How a shocking haircut mistake helped Rehema Akimana build her career
Rwandan hairdresser Rehema Akimana recently shared a surprising story about an unforgettable mistake she made early in her career — accidentally shaving off a client’s entire hair. The incident, which she revealed during an interview with IGIHE TV, turned out to be one of the most valuable lessons in her professional journey. Speaking with journalist […]
Rwanda to earn over Rwf 27.5 billion from carbon market by 2026
The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) has revealed that Rwanda is set to earn more than $19 million, roughly Rwf 27.5 billion, from the international carbon market by 2026, with the funds earmarked for sustainable energy and environmental protection programs. The announcement was made on October 30, 2025, during a briefing with the Parliamentary Committee […]
Foreign visitors spent over Rwf 839.9 billion in Rwanda in 2024
A report by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) assessing spending by visitors to Rwanda — the Travel Expenditure Survey (TES) — revealed that in 2024, foreign tourists spent more than $579.5 million, equivalent to over Rwf 839.9 billion, on various goods and services during their stay in the country.The report is based […]
Jeff Bezos sets a record by earning over $24 billion in one day
Businessman Jeff Bezos earned $24 billion in a single day after Amazon, the company he founded, saw its stock price rise more sharply than ever before. On Friday, October 31, 2025, Amazon announced that its profits for the day had increased by 11.5%, pushing its stock price on the Wall Street stock exchange to $248.60 […]
RwandAir and Qatar Airways cargo partnership launches Kigali as Central African hub for Air Cargo
On Wednesday, a Qatar Airways cargo aircraft landed in Kigali carrying 100 tons of goods, marking the official launch of its cargo operations in Rwanda. The move represents a significant milestone toward expanding air freight routes across the continent and establishing Rwanda as a major cargo hub in Africa. RwandAir CEO Yvonne Makolo expressed her […]
Volkswagen unveils the all-electric ID. Buzz in Kigali
Volkswagen Rwanda has taken another step in the nation’s shift toward cleaner transportation, unveiling the all-electric ID. Buzz during a launch event in Kigali on October 29, 2025. The model, inspired by the classic VW Microbus, arrives as a new option within the country’s growing electric vehicle market and signals the automaker’s long-term investment in […]
Scientists grow living computers from mushrooms
In a small lab in Bristol, England, a group of researchers may have just rewritten what it means to be a computer. Their raw material? Mushrooms. Scientists at the University of the West of England and Lancaster University have unveiled a working prototype of a living computer chip made not from silicon, but from the […]
AI could detect laryngeal cancer through voice analysis
Researchers are exploring how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can detect subtle changes in a person’s voice to identify small lesions on the vocal cords, particularly in patients with laryngeal cancer. Experts believe AI could be trained to recognize these changes within the next few years. In the United Kingdom, about 2,000 people are diagnosed with laryngeal […]
BRD launches “Shabuka” loan program to boost women entrepreneurs with minimal collateral
The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) has unveiled a new loan product exclusively for women, offering financing from RWF 100 million to RWF 2 billion at an interest rate of 12%, repayable over up to 10 years. The initiative, launched on October 28, 2025, aims to expand women’s participation in business by reducing traditional barriers […]
Rwanda accelerates technological growth with new AI integration initiatives
Rwanda has taken another bold step toward becoming a regional technology powerhouse as new initiatives to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) across key sectors are officially launched. The move marks a major milestone in the country’s ambition to position itself as Africa’s leading hub for innovation and digital transformation. The government, through the Ministry of ICT […]
