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<p>Join CNBC AFRICA on an epic journey to the tallest mountain peak in the nation, walk alongside Lake Kivu to experience the wonders of the Congo-Nile-Trail and enjoy the tranquil of the kayaking in one of the largest fresh water lakes in the region, on Discover Rwanda&#8217;s Thrills in the Hills.</p>


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Discover Rwanda’s Thrills in the Hills

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<p>The European Union and the Rwanda Development Board have entered a deal worth R3.6 billion Rwandan francs in order to boost vaccine manufacturing capacity in that country. Clare Akamanzi, CEO of the Rwanda Development Board joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


EU, RDB partner to boost vaccine manufacturing capacity in Rwanda

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<p>As more and more countries in Africa embrace the Continental Free Trade Area Agreement, Rwanda and Ghana seek to explore opportunities in trade, tourism and investments with each other.</p>


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<p>The Rwandan government has graded 31 more hospitality and tourism establishments, bringing the number to 177 since the practice began back in 2017.</p>


Rwanda grades 31 hospitality & tourism establishments

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<p>Last week on Friday, the government of Rwanda awarded one-to-five-star statuses to 31 tourism and hospitality establishments. This comes at the time the sector has been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Chief Tourism Officer at the Rwanda Development Board, Belize Kariza spoke to CNBC Africa’s Julius Bizimungu on how the government plans to facilitate recovery.</p>


How Rwanda plans to facilitate recovery in its hospitality sector

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<p>In December 2020, Rwanda adopted the ‘Manufacture and Build to Recover Program to fast-track private sector investments in manufacturing and construction, hence boosting economic recovery efforts with specific incentives and key performance indicators. Zephanie Niyonkuru, Deputy CEO at Rwanda Development Board joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


RDB’s Niyonkuru on how Rwanda plans to reboot its manufacturing sector

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<p>Rwanda registered investments worth $1.3 billion in 2020, 47.1 per cent lower than $2.4 billion registered in 2019. The decrease was attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic that affected the global economy. Zephanie Niyonkuru, Deputy CEO at Rwanda Development Board joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


RDB: How the pandemic affected foreign investment flows into Rwanda

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<p>According to the Rwanda National Institute of Statistics, the country&#8217;s exports to Africa has nearly increased by around 50 per cent over the last 5 years. Now, with the AfCFTA in place, the government has identified opportunities in several local products for exports that are expected to drive the country&#8217;s exports to the African continent from the current $1.6 billion to about $5 billion in 10 years. Diane Sayinzoga, Head of Special Economic Zone and Export Facilitation Department at the Rwanda Development Board joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


AfCFTA: How Rwanda plans to tap into the continental market

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<p>Rwanda aims to grow exports by 17 per cent annually in 2024 and has put in place Made in Rwanda and other initiatives to promote local manufacturing. To understand investment opportunities and incentives in the sector, CNBC Africa spoke to Louise Kanyonga, Chief Strategy and Compliance Officer at Rwanda Development Board.</p>


RDB’s Louise Kanyonga shares plans to grow Rwanda’s manufacturing sector

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<p>Rwanda is in the process of reviewing the company law with the aim to attract new investments to the country.</p>


RDB’s Richard Kayibanda outlines company law reform plans

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<p>Agriculture employs over 70 per cent of Rwanda’s population but receives relatively low investment as energy and manufacturing accounted for 75 per cent of Rwanda’s investment in 2019. Rwanda Development Board CEO, Clare Akamanzi discusses opportunities and what’s being done to increase investment in the sector.</p>


RDB CEO on investment opportunities in Rwanda’s agriculture sector

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<p>This morning a new directive was released by the Rwanda Development Board to all hospitality establishments requiring them to register any customers entering their premises.</p>


COVID-19: Rwanda issues directive for restaurants to register customers for service

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<p>For Rwanda to develop into a higher middle income economy as set out in the Vision 2050, the country needs a robust private sector with the young entrepreneurs at the forefront. As they seek out what they believe to be profitable and business-focused careers, CNBC Africa spoke to some of the young people in the agriculture sector&#8230;.</p>


How Rwanda’s youth is reaping the benefits from agriculture

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<p>Rwanda Development Board (RDB) today met with the Private Sector Federation to discuss various business opportunities that they will be presenting during the Commonwealth Forum that is set to take place this year in June here in Kigali. Rwanda Development Board Chief Executive, Claire Akamanzi noted that the government and private sector partners will not halt the planning and preparation process – she also added that as the plans continue, they will keep monitoring developments on the virus&#8217;s trends across the world to make further decisions. She joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Rwanda continues with CHOGM preparation despite coronavirus outbreak

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The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and Rwanda Development Board (RDB) have signed a Technical Cooperation Project aimed to digitalize commerce in agricultural value chains. Dr. Gualbert Gbehounou, FAO Country Representative of Rwanda joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Rwanda moves to digitise its agricultural value chains to increase productivity

Rwanda moves to digitise its agricultural value chains to increase productivity, revenues

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The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) hosted the 7th edition of the Business Excellence Awards in Kigali and CNBC Africa attended the event and filed this report.</p>


Rwanda honours top performing companies at the Business Excellence Awards ceremony

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The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) will host the 7th edition of the Business Excellence Awards in Kigali. The event was designed to recognise outstanding businesses, encourage competitiveness and promote a profitable private sector in the country – but is it necessary? Guy Baron, Chief Investment Officer at the RDB joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


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Discover Rwanda’s Thrills in the Hills

EU, RDB partner to boost vaccine manufacturing capacity in Rwanda

Rwanda, Ghana seek to deepen tourism, trade & investment

Rwanda grades 31 hospitality & tourism establishments

How Rwanda plans to facilitate recovery in its hospitality sector

RDB’s Niyonkuru on how Rwanda plans to reboot its manufacturing sector

RDB: How the pandemic affected foreign investment flows into Rwanda

AfCFTA: How Rwanda plans to tap into the continental market

RDB’s Louise Kanyonga shares plans to grow Rwanda’s manufacturing sector

RDB’s Richard Kayibanda outlines company law reform plans

RDB CEO on investment opportunities in Rwanda’s agriculture sector

COVID-19: Rwanda issues directive for restaurants to register customers for service

How Rwanda’s youth is reaping the benefits from agriculture

Rwanda continues with CHOGM preparation despite coronavirus outbreak

Rwanda moves to digitise its agricultural value chains to increase productivity, revenues

Rwanda honours top performing companies at the Business Excellence Awards ceremony

RDB to host the 7th Business Excellence Awards

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Discover Rwanda’s Thrills in the Hills

EU, RDB partner to boost vaccine manufacturing capacity in Rwanda

Rwanda, Ghana seek to deepen tourism, trade & investment

Rwanda grades 31 hospitality & tourism establishments

How Rwanda plans to facilitate recovery in its hospitality sector

RDB’s Niyonkuru on how Rwanda plans to reboot its manufacturing sector

RDB: How the pandemic affected foreign investment flows into Rwanda

AfCFTA: How Rwanda plans to tap into the continental market

RDB’s Louise Kanyonga shares plans to grow Rwanda’s manufacturing sector

RDB’s Richard Kayibanda outlines company law reform plans

RDB CEO on investment opportunities in Rwanda’s agriculture sector

COVID-19: Rwanda issues directive for restaurants to register customers for service

How Rwanda’s youth is reaping the benefits from agriculture

Rwanda continues with CHOGM preparation despite coronavirus outbreak

Rwanda moves to digitise its agricultural value chains to increase productivity, revenues

Rwanda honours top performing companies at the Business Excellence Awards ceremony

RDB to host the 7th Business Excellence Awards

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