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Umuko Enduro Challenge will take place at Umuko Lodge on the shores of Lake Muhazi on Saturday, August 23. Courtesy
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Umuko Enduro Challenge returns for round 3 of Rwanda Motorcycle Championship
Thursday, August 20, 2026
(L-R): KCB Group CEO, Paul Russo, Principal Secretary, State Department for Blue Economy and Fisheries, Betsy Njagi and Principal Secretary, State Department for Public Investments & Asset Management, Cyrell Wagunda Odede during the launch of the KCB Group Sustainability Framework - Use of Proceeds. The milestone lays the groundwork for the planned issuance of KShs. 300 billion Medium Term Note (MTN) Programme over a period of five years. Courtesy
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KCB Group unveils framework for planned KSh. 300bn sustainability bond programme
Thursday, August 20, 2026
L-R: Equity BCDC Managing Director Willy Mulamba, Equity Group Managing Director and chief executive Dr James Mwangi, Equity Bank Kenya Managing Director Moses Nyabanda, and Equity Bank Rwanda Managing Director Hannington Namara during the H1 2026 Investor Briefing. PHOTO/COURTESY
Featured
Equity Bank Rwanda profit rises 12% as Group posts strong H1 2026 growth
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema.
Zambia's President Hichilema wins second term
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva (3rd L), Minister of Local Government Dominique Habimana(2nd L) and other officials join  thousands of believers from different Christian denominations during Rwanda Shima Imana event
Religion
PHOTOS: PM Nsengiyumva commends role of faith organisations in national unity
Monday, August 17, 2026
(L-R) Rocky, a judge on CAFA Ignite; Radjab Mbonyumuvunyi, the Mayor of Rwamagana District and Chief Guest at the event; Sintia Crochet, winner of the CAFA Ignite fashion Competition; Chinny Nwokedi; Representative of the President of CAFA; Aare(Prof) Lai Labode)
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CAFA Ignite 2026 demonstrates viability of African Global Fashion Games
Friday, August 14, 2026
The milestone celebrates Simba’s 18-year journey of growth, quality, affordability and convenience.
Featured
Simba Supermarket marks 18 years of growth, quality and customer trust
Thursday, August 13, 2026
NAEB's Coffee cuppers assess Rwanda coffee quality in its accredited laboratory in Kigali before export to international markets. Courtesy photo.
Agriculture
Rwanda’s annual agricultural exports surpass $1bn for first time
Thursday, August 13, 2026
The 6th Edition of Reminisce will take place at Atelier du Vin, Powered by Virunga Beer and Bank of Kigali  on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
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The Reminisce returns to Kigali with a "Cinema" edition
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Zaid April of South Africa won the inaugural SportsBiz Africa Esports Cup in 2025. Courtesy photo
Kigali to host Esports Qualifiers for SportsBiz Africa eSports Cup
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
A major earthquake has struck Colombia, damaging buildings in several parts of the country and leaving an unspecified number of people injured, international media outlets report.
International
7.4-magnitude earthquake hits Colombia
Monday, August 10, 2026
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Music
Urban Boyz receive rousing welcome in homecoming Kigali concert
Sunday, August 09, 2026
Pentagon releases fresh UFO videos in new document dump.
International
Pentagon UFO files show mysterious orb zipping over homes
Saturday, August 08, 2026
BRALIRWA profit reached 37.6% to Rwf25.3bn in first half of 2026. Courtesy
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Press release: BRALIRWA profit jumps 37.6% to Rwf25.3bn in first half of 2026
Thursday, August 06, 2026
NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora delivers his remarks during a past event. NCBA Group Plc profit after tax rises to KES 12.4 billion in first half of 2026. Courtesy
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Press release: NCBA Group Plc profit after tax rises to KES 12.4 billion in first half of 2026
Thursday, August 06, 2026
MoFaya, a new digital loan and savings solution was launched by MoMo Rwanda in partnership with BPR Bank Rwanda Plc on August 1.
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MoMo Rwanda, BPR Bank launch MoFaya for easier access to loans up to Rwf2m
Tuesday, August 04, 2026
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - NOVEMBER 20: The FIFA logo is seen at the FIFA headquarters following the FIFA World Cup 26 play-off tournament draws in Zurich, Switzerland on November 20, 2025. (Photo by Mustafa Yalcin/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Football
FIFA issues deadline to members over plan to sell $4 billion stake
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Transact and Win Campaign - team pose for a photo with a winner during the awarding ceremony. Courtesy
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How Pindo, I&M Bank introduced Rwanda's first Kinyarwanda Voice AI Banking Agent
Tuesday, July 28, 2026

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