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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 4,000 adolescent girls and young women are infected with HIV each week globally, with over 60% of new cases occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. Internet photo
Health

10 things to know about effectiveness of new HIV injectable drug

Friday, July 18, 2025
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International

Rwanda, Antigua and Barbuda sign visa waiver, health, tourism agreements

Friday, July 18, 2025
Alice Uwase, Deputy CEO of Rwanda Mining Board (RMB), CIMERWA Group Chairperson Narendra Raval, and Rwanda Development Board (RDB) CEO Jean-Guy Afrika pose for a group photo after the signing ceremony on Thursday, July 17. Courtesy Photo
Economy

Govt, Cimerwa partner to build Rwf270bn clinker factory in Musanze

Friday, July 18, 2025
New varieties with higher yields, pest tolerance and climate adaptability.
Agriculture

A closer look at the legacy of Kinigi potato variety in Rwanda

Friday, July 18, 2025
After raising awareness in our communities, we handed over eight spears, seven bows, and 25 traps previously used to hunt animals like buffalos and antelopes
Environment

Kayonza: Former poachers trade traps for farming in conservation push

Friday, July 18, 2025
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Amb. Bazivamo presents credentials to Niger president

Thursday, July 17, 2025
The National Land Authority (NLA) has developed new land surveying standards to improve accuracy in land demarcation and help resolve boundary disputes.
Infrastructure

New land surveying guide promises to help address boundary disputes

Thursday, July 17, 2025
Kabarebe (left) poses for a picture with Ruto during thier meeting at the Kenyan State House in Nairobi. PHOTO BY KENYAN PRESIDENT'S OFFICE
Politics

Kabarebe meets Kenyan president as Kagame’s special envoy

Thursday, July 17, 2025
A motorcyclist receives an EBM payslip after purchasing fuel. Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) has partnered with QT Global Software Ltd and AMBI Tech Ltd to offer additional incentives to final consumers. File photo
Economy

More rewards for final consumers as new EBM invoice promo launches

Thursday, July 17, 2025
An RMB staff demonstrates how to use Zetium XRF, equipment meant for determining elemental compositions of materials in various forms at the geoscience laboratory in Kicukiro District, Kigali. The lab capacity is to analyse bout 20,000 samples annually, according RMB (courtesy).
Science

Rwanda nears completion of Rwf7bn mineral testing laboratory

Thursday, July 17, 2025
Students of Lycée Notre-Dame de Cîteaux utilise the Generation Global portal to register for and participate in the video conference. Courtesy photo
Featured

Preparing students for a global future; the success of ‘Generation Global’ in Rwanda

Thursday, July 17, 2025
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Security

Gen Muganga in Somalia for Eastern African Standby Force meeting

Thursday, July 17, 2025
A view of the 688 housing units constructed under the Mpazi Rehousing Model, designed to accommodate former residents of high-risk zones in Gitega Sector, Nyarugenge District.
Housing

Govt explains new home ownership guidelines for resettled families

Thursday, July 17, 2025
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