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Architects and quantity surveyors look over building plans. Rwanda’s Parliament has updated the law to officially include quantity surveying as a recognized profession alongside architecture and engineering. Net Photo

Rwanda’s built environment at a crossroads: The law is passed, but the real work begins now

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
President Paul Kagame speaks during the official opening of Zaria Court on Monday, July 28. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Tourism

Kagame explains inspiration behind Kigali’s sports city

Monday, July 28, 2025
Now available on Google Play, the app operates across 12 African countries and eliminates the need for prior authorization when seeking medical treatment while traveling. Photo by Keza Kellya Raissa
Technology

Smart Access App rolls out in Rwanda’s health sector

Monday, July 28, 2025
A view of the port of Djibouti. The country gave Rwanda land to facilitate trade and investment. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Why foreign land given to Rwanda remains unutilized

Monday, July 28, 2025
The Rwandan government announced new changes to vehicle emission testing, which will apply to all vehicles, including motorcycles. on Thursday, July 24,
Rwanda

Motorists, environmentalists weigh in on vehicle emissions testing

Friday, July 25, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva. PHOTO BY DAN GATSINZI
Politics

Justin Nsengiyumva sworn in as Prime Minister, vows to prioritize citizen welfare

Friday, July 25, 2025
On Thursday, July 24, President Paul Kagame appointed Dr. Bernadette Arakwiye as Minister of Environment and Dominique Habimana as Minister of Local Government.
Politics

Who are Arakwiye and Habimana, the newest ministerial faces

Friday, July 25, 2025
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has reminded all tourism and hospitality businesses to obtain an operating license.
Tourism

All tourism, hospitality businesses asked to get operating licence

Friday, July 25, 2025
Dr. Jean-Népo Abdallah Utumatwishima, Minister of Youth and Arts, poses with other officials and winners of the 2025 AGUKA Idea Entrepreneurship Program, during a prize-giving ceremony held on June 24. Courtesy Photo
Economy

Youth investment facility: what’s in it for young entrepreneurs?

Friday, July 25, 2025
CLOCKWISE: Dr. Bernadette Arakwiye, Minister of Environment; Dr. Telesphore Ndabamenye, Minister of State for Agriculture and Animal Resources; Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye, Minister of State for Infrastructure; and Dominique Habimana, Minister of Local Government.
Politics

Four new faces as Kagame appoints Cabinet members

Thursday, July 24, 2025
Motorcyclists park near Nyabugogo Bus Park. On Thursday, July 24, the Rwandan government announced new vehicle emission testing fees, applicable to all vehicles, including motorcycles. Courtesy photo
Environment

Air quality: Govt introduces changes in vehicle emissions testing

Thursday, July 24, 2025
Kids during a karate class at Notre-Dame des Anges primary school in Remera. Photo by Annick Teta
Rwanda

Holiday camps that keep youth active, inspired, and learning

Thursday, July 24, 2025