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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
A worker on duty at Kabuye Sugar Plant Factory. The government is exploring ways to boost domestic sugar production and reduce reliance on imports, according to the Ministry of Trade and Industry. File photo.
Economy

Rwanda steps up efforts to boost local sugar production, cut imports

Thursday, July 31, 2025
Tea farmers harvest crops in Gicumbi District, where they say agricultural planning has improved thanks to accurate, locally tailored weather forecasts from a community-managed meteorological station.
Agriculture

How tea farmers are using local weather data to boost productivity

Thursday, July 31, 2025
Dr. Diane Ishimwe, a medical doctor at Gatonde District Hospital, discussing challenges surrounding access to safe abortion services in Rwanda
Featured

Empowering change: SNAP initiative boosts access to safe abortion care

Thursday, July 31, 2025
Laurence Uwambaje, the Director General of Umwalimu SACCO, appeared before parliament on Tuesday, July 29, to respond to issues documented in the Auditor General’s report for the fiscal year 2024/25.
Technology

Digital payment system will end misallocation of school fees, says Umwalimu SACCO

Thursday, July 31, 2025