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Lawmakers have raised concerns about inadequate drying and storage facilities for maize that are undermining efforts to cut post-harvest losses. Olivier Mugwiza
Agriculture

Lack of drying facilities affecting rice, maize harvest: MPs

Thursday, March 05, 2026
Brigadier General Abdul Nasser Al Humaidi, Official Spokesperson of the UAE’s Ministry of Defence
International

UAE has faced over 180 Iranian missiles – Defence Ministry

Thursday, March 05, 2026
In November 2024, the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) announced plans to establish regulations governing the use and trading of cryptocurrencies.
Economy

What to know about new draft law on virtual assets

Thursday, March 05, 2026
The newly appointed officials Jean Claude Ingabire, Jeanne d’Arc Uwimanimpaye and Justine Mukobwa
Rwanda

New leaders for rehab centres, NCPD

Thursday, March 05, 2026
Group Vivendi Africa (GVA Rwanda), launched a new campaign dubbed “Igihe Cyawe Ni Iki” aimed at bringing more households onto its high-speed fiber network in Kigali on Wednesday, March 5.
Featured

CanalBox rolls out ‘Igihe Cyawe Ni Iki’ campaign, offers free fiber installation

Thursday, March 05, 2026
A section of Remera residential area which the City of Kigali has earmarked for redevelopment. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Infrastructure

Why official land prices no longer reflect reality

Thursday, March 05, 2026
Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire speaking at the AI Summit on Africa held at Kigali Convention Centre, in April 2025
Technology

Rwanda–Anthropic AI deal targets health, education gains

Thursday, March 05, 2026
Some of the layer chickens at Gikomero Poultry Farm in Gasabo District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Agriculture

Rwanda’s poultry boom: How can momentum be sustained?

Thursday, March 05, 2026
A pineapple farm in Sake Sector in Ngoma District where farmers use irrigation. Photo by Emmanuel Nkangura
Agriculture

Ngoma farmers push for irrigation to unlock Lake Sake’s potential

Thursday, March 05, 2026
Some inmates at Nyarugenge Prison in Magere sector. A Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, March 4 approved the release of 1,847 convicts on parole. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Law

Close to 1,900 convicts set to be released on parole

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Edda Mukabagwiza has been appointed co-president of the tribunal.
Rwanda

Edda Mukabagwiza appointed co-president of refugee Appeal Tribunal

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Louise Mushikiwabo , the Secretary-General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie addresses the 46th Ministerial Conference of LaFrancophonie in Kigali,on November 19, 2025. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi (2)
International

Mushikiwabo voices concern over escalating Middle East conflict

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
A Cabinet meeting was chaired by President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, March 4. Courtesy
Rwanda

Cabinet approves new envoys of South Africa, Sweden, Cuba

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
The Supreme Court's premises in Kimihurura. The court is set to give its verdict in a constitutional case filed by Victoire Ingabire.
Crime

Supreme Court sets date for verdict in Ingabire's procedural petition

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
According to the regulator, the pump prices are set at Rwf1,989 per litre for gasoline (petrol) and Rwf1,948 per litre for diesel, a slight increase from Rwf1900 during that review. Sam Ngendahimana
Energy

Gasoline prices remain unchanged in latest fuel review

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Rubia Coffee Roasters staff pose for a photo with their award after being ranked 54th in The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026, becoming the first in Rwanda to feature the prestigious list. Dan Gatsinzi.
Featured

Kigali-based Rubia Coffee Roasters among world’s top 100 coffee shops: Why it matters

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Tourists in Kinigi after visiting gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. Rwanda earned $161.5 million (approx. Rwf235.9 billion) from travel services in the fourth quarter of 2025. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Tourism

Rwanda’s travel services export revenues up 28%

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Tuesday, March 3, at MWC Barcelona, GSMA announced an MoU with Africa’s G6 operators Airtel, Axian, Ethio Telecom, MTN, Orange and Vodacom to pilot ultra-affordable 4G smartphones priced at US$30 to US$40 in six markets, and it shared an update on the GSMA-led AI Language Models Initiative. COURTESY.
Technology

Six African nations chosen for GSMA low-cost smartphone pilot

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Officials launch the new initiative that targets at least 100 people per day to access free early screening for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Courtesy
Featured

Featured: Mobile clinic targets 30,000 with free diabetes, cancer, HIV screening annually

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
MPs during a session. The Ministry of Environment has been given two months to explain the causes of a loss exceeding Rwf1.23 billion arising from poor management of forestry concession contracts.
Environment

MPs want environment ministry to explain Rwf1bn loss

Wednesday, March 04, 2026