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 Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Emmanuel Ntirenganya
A doctor interacts with patients at Munini Hospital in Nyaruguru District in July 2022. Private insurers are preparing a series of premium adjustments and stricter monitoring measures to counter the financial strain caused by the medical tariffs that took effect on July 1. File photo
Business
Insurers consider adjustments to offset medical tariff impact
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Aviation
RwandAir launches Zanzibar flights, resumes Mombasa route
Garden Fresh workers prepare French beans for export in Kigali in September 2022. Garden Fresh Ltd. is a leading Rwandan agricultural company specializing in the production and export of high-quality fresh fruits and vegetables to international markets, primarily in Europe and the Middle East. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Agriculture
Horticulture takes off as firms scale up, exports surge
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Agriculture
A look at govt’s six projects to help create 800,000 agrifood jobs
The government established a public company, Ecofleet Solutions, which is scheduled to begin operations this November. Courtesy
Infrastructure
What are the key features of Kigali’s new public transport system?
A liquefied gas retail shop in Gihogere, Remera. Photo: Courtesy.
Energy
Can ‘pay-as-you-cook’ model turn the tide on missed targets?
Agripreneur Sakina Usengimana, Chairperson of Rwanda Youth in Agribusiness Forum, speaks during the Youth Forward for Agrifood Systems Transformation Forum 2025, on November 25 (courtesy).
Agriculture
New strategy targets over 800,000 youth jobs in agrifood systems
Mariette Mico shares her experience and how she ended up liking agriculture, as Janvier Nsanzimana (R) follow at the Youth Forward for Agrifood Systems Transformation (YOUTH FAST) Forum 2025, in Kigali, on November 24 (courtesy)
Featured
Young graduates find prosperity, purpose in agribusiness
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Technology
Inside Rwanda’s​​ switch to a biometric digital ID
L-R: Bardhyl Dobra, the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Kosovo; and Christopher Skeete, the Minister of International Relations and La Francophonie for Quebec, Canada. PHOTOS BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Rwanda
Rwanda’s reconstruction inspires Kosovo, Quebec delegates
A view of Mpazi rehousing model in Gitega Sector, Nyarugenge District, Kigali, as of May 16, 2025. The government plans to roll out similar projects in other parts of the country in line with improving urban housing (courtesy)
Housing
Lawmakers begin countrywide evaluation of urbanization, housing initiatives
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Women
Push for emerging tech, AI training for women in La Francophonie
Louise Mushikiwabo, the Secretary General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), speaks at a press conference in Kigali on November 20. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
International
Mushikiwabo speaks out on prospects of third term at La Francophonie
The Secretary General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), Louise Mushikiwabo, delivers her remarks during the meeting in Kigali. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Women
Mushikiwabo urges reimagined approach to women empowerment
The meeting will be under the theme “30 Years after the Beijing Conference: The Contribution of Women in the Francophone World.” Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
International
Francophonie leaders meet in Kigali to advance women’s leadership
A case of Marburg virus disease was confirmed by Ethiopia's Ministry of Health in the Southern Ethiopia Region on November 14.
Health
Marburg outbreak confirmed in Ethiopia
Apple fruits imported from South Africa. Rwanda has lifted a nearly eight-year ban on the importation of agricultural and animal products from South Africa. Courtesy
Agriculture
Rwanda lifts eight-year ban on South African agric products
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International
Rwandans can now enter Liberia visa free

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