Rwandans must now become familiar with counting backwards, from ten to zero, anyway, as their country launches its own satellite into space. Like most other African countries, Rwanda depends on…
Business & Tech
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The First electric motorcycle with charging stations was tested in Kigali, Rwanda’s capital city on Tuesday and will be launched next month. Safi moto was introduced on Rwandan market by…
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Companies
RwandAir, Global Cargo Company Sign Deal to Support Agri-Export Farmers
by Dan Ngabonziza 6:32 pmRwanda’s National Carrier RwandAir has signed an agreement with Magma – a global Aviation company to ship up to 25 metric tons every Friday, starting from October 4, 2019. Magma…
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Companies
Mara Phones Launch: More Rwandans Will Afford Smartphones –President Kagame
by Edmund Kagire 6:27 pmWith just 15 per cent of Rwandans owning smartphones, President Paul Kagame believes the number remains very low and the launch of Mara Phones will go a long way in…
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Companies
Rwanda: Kagame to Launch First Africa Made Smart Phone in Kigali
by Jean de la Croix Tabaro 1:41 pmAll these brands and many more on the local market are imported, but Rwanda will this afternoon get its own brand – Mara Phone President Kagame will this afternoon officiate…
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A medical doctor of French nationality with Rwandan origins has been promised an air ticket to come to Rwanda for a job opportunity, “any time from tomorrow.” A lady identified…
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Thomas Schafer, Managing Director of Volkswagen South Africa has explained that their choice to built an assembly plant in Rwanda was a legitimate move. Speaking at Rwanda Day at Bonn…
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Economy
Forget About Boeing 737 Max 8 Saga, Ethiopia Is Doing Well
by Jean de la Croix Tabaro 6:37 amTime check: 8:30 pm on September 14, 2019. As the plane touches down at Addis Ababa’s Bole International Airport, your first impression is that indeed, you are in the…
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Rwanda is celebrating the 115th Anniversary since coffee was first introduced in Rwanda. The Anniversary coincides with International Coffee Day on October 1st, established by the International Coffee Organisation (ICO),…
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The push to a cashless economy continues apace, albeit at a slower pace than hoped. Rwanda has set 2024 as a target for general acceptance digital payment, and for all…
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Economy
Canadian Firm Commits $50M for Youth In Tourism, Hospitality Sectors
by Williams Buningwire 8:18 amMasterCard Foundation is committing $50 million to train youth in Rwanda for the tourism and hospitality sectors. The initiative “Hanga Ahazaza”, or plan for tomorrow is a five year project…