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 Shallon Mwiza
Shallon Mwiza
Gao Wenqi, Ambassador of China to Rwanda and Bank of Kigali CEO Diane Karusisi during the event, as BK officials meet with Chinese Community in Rwanda on Friday, August 21. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Business
What will Rwandan traders gain from BK joining China's yuan payment network?
Minister of State for Health Yvan Butera speaks on the margins of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York on Thursday, September 24. Courtesy
Health
Minister Butera talks Rwanda’s health security, pandemic preparedness
Expansion works on Prince House-Giporoso-Masaka road began on August 30. The 30-month project will cost about Rwf130 billion. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Infrastructure
VIDEO: How Giporoso-Masaka road looks three weeks into construction
Rwanda recorded 50,256 marriages in 2025, down from 52,878 in 2024. PHOTO/COURTESY
Society
What is driving Rwanda’s changing marriage trends?
SSP Hamduni Twizeyimana, Police spokesperson in Eastern Province.
Crime
Eastern Province: 21 in custody over alcohol smuggling
World Bank chief Ajay Banga. Courtesy
International
World Bank mobilises $112bn in private capital for developing countries
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Rwanda
Physical assault cases drop by 33% after illicit alcohol crackdown
Ruliba Clays has more than doubled its annual installed production capacity, from about 61,000 tonnes to 126,000 tonnes following the completion of its new plant in Rugende, Gasabo District. | Photos by Craish Bahizi
Business
Ruliba Clays eyes stronger performance after acquisition by RSSB
Gabonese lawmaker Augustin Lobelle Yembi had been arrested in Kigali for assaulting an airport staff before he was handed over to Libreville. Courtesy
Crime
Gabon lawmaker faces trial over assault on Kigali airport staff
Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana speaks at the launch of the results of PISA assessment at Kigali Converntion Centre on Tuesday, September 8. Courtesty
Education
What PISA results say about Rwanda’s education system 
Murangwa makes remarks during the meeting in Kigali.
Rwanda
Finance minister warns against money laundering rules that choke business
An artistic impression of part of the upcoming Prince House-Giporoso-Masaka road.
Rwanda
How new Giporoso-Masaka road will separate Kigali traffic
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Rwanda
EABC flags gaps holding back regional trade, investment
Delegates follow a presentation during the 2026 Annual Meetings of the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG) on September 2. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
Anti-money laundering fight moves beyond compliance
RSSB  acquired BKGI for Rwf31.7 billion, taking full ownership of the insurer.
Business
10 things to know about RSSB’s acquisition of Inyange, Ruliba, BK General Insurance
Rwanda Social Security Board  Chief Executive Officer Regis Rugemanshuro addresses media in Kigali on December 2, 2024.  BK General Insurance Ltd has been acquired by Rwanda Social Security Board for Rwf31.7 billion. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Business
RSSB acquires BK General Insurance for Rwf32bn
RwandAir Chief Executive Officer Yvonne Makolo speaks at a panel discussion at the Africa Mindset Reset Forum, on August 26. Courtesy
Aviation
RwandAir boss speaks out on why flying in Africa is expensive
Kenya’s Principal Secretary, State Department for Foreign Affairs,  Korir Sing’oei (left) and Francis Gatare, President of the African School 
of Governance during the news conference in Kigali on Wednesday, August 26. PHOTO/COURTESY
Rwanda
Trust deficit 'keeps Africa’s single market out of reach'

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