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Workers on duty at Asanti garment factory in Kigali Special Economic Zone. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Economy

Textile players push for dedicated zone to boost production

Friday, March 20, 2026
The National Bank of Rwanda Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye presenting economic and financial sector updates for the year ended December 2025 on Thursday, March 19. Dan Gatsinzi
Energy

US-Israel war on Iran yet to affect fuel prices - BNR

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva Silk Road Fund, Chairperson Zhu Jun in Kigali on Wednesday, March 18. Courtesy
Business

China's Silk Road Fund boss explores investment partnerships in Rwanda

Thursday, March 19, 2026
The 2020 US presidential election prompted recounts, court battles, and culminated in the January 6 Capitol attack, a plain demonstration of how contested democratic processes can become.

When the teachers of democratic governance stumble

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Minister of Justice and Attoney General Emmanuel Ugirashebuja presents Rwanda's statement during hearing in The Hague on Wednesday, March 18. Courtesy

Minister Ugirashebuja’s statement during Rwanda-UK arbitration proceedings

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
International

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

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
Featured

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

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Nigerian diplomat Ozonnia Ojielo as the new UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ethiopia.
International

Former UN envoy to Rwanda appointed to Ethiopia

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
A section of Kibuye-Kiziba tarmac road. Photos: Germain Nsanzimana.
Infrastructure

New tarmac road boosts healthcare access, business in Karongi

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
The newly elected Private Sector Federation Rwanda officials. Chairperson François Twagirumukiza, 1st Vice Chairperson Jean-Claude Uwizeyemungu (R), and 2nd Vice Chairperson Diane Kamanzi (L).
Editorial

PSF’s new leadership must heed business concerns

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Some packages of mixed agricultural product consignment that were exported to Ghana under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement at Kigali International Airport on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. File

Trade, state, and society – Part III: Africa at the crossroads

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
The ongoing construction works at Nyabarongo multi-purpose dam. Sub-Saharan Africa could face a 57 percent shortage of construction project professionals by 2035, a new report shows. Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure

Africa faces shortage of construction project professionals – report

Tuesday, March 17, 2026