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A farmer sorts fresh vegetables before placing them in a solar powered cold room in Kamonyi District.
Agriculture

Solar cold rooms bring relief to farmers battling post-harvest losses

Thursday, October 09, 2025
The Minister of Environment, Bernadette Arakwiye, and the Director General of the Rwanda Standards Board, Raymond Murenzii unveil the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Environment

What to know about Rwanda's new Rwf400bn plan to curb biodiversity loss

Wednesday, October 08, 2025
A view of the 73km Nyagatare–Rukomo road, whose construction began in 2019. The road is set to be inaugurated on October 9. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Govt set to inaugurate over 150km of new roads

Wednesday, October 08, 2025
Delegates during the 2025 International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Annual Meeting in Kigali
Rwanda

12 major events to watch in Kigali before 2025 ends

Wednesday, October 08, 2025
BRD Chief Executive Officer Kampeta Sayinzoga and Abdullah KH ALMUSAIBEEH, President of BADEA and Fahad Aldossari, the Chairman of BADEA’s Board of Directors(c)

BRD, BADEA sign Rwf36bn loan for private sector growth

Wednesday, October 08, 2025
A total of 387 Rwandans crossed the Petite Barrière border post in Rubavu District on Wednesday morning, as part of joint repatriation efforts facilitated by the UN Refugee Agency. Gemain Nsanzimana
Africa

You made the right choice, Rubavu mayor tells returnees from DR Congo

Wednesday, October 08, 2025
Godfrey Kabera, Minister of State for the National Treasury at the Ministry of Finance and President of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), and Fahad Aldossari, the Chairman of BADEA’s Board of Directors during the signing ceremony. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Karenge water treatment plant gets Rwf29bn boost

Wednesday, October 08, 2025
The M23-AFC movement and the DRC government officials are supposed to meet, once again, in Doha on October 13. Courtesy
Africa

Kinshasa, AFC/M23 delegations to return to Doha for talks

Wednesday, October 08, 2025
Prof Kabaji awards the best performer, Uwase Karangwa Novella, from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, during the Mount Kenya University's 27th graduation ceremony held on 8th August, 2025, in Kigali.
Featured

Featured: Mount Kigali University to formally install first Chancellor

Wednesday, October 08, 2025
Rwanda Space Agency (RSA) launch a nationwide outreach campaign in high schools as part of the third edition of Space Week which runs from October 6 to 10.
Technology

Students to explore space technology during 'space week'

Wednesday, October 08, 2025
Ambassador Urujeni Bakuramutsa, Rwanda's Permanent Representative to the UN office in Geneva.
Crime

Impunity for FDLR crimes, genocide ideology drive DR Congo crisis, says Rwandan envoy

Wednesday, October 08, 2025
Gospel artistes Ben Serugo and Chryso Ndasingwa will headline the concert scheduled for Sunday, October 19, at Christian Life Assembly (CLA) Nyarutarama from 3.30 p.m. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda to hold fundraising concert for vulnerable children

Wednesday, October 08, 2025
Minister of Environment, Bernadette Arakwiye delivers her remarks during the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Annual Meeting 2025 in Kigali. Craish BAHIZI
Environment

Rwanda unveils biodiversity strategy as ISO launches first global standard to ‘end war against nature’

Wednesday, October 08, 2025
Chriss Eazy, the newly announced brand ambassador, chats with other participants at the launch.
Featured

Press Release: Mützig announces Chriss Eazy as new Brand Ambassador

Wednesday, October 08, 2025
Prof. Dr. Rwigamba Balinda during the launch of the new academic year. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

ULK, UPI kick off 2025/26 academic year

Wednesday, October 08, 2025
Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Mark Cyubahiro Bagabe speaking at a session titled Cultivating Change Youth, Tech and the Future of Agriculture on Tuesday, October 7. Photos by Craish Bahizi.
Agriculture

Rwanda turns to machine learning and satellites to boost precision agriculture

Wednesday, October 08, 2025
A Zipline drone delivers blood at Kabgayi Hospital. Scientists in cooling systems have proposed the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), known as drones, in vaccine delivery. File
Health

How drones could transform vaccine delivery in Rwanda

Wednesday, October 08, 2025
Workers on duty at Safintra at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Craish BAHIZI
Energy

Manufacturers, hoteliers weigh in on revised power rates

Wednesday, October 08, 2025
Rice produce collected by members of Mushikiri Rice Growers in Kirehe District. File
Agriculture

End of price regulation opens new chapter for Rwandan farmers

Wednesday, October 08, 2025
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau has announced the arrest of 14 officials from Nyabihu District who are under investigation for alleged embezzlement of public funds.
Crime

More details emerge about 14 officials arrested in Nyabihu

Tuesday, October 07, 2025