About Volkswagen Rwanda deal
The first Made-in-Rwanda car by German carmaker Volkswagen could hit the roads in May this year, according to the firm’s officials.
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Joseph Areruya: The Final Winner Of the 13th Tropicale Amissa Bongo
The young Rwandan rider won today the 13th Tropicale Amissa Bongo. He did not give in to the professionals. Italian Luca Pacioni (Wilier-Triestina) won the last stage.
Babyl’s chatbot to enhance digital healthcare platform
A local company, Babyl, yesterday unveiled an artificially intelligent chatbot that uses machine learning to interact with patients using voice or free text. It is a powered computer programme specialized in medical triage that can provide a medical diagnosis.
Kagame named African of the Year by Leadership Magazine
President Paul Kagame has been named African of the Year 2017 by the African Leadership Magazine. The nomination was the result of both online and offline voting, with the former in itself garnering nearly 300,000 votes. The African of the Year Awards also included nominations in multiple other categories.
Kagame Joins Kigali Residents For Fitness Walk
President Paul Kagame and The First Lady joined dozens of Kigali residents in a fitness walk on Sunday, December 03, 2017, during the Car Free Day.
Rwanda, World Bank Sign $125M Energy Deal
Rwanda and World Bank have signed a deal worth $125 million (Rwf107 billion) to kick off the ‘first Energy Sector Development Policy Operation financing agreement’.
Kagame confers National Order of Outstanding Friendship medals
President Paul Kagame last night awarded for the first time the Igihango National Order of Outstanding Friendship medals to nine individuals in recognition of their exemplary service to the nation in various capacities.
Rwanda to introduce universal visa on arrival in 2018
The Directorate of immigration and emigration has announced that starting on 1st January 2018, citizens of all countries will be able to get a visa upon arrival in the country, without prior application. The visa will be valid for 30 days.
Rwanda's first cricket stadium inaugurated by President Paul Kagame
Rwanda‘s first cricket stadium was inaugurated Saturday by President Paul Kagame as a permanent home for developing the sport in the country. Gahanga Cricket Stadium in the capital Kigali is built on a 4.5 hectare (11 acre) ground and cost $1.3 million (1.1 million euros), the majority of the funds raised by international cricket players eager to see the game take off in Rwanda.
Rwandair to start flights to Conakry, Bamako and Dakar
RwandAir has announced that from 30th September, it will commence three weekly operations to Conakry (Guinea), Bamako (Mali) and Dakar (Senegal) from its new hub in Cotonou (Benin).