News as at May 10, 2024, 12:47 pm
Rwanda Can Be a Country Where No Woman Dies Giving Life
- [New Times] Rwanda's story of progress in maternal health is nothing short of remarkable. The country has managed, in terms of maternal mortality, to move from the red zone 'extremely high' category to the second best 'moderate' category in just under two decades.
Rwanda Faces $7 Billion Funding Gap to Implement Climate Action Plan
- [New Times] The government has identified a funding gap of $7.1 billion (Rwf 9 trillion) in order to meet its climate action targets under the Paris Agreement by 2030. The country plans to invest a total of $11.04 billion (Rwf 14 trillion) to reduce carbon emissions by 4.6 million tonnes, The New Times has learnt.
Rwanda to Deploy New System for Improved Land Services
- [New Times] People could be able to monitor the progress of their land service requests, and responsible public staff will be held accountable for delaying response once a new Land Administration Tracking Information System (LATIS) is rolled out, according to government officials.
Rwanda, Tanzania Defence Forces Meet Over Border Security
- [New Times] The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) 5 Division on May 7 received a delegation from Tanzania People's Defence Force (TPDF) led by 202 Brigade Commander, Brig Gen Gabriel Elias Kwiligwa, who are in Rwanda for the 10th meeting of RDF and TPDF Brigades deployed along the two countries' common border.
How Will Govt Finance the 2024-2025 Budget?
- [New Times] The government plans to spend an estimated Rwf5,690 billion in the fiscal year 2024/2025, an 11.2 per cent increase compared to the Rwf5,116 billion approved for the current fiscal year.
Indangamirwa Cultural Troupe to Honor Genocide Victims Killed and Thrown in Water
- [New Times] As Rwanda commemorates the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi for the 30th time, there's a poignant reminder of those who couldn't be laid to rest with dignity - the victims thrown into the lakes and rivers across the country.
Over 300,000 Plots of Land Registered Following Fee Waiver
- [New Times] Residents who could not get their plots of land registered in a centralised system due to a prohibitive fee received the service for free after the government waived the charge, according to the Director General of National Land Authority (NLA), Grace Nishimwe.
Project in Pipeline to Restore Congo-Nile Divide
- [New Times] The government has embarked on a new initiative aimed at restoring the Congo-Nile Divide through a comprehensive approach to combat deforestation and erosion while enhancing climate resilience in the Western, Northern and Southern provinces.
U.S. and DRC's Partners Call On Rwanda to Punish Forces Over Attack
- [RFI] The United States has called on Rwanda to punish forces behind an attack in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Both Kinshasa and the US accuse Kigali of meddling in DRC's affairs.
One Acre Fund Rwanda Boosts Incomes for Over 800,000 Farmers
- [New Times] More than 850,000 farmers in 27 districts of Rwanda have recorded increased yields and generated Rwf138 billion in profit thanks to access to agro-inputs and other services delivered by One Acre Fund Rwanda during 2024 Agriculture Season A and B.
Project in Pipeline to Restore Congo-Nile Divide
- [New Times] The government has embarked on a new initiative aimed at restoring the Congo-Nile Divide through a comprehensive approach to combat deforestation and erosion while enhancing climate resilience in the Western, Northern and Southern provinces.
Senegalese Army Chief Pledges Greater Security Cooperation With RDF
- [New Times] The Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Senegal, Gen Mbaye Cissé, along with his delegation, on May 6, visited Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Headquarters, where he pledged greater security cooperation between the two armies.
Country Records Bids Farewell to Prince Kiiiz, Claims Afrogako
- [New Times] Country Records has bid farewell to producer Prince Kiiiz, who recently concluded a one-year contract with the studio.
Nyabihu's Sheep Market Sees High Demand From Congolese Buyers
- [New Times] Sheep farming in Nyabihu district, Western Province, is proving to be a thriving business, attracting buyers from across the border in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo).
There Is No Place for Victoire Ingabire in Rwandan Politics
- [New Times] If you were to get your 'Rwanda news' from only either prominent Western and, unfortunately, African mainstream media, you'd be led to believe that the country is a one-party state that doesn't allow the concept of political pluralism to flourish.
Rwanda's $40m Digital ID Project 'Back On Track' - Official Tells Lawmakers
- [New Times] Interested bidders are submitting their proposals for the production of core digital ID systems in Rwanda for residents to get electronic identification documents, according to the CEO of Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA), Innocent Bagamba Muhizi.
Can Rwanda Turn the Tide On Music Royalties?
- [New Times] The global recorded music market was worth $28.6 billion in 2023, a 10.2 per cent growth year-on-year. Despite Africa registering the fastest growth at 24.7 per cent, it still accounts for a tiny portion of the global music market, according to the International Federation of Phonographic Institute (IFPI).
Now That Floods Have Come to Cities, Govts Will Be Forced to Act
- [New Times] Wild climatic swings, from sweltering heat and drought to relentless rain and floods, have become quite common lately. Climate experts warn that this pattern, where the wet season will become wetter and the dry season hotter, may become the norm.
Why Rwanda Ranks First in Tourism in East Africa
- [Observer] Rwanda and its unique experience have created an African safari for those who wish to take a glimpse at this beautiful country.
New Hospital Aims to Boost Healthcare Access and Medical Tourism
- [New Times] A collaborative effort between Rwanda and India is set to deliver a state-of-the-art hospital and medical college that will transform Busanza, a once rural locality of Kigali and make Rwanda a medical tourism destination.
Why Rwanda Is Attracting Increased Investments
- [New Times] For e-mobility company BasiGo, Rwanda is an ideal place for its investment. The firm has a commitment to delivering 200 electric buses to Rwanda by 2025, with an outlay of $40 million, company executives say.
Radisson Blu & Kigali Convention Centre Pays Tribute to Genocide Victims, Calls for Fight Against Genocide Denial
- [New Times] Management and staff of Radisson Blu Hotel & Kigali Convention Centre and Park Inn by Radisson, on Friday, May 3, gathered at Gisozi Genocide Memorial site, to pay tribute to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
AU Vows to Safeguard Security Gains in Somalia Ahead of Troop Exit
- [New Times] Mogadishu -- A high-level delegation from the African Union Commission has wrapped up their assessment visit to Somalia by vowing to preserve the hard-won stabilization gains achieved so far, ahead of the exit of the AU peacekeeping troops.
Rwanda Names 'Sweet Spots' for National Digital Currency
- [New Times] The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) says it has completed an initial feasibility study that is expected to serve as a basis for deploying its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), a move that has seen the regulator also open up a public consultation process.
AU Condemns Attack On Camps of Internally Displaced Persons in Eastern DR Congo
- [New Times] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Amb Moussa Faki Mahamat, has condemned, in the strongest terms, the murderous bombardment of the camps of the internally displaced persons in Lac-Vert and Mugunga, resulting in the death of and serious injury to people, including women and children, on the outskirts of Goma, the capital of North Kivu Province, in eastern DR Congo.
Rwanda's Leap Into Central Bank Digital Currency
- [New Times] Central Bank Digital currencies, which are a digital form of central bank-issued money, are being studied globally for their potential benefits ranging from preserving monetary sovereignty versus private currencies to potential financial inclusion gains.
Armies Pursue Terrorists in Mozambique's Nampula Province
- [New Times] After dislodging Islamic State-linked terrorists from major towns and villages in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique's northernmost province, Rwandan and Mozambican troops continued to pursue the terrorists southwards into the neighbouring province of Nampula, it emerges.
Rwanda Dismisses Reports On Camp Bombing in DR Congo
- [New Times] The government of Rwanda has dismissed reports from that the U.S. Department of State claiming that the country was behind the bombing of IDP (internally displaced people) camps around Goma, a city in DR Congo.
Equipping Primary School Teachers With Laptops Is Key to Bridging Digital Divide
- [New Times] This past week, the government, through the Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB) announced that they would soon reinvigorate the programme to distribute laptop computers to various primary schools countrywide, a project that will cost over Rwf12bn and this is a worthwhile investment. At least 25,000 teachers will benefit.
Rwanda Rejects U.S. Blame for Attack On DRC Displaced Camp
- [Nile Post] The Rwandan government has rejected blame for Friday's attack on internally displaced people's camp in the eastern DR Congo city of Goma.