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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
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
British High Commissioner to Rwanda, Alison Thorpe, standing alongside the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe, addressing the audience at the event.
Fashion

Rwandan fashion shines at UK King’s Birthday event in Kigali

Saturday, November 29, 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
Etienne Niyodushima, an entrepreneur, speaks with a journalist during an interview in Kigali on November 26. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza.
Business

WATCH: How a young entrepreneur is transforming Kigali’s shoe-care industry

Thursday, November 27, 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
Agripreneur Sakina Usengimana, Chairperson of Rwanda Youth in Agribusiness Forum, speaks during the Youth Forward for Agrifood Systems Transformation Forum 2025, on November 25 (courtesy).
Agriculture

New strategy targets over 800,000 youth jobs in agrifood systems

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
Kiss FM, 2019 - Business Today. A shift into depth, analysis, and national conversations. Proof that radio can inform, educate, and elevate.

20 years on the airwaves: What radio taught me about Rwanda, change and hope

Saturday, November 22, 2025
Christine Nkulikiyinka, the Minister of Public Service and Labour (C), congratulated the awardees at Mövenpick Kigali on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Photos by Kellya Keza.
Featured

Global business services sector grows by 39.7%, over 4,000 jobs created

Friday, November 21, 2025
Government Spokesperson Yolande Makolo has praised Qatar as a reliable and strategic partner for Rwanda. Speaking in an interview with Qatari media, she reflected on the two-day official visit of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, from November 20–21 in Kigali.
Politics

Qatar is a trusted partner, says Makolo

Friday, November 21, 2025
President Kagame drives with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, after his arrival at Kigali International Airport on November 20. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Politics

Kagame, Emir of Qatar highlight deepening ties after Kigali visit

Friday, November 21, 2025