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A scene from a multi-vehicle accident in Kicukiro, Kigali. A new law on accident compensation, enacted in October 2025, upholds Rwf3,000 as the minimum daily payment for victims without verifiable income. File Photo
Law

Why Parliament upheld Rwf3,000 as minimum pay for accident victims

Wednesday, November 05, 2025
Rwanda National Police announced on Wednesday, November 5, the arrest of five men for allegedly stealing and vandalizing electricity cables in Gasabo District.
Crime

Gasabo: Five arrested over vandalising electric cables

Wednesday, November 05, 2025
Ingrid Karangwayire, Executive Secretary of BK Foundation, speaking at the event, emphasized the importance of creative inclusion in national development.
Featured

Press Release: BK Foundation sponsors 100 young talents at Silver Gala

Wednesday, November 05, 2025
An Irembo employee demonstrates the portal in Kigali on March 18, 2019, as the government plans to simplify public service access by reducing unnecessary document requirements on IremboGov, the e-governance platform. Photo by E. Kwizera
Technology

Irembo applications set for upgrade as govt cuts document uploads

Wednesday, November 05, 2025
The government is seeking at least $300 million country’s internet coverage gap. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Technology

Rwanda needs Rwf430bn to scale internet coverage, says ICT minister

Wednesday, November 05, 2025
Engineers and technologists take an oath to become members of the Institution of Engineers Rwanda. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

Press release: Rwanda enacts new law governing engineering profession

Wednesday, November 05, 2025
IPAR–Rwanda released the findings of two studies, Inclusion of MSMEs in Labor Market Systems and Labor Inspection and Administration in Rwanda, during the dissemination event in Kigali. Courtesy Photo
Economy

Why Rwanda’s micro-enterprises struggle to create decent jobs

Wednesday, November 05, 2025
Women working at the microfactory in the Gishwati-Mukura National Park neighborhood. Courtesy Photo
Environment

Gishwati-Mukura’s restoration boosts wildlife, uplifts nearby communities

Wednesday, November 05, 2025
Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney.
International

Former US Vice President Dick Cheney dies at 84

Tuesday, November 04, 2025
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Economy

Kagame says development cannot be outsourced, calls for balanced global cooperation

Tuesday, November 04, 2025
Representatives of the Congolese government and the AFCM23 movement sign the declaration of principles in Doha on July 19. File
Africa

DR Congo crisis: Uncertainty looms over Doha peace talks

Tuesday, November 04, 2025
Two daily tanks are already set up at the cooking gas depot being constructed in Rusororo, with each having a capacity of more than 200,000 litres or 100 tonnes of LPG. Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Energy

Rwf60bn cooking gas depot set to boost Rwanda’s energy security

Tuesday, November 04, 2025