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The call for SI scholarships for master’s studies in Sweden, starting in the autumn of 2021, is now open for applications. The portal will close 14:59 CET on 18 February 2021.
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The passports issued up to 27th June 2019 shall be valid until 28th June 2021.
Rwanda Migration iributsa Abanyarwanda bose ko Pasiporo z’u Rwanda zatanzwe mbere y’italiki ya 27/06/2019, zose zizacyura igihe ntizongere gukoreshwa kuva 28/06/2021.
Rwanda says it has put in place an incentive package that seeks to attract investors to invest in mining exploration activities, part of the drive to strategically reposition the country’s mining sector in the region.
The new incentive package was announced Tuesday, November 10, ahead of the Africa Mining Forum, by Francis Gatare, the Chief Executive Officer at Rwanda Mines, Gas and Petroleum Board (RMB).
“We are excited about a new incentive [package] for exploration companies that gives incentives for a 10 year-loss carry over,” he said during a press briefing. “This means that companies that invest in initial exploration can carry forward losses or expenses incurred during that period.” Read more
Source: The New Times
Recognising Gishwati-Mukura as a biosphere reserve will foster economic development in the region while raising the country’s profile as a tourist destination, according to officials.
Biosphere reserves promote sustainable development, especially by involving the population living around in their management, conservation, and research on the interaction of human and nature, as explained by Leatitia Busokeye, the Director of Research, Environmental Planning at Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA).
“Inducting Gishwati-Mukura a biosphere reserve increases national and international recognition of the site as a good place to live, to work, and to visit,” said Busokeye.
Gishwati Mukura, which also consists of a national park, joined Rwanda’s Volcanoes in a network of more than 700 other biosphere reserves globally.
The landscape features larger Gishwati and smaller Mukura forests, a buffer zone and residence area.
Source: The New Times
Rwanda fully supports the UN reform process launched by the Secretary General in order to make the organization more efficient in its action, more transparent in its management and more responsive to crises, according to Foreign Affairs Minister, Dr Vincent Biruta.
He said this on Monday, October 26, during the high-level meeting at the margin of the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on the “Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations.”
Biruta assured António Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, and others, that as countries celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Charter of the United Nations, it is a moment to reflect on the achievements of the UN system, “while we renew our commitment to the founding aspirations of our organization.”
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Source: The New Times
The lake is part of a network of connected rivers and lakes that dot several different countries.
Lake Muhazi drains into the River Nyabugogo, which flows southwards to Kigali where it joins the River Nyabarongo. The latter is a tributary of River Nile, which snakes through different countries before it empties into the Mediterranean Sea.
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Source: The New Times
A Memorandum of Understanding, signed by Rwanda’s Private Sector Federation (PSF) and Swedish East African Chamber of Commerce (SWEACC), is intended to boost investment and promote trade.
According to the agreement, both parties will assist their members in establishing and strengthening business contacts through meetings and study tours with the objective of promoting the growth of trade. Read more
Rwanda Development Board (RDB) on Saturday, July 4, launched a digital application that will enable end-users to view the course of the liberation struggle and therefore boost both domestic and international tourism.
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Source: The New Times
The Ministry of Infrastructure (Mininfra) on Saturday, July 4 announced that Rwanda will reopen airport operations for scheduled commercial flights on August 1.
According to a statement from Mininfra, several measures shall be adhered to safeguard the health of passengers, crew, and staff. Read more
Source: The New Times
Rwanda to Reopen Airports on 1 August 2020
Digital Umuganda, a local artificial intelligence startup has been selected among nine winners of Smart Development Hack, a European Commission-led hackathon designed to produce digital solutions to tackle the effects of coronavirus pandemic in developing countries around the world.
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Source: The New Times
Rwanda has become the first African country to submit a new national climate plan, whose implementation requires $11 billion (10.2 trillion), as an essential tool to implement the Paris Agreement.
The Paris Agreement, signed in 2015, aims to limit global warming to 2 degrees Celsius with an ambition to contain any increase at below 1.5 degrees.
The updated pledges to fight climate change are being submitted ahead of COP-26.
The 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is planned to take place from 9-19 November 2020, in Glasgow, UK. Read more
Source: The New Times
Acabinet meeting held on Monday approved a draft law establishing the Rwanda Space Agency (RSA), signaling yet another step towards promoting advancement in earth observation technologies.
Rwanda joins a few countries in Africa that have space agencies, including Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, South Africa, Angola, Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe.
The new space agency is expected to be operational by July, according to the Ministry of ICT and Innovation. Read more
Source: The New Times
In an exclusive interview with The New Times, Jean-Damascène Bizimana, the Executive Secretary of CNLG, said there will be changes to this year’s commemoration activities.
Source: The New Times
On March 20, 2020
The East African Community Business & Investment Forum (EAC-BIF) is a key annual business event with the aim of promoting business flow, trade, and investments between Sweden and East Africa. The EAC-BIF is organized by Embassies from the East African Community (EAC) accredited to the Kingdom of Sweden in partnership with the Swedish-East Africa Chamber of Commerce (SWEACC) and others.
The 2020 forum is taking place at the Serena Hotel, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania under the heading “Green Solutions in Cities”, with the following focus areas:-
Waste to Energy
Water and Sanitation
Green Transport
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The Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda to the Nordic Countries has the honour to inform the public that on Monday, February 3, 2020 the Embassy will remain closed in observance of Rwanda’s National Heroes’ Day.
Officials from the Government of Rwanda, Israel embassy, survivors of the Holocaust and members of the diplomatic corps accredited to Rwanda attended the event. Read more
Source: The New Times
Call for applications open to SIMP Africa 2020:
Do you want to be a part of a business network of emerging leaders? Are you in a leading position within trade, industry or the public sector and a citizen and resident in Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda or Zambia? Do you have the mandate to influence the business strategy? If yes, take the unique opportunity and join the Swedish Institute Management Programme (SIMP) Africa 2020 for new perspectives on lasting success through responsible leadership and sustainable business.
Open for applications until 20 February
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A section of PhD nominees who will soon undertake studies in Sweden
41 doctoral students and 26 post-doctoral researchers who will soon be enrolled in 14 Swedish Universities were taken through an induction exercise aiming at explaining to them expectations out of their studies in Sweden. This was organized by UR Sweden Programme in collaboration with International Science Programme (ISP) within the existing research cooperation between Rwanda and Sweden. This is the 4th phase of the cooperation which aims to boost UR capacity building in research and deliver on Rwanda National Development Agenda.
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Kagame was speaking in Abu Dhabi, UAE, during a Presidential Keynote Interview at the Future Sustainability Summit conducted by British broadcast journalist Nik Gowing where they discussed Rwanda’s sustainability development goals.
Source: The New Times
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The Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda to the Nordic Countries has the honour to inform the public that the Embassy will remain closed on the following dates during December 2019 and January 2020, in observance of Rwandan and Swedish public holidays.
– December 24, 2019
– December 25, 2019
– December 26, 2019
– December 31, 2019
– January 01, 2019
– January 02, 2019
– January 06, 2019
Kagame said it was past time for men to become much more conscious of gender so that women can afford to enjoy the same freedom.
The summit, organised by the African Development Bank (AfDB), is aimed at facilitating the sharing of best practices and catalyse investment to accelerate progress in gender equality and women’s empowerment in Africa.
Currently, in Africa, women-led businesses face a staggering $42 billion financing gap and 70 percent of women are financially excluded, according to the AfDB.
Source: The New Times
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The changes have seen Dr. Vincent Biruta appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, replacing Dr. Richard Sezibera.
Biruta has been Minister of Environment.
Source: The New Times
President Paul Kagame on Monday officiated at the launch of Dubai Ports (DP) World Kigali Logistics Platform, a new modern inland cargo handling facility expected to ease trade of goods and add impetus to Rwanda’s bid of becoming a regional logistics hub.
President Paul Kagame and DP World officials tour the Kigali Logistics Platform, a newly constructed inland cargo handling facility in Masaka, Kicukiro District, yesterday. Photo/Village Urugwiro.
Source: The New Times
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President Kagame made the remarks at the opening of the 3rd YouthConnekt Africa Summit underway in Kigali convening over 8000 young people from across the continent.
Source: The New Times
The launch of a smartphone manufacturing plant in Rwanda by Mara Phones is a significant milestone in Rwanda’s journey in the production of technology gadgets.
Source: The New Times
Rwanda and the African continent are currently undergoing positive transformation and progress despite doubts and perceptions by a section of the developed world, President Paul Kagame has said. Read more
Source: The New Times
The Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda to the Nordic Countries has the honour to inform the public that on Thursday, August 15, 2019 the Embassy will remain closed in observance of Assumption Day.
President Paul Kagame has on Wednesday met over 3,000 Rwandan youth from across the country and the diaspora at Intare Conference Arena in Rusororo Sector, Gasabo District.
Source: The New Times
The Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda to the Nordic Countries has the honour to inform the public that on Monday, August 12, 2019 the Embassy will remain closed in observance of Eid Al-Adha.
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Kigali, August 1 2019 — The Ministry of Health confirms that Rwanda’s border with the Democratic Republic of Congo is open, following traffic slow-down this morning as measures were put in place to reinforce screening procedures and public safety at entry points.
Find the Ministry’s press release here
The Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda to the Nordic Countries has the honour to inform the public that on Friday, August 2, 2019 the Embassy will remain closed in observance of Rwanda’s Umuganura Day, also known as National harvest day.
The Rwandan Embassy in Sweden on Wednesday hosted the official Liberation Day (Kwibohora 25) celebration, an event that took place at the Stockholm Waterfront Congress centre.
Source: The New Times
President Paul Kagame on Thursday paid homage to Rwandans who fought for freedom and equal rights of all citizens as the country marked the 25th Liberation anniversary.
President Paul Kagame inspects a parade mounted by Rwanda Defence Force and Rwanda National Police at Amahoro National Stadium in Kigali yesterday. The Commander-In-Chief is flanked by Gen. Patrick Nyamvumba, the RDF Chief of Defence Staff, Inspector General of Police Dan Munyuza, and Brig. Gen. John Baptist Ngiruwonsanga, the head of the parade. / Village Urugwiro
Source: The New Times
The Minister for Finance and Economic planning Uzziel Ndagijimana (right) and Amb. Jenny Ohlsson, the Swedish envoy to Rwanda, exchange documents after signing the agreement in Kigali yesterday.
Source: The New Times
The Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda to the Nordic Countries has the honour to inform the public that on Monday, July 01, 2019 and Thursday, July 04, 2019 the Embassy will remain closed in observance of Rwanda’s Independence Day and Rwanda’s Liberation Day, respectively.
Next week, on July 4, Rwandans will mark the liberation of this country as they have done for the last twenty-five years. That date and the events leading up to it have become the key reference point in the subsequent history of the country and the trajectory it is on.
The New Times
The Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda to the Nordic Countries has the honour to inform the public that on Friday, June 21, 2019 the Embassy will remain closed in observance of Midsummer Eve. The Embassy will reopen on Monday, June 24, 2019.
Rwandans, friends of Rwanda and Finnish authorities on Friday convened at the Oodi Helsinki Central Library in Finland where they paid tribute to victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi.
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Swedish entrepreneurship hub Norrsken has announced its entry into the Rwandan market, in a move expected to boost the country’s entrepreneurship ambitions.
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The Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda to the Nordic Countries has the honour to inform the public that on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 the Embassy will remain closed in observance of Eid Al Fitr. The Embassy will reopen on Wednesday, June 5, 2019.
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The Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda to the Nordic Countries has the honour to inform the public that on Thursday, May 30, 2019 the Embassy will remain closed in observance of Ascension Day.
The Embassy will reopen on Friday, May 31, 2019.
Stockholm, Wednesday, May 29, 2019
The seminar is open to all SSACC members and non-members, companies interested in doing business in Rwanda and/or interested in joining the SSACC Business Delegation Trip in October 2019
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10/04: Official ceremony of the 25th commemoration of the 1994 genocide against Tutsi in Rwanda organized by the Rwandan Embassy in Sweden
Denmark
12/04: Official ceremony of the 25th commemoration of the 1994 genocide against Tutsi in Rwanda organized by the Rwandan Embassy in Sweden
Norway
30/04: Official ceremony of the 25th commemoration of the 1994 genocide against Tutsi in Rwanda organized by the Rwandan Embassy in Sweden
The Newtimes, Rwanda-Top Norwegian diplomat salutes Rwanda resilience
The Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda to the Nordic Countries has the honour to inform the public that on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 the Embassy will remain closed in observance of Labour Day. The Embassy will reopen on Thursday, May 2, 2019.
Stockholm, April 29, 2019
Stockholm, April 18, 2019
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The Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda has the honour to inform the public that on December 24th – 26thas well as on December 31st, January 1stand2ndthe embassywill be closed in observance of Christmas and New Year holidays.
Regular opening hours apply on December 27th, 28thand from January 3rdonwards.
Stockholm, 20thDecember 2018
By Eugène Kwibuka/NewTimes
More Rwandans registered a significant improvement in their living conditions despite a marginal drop in poverty levels over the last three years, according National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR).
Poverty levels dropped by one percentage point from 39.1 per cent in the 2013/14 fiscal year to 38.2 per cent in 2016/17, the statistics body said in its fifth Integrated Household Living Conditions Survey (EICV5), launched on Thursday.
The Director General of NISR, Yusuf Murangwa, said that the slow drop in poverty was due to sustained drought that hit the country in 2016, roiling agricultural output. More
The Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda has the honour to inform the public that on Wednesday August 15th,the Embassy will remain closed for business in observance of a public holiday and will reopen on Thursday 16thAugust, 2018. For more information: Embassy closed
The Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda has the honour to inform the public that on Friday 3rdAugust,the Embassy will remain closed for business in observance of a public holiday and will reopen on Monday 6thAugust, 2018.
Ambasade iributsa Abanyarwanda batuye Sweden, Norway, Finland na Iceland ko hazaba amatora y’abagize Inteko Nshingamategeko y’u Rwanda –Umutwe w’abadepite ku itariki ya 2 y’u kwezi kwa Cyenda 2018. Itangazo ririmo ubusobanuro murarisanga hano: Rwanda Parliamentary elections 2018
The NewTimes: President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan of China arrived in Rwanda yesterday evening at 8:30 p.m to begin a two-day state visit.
The visiting president was received by his Rwandan counterpart, President Paul Kagame, and First Lady Jeannette Kagame accompanied by top government officials. More
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Welcome to a webinar jointly arranged by the Swedish East African Chamber of Commerce (SWEACC) and Private Sector Federation in Rwanda (PSF).
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