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A person packs avocados at a storehouse in the Masoro Special Economic Zone for export. Rwanda’s avocado exports generated $6.3 million in 2023, up from just $440,000 in 2013, according to the National Agricultural Export Board (NAEB). File
Economy

Avocado farmers, exporters upbeat about potential access to China

Thursday, November 06, 2025
A recent study found that trees planted under agroforestry schemes in Rwanda have an average survival rate of around 64 percent, with some sites recording rates as low as 30 percent due to limited follow-up and monitoring.
Environment

Inside new digital systems tracking forest growth

Friday, November 07, 2025
Chez Lando, one of the junctions set for major road upgrades. The junction improvements are part of the five-year Kigali Urban Transport Improvement Project, which aims to ease traffic flow in and around the capital. Photos by Keza Kellya Raissa
Infrastructure

Property owners await clarity on Kigali junction upgrade plans

Friday, November 07, 2025
The Rwf 6 billion facility is expected to offer medicalised services, including surgery. It will have a capacity of 111 beds and serve more than 35,000 residents in Kirehe.
Health

Kirehe border communities to get modern healthcare under Rwf 6bn project

Friday, November 07, 2025
The MTN Anti-DDoS Solution, unveiled on Wednesday, November 5, marks the company’s latest move to strengthen Rwanda’s digital infrastructure against cyber threats.
Featured

MTN launches anti-DDoS solution to shield businesses from cyberattacks

Thursday, November 06, 2025
Ibuka Europe leaders gathering in Berlin between November 1-2. Courtesy.

Berlin: Ibuka Europe reaffirms commitment to memory and legacy

Thursday, November 06, 2025
A delegation from the Kenya Defence Forces, led by Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Charles Muriu Kahariri, in conversation with their Rwandan counterparts on Wednesday, November 5. Photo by RDF
Security

Rwanda, Kenya 'finalising' defence pact

Thursday, November 06, 2025
Students celebrate during RICA’s third graduation ceremony for the Class of 2025 at the Bugesera campus on September 19. Photo: Craish Bahizi
Education

Over 16,000 varsity students to get scholarships

Thursday, November 06, 2025
A veterinarian conducts vaccination against Black Quarter and Anthrax in Rusizi District. Courtesy Photo
Health

Rwanda expands disease tracking to include animals and wildlife

Thursday, November 06, 2025
Sports Minister Nelly Mukazayire appears before the Public Accounts Committee on November 5 over queries raised by the Office of the Auditor General. The audit showed that Rwf9.7 billion was transferred to federations without proper monitoring mechanisms, Rwf129.9 million for sporting events lacked expenditure reports, and Rwf676.3 million was found to have been spent with no supporting documents. Photo: Courtesy
Law

Sports Ministry tightens accountability

Thursday, November 06, 2025
Award Ceremony: Partner Appreciation SINOTRUK honored its top global partners with the 2025 Outstanding Service, Marketing, and Contribution Awards. Each award-winning partner received a SINOTRUK pickup truck, symbolizing the company’s appreciation and shared success with its collaborators worldwide.
Featured

Press release: SINOTRUK hosts successful 2025 Global Partner Conference

Thursday, November 06, 2025
Irembo agents during a training session on assisting platform users. As the country advances its digital transformation agenda, platforms like Irembo remain central to achieving this goal. Courtesy Photo
Editorial

The only way to go for Irembo is up

Thursday, November 06, 2025