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RWANDA GOVT. UNVEIL US$58MILLION VACCINE WAREHOUSE

Posted on May 8, 2019May 8, 2019 by Gambeta News

Vaccination programme success result in Rwanda govt. building a warehouse to help reducing child mortality. Rwanda government has partner with GAVI Alliance to unveil a new vaccination programme office and a warehouse. The warehouse will help the health sector as well as support the nation vaccination programme. Both the government and GAVI has had a longstanding relationship that has blossom over the years. Such partnership has resulted in Rwanda achieving 93% of its vaccination coverage….

EMIR OF QATAR’S STATE VISIT SEEKS NEW AFRICAN ALLIES

Posted on April 24, 2019April 24, 2019 by Gambeta News

Highlights of the Emir of Qatar’s state visit to Rwanda and his arrival in Nigeria. His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, spent the last few days visiting Rwanda before jetting off to Nigeria. In Rwanda, President Kagame hosted the Emir for Tête-à-Tête. Both Leaders had fruitful conversations on ways to strengthen their cooperation. More so, they spoke on regional and international issues hindering peaceful development and economic collaboration. Moving on,…

RWANDA REJECTS UGANDA CEMENT BECAUSE OF FAILED QUALITY STANDARDS

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Gambeta News

Rwanda claims Uganda cement company failed to meet quality standards The most recent victim of the current diplomatic fall out between Uganda and Rwanda is an Ugandan cement company – Hima Cement Ltd. According to Rwanda Revenue Authorities, it blocked Uganda cement exports from Hima Cement Ltd; because it failed to meet minimum quality standard. On 17th April 2019, Director General of Rwanda Standard Board (RSB), Raymond Murenzi said; “The Uganda cement exports were tested and…

RWANDA AIRLINE ARRIVES KINSHASA, CONGO

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Gambeta News

Kinshasa International Airport welcomes the inaugural flight of Rwanda Airline with a traditional water salute upon arrival! The plane flew from Kigali International Airport to N’djili International Airport in Congo. N’djili International Airport, also known as N’djili Airport and Kinshasa International Airport, serves the city of Kinshasa. In essence, it is the largest of the four international airports in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The name comes from a nearby river called “Ndjili River”. To…

RWANDA GOVERNMENT TO REVAMP RUSUMO BORDER

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Gambeta News

Revamping of Rwanda Biggest border set to kick-off after tour by government officials Plans are in motion for the revamping of Rusumo border by the Rwanda Government. The aim of the revamp is to boost trade and also increase their capacity to cope with the growing traffic of cargo. The plans was announced during a tour by government officials to know the challenges facing the border post. After the tour, the officials held a closed door…

WHY IS KWIBUKA25 TRENDING IN RWANDA?

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Gambeta News

President Paul Kagame invite President of Congo, Niger and Ethiopia to witness KWIBUKA25. Kwibuka means “to remember” and describes the 25th Commemoration of the Genocide Against the Tutsi. This annual event reminds the nation of the dark past, while inviting them to unite for a more prosperous and peaceful future. The Rwandan genocide was a very difficult time in history, dating back to 1994. Despite the effect of civil war, the people of Rwanda are…

BANK OF KIGALI SECURE FUNDS TO BOOST SMEs IN RWANDA

Posted on March 26, 2019March 26, 2019 by Gambeta News

Bank of Kigali secure Rwf30bn from the European Investment Bank to boost SMEs. Rwanda Bank of Kigali has secure Rwf30bn from the European Investment Bank. This funds is to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and further promote the nation SMEs for locals. The deal was signed during the ongoing Africa CEO Forum which is expected to tackle access to finance challenges among local SMEs. This will be for energy, manufacturing and trade, agriculture, transport and tourism sectors. Chief Executive Officer…

IMPORTANCE OF RWANDA DNA DATABASES FOR ALL CITIZENS

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Gambeta News

Rwanda Government is considering creating a database for deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and biometric data for all Rwandans Rwanda is making plan to introduce DNA Database to its citizens. This is after Minister for Justice and Attorney General, Johnston Busingye disclosed the information during the ‘Justice Week’ in kigali. The aim of the database will be to facilitate pinning criminals, especially in rape, defilement and murder cases. Meanwhile, the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) will also have biometric data for all Rwandans….

RWANDA LAUNCHES FIRST EVER SATELLITE

Posted on March 3, 2019March 5, 2019 by Gambeta News

Rwanda and telecommunication giant One Web have launched the first ever satellite in the country The global Satellite named ‘Icyerekezo’ by students from Groupe Secondaire St Pierre Nkombo; – the school which will be the first to benefit from Internet provided by the Rwanda satellite. The Rwanda satellite will connect remote schools to the internet. A symbol of Rwanda’s commitment to inspire the younger generation and usher Rwanda into a hyper-connected future. In a blog…

RWANDA SIGNS US$400m METHANE GAS PRODUCTION DEAL

Posted on February 6, 2019February 8, 2019 by Gambeta News

Rwanda signs deal to extract methane gas from Lake Kivu The Rwanda government have signed a US$400 million deal with Gasmeth Energy Ltd to extract, process, compress and also bottle methane gas from Lake Kivu. The signing of the seven years deal took place on Friday 1st February 2019 but was announced yesterday (5 February 2019). At the signing ceremony, representing Rwandan government was; the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) and the Rwanda Development…

New Year Message from Africa’s Leaders

Posted on January 7, 2019January 7, 2019 by Gambeta News

A Happy New Year message from the GambetaNews Team! We have compiled some videos of Africa’s leaders wishing you well in the new year. Obviously, we cannot have all 54 videos of Africa’s leaders. It would be too cumbersome. So, we have made a selection that will inspire you. Enjoy! Thank you for being part of our community. Image: GettyImages

RWANDA CALLS FOR DEEP AFRICAN PARTNERSHIP TO BOOST CONTINENT’S ECONOMY

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Gambeta News

Rwanda calls for African partnership to help boost African economy. Rwanda, the landlocked East African country recently held a Trade Facilitation and Manufacturing forum in Kigali. At the forum, Rwandan top officials stressed on the need for deeper African partnership especially between its fellow East African neighbours. The Forum served as the 22nd Meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee of Experts of the Sub-regional Office for Eastern Africa; (ICE 2018). Industrialization is the key to Africa’s economic development. It…

RWANDA AND ALIBABA GROUP SIGN AGREEMENT TO HELP BOOST ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Gambeta News

Rwanda and Alibaba sign an electronic world trade platform (eWTP) agreement to help boost economy. The Rwandan government and Alibaba Group, a leading international online commerce company; have signed three (3) Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) to help boost the country’s economy. Under the agreement, Alibaba have also established an electronic world trade platform (eWTP) hub in the small East African nation. This have also made Rwanda the first country in Africa to establish an eWTP…

ISAKA-KIGALI RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION TO KICK-OFF IN DECEMBER

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Gambeta News

Construction of Isaka-Kigali railway to begin in December after both Tanzania and Rwanda agree deal. The proposed construction of Isaka-Kigali railway will kick-off in december 2018. This was announce after both Tanzania and Rwanda conclude plans on the railway construction. Meanwhile, the only item remaining is the appointment of a contractor. The project was made public through a joint statement by the Tanzania Minister for Works, Transport and Communication, Isaack Kamwelwe, and his Rwandan counterpart Claver Getete. Meanwhile,…

RWANDA GOVERNMENT STEP UP CENTRES FOR UNESCO RECOMMENDATION

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Gambeta News

Rwanda government making plans to train experts that will prepare documentation for Heritage sites. Rwandan government is stepping up plans for to register its centers on UNESCO World Heritage sites. This plans will involve training local experts which will prepare a documentation. Meanwhile, The documentation will be on four Genocide memorial sites as the country intensifies efforts to make the list. The country will hire experts from 16 countries with different skills. This experts will also train Rwandan experts for three…

CONSORTIUM TO SPEND US$200M ON HOUSING UNIT IN RWANDA

Posted on September 12, 2018September 13, 2018 by Gambeta News

Consortium set to spend US$200m on 10,000 affordable housing units in Rwanda. A consortium group is set to spend up to US$200m on housing project in Rwanda. The housing project will have over 10,000 affordable housing units. It will also contribute to the shortage of homes in Kigali. The consortium is form from local and international players in the housing sector. Meanwhile, the project will benefit nearly 50,000 people in terms of employment and business opportunities. Bo…

RWANDA DEVELOPMENT BANK UNVEIL NEW HOUSING PROJECT

Posted on August 29, 2018August 29, 2018 by Gambeta News

BRD unveil plans for the new housing project in kigali. Rwanda development bank (BRD) has unveil a new housing project as part of its plans to help the nation. It will also help solve the shortage of affordable housing in the country. The project is part of a 2016 partnership agreement between the lender and a Moroccan real estate developer. The project promise to develop 1,750 housing units in the first phase. It will also a shift from…

NEW ROAD CONSTRUCTION SET TO BOOST TRADE IN RWANDA

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Gambeta News

Construction of new road set to boost economy trade in Rwanda The construction of the new Road is an exciting news to residents. It will also be the first tarmac road which will begin before the end of the year according to the Head of State. Minister for Infrastructure, Claver Gatete said “We have reserved funds for it even if we will know the exact cost of the project at its completion. He also said we have enough funds…

UNI STUDENTS USE CONCRETE TO PRODUCE WOOD-LIKE FURNITURE IN RWANDA

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Gambeta News

University students make groundbreaking innovation that see concrete been used to produce wood-like furniture. Three university students has use cement to produce wood-like garden tables and chairs. It is aim to help reduce the number of trees that are obtain to make furniture. The students, Aime Jules Simbi, Tharcisse Ndahimana and Eric Nshimiyimana are from Integrated Polytechnic Regional Centre (IPRC). The project is aim to also help contribute to Rwanda’s efforts to protect the environment. Meanwhile Rwanda is seeking to…

NATIONAL ARCHIVES CENTRE CONSTRUCTION BEGINS IN RWANDA

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Gambeta News

Construction of National archives centre in Rwanda kick-off which will be the central point of reference for the country’s records. Construction of a National archive centre in Rwanda has kick-off. The Centre which is will be build in Kacyiru below Rwanda Broadcasting Agency. It will also be the central point of reference for the country’s records. Project Manager from Fair Construction Ltd, Boothalingam Subramanian said “Everything is going right and we hope end right to time. He also said this central…

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