Posts Tagged ‘Rwanda’

Is Rwanda set to reap the demographic dividend?

From almost every point of view, Rwanda’s performance over the past decade has been an unambiguous success story.

Why Rwanda needs to integrate with its neighbours

For Rwanda to become an emerging middle-income economy, it will need to unleash its export potential.

How Rwanda is making a name for itself in ‘specialty’ coffee

Rwanda has transformed from an average C-grade market coffee producing country into one gaining significant traction in the global market for specialty coffee.

kLab: A space for innovation in Rwanda

kLab aims to become a central beacon for Rwanda’s ICT hopes and dreams, a melting pot where creative young talent can nurture innovation and find opportunity.

Pyrethrum: a white flower with significant business potential for Rwanda

A little white flower is bringing bright prospects for Rwanda’s economy, and the lives of thousands of small farmers in the process.

An American dream for Africa

How U.S. businessman and former CEO of Alltel, Scott Ford, is getting it right in Africa.

Bharti Airtel makes largest ever Indian investment into Rwanda

Mobile telecommunications firm Bharti Airtel today announced that it will commence with operations in Rwanda.

Rwanda making it easier for companies to do business

Rwanda is the East African country that has improved its business regulatory environment the most over the past five years.

Eco-tourism gives ex-poachers a new chance

According to legend in Rwanda, the Batwa people were born to dance.

Improving the quality of Rwanda’s milk, while turning a profit

Rwanda Ventures is attempting to reshape the country’s entire dairy industry, while paying farmers a premium for quality milk.

Rwanda: New cassava flour plant to give farmers a ready market

A new Rwf5 billion (US$8.4 million) cassava flour processing plant in Rwanda will provide farmers with a ready market for their produce.

The Singapore of Africa?

Rwanda’s ambition to become the Singapore of Africa is succeeding, according to a recent report by Renaissance Capital.

Rwanda: Foreign companies show interest to invest in Kigali City Park

Five companies, three foreign and two local, have indicated an interest to invest in the mega Kigali City Park.

Rwanda Stock Exchange to open on 31 January

The Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) is expected to open for trading on 31 January.

Fibre optic cable roll-out to boost broadband in Rwanda

The Rwanda Development Board has revealed that the country’s fibre optic cable roll-out has been completed and that the network will be fully operational by April 2011.