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Maser Foundation treats every project like a crafted experience -- whether building classrooms, supporting healthcare access, or distributing learning materials. Courtesy photo

Africa’s power of purpose: 10 foundations to watch in 2026

Friday, November 07, 2025
The New Times

Africa’s richest Indian Prateek Suri to transform Mendoza’s copper mining landscape

Friday, November 07, 2025
Michelle Nkurunziza, a certified spinning instructor at the Fitness during a demo ahead of the event expected to run from 900 a.m. to 1200 p.m.
Featured

Fitnesspoint to host spinning experience with music, energy, and community

Friday, November 07, 2025
Military officers attend the second Land Forces Commanders Symposium at the Intare Conference Arena in Kigali on October 21. File
Security

African military college heads to meet in Rwanda

Friday, November 07, 2025
The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) will take place from November 10 to 21 in Belém, Brazil.
Environment

COP30: Rwanda to showcase climate action plan

Friday, November 07, 2025
The Rusumo–Kagitumba road connecting Rwanda and Uganda. On Thursday, November 6, the African Development Bank Group approved an additional €217.37 million (approximately Rwf 365 billion) for the project. File.
Infrastructure

Road project between Rwanda, Uganda gets over Rwf360bn in funding

Friday, November 07, 2025
Pastor Paula White, Senior Advisor to the White House Faith Office, attended the Leaders Prayer Breakfast in Kigali, sharing her testimony with government officials, diplomats, business, and religious leaders.
Religion

White House faith advisor shares moving testimony at Leaders Prayer Breakfast in Kigali

Friday, November 07, 2025
A panel discussion led by Chief Justice Domitilla Mukantaganzwa during the 17th edition of the Unity Club Intwararumuri at the Kigali Convention Centre on December 16, 2024. File
Rwanda

Unity Club’s annual forum to spotlight “Ndi Umunyarwanda” as key to unity

Friday, November 07, 2025
Rwanda Development Board (RDB) Chief Investment Officer Michelle Umurungi interacts with Chinese investors at the 8th China International Import Expo, taking place from November 5–10, 2025, in Shanghai. Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda ‘hopes for stronger foothold’ in Chinese market

Friday, November 07, 2025
A group of Kigali residents hikes a mountain in Rulindo District. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Health

Why hiking is becoming a thing in Rwanda

Friday, November 07, 2025
Kagabo Nkubito, CASA Rwanda Country Manager, said the programme worked with government institutions and the private sector to support nine enterprises across poultry, aquaculture, and vegetable value chains, along with two service providers.
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CASA Rwanda leaves sustainable agribusiness growth model legacy

Friday, November 07, 2025
A recent study found that trees planted under agroforestry schemes in Rwanda have an average survival rate of around 64 percent, with some sites recording rates as low as 30 percent due to limited follow-up and monitoring.
Environment

Inside new digital systems tracking forest growth

Friday, November 07, 2025
Chez Lando, one of the junctions set for major road upgrades. The junction improvements are part of the five-year Kigali Urban Transport Improvement Project, which aims to ease traffic flow in and around the capital. Photos by Keza Kellya Raissa
Infrastructure

Property owners await clarity on Kigali junction upgrade plans

Friday, November 07, 2025
The Rwf 6 billion facility is expected to offer medicalised services, including surgery. It will have a capacity of 111 beds and serve more than 35,000 residents in Kirehe.
Health

Kirehe border communities to get modern healthcare under Rwf 6bn project

Friday, November 07, 2025
A person packs avocados at a storehouse in the Masoro Special Economic Zone for export. Rwanda’s avocado exports generated $6.3 million in 2023, up from just $440,000 in 2013, according to the National Agricultural Export Board (NAEB). File
Economy

Avocado farmers, exporters upbeat about potential access to China

Thursday, November 06, 2025
Members of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Security during an oversight visit in Ngororero District to assess the state of mining activities and their contribution to the economy. Courtesy Photo
Economy

MPs demand swift reopening of idle mines to curb illegal extraction, job losses

Thursday, November 06, 2025
Kampala University was honoured with the Leadership and Excellence Award in Accessible Education during the 3rd edition of the African Academia Awards Conference held in Kigali on November 5. Photos by Craish Bahizi.
Featured

Featured: Kampala University wins big at African Academia Awards

Thursday, November 06, 2025
The MTN Anti-DDoS Solution, unveiled on Wednesday, November 5, marks the company’s latest move to strengthen Rwanda’s digital infrastructure against cyber threats.
Featured

MTN launches anti-DDoS solution to shield businesses from cyberattacks

Thursday, November 06, 2025
Delegates pose for a group photo at the 2025 African Subsidiaries Strategy Retreat, held in Kigali, Rwanda, on November 3.
Featured

Press release: Access Bank hosts 2025 African Subsidiaries Strategy Retreat in Kigali

Thursday, November 06, 2025
Ibuka Europe leaders gathering in Berlin between November 1-2. Courtesy.

Berlin: Ibuka Europe reaffirms commitment to memory and legacy

Thursday, November 06, 2025