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The Rusumo–Kagitumba road connecting Rwanda and Uganda. On Thursday, November 6, the African Development Bank Group approved an additional €217.37 million (approximately Rwf 365 billion) for the project. File.
Infrastructure

Road project between Rwanda, Uganda gets over Rwf360bn in funding

Friday, November 07, 2025
A person packs avocados at a storehouse in the Masoro Special Economic Zone for export. Rwanda’s avocado exports generated $6.3 million in 2023, up from just $440,000 in 2013, according to the National Agricultural Export Board (NAEB). File
Economy

Avocado farmers, exporters upbeat about potential access to China

Thursday, November 06, 2025
Chez Lando, one of the junctions set for major road upgrades. The junction improvements are part of the five-year Kigali Urban Transport Improvement Project, which aims to ease traffic flow in and around the capital. Photos by Keza Kellya Raissa
Infrastructure

Property owners await clarity on Kigali junction upgrade plans

Friday, November 07, 2025
Workers on duty in a textile factory at Masoro Economic Zone. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Labour inspection gaps put workers at risk, study warns

Wednesday, November 05, 2025
A hybrid car on display at a showroom in Kicukiro. Rwanda’s transition from fuel-based transport to electric mobility is accelerating, driven by supportive government policies, growing investor confidence, and an emerging ecosystem of innovators. File
Economy

How govt, companies and banks are driving EV uptake

Tuesday, November 04, 2025
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Rwanda

From exile to impact: Zirimwabagabo on leadership, values and raising the next generation

Monday, November 03, 2025
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Featured

BRD launches Shabuka, a low-interest loan initiative to boost women-led businesses

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Performers during Move Afrika concert in Kigali in 2024. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Music

How Move Afrika is turning Kigali into a gateway for global music culture

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Some cross-border trucks in Kabuga in Gasabo. Truck drivers have expressed concerns over restrictions that prevent them from operating on Kigali’s roads during certain hours. Photo Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure

Calls grow to ease truck movement rules as Kigali awaits new bypass

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
A view of Rusumo One Stop Border Post between Rwanda and Tanzania. Courtesy

How Rusumo cross-border infrastructure boosted Rwanda’s regional integration

Monday, October 27, 2025
Workers demolishing a building along the road to pave way for the expansion works. Photo by Kellya Keza
Infrastructure

Giporoso–Masaka road expansion: Demolition of expropriated properties underway

Saturday, October 25, 2025
Nyandungu Eco Park, one of Rwanda's major climate friendly projects so far. The country is looking for $12bn for greater efforts in addressing climate change between 2025-2035.
Environment

Who will fund Rwanda’s $12bn climate action plan?

Saturday, October 25, 2025