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Nature Based Tourism Backbone to Rwanda’s Tourism
Rwanda’s travel and tourism industry has experienced a boom over the past 20 years, thanks to efforts by the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) to enhance and diversify its tourism offerings. Although mountain gorillas continued to play a key role in contributing to the industry’s growth, the country shifted from relying on their attractions in, Volcanoes…
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Encounter Gorillas and Chimpanzees in Rwanda
Rwanda is one of the land locked countries and a member of the east African community since it lies in the east African region. The country is endowed with rolling hills that are spread all over and both physical and non physical features makes her a better place for everyone’s safari. The country’s largest airport…
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Rwanda Increases Gorilla Permit Fees
The Rwanda Development Board today announced an increase in the price of Gorilla Permits from US$ 750 to US $1,500 for all visitors effective immediately. A new exclusive package for tourists who wish to book an entire family of gorillas was also introduced at US$ 15,000, and will receive exclusive personalized tour guide services. The…
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Foreign Companies Pledge Investment in Energy Sector during Rwanda Day 2015
As the 2015 Rwanda day in The Netherlands came to a close in the Netherlands, foreign companies have shown interest in investing in Rwanda’s energy sector, a move likely to help the country achieve energy targets. The companies from France and Italy are looking at investing in renewable energy, one of the priority areas where…
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New legal entity for the investment program in Rwanda
CC. Chris van der Plasse, Member of the Board Rwanda Chamber Foundation. Stef Schreuder, CEO Erasmus Investment International S.A. To All parties involved in the Green Business Hub Rwanda investment program, prepared by RCF in collaboration with GOR, local, and international parties. Concerns New legal entity for the investment program in Rwanda. Sir/Madam, We have…
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Rwanda Celebrates Annual Book Festival
This week marks the third annual Book and Reading Festival, organised by the Ministry of Sports and Culture (MINISPOC) through its Rwanda Library Services (RLS). The festival, themed Literacy for Self-reliance, commences today with the launch of a community library in Rulindo District. Books have been delivered to #Rulindo for todays launch of a #communitylibrary…
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Kigali-based Fashion House Listed Among 50 Most Innovative Companies
Fast Company, whose mission is to inspires a new breed of innovative and creative thought leaders who are actively inventing the future of business, has listed Made in Kigali among the worlds 50 most innovative companies. The Kigali-based fashion house is praised for helping to build an industry from scratch. In a blog post, Emma Whitford explains…
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Rwanda’s Girl Research Unit in Their Own Words
In Rwanda, a movement has emerged over the last few year that has seen girls creating their own platforms to tell their own stories. Ni Nyampinga is Rwanda’s first teen brand and it features both a magazine and radio show produced by girls for girls that centers on issues that directly affect them. In 2012,…
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Residents from 12 Countries to Get Visa-free entry to Rwanda
Passport holders of 12 countries across the world will no longer need a visa to travel to Rwanda for short visits from next month, Rwandas Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration said Monday. A visa waiver agreement, which recognized growing links between Rwanda and concerned 12 countries including Singapore, Hong Kong, Mauritius and Philippines will…
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MTN Rwanda Loses Market in Fourth Quarter to Rival Tigo
MTN Group Ltd. (MTN)’s Rwandan unit lost market share in the fourth quarter to its main competitor, Tigo Rwanda, the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Agency (RURA) said. MTN Rwanda’s share stood at 65 percent compared with 72 percent a year earlier, while Tigo’s grew to 35 percent from 19 percent, the Kigali-based regulator said in a…