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MTN Rwanda Market Share Grows to 64%
1 Kigali — MTN Rwanda has further tightened its grip on the Rwandan telecommunications market, expanding its market share to 64% of all active mobile subscriptions, according to the latest figures from the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority...
Annoh-Dompreh calls for a Green Cities Agenda – cites Kigali, Singapore, and Copenhagen as models
Minority Chief Whip and Nsawam-Adoagyiri MP, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has called for a bold national agenda to green Ghana’s cities, warning that the country’s rapid urban growth is pushing its major towns toward crisis. Speaking on the floor of...
Delta40, GOGLA Host Summit To Drive Clean Energy, Mobility Innovation In Africa
1 Delta40, in partnership with GOGLA has successfully hosted the Delta40 Energy & Mobility Innovation Scale Summit, a landmark two-day gathering in Lagos that brought together decision makers across Africa’s innovation, investment, corporate, and...
Rwanda and Qatar Renew Strategic Commitment During Doha Social Summit
1 resident Paul Kagame meeting with the Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani Doha, Qatar – President Paul Kagame of Rwanda held a pivotal bilateral meeting with the Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al...
Brave new Worlds: Inside Africa’s first World Championships in Rwanda
What makes for a great World Championships? The course? The performances? The backdrop? The roster? The crowds? The history-making? The list goes on, but as the starter’s pistol sounded to release the Kigali Worlds’ first rider into the packed BK...
EU backed ElectriFi invests €2.5 million in Sawa Energy to expand solar power solutions
ElectriFI, the EU-funded Electrification Financing Initiative managed by EDFI Management Company, announced a EUR 2.5 million equity investment in Sawa Energy, a growing renewable energy company operating in Uganda and Rwanda. This strategic...
Rwanda to set up industrial parks for agro-processing
China International Import Expo Benefiting Rwanda Exporters
1 Rwandan traditional dancers at the 7th China International Import Expo. Rwanda marks its 8th participation in the China International Import Expo (CIIE), continuing its engagement since the inaugural edition in 2018. This year, Rwanda is...
Inconvenient truth: Ghana's industrialisation depends on an independent and properly resourced SIGA
Why Ghana cannot convert ambition into sustained industrial outcomes unless SIGA is insulated, empowered, and financially predictable Ghana’s vision for industrialisation and export competitiveness under AfCFTA is clear. The country has...
Canon Expands Creative Footprint in Rwanda with Launch of Canon Academy Workshops at Kigali Visual Encounters 2025
Advertisements Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) has launched Canon Academy Rwanda, a new initiative designed to provide photographers and videographers with practical, hands-on training. The workshops, held in partnership with the Kigali...
Rwf60bn cooking gas depot set to boost Rwanda’s energy security
Luxury tourism is a risky strategy for African economies – a new study of Botswana, Mauritius, Rwanda
What is luxury tourism and how prevalent is it in Africa? Luxury tourism aims to attract high-spending tourists to stay at premium resorts and lodges or visit exclusive attractions. It’s a strategy that’s being adopted widely by governments around...
The world’s first International Standard dedicated to helping organizations take action on biodiversity launched in Rwanda
ISO 17298: Biodiversity for organizations – Guidelines and Requirements is a new standard providing, for the first time, a practical, scalable framework to help organizations assess their biodiversity impacts, dependencies, risks and...
What Rwandan Players Prioritise When Choosing an Online Casino
The Rwandan digital landscape is on the rise and the entertainment sector is progressing alongside it. The country’s online casino gamblers look for accessibility, security and an engaging experience whenever they wish to play. With the country’s...
DRC President Félix Tshisekedi Accuses Rwanda of Plot to Annex Mineral-Rich East as Peace Talks Teeter on Brink
KIGALI, Rwanda – November 3, 2025 – In a blistering address to Congolese expatriates in Cairo, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi leveled grave accusations against Rwandan President Paul Kagame, claiming Kagame harbors...
The Inconvenient Truth with Professor Douglas BOATENG: Without strengthened oversight, we will continue to lose more value than it creates
…Why Ghana cannot convert ambition into sustained industrial outcomes unless SIGA is insulated, empowered, and financially predictable Ghana’s vision for industrialisation and export competitiveness under AfCFTA is clear. The country has...
EU, France invest €10.2m to boost Nigeria’s pharmaceutical manufacturing
The European Union (EU) and France have committed a €10.2 million investment to strengthen Nigeria’s pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity, in what officials describe as a major step towards health sovereignty and industrial transformation. The...
FG, EU sign €10.2m deal to boost local drug production
The Federal Government has signed a €10.2m strategic partnership agreement with the European Union and France to strengthen Nigeria’s pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity and local health systems. The initiative, announced under the EU’s Global...
DR Congo’s president says his Rwandan counterpart wants to ‘split’ his country
KIGALI, Rwanda Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi accused his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame of wanting to “split” his country and “annex the (resource-rich) eastern part” in a speech shared Sunday by his office. Tshisekedi’s...
Kigali Today’s Managing Director, Charles Kanamugire, Steps Down, Hands Over to Dan Ngabonziza
1 Kigali Today Ltd (KT), one of Rwanda’s leading media companies, has announced a leadership transition following the departure of its long-serving Managing Director, Charles Kanamugire, who officially handed over responsibilities to Dan...