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Workers sort coffee beans under processing for export at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Business

Why online auction for Rwanda’s best coffee matters

Monday, October 13, 2025
Technicians fix fridges at Bugesera based firm. Imported and locally manufactured refrigeration equipment will soon be tested and certified for energy efficiency. Courtesy
Energy

Inside Rwanda’s plan to cut power waste from inefficient fridges

Monday, October 13, 2025
When we break through walls, we create bridges that connect people to markets for the benefit of all.

Bridges, not walls: Why Africa must embrace global trade and innovation

Monday, October 13, 2025
A view of Gatuna border between Rwanda and Uganda in Gicumbi District. File

Panyimur road trip revelations and why Rwanda and Uganda are still one story

Monday, October 13, 2025
A section of the newly inaugurated Rukomo-Nyagatare road. The government inaugurated more than 150 kilometres of newly completed roads last week. Courtesy

Roads to the future: Infrastructure as backbone of Rwanda’s economic transformation

Sunday, October 12, 2025
Visitors during a guided tour of a farm owned by Allen Umulisa, the Founder of RAI Green Stalks Ltd. courtesy

Supporting young women entrepreneurs builds stronger families, communities, and economies

Sunday, October 12, 2025
Uwihanganye (3rd from left) is joined by officials from the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa to cut the ribbon at the new roads' launch. Courtesy.
Infrastructure

Residents upbeat over new 151km road network

Saturday, October 11, 2025
Twenty-five military and police officers from across Africa complete a two-week regional training in Rwanda, equipping them to prevent the recruitment and use of children in armed conflicts.
Security

Renewed call for African militaries to protect children from armed violence

Saturday, October 11, 2025
Representatives of the pioneering entities pose for a group photo at the event on Wednesday, October 8. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Rwanda awards first Gender Equality Certifications to 26 institutions

Friday, October 10, 2025
P3 students at G.S. Kirebe in Gakenke District interact with Minister Jennifer Chapman on Thursday, October 9. Courtesy
Education

Families’ negative attitudes ‘still fuel school dropout rate’

Friday, October 10, 2025
(L-R) Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) CEO Alice Uwase, and Oheneba Yaw Otchrere, Chairman of the Ashanti Investment Trust and Rwanda Development Board (RDB) CEO Jean-Guy Afrika during the signing ceremony on Thursday, October 9. Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda, Ghanaian company forge new mining partnership

Friday, October 10, 2025
Clementine Mukeka, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Irene Vida Gala, the Ambassador of Brazil to Rwanda at the signing ceremony in Kigali, on October 9.
Politics

Rwanda, Brazil hold first-ever political consultations

Friday, October 10, 2025