Category: News
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Rwanda’s Transformation After Genocide
It is now 29 years of Kwibuka, remembering the 1994 Rwanda Genocide, a past bad incident that froze the hearts of East African nations. Taking a short flashback to Rwanda’s history compared to the country’s present state, it’s amazing how the once horrified Rwanda has transformed into the most peaceful, beautiful and attractive country on…
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Top 10 Reasons to invest in Rwanda
1. Zero tolerance for corruption 2. A vibrant and growing economy 3. A political stable environment 4. A good mixture of business and leisure 5. An open and competitive market 6. A good and growing Information Technology 7. Kigali Free Trade Zone 8. Good investments opportunities 9. A beautiful culture 10. Part of the East…
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Visiting Gorillas Increases Tourism Receipts in Rwanda
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has revealed that visiting the mountain gorillas has greatly contributed increased revenues to the country which has helped in increased development in the country. The agency reported an increased in the number of people who come for gorilla trekking in Rwanda as the major tourism activity that brought them to…
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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…