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Patients at Munini Hospital in Nyaruguru sit waiting to be assisted. In July 2025, the government introduced a new pricing structure for medical services in private healthcare facilities the first major tariff revision since 2014. File Photo.
Health

How revised medical tariffs are reshaping healthcare access

Friday, August 01, 2025
Construction workers at a building site in Kinyinya, Kigali. File photo.
Housing

Why Rwanda has put on hold conditional building permits

Friday, August 01, 2025
The government has decided to integrate BDF into the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD). FILE
Business

BDF integrated into BRD as govt targets efficient business financing

Thursday, July 31, 2025
The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa, poses for a photo with Abdullah Kh. Almusabeeh, President of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), after receiving him and his delegation. Courtesy Photo
Infrastructure

Rwanda, BADEA discuss collaboration on smart cities and private sector growth

Thursday, July 31, 2025
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Religion

PM Nsengiyumva: Peace in Africa needs govt, faith leaders working together

Thursday, July 31, 2025
The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) on Thursday, July 31, announced it has moved to the proof of concept stage for its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), a digital version of its official currency.
Technology

Central bank digital currency enters proof-of-concept stage

Thursday, July 31, 2025
King Faisal Hospital's premises in Kigali. The hospital is working on establishing a major medical university soon.
Health

What to know about Rwanda's upcoming medical university

Thursday, July 31, 2025
Girls who graduated from the third cohort of the African Girls Can Code Initiative pose for a photo with officials on Thursday, July 31. The program equips young women with digital and tech skills.
Technology

120 teenage girls complete coding training

Thursday, July 31, 2025
A backhoe loader carries soil at a mining site in Rwamagana. Fuel-powered machines used in construction and farming will soon be subject to carbon emissions testing starting August 18, according to REMA. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Environment

Fuel-powered construction, farming machinery to undergo emission testing

Thursday, July 31, 2025
RDF's spokesperson Brig. Gen Ronald Rwivanga addresses the Sri Lankan delegation.
International

Sri Lankan military personnel on study tour in Rwanda

Thursday, July 31, 2025
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International

Kagame meets new AfDB boss

Thursday, July 31, 2025
The Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) said on Thursday, July 31, that it summoned KT Rwanda Networks (KTRN) over internet disruptions in parts of the Southern and Western provinces.
Technology

RURA summons KTRN over internet service disruptions

Thursday, July 31, 2025
MTN Rwanda is likely to pay tens of millions of Rwandan francs over poor service after top executives from the telecom company appeared before the regulator.
Technology

MTN Rwanda to pay tens of millions of francs in fines

Thursday, July 31, 2025
Consolee Urayeneza, a primary school teacher at GS Kacyiru II, speaks on behalf of teachers, acknowledging positive reforms such as salary increments while highlighting ongoing challenges affecting learning outcomes.
Education

Teachers call for action on crowded classrooms, salaries and training gaps

Thursday, July 31, 2025
A weather station of Rwanda Meteorology Agency
Environment

A look at weather forecast for August

Thursday, July 31, 2025
Claudine Dushimimana was sworn in today as Chairperson of the Rwanda Law Reform Commission on Wednesday, July 30, at the Supreme Court in a ceremony presided over by the Chief Justice Domitilla Mukantaganzwa. Courtesy.
Law

New Law Reform Commission boss pledges greater legal literacy

Thursday, July 31, 2025
The Special Economic Zone in Masoro, Kigali. In June, producer prices for goods and services in Rwanda rose by 11.9%, mainly due to a 14.9% year-on-year increase in manufacturing prices. File Photo
Economy

Producer prices up by 11.9% in June

Thursday, July 31, 2025
The cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, July 30, approved a ministerial order granting accreditation to International Covenant College.
Education

International Covenant College gets Cabinet green light to launch in Rwanda

Thursday, July 31, 2025
Participants of the 2024 World AIDS Day. Rwanda has cut new HIV cases by 82% and AIDS deaths by 86%, reaching global health targets years before the 2030 deadline. File
Health

How Rwanda met global HIV targets ahead of schedule

Thursday, July 31, 2025
The Kigali Bulk Water Project, featuring the Kanzenze Water Treatment Plant, is one of several initiatives by the Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC) to address water shortages in Rwanda. Courtesy Photo
Infrastructure

Major projects in the offing to address water shortages

Thursday, July 31, 2025