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Expected by 2027, the plant will be able to process 60 tonnes of tungsten ore per hour. Nyakabingo covers a 1,600-hectare mining concession. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Trinity Metals plans $100m investment in Rwanda mineral operations

Friday, December 05, 2025
African envoy in Kigali met with members of Pan-African Movement Rwanda on December 4 to start preparations for the 63rd Africa Day, set to be celebrated on May 25, 2026. Courtesy
Politics

PAM Rwanda, African envoys discuss preps for Africa Day 2026

Thursday, December 04, 2025
Growing interest in green finance is driving investment into renewable energy and environmentally responsible development across the region.

Green finance and ESG-linked investments: Catalyzing East Africa’s economic transformation

Thursday, December 04, 2025
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, with 24 teams competing across six host cities. Net Photo
Football

What you should know about AFCON 2025

Thursday, December 04, 2025
Rwanda strengthens its entrepreneurship ecosystem as the SIYB programme is integrated into Rwanda Polytechnic’s digital platform, following a December 3 handover at RP Kigali Campus in collaboration with the ILO and national stakeholders.
Featured

ILO, Rwanda Polytechnic partner to strengthen Rwanda’s entrepreneurship ecosystem

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
Alice Uwase, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum, and Gas Board, speaks during Rwanda Mining Week at the Kigali Convention Centre (KCC) on December 2. Photos by Kellia Keza
Economy

A breakdown of the 10 mineral blocks now available to investors

Thursday, December 04, 2025
A doctor interacts with patients at Munini Hospital in Nyaruguru District in July 2022. Private insurers are preparing a series of premium adjustments and stricter monitoring measures to counter the financial strain caused by the medical tariffs that took effect on July 1. File photo
Business

Insurers consider adjustments to offset medical tariff impact

Thursday, December 04, 2025
Rwanda international Jojea Kwizera has signed a multi-year' contract extension with Rhode Island. Photo courtesy
Football

Kwizera signs Rhode Island FC contract extension

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
Postgraduate theology candidates, World Vision Rwanda staff, and government officials gather for a group photo at the East African Christian College in Kigali on Friday, November 28. Photos by Craish Bahizi.
Featured

World Vision equips Rwanda’s first cohort of over 150 trained pastors

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
The event brought together participants from around the world, focusing on the 2025 theme, “Minerals for a smarter and greener future,” in Kigali on December 2. Photos by Kellia Keza.
Featured

Critical minerals take centre stage at Rwanda Mining Week 2025

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
New buses parked at Kabuga Bus Station, unveiled in October 2023. The government plans to introduce a real-time monitoring system for public buses by February 2026, a move the Ministry of Infrastructure says will improve reliability and enhance commuter experience. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Real-time bus tracking system set for rollout in 2026

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
Israel Mbonyi will debut New Year Concerts in Rubavu with the first edition scheduled for January 1, 2026, at Nengo Stadium. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Music

Israel Mbonyi to debut his New Year concerts in Rubavu

Wednesday, December 03, 2025