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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
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
A neighbourhood in Kibagabaga in the capital Kigali. The new district land use master plans for eleven districts, approved by the Cabinet on November 28, are expected to guide sustainable land use and accelerate major urban development projects, according to the National Land Authority. Photo: Courtesy
Infrastructure

Inside new district land use master plans

Tuesday, December 02, 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
Entrepreneurs think they need a lot of money to start a business, but the most important capital at the beginning isn’t financial , it’s mindset

Money moves for entrepreneurs: Building a business on a budget

Monday, December 01, 2025
Canisius Kanangire, the Executive Director of African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF).
Agriculture

AATF boss on Rwanda’s GM banana drive, Africa’s agri-biotech future

Saturday, November 29, 2025
AfricaWeek 2025 brought together founders, investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders in Kigali from November 20–21. Photos by Keza Kelia.
Featured

Norrsken’s Africa/Week unites builders to shape continent’s future

Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Mariette Mico shares her experience and how she ended up liking agriculture, as Janvier Nsanzimana (R) follow at the Youth Forward for Agrifood Systems Transformation (YOUTH FAST) Forum 2025, in Kigali, on November 24 (courtesy)
Featured

Young graduates find prosperity, purpose in agribusiness

Tuesday, November 25, 2025
It featured 19 comic books and eight animations created by 20 Rwandan artists, the display that highlighted the powerful rise of a new generation of illustrators and digital storytellers. 
Art

How young creatives tell Rwandan story through digital art

Friday, November 21, 2025
Officials pose for a group photo during the launch of ‘Chidi’, a ground-breaking AI learning companion built in partnership with Anthropic and the Government of Rwanda. Courtesy
Featured

ALX unveils ‘Chidi’, a first-of-its-kind AI mentor for young learners

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
A view of GAMICO Bashyamba mine in Nyarugenge District. Courtesy
Economy

Why global investors should not miss Rwanda Mining Week

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Singapore, Innocent Muhizi, presents his letters of credence to Tharman Shanmugaratnam, the Singaporean president  on Monday, November 17. Courtesy
International

Tech, trade top Muhizi’s agenda as Rwanda’s envoy to Singapore

Monday, November 17, 2025