The Business of Feeding Africa
Over the coming decade, sub-Saharan Africa’s food demand is projected to rise. This will make it one of world’s largest sources of additional demand…
Tag: Rwanda
Facebook daily active users fall for first time in 18-year history
It was a disappointment for a company that investors have become accustomed to delivering spectacular growth.
Rwanda and TotalEnergies partner in renewable energy project
The agreement comes as Rwanda looks to increase investment in the energy sector, including electric mobility with electric cars and motorcycles already becoming popular in Kigali.
Diesel buses in Kenya locked out from lucrative BRT project
“As we phase out fossil we should look into the use of alternatives such as electric-powered vehicles, which means zero carbon emissions. Unfortunately, it is not practical to switch over and hence the need for phasing out and including blending with biodiesel,”
New date announced for Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM)
” Our meetings in Rwanda will give us a real opportunity to reaffirm the values that bind the Commonwealth together and focus on vital issues, including the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, tackling climate change and poverty, boosting trade and promoting sustainable development – all issues that can only be dealt with decisively through multilateral cooperation and mutual support”. Secretary-General Scotland
Rwanda reopens land border with Uganda after three-year closure
The main Gatuna crossing post, known as Katuna in Uganda, officially reopened at midnight.
EAC loses $3.4b to Covid-19 measures as trade declines
The report notes that domestic investments have become the key development strategy for the EAC.
Rwandan public sector workers told to get vaccinated or resign
Around a hundred Rwandan fled across the border to DR Congo in recent days to escape the vaccine rules.
Rwandans ‘flee’ to DR Congo over COVID-19 vaccination rules
Rwanda has enforced some of the strictest anti-COVID containment measures in Africa.
Congolese chef visits 38 African countries to gather techniques for creating Afro-fusion cuisine
Chef Dieuveil Malonga learned his craft in Europe’s top restaurants, but says he owes his success to grandmothers across Africa.
