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Francesco Calvo, Aston Villa's President of Business Operations, and Janet Karemera, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Convention Bureau, officially unveil the Visit Rwanda–Aston Villa partnership in England

Why Rwanda chose Aston Villa to spearhead its UK tourism push

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Production of homemade beverages such as traditional beer urwagwa will now have to be approved by village health committees. Courtesy

Homemade beverages now require village approval under new rules

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Customers at Bank of Kigali main branch. Starting on July 14, customers can now transfer up to Rwf10 million per transaction between bank accounts and mobile wallets. File

eKash harmonises Rwanda's bank, mobile payments

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

According to WASAC, Kigali needs an additional 65,000 cubic metres of water (or 65 million litres) every day to close the gap between supply and demand. File

Kigali needs extra 65 million litres of water daily to end shortages

Monday, July 13, 2026

According to the new ministerial order, businesses and individuals with annual turnover below Rwf2 million will not be required to use Electronic Billing Machines (EBMs). File

New tax reforms seek to ease compliance for small businesses

Monday, July 13, 2026

Didier Mutabazi, the CEO of TransUnion Rwanda, speaks during the presentation of the Consumer Pulse Survey report, on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Courtesy.

Digital fraud surge threatens trust as scammers target six in 10 consumers

Saturday, July 11, 2026

According to the new ministerial order, individuals who report tax evasion will now be entitled to a reward equivalent to five per cent of the principal tax recovered by the government. File

You are now entitled to better reward if you report tax evasion

Friday, July 10, 2026

Bank tellers serve customers at the Bank of Kigali's main branch in Nyarugenge District. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Access key to unlocking next phase of financial inclusion - report

Friday, July 10, 2026

Cross-border truck transporting fuel from Mombasa to Kigali. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI

New fuel supply deals could cut pump prices by 30% - economist

Thursday, July 09, 2026

Rwanda National Energy Company (RNEC) and Gulf Bulk Petroleum Tanzania Limited (GBP) on Friday, July 3, signed an agreement to facilitate the importation and storage of bulk refined petroleum.

New petroleum deals ‘advance Rwanda’s ambitions as regional hub’

Tuesday, July 07, 2026

Students sit in one of the new classrooms handed over by the RDF, RNP and local governments authorities. Photo credit, Gasabo District.

Gasabo school gets new classrooms as part of liberation celebrations

Saturday, July 04, 2026

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What Kwibohora means to Rwandans living abroad

Saturday, July 04, 2026

Minister of Trade and Industry Antoine-Marie Kajangwe (R) and Kenya’s Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi during the signing ceremony on Monday, June 29. Courtesy.

Rwanda, Kenya fuel pact promises cheaper, safer imports

Friday, July 03, 2026

Imbuto Foundation Director General Elodie Shami, speaks at the dissemination of findings from the Iwacu Community Education and Mentorship Programme, a youth and family capacity-building initiative, held on June 30.

Mentorship programme boosts behaviour change in model villages

Wednesday, July 01, 2026

Vincent Ngarambe, Ag. Executive Secretary at IPPR, speaks during the external validation workshop held on June 25. All photos by Craish BAHIZI

New procurement competency framework to boost skills, accountability and value for money

Monday, June 29, 2026

Passengers board Spirit Airlines plane. Low-cost airlines, often referred to as budget carriers, are airlines that reduce operating costs by simplifying their services. Internet

What will it take for low-cost airlines to succeed in Africa?

Monday, June 29, 2026

Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana speaks during the event at Kigali Convention Centre. Photos by Kellya Keza

Keeping girls in school key to curbing teenage pregnancy, says health minister

Friday, June 26, 2026

Maxwell Gomera, UNDP Resident Representative in South Africa and Director of the Africa Sustainable Finance Hub speaks at the inaugural Convention on South-South and Triangular Cooperation on June 23. Courtesy

Triangular cooperation key to fix Africa’s fragmented trade systems

Thursday, June 25, 2026