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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
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Aviation

RwandAir launches Zanzibar flights, resumes Mombasa route

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
The dialogue brought together policymakers, commercial banks, MFIs, SACCOs, fintechs, civil society, and rural women to explore practical solutions that expand access to dignified and fulfilling work. All photos: Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

Mastercard Foundation champions inclusive finance for young rural businesswomen

Monday, December 01, 2025
Apanal held discussions during the African Investment Forum (AIF) Market Days 2025 in Rabat, Morocco. Courtesy
Business

Investors commit $15 bn at African Investment Forum

Monday, December 01, 2025
Gitare Mill wheat processing factory is in talks with a potential new investor. Courtesy
Agriculture

OCP Africa in talks to revive Nyamagabe’s stalled wheat factory

Monday, December 01, 2025
Garden Fresh workers prepare French beans for export in Kigali in September 2022. Garden Fresh Ltd. is a leading Rwandan agricultural company specializing in the production and export of high-quality fresh fruits and vegetables to international markets, primarily in Europe and the Middle East. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Agriculture

Horticulture takes off as firms scale up, exports surge

Monday, December 01, 2025
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Politics

Who are the new appointees on University of Rwanda, capital markets boards

Sunday, November 30, 2025
Canisius Kanangire, the Executive Director of African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF).
Agriculture

AATF boss on Rwanda’s GM banana drive, Africa’s agri-biotech future

Saturday, November 29, 2025
ASEA President and RSE CEO, Pierre-Célestin Rwabukumba, speaks during the 28th African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) Annual Conference, held in Kigali from November 27.
Economy

Rwanda Stock Exchange launches multicurrency securities trading

Saturday, November 29, 2025
President Kagame speaks to journalists at Urugwiro Village on Thursday, November 27.
Politics

Wave of coups in Africa: What Kagame thinks

Friday, November 28, 2025
Atmosfera takes the weekend to a whole new level with the Spaceship Edition.
Music

November’s final shows & first spark of the festive season

Friday, November 28, 2025