Kigali, Rwanda, and San Francisco, USA: Bio Usawa (BUI) and the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) have partnered to establish Rwanda’s first manufacturing plant for affordable treatments for serious eye diseases like Diabetic Macular Oedema (DMO). DMO occurs when the part of the eye responsible for sharp central vision becomes swollen…

Kigali, Rwanda – This November, Rwanda will host ACCES (the Music In Africa Conference For Collaborations, Exchange, and Showcases) for the first time, marking a historic moment for the country’s creative economy. Taking place from November 14th to 16th, 2024, ACCES will bring together music professionals, artists, and stakeholders from…

October 2024—Wilderness Bisate Reserve, the newest gem in Africa’s luxury safari landscape, has opened in Rwanda, set against the dramatic backdrop of Volcanoes National Park (VNP).  The pinnacle of luxury lodges for connoisseurs of conservation, it offers the grandest base from which to witness the renowned mountain gorillas in the…

Following the success of the UK-Rwanda Business Forum in January 2024, interest in deepening trade relations between Rwanda and the UK has grown. In response, the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), in collaboration with the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB), the High Commission of Rwanda in the UK, and the…

Washington, DC, U.S.A – Rwanda has once again demonstrated its commitment to business excellence, achieving impressive results in the newly launched World Bank Business Ready (B-READY) Report unveiled today, solidifying its position as a leading investment destination in Africa. The first edition of B-READY assessed the business environments of 50…

First UCI Road World Championships on African Soil to Take Place in Rwanda’s Capital Zurich, Switzerland – The global cycling community is gearing up for a truly historic event: the 2025 UCI Road World Championships, which will take place from September 21 to September 28, 2025, in Kigali, Rwanda. This…

Kigali, Rwanda – The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) today hosted a press conference at the Kigali Convention Centre to announce details of the 20th edition of the Kwita Izina Gorilla Naming Ceremony, scheduled for 18 October 2024 at the foothills of Volcanoes National Park in Kinigi, Musanze District. Quote from…

KIC to become ‘The Digital Heart of Africa’ building billion dollar companies on the continent Kigali—11 September 2024 — The Government of Rwanda, Africa50, and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), have officially broken ground on the construction of the pioneering smart city project. Dignitaries, policymakers, institutional…

Kigali, September 5, 2024 – The Ministry of Sports, in collaboration with the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and FC Bayern Academy, is pleased to announce the FC Bayern Youth Cup National Final Rwanda 2024, set to take place at the Kigali Pele Stadium on Thursday, September 5, 2024. The tournament…

RUBAVU, RWANDA, 4 August 2024, Rubavu District hosted the third edition of the IRONMAN® 70.3® Rwanda triathlon on Sunday, August 4th. Athletes raced through the scenic Rubavu District, enjoying breathtaking views of Lake Kivu while being cheered on by residents and traveling fans. A total of 200 athletes participated: 28…