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At O’Level, 148,702 candidates sat the exams, with 148,676 graded. Of these, 95,674 passed, giving a 64.35 per cent pass rate. Craish Bahizi
Education

Maths, Physics record lowest scores in 2024–2025 national exams

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Aisa Kirabo Kacyira, the former Mayor of Kigali and Head of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia, was laid to rest on Tuesday, August 19. Courtesy
Rwanda

Kacyira remembered for humility, care for the needy

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana pose for photo with the best performers.
Education

National exams: A closer look at performance of girls vs boys

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Rwanda's agriculture sector generated $10.5 million (approx. Rwf15.3 billion) from agricultural and animal product exports between August 11 and 15. Courtesy
Agriculture

Rwanda agric exports fetch Rwf15bn in one week

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana addresses journalists during the presentation of the National Examination results on Tuesday, August 19. Craish Bahizi
Education

Kirehe District emerges top in national exams

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana presents the results on Tuesday, August 19. NESA announced the results on Tuesday, August 19. Out of 219,926 registered PLE candidates, 166,334 passed, representing 75.64 percent. Craish BAHIZI
Education

National exams: Over 75% pass PLE, 64% pass O-Level

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
DR Congo and M23 representatives in Doha in July.
Africa

Kinshasa, AFC/M23 back in Doha after stalled peace talks

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Africa-CDC applauds first-ever malaria treatment for infants under 5kg.
Health

New malaria drug for newborns gets approval

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Rwanda National Police traffic officers inspect air pollution of vehicles in Rwamagana District. Rwanda will officially begin the Enhanced Vehicle Emission Testing on Monday, August 25.
Environment

Enhanced vehicle emission tests set to start next week

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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International

US revokes 6,000 international student visas

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Delegates follow a presentation during the 2025 Microfinance Winter School for CEOs of Microfinance Institutions in Zimbabwe and Rwanda in Kigali on August 19. Courtesy
Technology

Why lenders need to adopt AI-powered credit scoring, blockchain tech

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Islamic State-backed ADF fighters armed with machetes and hoes have killed at least 52 civilians in the Beni and Lubero territories in eastern DR Congo.
Africa

DR Congo: Death toll from ADF attacks rises to 52

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Girls follow an interaction space during a reproductive session at GS Gisagara
Health

Why early conversations on sex and consent are vital for children’s safety

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Officials from NIRDA and FXB-Rwanda visit some herbal medicinal plants at the Huye Research Centre on February 15, 2023. Courtesy
Health

Govt to launch three certified herbal medicines in September

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
People at Norrsken East Africa hub that hosts numerous African startups in Kigali. Craish BAHIZI
Technology

How Rwanda’s digital hub project could boost tech startups

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Officials award the best performers as they celebrated 40 youth who completed six months of technical and vocational training through BK Foundation scholarships. Courtesy
Featured

Kayonza: BK Foundation, AEE Rwanda, empower youth through vocational training

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Gihira Water Treatment Plant in Rubavu, located at Sebeya River that was temporary closed due to heavy rain
Environment

Three water treatment plants stop operations due to floods

Monday, August 18, 2025
Godfrey Kabera, Minister of State for National Treasury in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning delivers his remarks during the event.
Finance

Rwanda, Zimbabwe join forces to unlock microfinance growth

Monday, August 18, 2025
Lightning strikes killed three people and left nine others with injuries during the night of Sunday, August 17-18
Environment

Three killed, nine injured in overnight downpour

Monday, August 18, 2025
The instructors and trainees pose for a picture at the closing of the coding camp in Kigali.Photo by Pirnce Ruzigana
Technology

How coding is helping high school girls gain confidence, skills

Monday, August 18, 2025