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Samuel Dusengiyumva, the Mayor of the City of Kigali, speaks to Members of Parliament on July 15. Courtesy
Housing

Construction: City to refund Rwf120m in overpaid permit fees

Thursday, July 17, 2025
The government plans to provide 102,000 grafted macadamia seedlings through a new subsidy program.
Agriculture

Macadamia farmers to get 100,000 seedlings under new subsidy

Thursday, July 17, 2025
A teacher engages pupils at Muhima Primary School in Nyarugenge District. Ongoing education reforms aim to tackle persistent challenges in the system, such as overcrowded classrooms. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Education

Education changing again? Yes, and here’s my two cents…

Thursday, July 17, 2025
Officials during a guided tour of the MT Wood Tech Solutions factory in Karongi District on Tuesday, July 15. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana. 

Rwanda banking on wood tech to cut 30% production wastage

Thursday, July 17, 2025
A a vendor who deals in chicken and fish at Nyabugogo market. Photos by Kellya Keza
Economy

What’s behind soaring meat prices?

Thursday, July 17, 2025
SACCO Byimana in Ruhango District. Interest rates in Umurenge SACCOs are expected to drop from the current 24% to between 2% and 14% annually, according to Finance Minister Yusuf Murangwa. Courtesy Photo
Economy

Interest rates in Umurenge SACCOs fall as consolidation nears completion

Thursday, July 17, 2025
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being adopted in many schools around the world. Internet photo
Technology

Is AI helping or hurting Rwanda’s future graduates?

Thursday, July 17, 2025
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Economy

Cabinet approves mineral exploration licenses

Thursday, July 17, 2025
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Finance

Hortense Mudenge named new CEO of Kigali International Financial Centre

Thursday, July 17, 2025
Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs Olivier Nduhungirehe shakes hands with his DR Congo counterpart Therese Kayikwamba Wagner after signing the peace agreement, as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio looks on in Washington DC, on June 27. Courtesy
Africa

Cabinet ratifies Rwanda-DR Congo peace agreement

Thursday, July 17, 2025
Maj Gen (Rtd) Jack Nziza and Jean-Marie Vianney Gatabazi were appointed to Rwanda Demobilization and Reintegration Commission on Wednesday, July 16.
Rwanda

Gen Nziza, Gatabazi appointed to demob commission

Thursday, July 17, 2025
Vincent Karega (left) was appointed as Rwanda’s proposed Ambassador to Algeria and Innocent Muhizi was appointed as proposed High Commissioner to Singapore.
Rwanda

Five ministries get new Permanent Secretaries as envoys to Algeria, Singapore are named

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Chilli Mash co-founders Natt Boarer and Stephanie Kayirangwa met in Rwanda and have landed contracts worth £11 million over the next five years from the Belgian supermarket chain Delhaize
Business

Rwandan-inspired chili sauce company secures Rwf18bn export deal

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
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Economy

Mining: Investors have one month to bid for 10 coltan, cassiterite deposits

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
The Minister of Interior, Dr Vincent Biruta, met with Qatar’s Minister of State for Interior Affairs, Abdulaziz bin Faisal bin Mohammed Al Thani on Wednesday, July 16, in Doha.
Africa

Minister Biruta meets Qatar official amid Kinshasa-AFC/M23 talks

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Faith Hoopers, a week-long annual Christian camp, kicked off on July 7 at Christian Life Assembly Church in Kigali. Photo by Keza Kellya
Religion

God, goals, and growth: Inside Faith Hoopers camp

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Nduhungirehe (Left) shakes hands with Deby during their meeting on Wednesday, June 16 at the Chadian state house in N'Djamena.
Africa

Nduhungirehe delivers Kagame's message to Chadian president

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) is reviewing a case filed by Château Le Marara hotel, accusing a customer of damaging its reputation and brand. Photo by IGIHE
Tourism

Château Le Marara accuses customer of blackmail, RIB launches review

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Zemedeneh Negatu, the Chairman of the Washington, DC-based capital investment firm, presents the Best Regional Bank—East Africa award to Dr. Silpah Owich of Equity Bank Kenya at the 2025 African Banker Awards in Abidjan. Courtesy Photo
Featured

Press Release: Equity Bank crowned Best Regional Bank in East Africa at African Banker Awards 2025

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Gustave Mukurarinda.
Kwibuka

‘He ordered my mother’s death,’ Genocide survivor’s account of the ‘Butcher of Nyanza’

Wednesday, July 16, 2025