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Category: Current Affairs

Rwanda population on the rise: Is economy creating enough ‘decent’ jobs?

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The economy is way far from absorbing ever rising number of job seekers while factors like wanting education quality and lack of capital continue to inhibit entrepreneurship.

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Ange Iliza March 17, 2023 Current Affairs, Economy, Latest

Rwanda food inflation hits new record high of 42.4pc

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Rwanda is among 10 countries with the highest food price inflation globally in the latest World Bank assessment released on February 27

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NewsPaper Africa March 12, 2023 Current Affairs, Economy, Latest

AU condemns ‘racist’ statements by Tunisian authorities

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Tunisian President Kais Saied called for urgent measures to stop influx of sub-Saharan Africa migrants whom he linked to crimes and claimed are part of a plan to alter his country’s demographic makeup.

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NewsPaper Africa February 25, 2023 Africa, Beyond borders, Current Affairs

POVERTY: Is high inflation causing new woes in Rwanda?

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Effects of rising inflation could undermine the hard-won socio-economic gains registered over the recent years, if not properly addressed.

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NewsPaper Africa February 22, 2023 Current Affairs, Economy, Latest

France courts African govts to speak up against Russia

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At least 28 out of 54 African countries voted for the resolution of UN general assembly condemning Russia’s aggression, while several others abstained.

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NewsPaper Africa February 18, 2023 Africa, Beyond borders, Current Affairs, World

Rwanda moves to tame inflation, ups budget by $98.2 million

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Govt will need to adopt mitigating policies to reduce the impact on affected households especially the poor, while the general increase in prices is also exerting pressure on budget expenditures.

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Johnson Kanamugire February 8, 2023 Current Affairs, Economy, Latest

Landless farmers: Rwanda’s agriculture conundrum

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With population inching closer to 13 million and high fertility rates, many Rwandan families are left with too tiny or without land space to do farming, hence can barely produce enough to eat.

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Johnson Kanamugire February 5, 2023 Current Affairs, Economy, Latest

BACK TO SCHOOL: Changes coming to the meal program, study loans

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Over 2.5 million learners at all levels of primary education were added to the school meal program last year when government expanded school feeding in drive to improve education quality, tackle dropout rates and malnutrition.

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Johnson Kanamugire January 7, 2023 Current Affairs, Latest, Opinion

Food costs up by 45.4pc. How expensive is the festive meal?

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Rwanda is among 10 countries with the highest food price inflation globally in the latest World Bank assessment.

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NewsPaper Africa December 24, 2022 Current Affairs, Economy, Latest

Misago, the rural-urban migrant father who can’t rest to keep his family fed

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The primary school dropout dreams to become a driver. His several attempts at the driving test did not bear fruits, but he says he’s not given up.

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NewsPaper Africa December 1, 2022 Current Affairs, Interviews, Latest

COP27: African youth issue list of demands

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Top on the list is the demand that migration be recognized as an adaptation strategy and coping mechanism for youth in climate policies, finance and governance structures going forward.

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Johnson Kanamugire November 12, 2022 Africa, Current Affairs

Youth demand lead roles, funding in drive to fight climate change

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Young people decry that they struggle to be accepted as actors who are coming up with ideas that can change situations, offer solutions and whose voice must be heard.

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Johnson Kanamugire November 6, 2022 Africa, Current Affairs, Latest

Germany commits $39.3m to Rwanda climate action, pledges support at COP

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Rwanda is in the group of climate vulnerable countries (V20 Group) that joined the so called Global Shield Against Climate Risks, a financial cooperation initiative supported by G7 countries including Germany to rally support to respond to climate-related damages.

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NewsPaper Africa October 29, 2022 Current Affairs, Economy, Latest

Rwanda’s economic recovery prospects facing new headwinds – Report

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Rwandan firms and entrepreneurs generally struggle to secure certification for an international standard, popularly known as ISO certification.

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Johnson Kanamugire October 3, 2022 Current Affairs, Economy, Latest

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