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Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa addresses journalists during a press conference in March. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Rwanda secures $250m IMF funding to deal with external shocks

Tuesday, June 09, 2026
The New Times

Africa learning from Africa: Strengthening foundational skills and unlocking future jobs

Tuesday, June 09, 2026
An artist's impression of Ramba Hills Real Estate in Kigali. A $80 million (approximately Frw 115 billion) real estate development is underway in Kacyiru. Courtesy
Editorial

Real estate growth must include affordable housing

Tuesday, June 09, 2026
The Cabinet has approved the draft State Finance Law for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, setting the national budget at Rwf7,796.3 billion. File
Economy

Cabinet approves Rwf7.8tn budget for next fiscal year

Tuesday, June 09, 2026
President Paul Kagame chairs the Cabinet Meeting on Monday, June 8. The meeting approved the establishment of a National Artificial Intelligence Agency. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Technology

Govt to set up National Artificial Intelligence Agency

Monday, June 08, 2026
Visitors during a guided tour of Bwiza Riverside Homes in Nyarugenge District. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Housing

Inside rising real estate investment appeal

Monday, June 08, 2026
Officials and participants pose for a group photo during the graduation ceremony that took place at Kigali Golf Course on Friday, on June 5. Courtesy
Featured

Rwanda marks governance milestone as first accredited directors graduate

Monday, June 08, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion about 'Fueling Resilience; Strategies for Rwandan Businesses to Thrive Amidst Rising Operational Costs,' on Friday, June 5. Courtesy
Featured

BPR Power Talks debuts with focus on strengthening Rwanda's oil and gas sector

Monday, June 08, 2026
Workers on duty during a road construction project in Kimihurura, Gasabo District. According to City of Kigali officials, the city aims to create more than 50,000 jobs annually, building on employment gains recorded in the 2025/26 financial year. Major sources of job creation include construction and infrastructure projects such as roads, housing developments, public facilities, and urban upgrading initiatives. Photo by CRAISH BAHIZI
Economy

How City of Kigali plans to create over 50,000 jobs annually

Monday, June 08, 2026
Rwanda’s Minister of Sports, Nelly Mukazayire, speaks at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2026 in Russia, on June 5. Mukazayire said the Olympic system should reflect all continents rather than remain concentrated in a few regions.

‘Africa Is ready’: Rwandan minister makes case for Olympic Games hosting rights

Saturday, June 06, 2026
KIFC representatives during a meeting with Brazilian investors in November 2025. The meeting was co-organised by Planner Corretora de Valores S.A, a Brazilian firm that is now operating the Gako beef processing plant in Bugesera District. Courtesy

Rwanda’s financial ambition through the lens of São Paulo

Saturday, June 06, 2026
I&M Bank Rwanda staff during a tree planting exercise in Kigali on November 28, 2025. More than 68 million trees were planted in Rwanda during the 2025-26 planting season, which began in October. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Climate action starts with us

Friday, June 05, 2026