The Dawn Rwanda – Page 78

President Kagame flags off 17th edition of Tour du Rwanda

The Dawn Rwanda
February 24, 2025
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President Paul Kagame and International Cycling Union President David Lappartient officially flagged off the 17th edition of the Tour du Rwanda at BK Arena on […]

DRC conflict: President Kagame holds talks with UK Foreign Minister Lammy

The Dawn Rwanda
February 24, 2025
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President Paul Kagame met with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Saturday to discuss bilateral relations and the ongoing security crisis in the eastern Democratic […]

Rwanda secures 10-year Formula 1 deal as Africa prepares for racing return

The Dawn Rwanda
October 13, 2026
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Rwanda will host Formula 1 under a 10-year agreement announced on Tuesday, paving the way for the championship’s return to Africa after more than three decades away from the continent. President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame joined Formula…

Vestine, Dorcas unveil ‘IBIHE’ music video

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October 13, 2026
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Gospel singers Ishimwe Vestine and Kamikazi Dorcas have released the music video for their latest song, IBIHE, a faith-centred track about finding hope in God during difficult times. Vestine announced the release on social media, sharing a short clip and…

Kagame sends message of support to Musanze residents after GOICO fire

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October 12, 2026
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President Paul Kagame has sent a message of encouragement to residents of Musanze District following a fire that damaged GOICO Plaza, one of northern Rwanda’s largest commercial centres, on Saturday, October 10. Northern Province Governor Maurice Mugabowagahunde said the President…

Rwanda proposes new jobs, department mergers in local government

The Dawn Rwanda
October 10, 2026
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Rwanda is planning changes to staffing structures across district, sector and cell administrations, including creating new positions and merging departments, under proposals aimed at improving public service delivery and strengthening economic and social development. The proposed organisational structures, outlined in…

Cassava seed entrepreneurs expand supply as Rwanda scales up clean planting materials

The Dawn Rwanda
October 19, 2026
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Cassava seed entrepreneurs in Rwanda are gaining access to larger quantities of clean planting materials through a technology that has helped increase multiplication capacity at a national research station from about 100,000 to as many as 300,000 plantlets annually. The…

Digital ID pilot could ease cross-border travel between African countries

The Dawn Rwanda
October 19, 2026
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Travellers moving between Benin, Ghana and Rwanda could eventually benefit from faster identity verification under a new initiative that is preparing to test connections between the three countries’ national digital identity systems. The pilot, developed through Smart Africa’s Data Exchange…

More than 200 alcohol producers were awaiting licences when crackdown began, minister says

The Dawn Rwanda
October 19, 2026
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More than 250 factories producing substandard alcoholic drinks known locally as ibyuma had been shut down, while about 200 other applicants were awaiting licences to enter the market, Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana has said. Speaking to members of the…

Rwanda’s floating solar project puts energy storage in focus

The Dawn Rwanda
October 19, 2026
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Rwanda’s plan to develop a 200-megawatt floating solar plant on Lake Sake reflects a broader challenge facing countries expanding renewable energy: how to turn intermittent generation into a reliable source of electricity for homes and businesses. The proposed project, for…