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Although Rwanda’s capital market is still developing, it has shown steady growth and resilience, with more companies going public and an expanding range of financial instruments. File
Economy

How capital markets can drive long-term investment in Rwanda

Friday, July 25, 2025
Nick Barigye has been appointed Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda, according to the new Cabinet appointments announced on Thursday, July 24.
Economy

Nick Barigye is new deputy central bank governor

Friday, July 25, 2025
Dr. Jean-Népo Abdallah Utumatwishima, Minister of Youth and Arts, poses with other officials and winners of the 2025 AGUKA Idea Entrepreneurship Program, during a prize-giving ceremony held on June 24. Courtesy Photo
Economy

Youth investment facility: what’s in it for young entrepreneurs?

Friday, July 25, 2025
Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) and Rwanda Convention Bureau (RCB) will now operate under the supervision of the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), as part of an institutional review announced by the Office of the President on July 24.
Economy

RDB to oversee Rwanda mines board, convention bureau in fresh reforms

Thursday, July 24, 2025
CLOCKWISE: Dr. Bernadette Arakwiye, Minister of Environment; Dr. Telesphore Ndabamenye, Minister of State for Agriculture and Animal Resources; Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye, Minister of State for Infrastructure; and Dominique Habimana, Minister of Local Government.
Politics

Four new faces as Kagame appoints Cabinet members

Thursday, July 24, 2025
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Politics

Kagame, new PM Nsengiyumva discuss national priorities

Thursday, July 24, 2025
Motorcyclists park near Nyabugogo Bus Park. On Thursday, July 24, the Rwandan government announced new vehicle emission testing fees, applicable to all vehicles, including motorcycles. Courtesy photo
Environment

Air quality: Govt introduces changes in vehicle emissions testing

Thursday, July 24, 2025
Recently, a dispute between wedding organisers and Château Le Marara, a hotel in Karongi District, reignited public debate over consumer rights and the challenges faced by individuals seeking redress for poor service.
Law

What happens when breach of service delivery occurs?

Thursday, July 24, 2025
Nduhungirehe (left) shakes hands with Huang during their meeting on Thursday.
Africa

Nduhungirehe, UN diplomat discuss eastern DR Congo peace efforts

Thursday, July 24, 2025
The two countries' diplomats shake hands after the signing of the deal as a UNHCR official looks on.
Africa

Rwanda, DR Congo sign communiqué on repatriation of refugees

Thursday, July 24, 2025
Kids during a karate class at Notre-Dame des Anges primary school in Remera. Photo by Annick Teta
Rwanda

Holiday camps that keep youth active, inspired, and learning

Thursday, July 24, 2025
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Education

Protect children from harm during holidays, says minister

Thursday, July 24, 2025
An IT specialist writing code on his computer. In Rwanda, coding has long been viewed as a promising career path, but the rise of generative AI tools capable of writing code has sparked local and global debates about the future of the profession
Technology

“Rwanda’s coders have a future” despite rise of AI – experts

Thursday, July 24, 2025
Dr. Nelson Mbarushimana, Director General of REB
Education

REB unpacks three learning pathways for students

Thursday, July 24, 2025
Édouard Ngirente expressed his deep gratitude to President Paul Kagame as he concluded his eight-year tenure as Rwanda’s Prime Minister. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Politics

Ngirente reflects on ‘deeply enriching’ journey as Prime Minister

Thursday, July 24, 2025
Minister Interior Vincent Biruta addresses the retiring RCS officers on Wednesday, July 23. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Minister Biruta commends retiring correctional officers for loyalty, dedication

Thursday, July 24, 2025
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Rwanda

Hillary Sengabo returns as correctional services spox

Thursday, July 24, 2025
Rwandan ophthalmologists received training on July 23 at RIIO in Nyarutarama, using virtual reality simulators that replicate the human eye in 3D for surgical practice. Photos: Keza Kellya.
Health

From 'animal eyes' to VR: How Rwanda is modernising eye surgery training

Thursday, July 24, 2025
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International

Two Rwandan officers graduate from Turkish Police Academy

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
President Paul Kagame chairs a Cabinet meeting on July 16. The appointment of Justin Nsengiyumva as Prime Minister on July 23 is expected to pave the way for the formation of a new Cabinet, as required by the Constitution. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Politics

When to expect new Cabinet after Kagame names Prime Minister?

Wednesday, July 23, 2025