ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO JOIN THE RWANDA DEFENCE FORCES The Headquarters of the Rwanda Defence Forces informs all Rwandans who wish to join the RDF, either as junior soldiers or members of the Reserve Force, that registration at the district and sector levels will begin on June 21 and end on July 20,…
Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated dramatically in 2025, prompting a wave of military action and strong international reactions. But why would Israel take such a serious and dangerous step? Here are five reasons Israel may believe it has no choice but to act — and quickly. One of Israel’s biggest security concerns is…
As online shopping grows in Rwanda through platforms like Facebook Marketplace and Amazon, reports of fraud are increasing. Customers often pay for items that never arrive, receive fake products, or find themselves blocked by sellers after sending money. To tackle these issues, the Rwandan government plans to implement a digital trade policy aimed at creating…
Kigali has been ranked the second most popular city in Africa for hosting international meetings, according to the latest report by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA). Rwanda also secured third place among African countries for hosting such events. This is the fifth year in a row that Kigali has earned this ranking. The…
The Africa SME Champions Forum has launched a new initiative to strengthen Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across the continent. Named the “African SME Support Pact,” this plan aims to build sustainable and powerful SMEs by 2035. It was officially adopted on May 8, 2025, in Cotonou during the Forum’s 10th anniversary meeting. SME leaders,…
Mastercard is partnering with Microsoft, IBM, and other AI companies to develop technology that allows AI agents to shop online and make payments on behalf of users, streamlining the online shopping experience. The program, dubbed Mastercard Agent Pay, aims to simplify product discovery and purchasing through the use of intelligent AI assistants like Microsoft’s Copilot….
– A move for on-loan Real Betis winger Antony is being considered by Atlético Madrid. Manager Diego Simeone’s side is the latest to be linked, and the Red Devils are expected to request an offer worth between €40m and €50m. – Theo Hernández is one of the left-back options Real Madrid are looking. The AC Milan defender, 27, would…
Electric mobility firm Spiro Rwanda is celebrating its second anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its mission to drive sustainable transportation and inclusive economic growth across the country. Since launching in 2023, the company has rapidly scaled its operations, deploying over 1,500 electric motorcycles across Rwandan roads—a figure expected to surpass 2,000 by next month….
Pi Network Projected to Surge in 2025: Here’s Why Experts Are Watching Pi Network, a mobile-centric cryptocurrency project that has attracted a massive global following, appears to be on the brink of a major breakthrough. Many analysts and insiders within the community believe that 2025 will be a landmark year for Pi Network, marked by…
Rwanda’s tourism industry generated $647 million (approx. Rwf923 billion) in revenue in 2024, marking a 4.3 percent increase compared to the previous year, according to the Rwanda Development Board (RDB)’s annual report. The steady growth is attributed to the country’s robust efforts to position itself as a prime destination for nature, culture, and international events….
