Month: May 2025

Eki Holdings Applauds New AfDB President, Pledges Partnership for Africa’s Sustainable Future

Eki Holdings Ltd has officially congratulated the newly elected President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), affirming its full support and readiness to collaborate in driving sustainable and inclusive development across the continent. In a firm message of endorsement, the company emphasized that this leadership transition arrives at a defining moment in Africa’s growth journey. […]

Rwanda, Kazakhstan Forge Strategic Alliance in New Era of Africa–Central Asia Cooperation

Rwanda and Kazakhstan are entering a new chapter of bilateral relations, marked by a series of strategic agreements and a shared vision for deeper collaboration across key sectors. Speaking at the 2025 Astana International Forum, Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, affirmed that the partnership between the two nations is poised […]

Rwanda’s Free Cancer Screening Drive Identifies Dozens of Cases Among Women in Kicukiro and Bugesera districts

Between April 14 and May 22, 2025, Rwanda carried out an intensive breast and cervical cancer screening campaign in the districts of Bugesera and Kicukiro, marking a critical step forward in the country’s efforts to detect and treat cancer early among women. The initiative, led by the Rwanda Biomedical Centre, aimed to screen 75,277 women. […]

Kabila Holds First Open Meeting with M23/AFC Rebels in Goma

In a highly symbolic political maneuver, former Congolese President Joseph Kabila made a dramatic appearance in Goma on Friday May 30, 2025 holding an open and widely publicized meeting with the leadership of the M23/AFC rebel alliance. The engagement, unprecedented in its openness, signals a sharp turn in Kabila’s political trajectory and a potential new […]

Who is the new AfDB President and what does his leadership mean for Rwanda?

In a landmark decision poised to shape the future of African development financing, Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, a seasoned Mauritanian economist and development financier, has been elected as the new President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). He will officially assume office on September 1, 2025, succeeding Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, whose decade-long tenure has been […]

Inside $279M Kigali Urban Transport Improvement Project: All You Need to Know

Kigali, one of Africa’s fastest-growing cities, is on the cusp of a major urban mobility transformation. At the centre of this change is the Kigali Urban Transport Improvement (KUTI) Project—an ambitious, multimillion-dollar initiative designed to streamline the city’s transport network, reduce congestion, and boost public transport accessibility. Backed by a $100 million loan from the […]

Buying a Hybrid Vehicle in Rwanda? Here’s What the New Tax Reforms Mean for You

As Rwanda continues pushing toward a greener economy, hybrid vehicles have long benefited from a favourable tax regime—import duty, VAT, and excise duty exemptions. However, under the new tax reforms effective fiscal year 2025/2026, this incentive structure is changing, particularly for those considering purchasing older hybrid models. What’s changing? According to the latest tax reform […]

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