KIGALI — Government has committed fresh funding toward the continued expansion of the New Kigali International Airport and expanded operational support for RwandAir, signaling that aviation remains at the center …
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For First Time Ever, Rwanda Govt Now Knows Exact Value of All Its Assets — Rwf 22 Trillion
by Fred Mwasaby Fred MwasaKigali, Rwanda — For years, the Rwandan government could say how much it spent and how much it collected. It could not say, with any precision, what it owned. That …
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KIGALI – As Sub-Saharan Africa faces a new wave of global shocks, Rwanda is keen to stand out as a case study in resilience, discipline, and forward-looking reform. According to …
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If You Use Google Ads, Netflix, Web Hosting, Online Education — All Are Now Taxable in Rwanda
For years, the digital economy has occupied a kind of tax no-man’s-land. A Rwandan business could buy Google ads. A family could stream Netflix. A startup could host its website …
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How Rwanda and China are Rewiring the “Development DNA” of Africa
by Davis Mugumeby Davis MugumeKIGALI — On a quiet evening in Kigali this week, Chinese Ambassador Gao Wenqi sat before a room of senior Rwandan reporters and spoke about a relationship that is changing …
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“It is the first, but only the beginning—so it has to do well,” said Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) CEO Regis Rugemanshuro, half-jokingly as he challenged partners while officially launching …
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KIGALI — Rwanda’s national social security fund on Monday unveiled a new investment vehicle aimed at tackling one of the country’s most persistent economic constraints: access to long-term financing for …
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Kigali — In a quiet but consequential legal shift, the government has moved to close a gap that had allowed certain public institutions to push beyond standard pay structures, tightening …
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Why Rwandan Cheese is the New Face of Continental Innovation
by Davis Mugumeby Davis MugumeRwanda’s private and public sectors have experienced a highly successful start to 2026, earning a series of major international awards across several industries. While the country has long been known …
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MUHANGA —Muhanga Industrial Park, home to the landmark Anjia Cement plant, is fast emerging as one of Rwanda’s key manufacturing hubs. Spanning 135 hectares in the Nyamabuye Sector, it is …
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KIGALI — Rwanda has directed all public institutions to ensure that at least 30 percent of newly purchased vehicles are electric, in a policy shift that signals a deeper push …
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Uganda and Rwanda are meeting in Kampala for the 12th Uganda–Rwanda Joint Permanent Commission (JPC), which officially opened today. This gathering brings together senior government officials from both nations to …