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 Shallon Mwiza
Shallon Mwiza
Among the affected airlines is national carrier RwandAir as well as Africa’s largest airline, Ethiopian Airlines, alongside many other global operators.
International
Rwanda-bound travellers stuck in transit in Middle East
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva addresses residents of Gatenga Sector in Kicukiro District during the monthly community work, known as Umuganda, on February 28. Courtesy
Health
PM Nsengiyumva urges vigilance against deadly illicit alcohol
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva joins hundreds of residents in Gatenga Sector, Kicukiro District, for this month’s Umuganda, a community initiative.  Together, officials and community members worked on anti-erosion embankments in a nine-hectare forest, strengthening efforts to protect the environment and prevent soil degradation.
Environment
PHOTOS: PM Nsengiyumva joins residents to protect Kicukiro’s environment
Workers demolish some of the remaining properties at Giporoso. Photos by Kellya Keza
Infrastructure
Giporoso-Masaka road upgrade: More businesses relocate
The government introduced ‘Umucyo’, Rwanda’s web-based procurement system to increase transparency in public tenders.
Photo: Courtesy.
Technology
Govt revamps tender system to prioritise innovation
Officials pose for a photo during the celebration of the company’s fifteenth anniversary in Kigali on February 19. Courtesy
Economy
Rwanda bourse has facilitated Rwf3 trillion in capital raising since launch
A section of Remera residential area near Amahoro Stadium, which the City of Kigali has earmarked for redevelopment. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Law
Land termination policy raises questions over property rights
Newly constructed housing blocks at Mpazi Model Village, built to accommodate residents previously living in high-risk zones in Nyarugenge District near the Mpazi drainage system in Kigali. Courtesy
Housing
Landowners without capital are trading land for homes
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Wellness
What your valentine’s flowers really say. And how to choose the right bloom
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Women
VIDEO & PHOTOS: Actress Bazongere walks 160 kilometers to raise awareness about menstrual health
An artistic impression of New Kigali International Airport in Bugesera. On the right is Finance Minister Yusuf Murangwa during his presentation. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Aviation
Minister Murangwa explains changes in funding model for new international airport
A view of Lacasa apartment in Kigali where the building is divided into privately owned units. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Housing
Why more Rwandans opt for condos for accommodation
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa presenting the revised figures before lawmakers, on Thursday, February 12. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Economy
Govt revises down 2025/2026 fiscal budget by Rwf80bn
CLOCKWISE: Maj Gen Fred Gisa Rwigema (Imanzi); Séraphine Mukarutwaza (Imena); King Mutara III Rudahigwa (Imena); Félicité Niyitegeka (Imena); Michel Rwagasana (Imena); and Agathe Uwilingiyimana (Imena).
Society
What is the meaning behind categories of Rwandan heroes?
A view of MIC building, one of the city of Kigali's major commercial complexes. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Business
Businesses count losses as rent pressures mount at MIC Plaza
A worker stacks tin ingots at LuNa Smelter in Kigali. Tin prices have risen to nearly $50,000 per tonne from $32,000 on the international market. File
Economy
Mining: High tin prices 'may lift investor interest in Rwanda'
According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) World Economic Outlook, Rwanda was ranked the third fastest-growing economy in Africa. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Economy
Rwanda's economy to grow 7.2% in 2026: IMF forecast
Official veterinarians care for a baby gorilla at Volcanoes National Park. File
Environment
Inside Rwanda’s multi-layered strategy to curb poaching 

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