Since the worldwide COVID-19 outbreak started, Africa’s leading digital TV operator StarTimes has been taken many actions. These actions were all guided by the “4 Healthy initiatives” set by StarTimes’…
Business & Tech
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The Government has halted contributions towards the country’s sovereign wealth fund known as Agaciro Development Fund which was established in 2012, citing growth in capital and investment to make the…
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Economy
TBD Dedicates A Financial Package to Mitigation of Covid-19 Impact
by Daniel Sabiiti 9:37 amThe Trade and Development Bank (TDB) has come on board to rescue African countries with support to procure essential medical supplies, and bail out regional financial institutions facing liquidity challenges.…
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Markets
Rwanda Stock Market Goes Digital, Projects 20% Growth Despite COVID-19 Threat
by Daniel Sabiiti 7:39 amRwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) has said that during this coronavirus pandemic, its trading activities will remain online but with a projection of increased investments and trade volumes. “We have taken…
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The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday approved a US$109.4 million financing for Rwanda to go towards the fight against the new Coronavirus. The amount drawn…
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Companies
Featured: Home Schooling Programme on StarTimes for Kids
by Editorialby Editorial 2:22 pmAs we are still in the worldwide war against the COVID-19, it is understandable that people are suggested to stay at home in case of the possible virus spreading. For…
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Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has recalled sale of locally made hand sanitizers products (BEU) after producers failed to meet the markets standards. The cancellation of the locally made…
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As global Coronavirus (COVID-19) numbers continue to rise across the globe, to keep people safe, FaceBook has announced plans to raise funds in support to the United Nations Foundation/ World…
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Economy
In Pictures: Rubavu Streets, Beaches Deserted as COVID-19 Lockdown Carries On
by Edmund Kagire 1:41 pmRubavu town is known to be a city full of life with beaches teeming with people and an alternative destination for people who want to get away from Kigali, Rwanda’s…
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The month of March is ending and many Rwandans remain under the coronavirus national lockdown which has entered its second week. Water bills are some of the utilities that have…
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Companies
Featured: COVID-19 Self-evaluation, Reference System in Africa Launched on StarTimes ON
by Editorialby Editorial 12:10 pmRecently, people are suggested to stay at home in case of the spreading of virus. In addition to a variety of content regarding news and education offered on their media…
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African Development Bank has launched a record breaking $3 billion “Fight COVID-19” Social Bond for African countries, whose economies are currently largely under a slow down as a result of…