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A view of a peatland in Gisagara District. The government is preparing to restore 'degraded' peatlands across the country. Photo: File.
Environment

Rwanda to restore ‘degraded peatlands’

Monday, August 04, 2025
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Culture

PHOTOS: Rwandans in China celebrate Umuganura

Monday, August 04, 2025
Officials during the launch of new emission-free buses in secondary cities in Rubavu town. The move is part of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as per climate action agenda in the country. Courtesy
Environment

First-ever electric coaches rollout in secondary cities

Monday, August 04, 2025
Uterine fibroids also called leiomyomas or myomas are noncancerous growths that develop in or on the uterus. File
Health

Fibroids: A common yet overlooked women’s health issue in Rwanda

Monday, August 04, 2025
Rwanda is preparing to introduce a new rapid diagnostic test in antenatal clinics across the country as part of efforts to eliminate congenital syphilis by 2030.
Health

Rwanda plans to roll out rapid tests for congenital syphilis

Sunday, August 03, 2025
MTN RWANDA Chief Executive Officer Ali Monzer (R), during a recent campaign to celebrate Customer Engagement Day. The company was on Thursday, July 31, fined tens of millions of francs by RURA following recent service disruptions. Courtesy
Rwanda

How much do telcos pay in fines for services disruptions?

Sunday, August 03, 2025
BNR is exploring the development of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) – a digital version of the Rwandan franc (e-Franc-Rwandais).  
Technology

What to know as Rwanda explores digital currency

Sunday, August 03, 2025
President Kagame poses for a photo with Catholic clerics visiting his office on Saturday, August 2. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Religion

Kagame urges Catholic clerics to draw lessons from Rwanda’s history

Saturday, August 02, 2025
A group of suspects presented to the journalists at Rwanda Investigation Bureau Headquarters on June 30. They were suspected of selling land that does not belong to them. Courtesy
Housing

Real estate: Why Rwanda needs to regulate brokerage

Saturday, August 02, 2025
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Health

Why infants in Rwanda are introduced to food too early

Saturday, August 02, 2025
Chairman of the Rwandan Diaspora in Zambia-Mr. Eric Twagirumukiza Mugwaneza
Culture

Rwandans in Zambia, India celebrate Umuganura

Saturday, August 02, 2025
Zimbabwe President and SADC Chairperson Emmerson Mnangagwa, Kenya President and EAC Chairperson William Ruto, and AUC Chairperson Mahmoud Youssouf during the meeting.
Africa

DR Congo crisis: EAC-SADC peace efforts merged with AU's

Saturday, August 02, 2025
The inauguration of a newly built communal water spring tank, among 10 planned in Kageyo Sector, provides clear water to the community. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Featured

Featured: Raising The Village boosts agricultural sustainability in Ngororero, Nyabihu districts

Saturday, August 02, 2025
Gamblers playing on slot machines for betting business at Kisimenti in Kigali. Craish Bahizi (1)
Law

Rwanda lifts suspension on gambling licensing

Saturday, August 02, 2025
Workers at Rwanda's Nyakabingo, Africa's largest producer of Tungsten. A new deal between Rwanda and DR Congo is expected to see the two countries partner in the mining sector.
Economy

Rwanda-DR Congo: New deal for major economic partnerships in pipeline

Saturday, August 02, 2025
Some Members of Parliament and government officials during a plenary sitting of the Chamber of Deputies, on July 29, 2025, which passed the law approving the ratification of the peace agreement between DR Congo and Rwanda, signed in Washington on 27 June 27 (courtesy).
Africa

Rwanda Parliament dismisses 'unfounded allegations' by Congo house speaker

Friday, August 01, 2025
Officials inaugurate the pilot project aims to connect at least 1,400 households in Mbazi, Kigoma, Simbi, and Maraba sectors to piped water systems in their premises. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

Huye: Innovative financing model launched to accelerate household water connection

Friday, August 01, 2025
A view of Rwanda's Central Bank Headquarters in Nyarugenge District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

Central bank invites innovators to try Rwanda’s upcoming digital currency

Friday, August 01, 2025
Umuganura Celebration was held at Ubworoherane stadium in Musanze on Friday, August 1. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Culture

PHOTOS: Minister Habimana reaffirms relevance of Umuganura at national celebration

Friday, August 01, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva delivers his during TDB Group’s Annual General Meetings held in Kigali on August 1. Courtesy
Economy

Premier Nsengiyumva calls on private sector to leverage TDB funding for growth

Friday, August 01, 2025