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According to figures from the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR), the Urban Consumer Price Index (CPI)—the main gauge of inflation—rose by 7.2 percent in November 2025. file
Economy

Consumer prices rise by 7.2% in November

Thursday, December 11, 2025
An undeveloped part of the Kibagabaga neighbourhood in Gasabo District. The new Participatory Land Readjustment model will help guide the way communities upgrade and develop their neighbourhoods. Photo: Courtesy
Housing

Five key insights from new land urban development model

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Passengers board a bus to Remera at Rwandex. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Infrastructure

Kigali commuters hail new public transport model

Tuesday, December 09, 2025
The National Land Authority has finished training programs to improve how the country handles rapid urban growth. PHOTO BY THE CITY OF KIGALI
Infrastructure

Landowners lead a new era of inclusive urban development

Saturday, December 06, 2025
Transparency International Rwanda’s latest index shows a 5% drop in public perception of corruption, highlighting bribery trends, vulnerable institutions, and the impact on service delivery. Courtesy
Rwanda

Public perception of corruption declines 5% - report

Wednesday, December 03, 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 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
Officials during a guided tour of SteelRwa plant. At least 270 households living around SteelRwa plant in Rwamagana District, will be relocated following air pollution concerns.
Environment

270 households around SteelRwa to be relocated

Friday, November 14, 2025
A sign post at SP Nyarutarama displays new fuel prices. Photo by Confiance Mugisha
Business

Could new fuel price changes affect public transport fares?

Friday, November 14, 2025
Riders of Spiro electric motorcycles have raised concerns about the new e-bike. On November 8, Spiro, the e-mobility company at the centre of the complaints, acknowledged the concerns in a public statement.
Business

Spiro reacts to public outcry over safety of e-motorcycles

Thursday, November 13, 2025
Aissa Toure Sarr, the African Development Bank’s Country Manager in Rwanda, speaks at the opening of the 2025 Country Portfolio Performance Review workshop in Kigali on Wednesday, November 12. Courtesy
Agriculture

AfDB to invest over Rwf430bn in Rwanda’s agriculture

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Monzer Ali, MTN Rwanda Chief Executive Officer, speaks during a past meeting in Kigali. The telecom company confirmed that its services were facing disruptions on Wednesday, November 12. Courtesy
Technology

MTN Rwanda reports internet disruptions

Wednesday, November 12, 2025