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Telesphore Ndabamenye (left) and Solange Uwituze (right) were appointed by President Paul Kagame to the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources on December 1. Courtesy
Agriculture

What awaits two technocrats at the helm of agriculture ministry

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
A church member uses sign language to communicate with deaf congregants during a service. Net Photo

Faith, technology, and rights: Building inclusive communities for persons with disabilities in Rwanda

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
Students perform during the Imenye Wikunde (Know Yourself, Love Yourself) project event in Kirehe District on November 30. Courtesy
Featured

How Impanuro Girls Initiative sparked social change in Kirehe

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
L-R: Moderator Jackie Lumbasi, Zora Robotics CEO Benjamin Karenzi, PRI CEO Ray Power, and MineTech CEO Kelvin Rwihimba during a panel discussion on ‘Mines of Tomorrow: Robotics for Smart Mining.’ Photo: Keza Kellya Raissa.
Technology

How robotics and AI are reshaping safety in underground mining

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
Workers on duty at DUMAC Mining Site in Rwamagana District on March 5. Rwanda’s mining sector currently employs 92,000 people, reflecting strong collaboration between the government, sector professionals, investors, and development partners, according to Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva. File
Economy

Mining sector records over 90,000 jobs

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
People receive services from local government authorities after community work. Rwanda began its decentralisation process in 2000 to improve governance, reduce poverty, and enhance service delivery by transferring authority and resources to local governments. Courtesy

How decentralization and visionary leadership drive progress

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) Soraya Hakuziyaremye (centre) announced, during a joint session of both chambers of Parliament on Monday, December 1, that the country’s digital currency trial is set to begin next year. Looking on are Mussa Fazil Harerimana, Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies (left) and Thierry Kalisa, Chief Economist at the Central Bank. Photo: Courtesy.
Economy

Digital currency trial set for next year, says central bank governor

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Martin Mbonu, Chief Executive Officer of ComzAfrica (center, wearing a khaki sweatshirt), poses with his colleagues. Founded in 2010 by three Rwandans, ComzAfrica has grown from addressing airtime distribution challenges to powering digital lending, payments, electricity access, and other essential utilities for millions of Africans. Courtesy
Featured

ComzAfrica marks 15 years of shaping Africa’s digital financial landscape

Monday, December 01, 2025
The dialogue brought together policymakers, commercial banks, MFIs, SACCOs, fintechs, civil society, and rural women to explore practical solutions that expand access to dignified and fulfilling work. All photos: Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

Mastercard Foundation champions inclusive finance for young rural businesswomen

Monday, December 01, 2025
President Paul Kagame speaking at the Inclusive Fintech Forum 2025 on February 27 in Kigali. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Is Rwanda ready to become Africa’s FinTech center of gravity?

Monday, December 01, 2025
A teacher trains a student with a disability in class. The high cost of specialised schools continues to push many children with disabilities out of the classroom. Courtesy
Education

High school cost derails education of special needs learners

Saturday, November 29, 2025