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 Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Rwanda Revenue Authority  has warned vehicle owners of penalties if they fail to complete vehicle ownership transfer registration by the end of February 2026. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Infrastructure
RRA gives 30-day window to complete vehicle ownership transfers
Visitors during a guided tour of Kigali Silk Factory. File
Agriculture
Concerns grow over underused Kigali Silk Factory
Workers on duty at Asanti Garment factory in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy
Unemployment falls to 11.7% in Q4 2025
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International
US completes withdrawal from World Health Organization
Officials attend the launch of the bond listing of Africa Medical Supplier PLC, marking the start of trading for the company’s Rwf 5 billion corporate bond on August 27, 2025. Dan Gatsinzi
Economy
Govt liberalises central securities depository operations
Workers pack fresh green beans for exports at NAEB Warehouse at Gikondo. File
Why Kigali’s fresh produce market budget rose to $53.4m
Jean-Claude Shirimpumu, a Gicumbi District-based farmer and chairperson of the Rwanda Pig Farmers’ Association touring his farm. Photo by Michel Nkurunziza
Agriculture
Feed shortages, imports drive up costs for livestock farmers
Vehicles during traffic jam at the former Rwandex road junction. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
Vehicles registered in Rwanda pass 390,000
The Central Bank of Rwanda headquarters in Kigali. Rwanda’s 2025 regulations on the operations of the Deposit Guarantee Fund (DGF) aim to provide a clearer and more reassuring answer. File
Economy
What new Deposit Guarantee Fund reforms mean for your money
The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Telesphore Ndabamenye, speaks to journalists after addressing senators on January 19, 2026 (Emmanuel Ntirenganya).
Agriculture
Government prioritises efficient land use to meet food demand
The agreement was signed in Togo’s capital Lomé by Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb Olivier Nduhungirehe, and his Togolese counterpart, Prof. Robert Dussey on saturday, January 17. courtesy
Tourism
Rwanda, Togo sign visa-free travel deal for all passport holders
An artistic impression of Parklane Center being developed in Kigali. Courtesy
Infrastructure
25-storey Parklane Center breaks ground in Kigali
The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Telesphore Ndabamenye delivers his remarks  at the launch of the partnership on Thursday January 15. Courtesy
Agriculture
New partnerships aim to strengthen, clean up seed supply chain
Coffee farmer Evariste Mutibagirana and his wife harvest coffee in Karenge Sector, Rwamagana District.
Agriculture
Coffee price rise sets stage for improved farmer incomes
The minimum price for quality, well-ripened coffee cherries from farmers has been revised upwards to Rwf750 per kilogramme in 2026. Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture
Price of coffee cherries up by 25%
A scene from an accident involving a school bus at Rebero in Kicukiro District on January 9, 2023. Photo by Craish Bahizi. (1)
Rwanda
How new point-based system could reshape driver behaviour
Workers sort coffee beans for export at a washing station. Rwanda’s coffee sector recorded a landmark performance in 2025.
Economy
Belgium, US, China top buyers as Rwanda coffee revenues surge
Dr. Jimmy Gasore, Minister of Infrastructure, in an interview with The New Times on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Law
How could new bill end issues in vehicle ownership transfers?

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