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Members of Parliament on Tuesday, May 5, approved the draft law governing virtual assets, marking a key step towards regulating cryptocurrency trading in Rwanda. Craish Bahizi
Economy

Parliament passes bill on virtual assets, cryptocurrencies

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
The Governor of North Kivu in eastern DR Congo, Bahati Erasto Musanga, has announced a ban on divisionism and hate speech in areas under the control of the AFC/M23 movement.
Africa

North Kivu governor outlaws tribalism, hate speech

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
RDB Deputy CEO, Juliana Muganza, and Keletsositse Olebile, Chief Executive Officer of the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre at Rwanda-Botswana Business Forum. Courtesy
Business

Rwanda-Botswana business forum discusses trade, investment

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
People in Rwanda may see shooting stars early on Wednesday morning as the Eta Aquariids meteor shower reaches its peak.
Science

People in Rwanda to see shooting stars early on Wednesday morning

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Saidath Gato, a midwife now with 15 years of experience, currently works for Partners In Health Rwanda. Courtesy
Health

She became a midwife after her neighbour died in childbirth

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
A worker uses a machine to seal a package of wheat flour at Azam Industries in Kigali. Rwanda’s industrial output increased by 6.2 per cent in March 2026. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Rwanda’s industrial output rises 6.2% in March

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
The initiative aims to strengthen dialogue, align priorities, and improve the quality of teaching, learning, and overall outcomes. Courtesy (2)
Education

HEC, varsities in new push to refine education quality

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
A police officer inspects whether bus lanes are respected by other vehicles at the former Rwandex area in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Infrastructure

Emergency, high-occupancy vehicles allowed to use bus lanes

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Cross-border trucks at the Rusumo One Stop Border Post en route to Kigali from Dar es Salaam. File photo.
Business

Truckers upbeat as Rwanda, Tanzania pledge to ease trade hurdles

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
A midwife cares for a premature baby in a neonatal care unit at Kirehe Hospital. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda’s midwifery workforce grows to 2,400 amid high targets

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Rwanda’s Ambassador James Musoni addresses the Second Session of the Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation (JPCC) between Rwanda and Botswana, in Gaborone, on Monday, May 4.
Politics

Rwanda, Botswana officials talk cooperation ahead of Kagame’s visit to Gaborone

Monday, May 04, 2026
Primary Leaving National Examination are slated for July 7-9. Ordinary Level national exams will begin on July 15 and end on July 22. Courtesy
Education

National exams timetable released

Monday, May 04, 2026