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Rwanda Energy Group technician during electrical supply exercise in Gicumbi District. The initiative aims to provide electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030. File

Unlocking Africa’s energy potential: Pathways to universal electrification

Friday, January 31, 2025
Workers carry packages at Rwanda Fertilizer Company in Bugesera. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Engineering for Industrialisation: A call to action for Rwanda’s transformative growth

Friday, January 31, 2025
Farmers drying their coffee produce in Ngoma District.Coffee is one of Rwanda’s top agricultural exports. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Agriculture

Farmers upbeat as coffee cherry prices rise by 25%

Thursday, January 30, 2025
Marie-Immaculée Ingabire.
Women

VIDEO - Outspoken and defiant: Ingabire reflects on decades of advocacy for women’s rights

Monday, January 27, 2025
Moise Nkundabarashi, the president of Rwanda Bar Association explained how the programme operates, who qualifies for it, and what support is available. File
Law

Pro bono services: Did you know you can get legal representation in Rwanda, free of charge?

Saturday, January 25, 2025
Diane Sengati, Head of the Department of ICT Education at Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB). Courtesy Photo
Education

International Day of Education: Where does Rwanda stand in integrating AI, technology?

Friday, January 24, 2025
A community health worker instructs a pregnant woman and her husband in Karongi. Community Health workers will start tracking and managing hypertension. Olivier Mugwiza
Health

Community health workers to start screening high blood pressure

Thursday, January 23, 2025
Workers sort dry pineapple at one of SMEs financed by BDF in Ngoma. The government is set to disburse Rwf30 billion to small businesses, primarily targeting women and youth. File
Economy

Inside Rwf30bn facility for micro-businesses

Wednesday, January 22, 2025
A view of Nasho solar-powered irrigation project in Eastern Province in Rwanda. File

The path forward: Harnessing technology, innovation in agriculture in Eastern Africa

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Farmers sell their orange-fleshed sweet potatoes at a rural market in Nyamasheke District. File
Health

Govt turns to orange-fleshed sweet potatoes to combat malnutrition

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Réseau des Femmes Oeuvrant pour le Développement Rural pose for a group photo after an advocacy meeting in Kigali. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: Women-led NGO applauds new law expanding safe abortion access

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Didius Hategekimana, a 34-year-old entrepreneur showcases some of his furniture and jewelry that he produced from horns. Courtesy
Business

Meet Didius Hategekimana, an innovator who's turned cow horns into a gold mine

Monday, January 20, 2025