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 Charles Nyandwi
Charles Nyandwi
The ongoing construction activities of Muvumba multipurpose water resources development project in Nyagatare District. Courtesy
Infrastructure
Govt targets October to clear Rwf4bn Muvumba compensation backlog
Members of Parliament on Tuesday, May 5, approved the draft law governing virtual assets, marking a key step towards regulating cryptocurrency trading in Rwanda. Craish Bahizi
Economy
Parliament passes bill on virtual assets, cryptocurrencies
A worker uses a machine to seal a package of wheat flour at Azam Industries in Kigali. Rwanda’s industrial output increased by 6.2 per cent in March 2026. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy
Rwanda’s industrial output rises 6.2% in March
Officials cut a ribbon to  inaugurate Access Bank's new branch in Kicukiro on Thursday, April 30.  Photo. TNT/ Craish and Bahizi
Featured
Access Bank new branch set to widen opportunities for Kicukiro businesses
Primary Leaving National Examination are slated for July 7-9. Ordinary Level national exams will begin on July 15 and end on July 22. Courtesy
Education
National exams timetable released
Bugarama mining site in Musanze District. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Environment
Mines board urges safety measures amid heavy rains
Residents undergo a mass screening exercise during Kigali Car Free Day sports on February 16, 2025. File
Health
More Rwandans diagnosed with diabetes as care expands
Rwanda’s sugar imports declined in 2025, dropping by 36.5 per cent in volume and 39.1 per cent in value. File
Economy
Sugar imports fall 36% as demand declines
Candidates sit a job exam at the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda in June 2025.
Rwanda
MPs urge recruitment reforms as less than 1% of applicants get jobs
Minister of Agriculture  Telesphore Ndabamenye and Verena Ruzibuka award the overall winner Goodluck Mutoni from Goodness of God Ltd  at 2026 AYuTe Africa Challenge Rwanda. Craish BAHIZI
Featured
Rwandan youth agritech innovators win over Rwf60m in AYuTe Challenge
Minister of Public Service and Labour, Christine Nkurikiyinka, delivers her remarks during the celebration of Labour Day 2026. Courtesy
Economy
Labour minister explains key priorities for jobs, skills, productivity
The latest formal trade in goods report by NISR, released on Thursday, April 30, also shows a month on month decline of 1.72 per cent compared to February 2026. File
Economy
Rwanda's trade deficit narrows by 14.5% in March
Workers process roofing sheets at Safintra Rwanda at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Craish BAHIZI
Economy
What’s shaping Rwanda’s labour trends?
Workers clear a road in Ngororero District following a landslide. Courtesy.
Environment
Meteo forecasts below average rainfall in May
The expansion of dedicated bus lanes has eased congestion in Kigali. Courtesy.
Infrastructure
Expanded bus lanes cut commute times, ease congestion
According to Ecofleet officials, a pilot phase of the new device is underway on the Kacyiru and Rwandex routes, where two display units have been installed at bus stops. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Technology
Public transport: EcoFleet trials real-time bus tracking
City of Kigali officials last week introduced a park-and-ride system alongside expanded dedicated bus lanes. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure
What experts say about Kigali’s park-and-ride plan
A bank teller serves a client at Kacyiru Umurenge Sacco branch in Gasabo. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Technology
Internet banking for Umurenge SACCOs set for December 2026

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