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 Shallon Mwiza
Shallon Mwiza
At the Rwandex bus stop, the bus departed again for Remera within five minutes.
Infrastructure
First-hand experience of Kigali’s new bus lanes
Sophie Tchatchoua, Managing Director of CANAL+ Rwanda, speaks to journalists during the launch of the new AFCON-dedicated channel in Kigali on 
December 1. Photos: Courtesy
Featured
CANAL+ unveils dedicated AFCON channel
Solange Uwituze speaking during an RBA morning TV programme on March 4. She was appointed on Monday, December 1, as the Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources.
Agriculture
What to know about Solange Uwituze, the new State Minister for Agriculture
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
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
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
A woman cooks using clean cookstoves. Energy experts at the Africa Investment Forum on November 27 in Rabat, Morocco, noted that rigid lending conditions are raising costs, delaying projects, and causing many promising initiatives to stall ultimately slowing Africa’s energy transition. Net photo
Environment
Costly lending rules stifle Africa’s clean energy push, investors warn
Delegates pose for a group photo during the opening of the African Investment Forum on November 26 in Rabat, Morocco. The event highlighted calls from African ministers and investors for a shift from aid dependence to private capital to drive development and bridge the continent’s infrastructure gaps. Courtesy.
Business
Africa urged to swap aid dependence for private capital to drive development
Sidi Ould Tah delivers his remarks at the Africa Investment Forum Market Days on November 26 in Rabat, Morocco. Courtesy
Business
AfDB President urges investors to tap African youth potential
Nyabarongo II is being constructed between Kamonyi, Gakenke, and Rulindo districts in the Northern and Southern provinces. On Friday, November 21. Photos by Craish Bahizi.
Infrastructure
Nyabarongo II dam construction prompts relocation of 3,000 people
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva visited the Nyabarongo II Hydropower Plant on Friday, November 21. All photos by Craish Bahizi.
Energy
Prime Minister tours multipurpose dam amid land acquisition delays
Children work at a brick collection point in Rubavu District. File
Law
Why child labour persists despite laws, policies
Visit Rwanda Partners
Tourism
Revisiting Rwanda’s major sports sponsorship deals since 2018
Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire speaks during the Hanga PitchFest on Friday, November 14. Courtesy.
Technology
ICT minister praises rising wave of young Rwandan innovators
The U.S. Embassy in Kigali has officially resumed full operations following the end of the American federal government shutdown, which lasted 43 days. Courtesy
International
US Embassy Kigali resumes full operations after 40-day shutdown
Panelists engage in a discussion during the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Compliance Forum (ACF) in Kigali on Thusday, November 13. Photos by Kellya Keza
Economy
African countries step up efforts to avoid global financial risk watchlist
Carine Umutoni, Managing Director of Ecobank Rwanda and other panelists engage in a discussion during the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Compliance Forum (ACF) in Kigali on Wednesday, November 12. PHOTOS BY Kellya Keza
Technology
Banks, regulators back AI for smooth African trade
The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, addresses Members of Parliament on the National Urbanisation Policy on Tuesday, November 11. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Infrastructure
Public transport a priority in Kigali, says minister

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