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France (L) confirmed her relationship with Secret Story Africa winner Moctar is real. Photo courtesy
Showbiz

France admits love at first sight when she met Moctar

Monday, December 01, 2025
Technicians demonstrate a drone used for anti-malaria spraying during a community awareness campaign, as participants observe the technology in Kigali on November 23. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Technology

AI, drones could help African projects secure investment rapidly

Monday, December 01, 2025
Nigeria’s D’Tigers secured a dramatic 75-69 win over Rwanda on Sunday to finish FIBA World Cup Africa qualifiers in Radès, Tunisia, with a 1-2 record. Photo by FIBA
Basketball

Nigeria overcome Rwanda to bag first win at FIBA WC Qualifiers

Monday, December 01, 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 dialogue brought together policymakers, commercial banks, MFIs, SACCOs, fintechs, civil society, and rural women to explore practical solutions that expand access to dignified and fulfilling work. All photos: Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

Mastercard Foundation champions inclusive finance for young rural businesswomen

Monday, December 01, 2025
Apanal held discussions during the African Investment Forum (AIF) Market Days 2025 in Rabat, Morocco. Courtesy
Business

Investors commit $15 bn at African Investment Forum

Monday, December 01, 2025
Gitare Mill wheat processing factory is in talks with a potential new investor. Courtesy
Agriculture

OCP Africa in talks to revive Nyamagabe’s stalled wheat factory

Monday, December 01, 2025
Garden Fresh workers prepare French beans for export in Kigali in September 2022. Garden Fresh Ltd. is a leading Rwandan agricultural company specializing in the production and export of high-quality fresh fruits and vegetables to international markets, primarily in Europe and the Middle East. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Agriculture

Horticulture takes off as firms scale up, exports surge

Monday, December 01, 2025
President Paul Kagame speaking at the Inclusive Fintech Forum 2025 on February 27 in Kigali. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Is Rwanda ready to become Africa’s FinTech center of gravity?

Monday, December 01, 2025
Jamaican reggae and dancehall artiste FyaVerse is looking to expand his music market to Rwanda with debut album
Music

Jamaican artiste eyes Rwandan market with debut album

Monday, December 01, 2025
Niger's Moctar is the winner of the Secret Story Africa 2025.Photo Moctar Instagram
Showbiz

France Mpundu loses Secret Story Africa to boyfriend Moctar

Sunday, November 30, 2025
Nirere and Masengesho received awards for Rwanda's best Women Elite and Men Elite categories at Africa Cycling Excellence Awards. Photo by RBA
Cycling

Cycling: Masengesho, Nirere share podium with Africa’s best

Sunday, November 30, 2025