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Workers on duty at Asanti Garment factory in Kigali. Rwanda's garment factories currently supply clothing for just 5% of the population. Craish BAHIZI
Economy

Inside Govt’s plan to boost local textile production

Tuesday, April 01, 2025
Developers during the second annual AI Connect Hackathon at Irembo Campus in Nyarutarama on Sunday, March 30. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

FEATURED: Can Rwanda become Africa’s AI powerhouse? Hackathon winners are making it happen

Tuesday, April 01, 2025
Ghana eyes gold trading regulator to boost foreign exchange earnings.
Economy

Ghana eyes gold trading regulator to boost foreign exchange earnings

Monday, March 31, 2025
Amb. Wang presented his credential to H.E. President Paul Kagame.

A bosom friend afar brings a distant land near: Farewell message from Ambassador Wang Xuekun

Monday, March 31, 2025
Schools in remote areas of Rwanda have welcomed the government's initiative to deploy solar power, aiming to connect nearly 1,000 schools by the end of 2025. Courtesy
Energy

Rwanda expands solar power to electrify close to 1,000 schools by 2025

Monday, March 31, 2025
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente presents government actions to accelerate industrial production and exports for sustainable economic growth to Members of Parliament on Friday, March 28. Courtesy
Economy

Bugesera tannery park set to generate $430m annually

Monday, March 31, 2025
A number of local comedians joined residents in Ruhuha Sector, Bugesera District for Umuganda during which they launched 'Comedy for Peace,' a n

Beyond the stage: Comedians join hands to champion social change

Sunday, March 30, 2025
Children during a practical exercise at Rulindo based ECD centre on Wednesday, March 26. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Featured

Rwanda moves to improve early childhood development

Saturday, March 29, 2025
Stephen Par Kuol, a member of the SPLM-IO political bureau and minister of peacebuilding in the transitional unity government.
International

South Sudan opposition reaffirms commitment to peace amid Machar's house arrest

Saturday, March 29, 2025
These time-limited exemptions now apply to raw materials, machinery imported by industries, electric vehicles (EVs), and energy equipment. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Economy

Gov't sheds light on revised VAT exemption policy

Saturday, March 29, 2025
Local government minister Patrice Mugenzi speaks to ex-combatants on Friday, March 28 at the Rwanda Demobilization and Reintegration Commission camp in Musanze District. COURTESY PHOTOS
Security

Minister Mugenzi calls on ex-combatants to embrace unity, resilience

Saturday, March 29, 2025
The Rwandan government plans to establish a fund that will address industrial underutilization to boost manufacturing output. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Economy

Govt mulls fund to support industries with low-interest rates

Saturday, March 29, 2025