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Verena Ruzibuka, Country Director of Heifer International Rwanda hands over a cheque to one of the winners. Heifer International Rwanda has officially launched the 2026 AYuTE Challenge Rwanda. Courtesy
Featured

Press release: Heifer Rwanda launches 2026 AYuTE challenge with Rwf65m for youth-led Agritech solutions

Tuesday, February 03, 2026
The New Times

Teaching in our voice: Using AI to empower teachers, protect every child

Thursday, January 15, 2026
Col (Rtd) Dr. Richard Ngwenya, a Zimbabwean veteran who served with the United Nations Observer Mission Uganda-Rwanda (UNOMUR) on the Ugandan side of the border.

Dr. Ngwenya’s appeal to President Kagame: Champion the right to happiness

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Visitors tour a mini-exhibition on Women Entrepreneurship in the cultural and Creative industry. Craish BAHIZI

How Africa’s youth are rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship

Tuesday, December 23, 2025
According to the Labour Force Survey Q3 2025 by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR), 15.5 percent of youth aged 16 to 30 were unemployed in August, compared to 11.7 percent of adults.
Education

Universities step up to bridge skills gap, boost graduate employability

Monday, December 22, 2025
The New Times

Meet 10 most powerful billionaires of Africa to watch in 2026

Saturday, December 20, 2025
The top 10 finalists for the 7th edition of the ABH Summit, scheduled for December 12 and 13.
Featured

Africa’s Business Heroes returns to Kigali for 7th edition

Tuesday, December 09, 2025
NBA Africa Triple Double Accelerator Demo Day staff pose for a group photo on Friday, December 5.
Basketball

NBA Africa announces five prize-winning startups at its second accelerator Demo Day

Friday, December 05, 2025
Vinay Dev, Managing Director of GlobX Rwanda, delivers his remarks during the country’s largest enterprise technology engagement event, held in Kigali on December 4. Photos by Olivie Mugwiza
Featured

Nearly 1,000 gather as GlobX, Odoo host Rwanda’s largest enterprise tech event

Friday, December 05, 2025
Delegates pose for a group photo during the BK Foundation NextGen mentorship session held on December 3 at the BK headquarters in Kigali. Courtesy
Featured

Bank of Kigali hosts ‘NextGen’ mentorship for emerging African innovators

Thursday, December 04, 2025
Rwanda strengthens its entrepreneurship ecosystem as the SIYB programme is integrated into Rwanda Polytechnic’s digital platform, following a December 3 handover at RP Kigali Campus in collaboration with the ILO and national stakeholders.
Featured

ILO, Rwanda Polytechnic partner to strengthen Rwanda’s entrepreneurship ecosystem

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) Soraya Hakuziyaremye (centre) announced, during a joint session of both chambers of Parliament on Monday, December 1, that the country’s digital currency trial is set to begin next year. Looking on are Mussa Fazil Harerimana, Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies (left) and Thierry Kalisa, Chief Economist at the Central Bank. Photo: Courtesy.
Economy

Digital currency trial set for next year, says central bank governor

Tuesday, December 02, 2025