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Michelle Umurungi, the Chief Investment Officer at the Rwanda Development Board, speaks during a meeting in Kigali on June 20, 2025. Courtesy

What will Rwanda showcase to investors at Africa CEO Forum?

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

President Paul Kagame meets with Álvaro Lario, the President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development on the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya on May 12. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame, IFAD chief discuss expanding agric partnership

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

The Rwanda Defence Force hosted a delegation of 15 officers from the Nigerian National Defence College at RDF Headquarters in Kimihurura on Tuesday, May 12. Courtesy

PHOTOS: RDF hosts Nigerian defence college delegation on study tour

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

The agreement signed by RDB chief executive Jean Guy Afrika and Moja Group Managing Director Georges Boukazi on Tuesday, May 12. Courtesy

New operator for National Lottery signs 10-year deal

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

The Governor of Western Province Jean Bosco Ntibitura lays a wreaths during Kwibuka event held at Nyabihu Genocide Memorial in Mukamira Sector, on Tuesday, May 12,

Western Province private sector commit to fight genocide ideology

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Workers at SteelRwa, a steel manufacturing plant based in Rwamagana District. Courtesy

Rwf12bn needed to resettle households around SteelRwa Industries

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Former Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources Mark Cyubahiro Bagabe has been appointed Country Director of the World Agriculture Forum (WAF). Courtesy

Former minister Bagabe appointed country director of World Agriculture Forum

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Farmers spraying pesticides in a maize plantation in Musanze. file

Budget: Local govt entities prioritise agriculture, roads, social protection

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

President Paul Kagame and António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, and Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali during Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi on Tuesday, May 12. Village Urugwiro

Kagame urges Africa to take charge of its future

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Emery Habumugisha of Kibagabaga Level Two Teaching Hospital is among six Rwandan nurses and midwives who received the DAISY Award for excellence in clinical skill and compassionate care. Courtesy

Six Rwandan nurses, midwives receive international recognition

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Minister of Foreign Affairs Olivier Nduhungirehe speaks at a Ministerial-Level Strategic Dialogue on UN Security Council Reform and the Use of Veto.

Nduhungirehe raises concerns over UN Security Council veto use

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Minister of Infrastructure Jimmy Gasore and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Director General Ashish Khanna, sign the agreement in Kigali on May 8. Courtesy

New solar deal to help achieve 900MW off-grid target

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Attendees tour the exhibition floor at a previous GITEX artificial intelligence event, where startups, investors and global technology firms converge. The showcase makes its East Africa debut next week. COURTESY.

Global tech giants & African startups converge in Nairobi for major AI showcase

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Emmanuela Belle Uwimbabazi of Kigali Marriott Hotel has received the prestigious J. Willard Marriott Award of Excellence. Courtesy

Rwanda's Uwimbabazi scoops Marriott International top award

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Members of Parliament follow the presentation of the Budget Framework Paper at the parliament on Monday, May 11. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Budget: Lawmakers call for action on compensation delays, road repairs

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Launched on May 8, the suite debuts with three products: Zamo Sport, Duhuze RSVP, and Dusinye eSign.

Izyo Group, Top Link Digital launch Rwanda-built apps for sports management, event planning, e-signatures

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

RRA has introduced a new digital verification feature in the e-tax motor vehicle module aimed at improving transparency and compliance in vehicle ownership transfers. COURTESY

New tracking code system introduced for vehicle ownership transfer

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Workers pack fresh for exports at NAEB warehouse. Rwanda’s exports to China nearly doubled in value to $160.8 million (over Rwf270 billion) in 2025, up from $83.7 million recorded the previous year. File

Exports to China surge 92% as demand rises

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

The officials said that up to 150 livestock insurance claims fail every month because veterinary reports lack sufficient scientific evidence or clear diagnoses required by insurers. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura

Why some livestock farmers fail to get insurance payouts

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa presenting the figures to Parliament on Monday, May 11. Photos by Craish Bahizi.

Govt highlights spending priorities for 2026-27

Tuesday, May 12, 2026