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The overall masterplan aerial view of Kigali Green City. Courtesy

Green City future uncertain as compensation concerns persist

Thursday, March 19, 2026

RSwitch has achieved both PCI DSS and ISOIEC 27001-2022 certifications, globally recognised benchmarks for security and data protection.

Featured: RSwitch – tried, tested and certified

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Amb Martin Ngoga, Rwanda's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, presented his Letters of Credence to Jamaica’s Governor-General, Patrick Allen, during a ceremony held in Kingston on Tuesday, March 17.

Amb. Ngoga accredited as High Commissioner to Jamaica

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

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PHOTOS: Consumers, farmers get a taste of new cassava varieties

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Participants pose for a group photo at during discussions at World Consumer Rights Day celebrations held in Kicukiro District on Wednesday, March 18.

Consumers urged to report mislabelled products, poor service

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Rwanda Security Forces in Cabo Delgado. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Before and after Rwanda sent troops to Mozambique

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

A busy business centre near Kiziba Refugee Camp. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana

Karongi: Small businesses offer hope to Congolese refugees

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Fitnesspoint has provided the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) with gym membership for the national sitting volleyball squad. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Fitnesspoint partners with NPC to support sitting volleyball teams ahead of 2026 World Championship

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The sewage suction truck on duty in Kigali. Minister Gasore told MPs that the contractor who won the tender to build the Kigali Centralised Sewerage System has failed to fulfill his contractual obligations. File

Govt considering new contractor for Kigali’s sewage system

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

WASAC technician tries to fix a water pipe at Kanombe in Kigali. 67 old pipelines in 11 districts are being upgraded, officials said on Tuesday, March 17.FILE

Dozens of old pipelines to be upgraded to end water shortages

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Minister of Justice and Attoney General Emmanuel Ugirashebuja during hearing in The Hague in a dispute between Rwanda and the United Kingdom over an unimplemented asylum agreement on Wednesday, March 18. Courtesy

Rwanda-UK dispute: Justice minister makes case for Rwanda as arbitration hearing opens

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

A resident in Remera undergoes e-Indangamuntu registration process at a digital national ID registration site at ADEPR Church Remera in Nyabisindu in Kigali. Photo by Kellya Keza

What to know about digital ID for foreign nationals

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Equity Group Managing Director and CEO Dr. James Mwangi speaks during the presentation of the bank results. Mwangi said the performance demonstrates the strength of the Group’s strategic transformation

PRESS RELEASE: Equity Group records historic results, with profit surging 55% to Kshs 75.5 billion

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Rwanda Investigation Bureau Spokesperson Thierry Murangira briefing journalists about the group of suspects involved in property fraud, on March 17. Courtesy

How one businessman lost Rwf350m to property scammers

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Photodynamic therapy uses a light-sensitive compound and laser light to destroy infected cells. INTERNET

Scientists develop treatment that could prevent cervical cancer

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The dispute between Rwanda and the United Kingdom (UK) over an unimplemented asylum agreement takes place on Wednesday, March 18. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

What to know as Rwanda-UK migration dispute hearing starts

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Children at Ihumure Houses initiated by SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda. Photos by Craish BAHIZI

Ihumure Houses: Therapeutic spaces helping street-connected children rebuild their lives

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The 2025 survey indicates that 8% of girls aged 15–19 have ever been pregnant, compared with about 5% reported in the 201920 survey. File

Teen pregnancy rises to 8% as experts warn of growing risks

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Workers package fresh avocados for export at the NAEB warehouse. According to a NAEB official, more than 90 per cent of Rwanda’s avocados are shipped to Dubai. File

Govt seeks new markets as Middle East disruptions hit exporters

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Officials and Minister of Gender and Family Promotion Consolee Uwimana (C), as she leads the exercise during Ring the Bell for Gender Equality” ceremony on Monday, March 16. Courtesy

A look at initiatives driving rise of female investors in Rwanda

Wednesday, March 18, 2026