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 Charles Nyandwi
Charles Nyandwi
Inside Silverback Glass Processing, Rwanda’s glass manufacturing and processing facility located in Gahanga, Kicukiro District. The plant uses modern technology to cut, process, and produce glass products. Courtesy
Economy
Govt eyes more power as local glass production takes off
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa will read the budget for 2026/2027 kn Thursday, June 11. File
Rwanda
Finance minister presents budget on Thursday: Key things to know
Porters offload a vehicle carrying food commodities in  Kigali Central Business District on May 11. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy
Inflation increases by 12.9 per cent in May
Farmers irrigate their crops in Bugesera District during the summer.
Environment
Summer will be hotter than usual, says Meteo Rwanda
Workers in sugar processing at Kabuye Sugar Works.  Rwanda’s only major sugar producer, has increased output over the past three seasons. Photo by  Sam Ngendahimana.
Business
Govt targets 50% sugar self-sufficiency
Edward Kadozi, the Director General of the Higher Education Council (HEC).
Technology
AI, online learning drive call for law review
Fuel tanker truck passes through Rusumo One Stop Border Post in Kirehe District. File photo.
Economy
Govt, importers expand fuel reserves as global prices surge
The Cabinet has approved the draft State Finance Law for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, setting the national budget at Rwf7,796.3 billion. File
Economy
Cabinet approves Rwf7.8tn budget for next fiscal year
President Paul Kagame chairs the Cabinet Meeting on Monday, June 8. The meeting approved the establishment of a National Artificial Intelligence Agency. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Technology
Govt to set up National Artificial Intelligence Agency
The Cabinet has made 11 new appointments  in public institutions including Rwanda Development Board, Rwanda Governance Board, Higher Education Council, and Gender Monitoring Office. Village Urugwiro
Rwanda
Cabinet makes key appointments in public institutions
CANAL+ Rwanda has launched a promotional campaign dubbed “Ririmba Urenze Imipaka”, the campaign runs from June 1 to July 19. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured
CANAL+ Rwanda unveils rewards campaign, new content lineup
According to NEC Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa, the amendments were informed by lessons from the 2024 general elections and recommendations from a comprehensive review of the country's electoral system.
Politics
NEC explains key reforms in new electoral law
A section of the Murindi Agri Show showcasing small-scale farming techniques, where farmers can learn practical urban farming methods. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture
MPs raise concerns over urban farming, insurance gaps
Panelists engage in a discussion  about  'Fueling Resilience; Strategies for Rwandan Businesses to Thrive Amidst Rising Operational Costs,' on Friday, June 5. Courtesy
Featured
BPR Power Talks debuts with focus on strengthening Rwanda's oil and gas sector
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Economy
EAC ministers urge new measures to boost trade
Visitors during a guided tour of Azam Industries firm at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Rwanda’s industrial output recorded an annual average growth rate of 6.5 per cent in April 2026. Craish BAHIZI
Economy
Industrial output records 6.5% annual growth
RwandAir resumed flights on June 1 after almost three months of suspension due to security concerns linked to the conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States. File
Aviation
Exporters welcome resumption of RwandAir flights to Middle East
Businesses operating at Nyarugenge Woodshop are set to relocate to the Kigali Special Economic Zone. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Business
Nyarugenge woodshop operators set for relocation

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