Finance and Policy
AfDB appoints Aissa Touré as country manager in Rwanda
An economist and development expert, Aissa TourÃ, the Country Manager designated for Rwanda, a Senegalese national, brings to the Bank over 25 years of experience, working in three continents and 12 countries for 5 international organizations.
Research and Development
Sustainable cooling and cold chain systems being developed in Rwanda
Rwanda has launched the African Centre of Excellence of Sustainable Cooling and Cold Chain (ACES) to be hosted by the University of Rwanda.
Smart Technologies
$150,000 grant will enable Rwanda Coding Academy effect activities
The AfDB has signed a grant agreement with the Ministry of ICT and Innovation in Rwanda to support the Rwanda Coding Academy.
Renewable energy
Talking points: How to set up shop in Rwanda’s mini-grid market
ESI Africa in partnership with Camco Clean Energy, brings you an exclusive interview with Karl Boyce, CEO of Rwanda-based mini-grid developer ARC Power.
Finance and Policy
Rwanda secures $150m to improve access to modern energy
The World Bank approved $150 million to improve access to modern energy for households, enterprises, and public institutions in Rwanda.
Business and markets
AfDB debars Sinotec Company Ltd for fraudulent practices
The 36-month cross-debarment of Chinese-based Sinotec Company Limited relates to fraudulent practices for tenders in Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya.
Future Energy
Rwandan sustainable mobility providers get global recognition
Rwandan sustainable mobility providers, RURA and Ampersand have been nominated for the 2020 Ashden Awards, for their climate action solutions.
Transmission and Distribution
Rwanda unveils 188MVA Shango power substation in Kigali
The government of Rwanda inaugurates the high voltage 188MVA Shango power substation in the capital Kigali and its related transmission network.
Research and Development
Infant gorillas named during Commonwealth meeting
The Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Patricia Scotland, was granted the honour of naming a baby gorilla during the Kwita Izina Rwandan ceremony.
Future Energy East Africa 2019
Ten East African utility CEOs set to meet in Nairobi
Ten utility CEOs from Kenya, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Malawi and Rwanda are attending the Utility CEO Forum during Future Energy East Africa in Nairobi.
Business and markets
Rwanda tops global ratings in macroeconomic management
In terms of macroeconomic management, Rwanda continues to top the CPIA ratings both in Africa and around the globe with a score of 4.0.
Generation
Three accords finalised for the 147 Ruzizi III hydropower project
IPS together with SN Power, have signed project agreements for the Ruzizi III hydropower project with the governments of Burundi, DRC and Rwanda.
