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RWANDA REJECTS UGANDA CEMENT BECAUSE OF FAILED QUALITY STANDARDS
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
…RWANDA AIRLINE ARRIVES KINSHASA, CONGO
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, …
Read MoreRWANDA GOVERNMENT TO REVAMP 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 …
Read MoreWHY IS KWIBUKA25 TRENDING IN RWANDA?
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. …
Read MoreBANK OF KIGALI SECURE FUNDS TO BOOST SMEs IN RWANDA
Bank of Kigali secure Rwf30bn from the European Investment Bank to boost SMEs.
Rwanda Bank of Kigali has secure Rwf30bn from the European Investment Bank. This funds is to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and further promote the nation SMEs for locals.
The deal was signed during the ongoing …
Read MoreIMPORTANCE OF RWANDA DNA DATABASES FOR ALL CITIZENS
Rwanda Government is considering creating a database for deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and biometric data for all Rwandans
Rwanda is making plan to introduce DNA Database to its citizens. This is after Minister for Justice and Attorney General, Johnston Busingye disclosed the information during the ‘Justice Week’ in kigali.
The aim …
Read MoreRWANDA LAUNCHES FIRST EVER SATELLITE
Rwanda and telecommunication giant One Web have launched the first ever satellite in the country
The global Satellite named ‘Icyerekezo’ by students from Groupe Secondaire St Pierre Nkombo; – the school which will be the first to benefit from Internet provided by the Rwanda satellite. The Rwanda satellite will connect …
Read MoreRWANDA SIGNS US$400m METHANE GAS PRODUCTION DEAL
Rwanda signs deal to extract methane gas from Lake Kivu
The Rwanda government have signed a US$400 million deal with Gasmeth Energy Ltd to extract, process, compress and also bottle methane gas from Lake Kivu. The signing of the seven years deal took place on Friday 1st February 2019 but …
Read MoreNew Year Message from Africa’s Leaders
A Happy New Year message from the GambetaNews Team! We have compiled some videos of Africa’s leaders wishing you well in the new year. Obviously, we cannot have all 54 videos of Africa’s leaders. It would be too cumbersome. So, we have made a selection that will inspire you. Enjoy!…
Read MoreRWANDA CALLS FOR DEEP AFRICAN PARTNERSHIP TO BOOST CONTINENT’S ECONOMY
Rwanda calls for African partnership to help boost African economy.
Rwanda, the landlocked East African country recently held a Trade Facilitation and Manufacturing forum in Kigali. At the forum, Rwandan top officials stressed on the need for deeper African partnership especially between its fellow East African neighbours. The Forum served …
Read MoreRWANDA AND ALIBABA GROUP SIGN AGREEMENT TO HELP BOOST ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Rwanda and Alibaba sign an electronic world trade platform (eWTP) agreement to help boost economy.
The Rwandan government and Alibaba Group, a leading international online commerce company; have signed three (3) Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) to help boost the country’s economy.
Under the agreement, Alibaba have also established an electronic …
Read MoreISAKA-KIGALI RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION TO KICK-OFF IN DECEMBER
Construction of Isaka-Kigali railway to begin in December after both Tanzania and Rwanda agree deal.
The proposed construction of Isaka-Kigali railway will kick-off in december 2018. This was announce after both Tanzania and Rwanda conclude plans on the railway construction. Meanwhile, the only item remaining is the appointment of a …
Read MoreRWANDA GOVERNMENT STEP UP CENTRES FOR UNESCO RECOMMENDATION
Rwanda government making plans to train experts that will prepare documentation for Heritage sites.
Rwandan government is stepping up plans for to register its centers on UNESCO World Heritage sites. This plans will involve training local experts which will prepare a documentation. Meanwhile, The documentation will be on four Genocide …
Read MoreCONSORTIUM TO SPEND US$200M ON HOUSING UNIT IN RWANDA
Consortium set to spend US$200m on 10,000 affordable housing units in Rwanda.
A consortium group is set to spend up to US$200m on housing project in Rwanda. The housing project will have over 10,000 affordable housing units. It will also contribute to the shortage of homes in Kigali.
The consortium …
Read MoreRWANDA DEVELOPMENT BANK UNVEIL NEW HOUSING PROJECT
BRD unveil plans for the new housing project in kigali.
Rwanda development bank (BRD) has unveil a new housing project as part of its plans to help the nation. It will also help solve the shortage of affordable housing in the country.
The project is part of a 2016 partnership …
Read MoreNEW ROAD CONSTRUCTION SET TO BOOST TRADE IN RWANDA
Construction of new road set to boost economy trade in Rwanda
The construction of the new Road is an exciting news to residents. It will also be the first tarmac road which will begin before the end of the year according to the Head of State.
Minister for Infrastructure, Claver …
Read MoreUNI STUDENTS USE CONCRETE TO PRODUCE WOOD-LIKE FURNITURE IN RWANDA
University students make groundbreaking innovation that see concrete been used to produce wood-like furniture.
Three university students has use cement to produce wood-like garden tables and chairs. It is aim to help reduce the number of trees that are obtain to make furniture. The students, Aime Jules Simbi, Tharcisse Ndahimana …
Read MoreNATIONAL ARCHIVES CENTRE CONSTRUCTION BEGINS IN RWANDA
Construction of National archives centre in Rwanda kick-off which will be the central point of reference for the country’s records.
Construction of a National archive centre in Rwanda has kick-off. The Centre which is will be build in Kacyiru below Rwanda Broadcasting Agency. It will also be the central point …
Read MoreCONSTRUCTION OF NGOMA STADIUM SET TO KICK-OFF IN RWANDA
Ngoma stadium construction set to kick-off this week after plans was agreed.
Finalization are set to kick-off next week for the construction of Ngoma stadium in Rwanda. The project which comes as a joy to the community will be worth $9 million (around Rwf8 billion). It will also have a …
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