Rwanda Archives

A photo collage of Democratic Republic of Congo President, Felix Tshisekedi and American Billionaire, Elon Musk. The two have struck a deal to allow Starlink operations begin in DRC.

DR Congo becomes 5th East African country to approve Starlink internet operations

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has become the fifth East African member state to officially authorise Starlink to operate as an internet service provider in the country, marking a significant step

May 4, 2025

Global News·News & Analysis·The Big Story

A photo collage of Sunil Taldar, Airtel Africa’s CEO and Ralph Mupita, MTN Group CEO

MTN Group and Airtel Africa agree to network sharing in Uganda and Nigeria

MTN Group and Airtel Africa have entered into agreements to share network infrastructure in Uganda and Nigeria, while ensuring compliance with local regulatory and statutory requirements. In a joint statement published today, the

March 26, 2025

News & Analysis·The Big Story

Nigerian Billionaire Aliko Dangote’s backed investors take over Java House restaurant chain

Leading African private equity firms Alterra Capital backed by Nigerian Billionaire and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, and Phatisa- an equity firm, have signed agreements to acquire 100% of Java House Africa,

March 11, 2025

East Africa·Lifestyle·News & Analysis·The Big Story

Atul Shah, former CEO of the defunct Nakumatt supermarket chain

Ugandan court orders Kenyan businessman Atul Shah to pay UGX 1.3 billion rent arrears for defunct Nakumatt supermarket

The Commercial Division of the High Court in Uganda has ordered Kenyan businessman Atul Shah to pay Megha Industries Uganda $358,431 (UGX 1.3 billion) and UGX 24.3 million for breach of a

February 24, 2025

East Africa·Legal & Justice·The Big Story

Rwanda suspends bilateral aid program with Belgium over Congo war

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February 18, 2025

Business & Markets·Global News·News & Analysis·The Big Story

The East African Development Bank Ag. Director General Mr. Benard Mono

EADB ready to finance viable development projects and businesses

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February 11, 2025

Banking & Financial Services·Business & Markets·C-Suite Leadership·Company News·East Africa·Global News·Manufacturing & Industry·News & Analysis·Politics & Goverment·The Big Story

A photo collage of of Benon Kajuna, the new Managing Director at Uganda Railways Corporation and the Standard Gauge Railway artistic impression.

IN THE HOT SEAT: Will Benon Kajuna finally revive Uganda’s ailing Railway system?

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February 10, 2025

Banking & Financial Services·Business & Markets·Company News·Destinations & Hotels·East Africa·Executive Profiles·Global News·News & Analysis·The Big Story

Jean Claude Nshimiyimana, a Commercial Lawyer with ENS Rwanda.

Understanding Rwanda’s Fintech Regulatory Sandbox for Capital Markets

In a significant stride towards promoting financial innovation, the Capital Market Authority (CMA) of Rwanda has introduced Guidelines n° 002/CMA_G/2023, dated 27/04/2023. These guidelines govern the Fintech Regulatory Sandbox for Capital Markets,

January 20, 2025

Banking & Financial Services·Technology & Innovation·Thought Leadership

Understanding Rwanda’s New Gambling Policy

The gambling industry in Rwanda is undergoing a transformative shift as the government rolls out its Rwanda Gambling Policy, a comprehensive framework designed to ensure that the sector contributes positively to the

January 15, 2025

Politics & Goverment·The Big Story·Thought Leadership

A photo collage of Rwanda President, Paul Kagame (R) and the newly appointed Rwanda Development CEO, Jean-Guy Afrika.

President Kagame appoints Jean-Guy Afrika as new CEO of Rwanda Development Board

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has tapped Jean-Guy Afrika, a fellow Rwandan seasoned economist who spent over a decade at the African Development Bank, to lead the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) as the

January 13, 2025

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