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Serge Kamuhinda, CEO of Volkswagen Mobility Solutions Rwanda and BPR Rwanda Plc Managing Director Patience Mutesi, during the signing ceremony on Tuesday, March 31. Courtesy
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Women drivers' car ownership unlocked in new BPR-Volkswagen deal

Wednesday, April 01, 2026
Equity Bank's commitment to customer protection and financial stability was demonstrated by its swift provisioning for any potential shortfall, fully immunising its customers and operations without causing market destabilisation or erosion of public trust. Courtesy

How banks are pioneering 'first responders' in coordinated defence against cyber attacks

Wednesday, April 01, 2026
The 10 facilities are expected to serve more than 400,000 smallholder farming households across key agricultural zones. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Agriculture

Cold-chain revamp to benefit 400,000 farming households

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
At least 5,396 tea farmers in the district are expected to benefit from the initiative designed to transform farming practices, raise incomes, and strengthen Rwanda’s position in the premium tea market. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
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Farmer training lifts tea quality prospects under Rugabano Outgrowers Services Company

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Hanlink Motors Rwanda, officially launched its new range of trucks and a modern showroom on March 27. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
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Hanlink Motors launches new trucks 'to power' Rwanda’s key industries

Wednesday, April 01, 2026
A student during an electrical installation exercise at TVET Muhanga. As Rwanda pushes to expand TVET enrolment—recently recording a rise of more than 14 per cent, the pressure to align training with labour market outcomes is intensifying. Sam Ngendahimana
Education

Why TVET graduates still struggle to find jobs

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
BRALIRWA women staff pose for a group photo at the meeting. Courtesy
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BRALIRWA marks Women’s Month, expanding workplace inclusion efforts 

Monday, March 30, 2026
The awarding ceremony was held alongside the University of Rwanda Career Forum Network on Friday, March 27, at Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village (KCEV).
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Over 50 UR student-led start-ups win Mastercard Foundation Scholars Entrepreneurship Fund grants to scale innovation

Monday, March 30, 2026
University leaders believe the move will position Mount Kigali University as a growing hub for emerging technologies in the region.
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[PHOTOS] A robot in class: Mount Kigali University redefines learning with humanoid launch

Monday, March 30, 2026
Engineer Baziramwabo demonstrates a robotics system at Rwanda Coding Academy during the visit of Heike Uta Dettmann, German Ambassador to Rwanda. Courtesy
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How one engineer’s experience in Japan is helping advance tech education in Rwanda

Monday, March 30, 2026
Female students in plumbing class during a practical exercise at Musanze Polytechnic. Major water resources projects will now be required to ensure that at least 30 per cent of their workforce is made up of women. Sam Ngendahimana
Health

Women to take at least 30% of jobs in water projects

Monday, March 30, 2026
Agriculture accounted for the largest share of employment, taking in 44.4 per cent of the workforce, up from 43.7 per cent in the same quarter of 2025. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Agriculture

Farming leads Rwanda's modest job growth in Q1

Sunday, March 29, 2026