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RwandAir's plane taking off at Kigali International Airport. The cabinet meeting approved the ratification of bilateral air service agreements between the Rwanda and the governments of 12 countries . Sam Ngendahimana
Aviation

Rwanda cabinet approves air service agreements with 12 countries

Monday, May 26, 2025
The conference brought together internal auditors from across the continent
Technology

Calls grow for Africa’s internal auditors to adopt AI, emerging technologies

Monday, May 26, 2025
Inkomoko Entrepreneur Development Ltd, a Rwandan social enterprise company, has been named the 8th fastest-growing private company in Africa.
Business

Rwanda’s Inkomoko among Africa’s fastest growing companies

Monday, May 26, 2025
M23 rebel leader Bertrand Bisimwa, addresses journalists in Goma, on Sunday, May 25. Courtesy
Africa

M23 leader Bisiimwa defends ties to Kabila

Monday, May 26, 2025
African Development Bank (AfDB), President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, delivers his remarks during the event. Courtesy
Business

AfDB’s Adesina urges incoming president to defend Africa’s interests

Monday, May 26, 2025
Believers during a church services at Restoration Church on December 25, 2024 in Kigali. Photos by Emmauel Dushimimana
Religion

Church and ministry: What’s the difference?

Monday, May 26, 2025
An electric car at a charging station at Kigali Convention Centre on March 30,2021 .Photo by Craish Bahizi
Energy

Rwanda explores ‘Vehicle-to-Grid’ technology to boost EV ecosystem

Monday, May 26, 2025
A study conducted by HDI Rwanda in 2024, involving 875 domestic workers in the City of Kigali has revealed alarming mental health concerns within this population.
Health

Study reveals alarming mental health cases in domestic workers

Monday, May 26, 2025
Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) has banned the manufacture, distribution, and consumption of Ubutwenge. Sam Ngenda
Health

‘Ubutwenge’ alcoholic drink banned over safety concerns

Monday, May 26, 2025
Gasabo Intermediate Court has once again postponed the trial of Davis Sezisoni Manzi, the founder of Billion Traders FX, and his wife Sophie Akaliza. The case will be heard on June 10.
Crime

Why trial of Billion Traders FX founder, wife was adjourned to June

Monday, May 26, 2025
A view of a deforestation exercise in Rulindo District. Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

Debate ensues over ageing state forests

Monday, May 26, 2025
Former Congolese President Joseph Kabila speaks during an address on Friday, May 23. Screengrab from video. Courtesy
Africa

Kabila welcomed in Goma as ‘great political leader’

Monday, May 26, 2025
The Primary Leaving Examinations will be conducted from June 30 to July 3. File
Education

National exams to begin on June 30

Monday, May 26, 2025
Farmers and officials pose for a group photo at the event in Rwamagana on May 24.
Featured

FEATURED: Equity Bank Rwanda launches dairy farmer training to boost livelihoods

Monday, May 26, 2025
Religion

Mufti Sindayigaya on championing unity, education and Islamic values in Rwanda

Monday, May 26, 2025
Managing Director of BPR Bank Patience Mutesi and Jean Bosco Iyacu, CEO of Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) officially launch Ikamba. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: BPR Bank Rwanda launches 'Ikamba' to empower women entrepreneurs

Monday, May 26, 2025
Private medical instititions call for a more efficient and accountable system for setting and reviewing medical tariffs. Photo by Willy Mucyo
Health

Private health facilities push for reforms in medical tariff setting

Monday, May 26, 2025
A total of thirty-five Rwandan students graduate with Master’s degrees from Oklahoma Christian University in Kigali on Saturday, May 24.
Featured

FEATURED: 35 Rwandans graduate from Oklahoma Christian University, urged to serve communities

Sunday, May 25, 2025
A chili farm in Muvumba valley in Nyagatare District. Currently, chili farming in the Kagitumba swamp covers just seven hectares. However, with government and private sector support, the cooperative plans to expand production to 100 hectares in the coming years. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura
Agriculture

Nyagatare: Chili farmers seek subsidies to scale up production

Sunday, May 25, 2025
PSD new leaders in Kigali and provinces.
Politics

PSD elects new committees at provincial level

Sunday, May 25, 2025