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 Shallon Mwiza
Shallon Mwiza
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva visited the Nyabarongo II Hydropower Plant on Friday, November 21. All photos by Craish Bahizi.
Energy
Prime Minister tours multipurpose dam amid land acquisition delays
Children work at a brick collection point in Rubavu District. File
Law
Why child labour persists despite laws, policies
Visit Rwanda Partners
Tourism
Revisiting Rwanda’s major sports sponsorship deals since 2018
Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire speaks during the Hanga PitchFest on Friday, November 14. Courtesy.
Technology
ICT minister praises rising wave of young Rwandan innovators
The U.S. Embassy in Kigali has officially resumed full operations following the end of the American federal government shutdown, which lasted 43 days. Courtesy
International
US Embassy Kigali resumes full operations after 40-day shutdown
Panelists engage in a discussion during the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Compliance Forum (ACF) in Kigali on Thusday, November 13. Photos by Kellya Keza
Economy
African countries step up efforts to avoid global financial risk watchlist
Carine Umutoni, Managing Director of Ecobank Rwanda and other panelists engage in a discussion during the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Compliance Forum (ACF) in Kigali on Wednesday, November 12. PHOTOS BY Kellya Keza
Technology
Banks, regulators back AI for smooth African trade
The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, addresses Members of Parliament on the National Urbanisation Policy on Tuesday, November 11. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Infrastructure
Public transport a priority in Kigali, says minister
Philbert Gakwenzire, Chairperson of Ibuka, speaks during a commemoration event in Kigali in 2024. File
Kwibuka
Ibuka at 30: Decades of resilience, rebuilding
RRA will license and monitor all professionals who assist businesses and individuals in preparing and filing tax returns. File
Law
Expert weighs in on RRA’s new tax advisory regulations
A group of Kigali residents hikes a mountain in Rulindo District. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Health
Why hiking is becoming a thing in Rwanda
McBride Peter Nkhalamba, Director of Governance and Specialised Reporting at the African Peer Review Mechanism, delivers his remarks during the launch of the African Credit Rating Agency on October 3
Economy
African credit rating agency could correct global bias, experts say
A view of Kigali Central Business District in Nyarugenge. Rwanda has emerged as one of the standout performers in the 2025 edition of the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index (AFMI). Dan Gatsinzi
Finance
Rwanda climbs in latest Absa Financial Markets Index
MTN Rwanda Chief Executive Officer Monzer Ali interacts with participants at the Global Mobile Congess atv Kigali Convention Centre on Wednesday, October 22. Courtesy
Featured
MTN unveils ‘Ms. Baza’ AI assistant to bridge Rwanda’s digital divide
President Paul Kagame and senior delegates pose for a group photo at the opening of the Summit in Kigali on October 21. Courtesy
Technology
Mobile tech contributes $220bn to Africa's GDP - report
The conference brought together over 4,000 participants from across the globe, including government officials, tech experts, and industry leaders,
Technology
New initiative targets African languages for next-gen AI
Israel Mbonyi on Wednesday, released his new song , one of the song on the album made its debut at a launch show held on Sunday, October 5, at the Intare Conference Arena in Rusororo.
Music
Israel Mbonyi’s new album ‘Hobe’ releases songs weekly
By reframing connectivity as a basic economic right rather than a luxury, Africa’s telecom industry is betting on inclusion as its most powerful form of innovation.
Technology
Telcos push for tax cuts to make smartphones affordable, boost digital inclusion

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