Rwanda Launches eKash to Enable Instant Money Transfers Across Banks and Mobile Wallets
The National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) has announced the rollout of eKash, the country’s national instant digital payment system, in a move aimed at making it easier for customers to send and receive money…
Rwanda and Kenya Sign Landmark Fuel Import Deal to Strengthen Energy Security
Rwanda and Kenya have signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will enable Rwanda…
Japanese Yen Hits Lowest Level Since 1986 as Dollar Holds Near 13-Month High
The U.S. dollar edged lower on Tuesday but remained close to a 13-month high, while…
Nigeria Completes Evacuation of 1,490 Citizens from South Africa Amid Xenophobic Violence
Nigeria has completed the voluntary repatriation of 1,490 citizens from South Africa following weeks of xenophobic violence and anti-immigration protests that forced thousands of foreign nationals to flee. The final government-arranged evacuation flight arrived…
Argentina Beat England to Reach FIFA World Cup Final
Argentina have booked their place in the FIFA World Cup final after defeating England in…
Visit Rwanda Becomes Aston Villa’s Principal Partner in Club’s Biggest-Ever Sponsorship Deal
English Premier League club Aston Villa has announced Visit Rwanda as its new Principal Partner,…
Business
Rwanda and Kenya Sign Landmark Fuel Import Deal to Strengthen Energy Security
Rwanda and Kenya have signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will enable Rwanda to import refined petroleum products through Kenya’s Northern Corridor transit route, a move aimed at strengthening energy security, lowering…
Deadly Weather Threats Sweep Across U.S. After Fourth of July Storms
Millions of Americans are facing dangerous weather conditions just days after the Fourth of July…
Hantavirus Cruise Ship Heads to Netherlands After Global Health Scare
A cruise ship called the MV Hondius is now sailing to the Netherlands after a…
Greece Moves to Ban Social Media for Under-15, Signals Shift with Global Implications Including Africa
Greece has announced a sweeping plan to ban access to social media for children under…
Lifestyle
When Innovation Meets the Village: A Cancer Survivor’s Reflection on Bill Gates’ Rwanda Investment
Bill Gates’ recent reflections on investing in AI-driven healthcare solutions in Rwanda are both timely and encouraging. They signal a growing recognition that the future of global health lies not only in hospitals and…
DCP Clinches First Parliamentary Seat as Sammy Kamau Wins Ol Kalou By-Election
The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has secured its first parliamentary seat after Sammy…