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This photo taken on April 15, 2026 shows containers at the Nairobi station of the Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) in Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo by Nelson Asienwa/Xinhua)

Zero-tariff policy boosts China-Africa modernization drive

Saturday, May 02, 2026

A TVET student attending a practical class. One of the targets of the new initiative is to improve the employability of TVET graduates.

Govt targets 500,000 jobs for out-of-school, unemployed youth

Saturday, May 02, 2026

Diane Murekatete chose software engineering because of her interest in problem-solving and how technology supports daily life.

How one woman is finding her footing in the tech sector, inspiring others

Saturday, May 02, 2026

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Kabila says US sanctions on him ‘unjustified, politically motivated’

Saturday, May 02, 2026

Chief Gender Monitor Nadine Umutoni Gatsinzi said many cases of sexual harassment in workplaces go unreported because of fear, stigma, and possible retaliation.

Women still face gaps despite workplace equality gains – official

Saturday, May 02, 2026

Senate President François-Xavier Kalinda, and other mourners at the event.

Senate president urges FDLR, genocide perpetrators to return home

Friday, May 01, 2026

Minister of Agriculture Telesphore Ndabamenye and Verena Ruzibuka award the overall winner Goodluck Mutoni from Goodness of God Ltd at 2026 AYuTe Africa Challenge Rwanda. Craish BAHIZI

Rwandan youth agritech innovators win over Rwf60m in AYuTe Challenge

Friday, May 01, 2026

Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana follows students's presentation at Rwanda Coding Academy. RCA has been named among the world’s top 50 schools in the running for the $1 million Global Schools Prize 2026.

Rwanda Coding Academy shortlisted for $1m Global Schools Prize

Friday, May 01, 2026

Ministers and officials lay wreaths in honour of the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi.

Minister Habimana urges vigilance against genocide ideology at commemoration of fallen public servants

Friday, May 01, 2026

Minister of Public Service and Labour, Christine Nkurikiyinka, delivers her remarks during the celebration of Labour Day 2026. Courtesy

Labour minister explains key priorities for jobs, skills, productivity

Friday, May 01, 2026

Gen (Rtd) Fred Ibingira addresses mourners during a commemoration event at Kigali Genocide Memorial, on Thursday, April 30.

'This country's life is in your hands', Gen Ibingira tells youth

Friday, May 01, 2026

The latest formal trade in goods report by NISR, released on Thursday, April 30, also shows a month on month decline of 1.72 per cent compared to February 2026. File

Rwanda's trade deficit narrows by 14.5% in March

Friday, May 01, 2026

Oman’s low-cost carrier SalamAir is set to launch direct flights between its capital Muscat and Kigali. Courtesy

Oman’s SalamAir to launch direct flights to Kigali

Friday, May 01, 2026

Panelists engage in a discussion during a meeting on Thursday, April 30. Photos by Craish BAHIZI

Governance reforms key to unlocking Africa’s energy independence

Friday, May 01, 2026

Senior officers pose for a group photo with the 74 officers from the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), Rwanda National Police (RNP), and Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS) who completed the course.

PHOTOS: Over 70 officers graduate from RDF Junior Command, Staff Course

Friday, May 01, 2026

CLOCKWISE: Audace Niyonkuru, CEO of Digital Umuganda; Carl Mabuka, Head of Business and AI at Global Kwik Koders; Damien Hanyurwimfura, Director of Africa Centre of Excellence in Internet of Things (ACFEIoT); Alex Ntale, Rwanda ICT Chamber CEO; Nadia Kabanyana, a Business Strategy and Investment Specialisation Coach at African Leadership University; and Joie-Claire Museke, a Human Resource Strategist at Kaizen Mind.

The future of work: How technology is reshaping jobs and skills

Friday, May 01, 2026

Students collaborate during a hackathon competition in Kigali on February 26, 2025. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Digital gigs open doors but expose workers to risks

Friday, May 01, 2026

Workers process roofing sheets at Safintra Rwanda at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Craish BAHIZI

What’s shaping Rwanda’s labour trends?

Friday, May 01, 2026

Eva Gara, a retired 65-year-old member of the Grandmas’ Club.

Adapting to AI: How workers aged 50+ are navigating change

Friday, May 01, 2026

Workers at Pink Mango garment factory at Kigali Special Economic Zone. The government targets 1.25 million decent and productive jobs over five years, or 250,000 annually. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI

Inside Rwanda's changing labour market

Friday, May 01, 2026