Africa Rwanda RwandAir is expecting to receive an Airbus A330-200 before the end of this year, and it is reinforcing its fleet with two of Boeing 737-800s jets, serving from Kigali; the carrier is promoting its expansion with an international campaign
Africa Rwanda Schools across Rwanda that benefit from the national school feeding program are invited to incorporate high-iron beans into their menus as the new academic year begins, to strengthen nutrition for at least 3,9 million kids from early childhood to primary
Africa Rwanda King James, stage name for acclaimed Rwandan artiste James Ruhumuriza, will celebrate his 20 years-long career on the stage with a mega concert titled "20 Years of King James" in mid-2026; he made the decision following Iwacu Muzika Festival in Rubavu
Africa Rwanda “Old but gold” was the leitmotiv of the 5th edition of the Oldies Music Festival, held at the Kigali Universe Complex; veteran DJ Nicolas Peks, DJ RY and Brek The Entertainer spun timeless hits from Rwanda, East Africa, the US for an impressive crowd
Africa Rwanda University of Rwanda’s School of Science and Technology will soon launching a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Science and Technology; university officials say it will support the country’s strategy to harness nuclear energy for socioeconomic transformation
Africa Rwanda VAT has been abolished on commissions charged on remittances sent home by the Rwandan diaspora: previously, money sent through banks, mobile money, money transfer agencies had service fees from 0,2% to 15%, plus 18% VAT on commission fees
Africa Rwanda 50 AI tools will be developed in next 4 years across various sectors, including agriculture, education, finance and healthcare; the plan is part of a wider government initiative to accelerate innovation, improve public services and promote economic growth
Africa Rwanda The Tour du Rwanda ends today; the 2025 edition serves as a precursor to the Uci Road Cycling World Championships, which will be also held in Rwanda from 21 to 28 September
Africa Rwanda Rwanda's government announced the suspension of development cooperation with Belgium, citing Brussels' stance on the conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo as a reason
Africa Rwanda Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems has cancelled her upcoming concert in Rwanda at BK Arena in Kigali on March 22 due to the ongoing conflict between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo
Africa Rwanda The facility Investing for Employment launched a new call for proposals in Rwanda: companies, public and non-profit organisations can apply for co-financing grants with projects that combine job creation with social protection measures
Africa Rwanda The Plenary Sitting of the Chamber of Deputies called for immediate action to address challenges in Rwanda's agricultural sector, emphasizing the necessity for increased productivity and sustainable market solutions, particularly focusing on rice harvest
Africa Rwanda Rwanda's Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, announced the government's plan to phase out non-electric motorbikes in Kigali, as part of its efforts to promote environmental sustainability