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 Africaโs 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) Projectโan ambitious, multimillion-dollar initiative designed to streamline the cityโs transport network, reduce congestion, and boost public transport accessibility. Backed by a $100 million loan from the […]
New Infrastructure Taxes in Rwanda: What You Should Know
If you are a road user and vehicle owner in Rwanda, you could start paying a bit more for fuel and registering your vehicleโbut it is all part of a national plan to improve roads and transport systems. The government has introduced new infrastructure-related taxes as part of the 2025 tax reform to help raise […]
Buying a Hybrid Vehicle in Rwanda? Hereโs 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 regimeโimport 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. Whatโs changing? According to the latest tax reform […]
Rwandaโs 2025 Tax Overhaul: What Local and Global Investors Need to Know
Kigali, Rwanda โ May 30, 2025: Rwanda has taken a bold step in reshaping its fiscal landscape with a sweeping package of new tax laws published in the Official Gazette on May 29. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN) in collaboration with the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA), this reform package signals […]
Rwanda Delivers Second Shipment of Humanitarian Aid to Gaza Amid Ongoing Crisis
The Government of Rwanda has once again demonstrated its commitment to global humanitarian solidarity by delivering a shipment of emergency relief supplies destined for Gaza. This latest effort, conducted in partnership with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, marks the second such initiative following a similar contribution in November last year. According to a statement from […]
Ngลฉgฤฉ wa Thiongโo: Africa Bows to Its Literary Lion
In the quiet hours of May 28, 2025, Africa lost not just a man, but a voice โ a fierce, unwavering voice that echoed across continents and generations. Ngลฉgฤฉ wa Thiongโo, the Kenyan writer, intellectual, and conscience of a decolonising continent, passed away at the age of 87. From the red soil of Limuru, Kenya, […]
President Kagame Attends Astana International Forum 2025 in Kazakhstan
ASTANA, Kazakhstan โ Rwandaโs President Paul Kagame on Thursday joined world leaders and global stakeholders at the official opening of the Astana International Forum (AIF) 2025, an annual platform focused on addressing todayโs most urgent global challenges. Held under the theme โConnecting Minds, Shaping the Future,โ the forum convened participants from more than 70 countries […]
Willy Manzi: Rewriting North Kivuโs Story with a Kagame Mindset
A physically happy man with an ever-smile on his face, Willy Manzi Ngarambe exudes warmth, strength, and a sense of optimism that instantly captures the hearts of those who meet him. But behind that smile lies a reservoir of pain and resilience โ scars carved deep into his soul by decades of conflict, displacement, and […]
APR FC Clinches 23rd League Title Amid Fan Chaos in Ngoma
APR FC crowned a historic night in Ngoma with a narrow 1-0 win over Muhazi United, securing their sixth consecutive Rwanda Premier League title, yet the evening was not without drama both on and off the pitch. Cheikh Djibril Ouatarra, APR’s Burkinabe striker and Player of the Year nominee, once again proved why he is […]