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Delegates pose for a group photo at the launch of the framework to track entrepreneurship in universities, held in Kigali on November 28. Photo by Keza Kellya Raissa
Featured

UR, NCST launch framework to track entrepreneurship in universities

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Miners work inside a tunnel at the Nyakabingo mining site in Rulindo District on March 3. Rwanda is set to launch its Mining Investment Pitch Book during the 8th edition of Rwanda Mining Week, which kicked off today and runs until December 5 at the Kigali Convention Centre. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Economy

Govt to pitch new investment opportunities as mining week kicks off

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
People receive services from local government authorities after community work. Rwanda began its decentralisation process in 2000 to improve governance, reduce poverty, and enhance service delivery by transferring authority and resources to local governments. Courtesy

How decentralization and visionary leadership drive progress

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Rising shooting guard Ben Ruben Cyiza was part of the roster the helped EAUR secure promotion to Rwanda Basketball League after winning Division 2 league in July. Photo courtesy
Basketball

When Cyiza embraced basketball, the court became his ‘second home’

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Workers at a mining site sift through mineral-rich soil using traditional panning techniques, as machinery operates nearby to support the extraction process. Courtesy 
Business

How African mineral wealth is being siphoned off before discovery

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Davido's team is exploring the posibility of headlining an additional concert in Kigali after selling out his confirmed 5ive Alive show on December 5. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Music

Is Davido considering additional show after BK Arena sellout?

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Top performers posing for a group photo with the management team of BRALIRWA Plc. Photos: Courtesy
Featured

BRALIRWA awards top performers of its 'AFCON 2025 Distributor Competition'

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
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Economy

RwandAir flights to Zanzibar a ‘boost to regional business, leisure industry

Monday, December 01, 2025
France (L) confirmed her relationship with Secret Story Africa winner Moctar is real. Photo courtesy
Showbiz

France admits love at first sight when she met Moctar

Monday, December 01, 2025
Technicians demonstrate a drone used for anti-malaria spraying during a community awareness campaign, as participants observe the technology in Kigali on November 23. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Technology

AI, drones could help African projects secure investment rapidly

Monday, December 01, 2025
Nigeria’s D’Tigers secured a dramatic 75-69 win over Rwanda on Sunday to finish FIBA World Cup Africa qualifiers in Radès, Tunisia, with a 1-2 record. Photo by FIBA
Basketball

Nigeria overcome Rwanda to bag first win at FIBA WC Qualifiers

Monday, December 01, 2025
Martin Mbonu, Chief Executive Officer of ComzAfrica (center, wearing a khaki sweatshirt), poses with his colleagues. Founded in 2010 by three Rwandans, ComzAfrica has grown from addressing airtime distribution challenges to powering digital lending, payments, electricity access, and other essential utilities for millions of Africans. Courtesy
Featured

ComzAfrica marks 15 years of shaping Africa’s digital financial landscape

Monday, December 01, 2025