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Impounded vehicles are seen at a Gatsata facility in Kigali, as the new road traffic bill allows for their auction. Courtesy
Infrastructure

New traffic law spells out how impounded vehicles will be auctioned

Tuesday, January 06, 2026
Traffic police officers check drivers’ documents at Gishushu junction in Kigali. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Traffic point deduction system should be rolled out with 'caution'

Tuesday, January 06, 2026
On January 5, the lower chamber of Parliament unanimously passed a road traffic bill replacing 39-year-old law focused on improving safety through technology and a merit and demerit points system.
Law

Parliament passes road traffic bill replacing 39-year-old law

Tuesday, January 06, 2026
All public transport buses operating in Kigali are expected to be electric by the end of 2026, according to the Ministry of Infrastructure. Courtesy
Economy

Six major projects to watch in 2026

Friday, January 02, 2026
Belle Ville Groupe inaugurated LA CASA Kiyovu, a serviced apartment complex offering 30 high-end units with premium finishes. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Top real estate developments that stood out in 2025

Friday, December 26, 2025
Decision to ban players who fail to honour national team call-up has drawn mixed reactions among the basketball community. Photo courtesy
Basketball

Ban on players who snub national team sparks divided opinions

Friday, December 12, 2025
The government established a public company, Ecofleet Solutions, which is scheduled to begin operations this November. Courtesy
Infrastructure

What are the key features of Kigali’s new public transport system?

Saturday, November 29, 2025
Apple fruits imported from South Africa. Rwanda has lifted a nearly eight-year ban on the importation of agricultural and animal products from South Africa. Courtesy
Agriculture

Rwanda lifts eight-year ban on South African agric products

Friday, November 14, 2025
Rwanda’s Ambassador Bakuramutsa presented her Letters of Credence to Ghada Waly, Director General of the UN Office at Vienna (UNOV) in Vienna, Austria. Courtesy
International

PHOTOS: Rwandan envoy presents credentials to key agencies in Vienna

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
A cattle herd found illegally grazing in the forested area of Muhungwe Mountain is associated with recent Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreaks. Germain Nsanzimana
Rwanda

Govt launches ring vaccination to contain Foot and Mouth outbreak in Rubavu

Thursday, October 30, 2025
ACP Steven Rukumba, Commissioner for Testing and Licensing at Rwanda National Police, speaks during the senatorial session that was assessing government’s measures meant to address road accidents, on October 10, 2025 (Emmanuel Ntirenganya).
Rwanda

How new road traffic bill may change driver behaviour

Friday, October 10, 2025
Bellazuri Cosmetics, a fast-growing African beauty brand, launched the activities in Rwanda at The Retreat in Kiyovu on Friday, October 3. All photos by Craish Bahizi.
Featured

African skincare brand Bellazuri debuts in Rwanda

Sunday, October 05, 2025