation vaccination programme. Both the government and GAVI has had a longstanding relationship that has blossom over the years. Such partnership has resulted in Rwanda achieving 93% of its vaccination coverage….

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RWANDA REJECTS UGANDA CEMENT BECAUSE OF FAILED QUALITY STANDARDS

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Rwanda claims Uganda cement company failed to meet quality standards The most recent victim of the current diplomatic fall out between Uganda and Rwanda is an Ugandan cement company – Hima Cement Ltd. According to Rwanda Revenue Authorities, it blocked Uganda cement exports from Hima Cement Ltd; because it failed to meet minimum quality standard. On 17th April 2019, Director General of Rwanda Standard Board (RSB), Raymond Murenzi said; “The Uganda cement exports were tested and…

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RWANDA AIRLINE ARRIVES KINSHASA, CONGO

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Kinshasa International Airport

Kinshasa International Airport welcomes the inaugural flight of Rwanda Airline with a traditional water salute upon arrival! The plane flew from Kigali International Airport to N’djili International Airport in Congo. N’djili International Airport, also known as N’djili Airport and Kinshasa International Airport, serves the city of Kinshasa. In essence,  it is the largest of the four international airports in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The name comes from a nearby river called “Ndjili River”. To…

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RWANDA GOVERNMENT TO REVAMP RUSUMO BORDER

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Rusumo border

Revamping of Rwanda Biggest border set to kick-off after tour by government officials Plans are in motion for the revamping of Rusumo border by the Rwanda Government. The aim of the revamp is to boost trade and also increase their capacity to cope with the growing traffic of cargo. The plans was announced during a tour by government officials to know the challenges facing the border post. After the tour, the officials held a closed door…

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WHY IS KWIBUKA25 TRENDING IN RWANDA?

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President Paul Kagame invite President of Congo, Niger and Ethiopia to witness KWIBUKA25. Kwibuka means “to remember” and describes the 25th Commemoration of the Genocide Against the Tutsi. This annual event reminds the nation of the dark past, while inviting them to unite for a more prosperous and peaceful future. The Rwandan genocide was a very difficult time in history, dating back to 1994. Despite the effect of civil war, the people of Rwanda are…

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