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A veterinarian conducts vaccination against Black Quarter and Anthrax in Rusizi District. Courtesy Photo
Health

Rwanda expands disease tracking to include animals and wildlife

Thursday, November 06, 2025
Sports Minister Nelly Mukazayire appears before the Public Accounts Committee on November 5 over queries raised by the Office of the Auditor General. The audit showed that Rwf9.7 billion was transferred to federations without proper monitoring mechanisms, Rwf129.9 million for sporting events lacked expenditure reports, and Rwf676.3 million was found to have been spent with no supporting documents. Photo: Courtesy
Law

Sports Ministry tightens accountability

Thursday, November 06, 2025
Award Ceremony: Partner Appreciation SINOTRUK honored its top global partners with the 2025 Outstanding Service, Marketing, and Contribution Awards. Each award-winning partner received a SINOTRUK pickup truck, symbolizing the company’s appreciation and shared success with its collaborators worldwide.
Featured

Press release: SINOTRUK hosts successful 2025 Global Partner Conference

Thursday, November 06, 2025
Irembo agents during a training session on assisting platform users. As the country advances its digital transformation agenda, platforms like Irembo remain central to achieving this goal. Courtesy Photo
Editorial

The only way to go for Irembo is up

Thursday, November 06, 2025
A scene from a multi-vehicle accident in Kicukiro, Kigali. A new law on accident compensation, enacted in October 2025, upholds Rwf3,000 as the minimum daily payment for victims without verifiable income. File Photo
Law

Why Parliament upheld Rwf3,000 as minimum pay for accident victims

Wednesday, November 05, 2025
Rwanda National Police announced on Wednesday, November 5, the arrest of five men for allegedly stealing and vandalizing electricity cables in Gasabo District.
Crime

Gasabo: Five arrested over vandalising electric cables

Wednesday, November 05, 2025
Ingrid Karangwayire, Executive Secretary of BK Foundation, speaking at the event, emphasized the importance of creative inclusion in national development.
Featured

Press Release: BK Foundation sponsors 100 young talents at Silver Gala

Wednesday, November 05, 2025
An Irembo employee demonstrates the portal in Kigali on March 18, 2019, as the government plans to simplify public service access by reducing unnecessary document requirements on IremboGov, the e-governance platform. Photo by E. Kwizera
Technology

Irembo applications set for upgrade as govt cuts document uploads

Wednesday, November 05, 2025
The government is seeking at least $300 million country’s internet coverage gap. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Technology

Rwanda needs Rwf430bn to scale internet coverage, says ICT minister

Wednesday, November 05, 2025
Engineers and technologists take an oath to become members of the Institution of Engineers Rwanda. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

Press release: Rwanda enacts new law governing engineering profession

Wednesday, November 05, 2025
IPAR–Rwanda released the findings of two studies, Inclusion of MSMEs in Labor Market Systems and Labor Inspection and Administration in Rwanda, during the dissemination event in Kigali. Courtesy Photo
Economy

Why Rwanda’s micro-enterprises struggle to create decent jobs

Wednesday, November 05, 2025
Women working at the microfactory in the Gishwati-Mukura National Park neighborhood. Courtesy Photo
Environment

Gishwati-Mukura’s restoration boosts wildlife, uplifts nearby communities

Wednesday, November 05, 2025