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President Paul Kagame and other panelists during during a presidential panel at the Africa Mindset Reset Forum in Kigali on Tuesday, August 25. Courtesy

Kagame: Africa must hold leaders accountable for failing to deliver

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Rwanda’s Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Telesphore Ndabamenye speaks during the opening of a two-day Eastern Africa Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum in Kigali on Monday, August 24. Photos by Kellya Keza

Eastern Africa taps FAO’s Hand-in-Hand Initiative to drive agrifood investment

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

The African School of Governance President, Francis Gatare delivers his remarks during the inauguration of Africa Minset Reset Forum in Kigali on Tuesday, August 25. Courtesy

Gatare calls for ‘Meta-Africanism’ to drive Africa’s next step

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Rwanda is considering investing in a proposed oil refinery backed by Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote and planned for East Africa.

What to know about Dangote’s refinery Rwanda wants to invest in

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

The Central Bank of Rwanda headquarters in Kigali. File

BNR suspends licensing of new non-deposit-taking lenders

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

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RwandAir acquires first of 5 planned Airbus A330 planes

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Members of Press and Content Creators follow President Paul Kagame's remarks during the press conference on Monday, August 24. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Employers who fail to pay workers must be held accountable - Kagame

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Some of the electric vehicles at a charging station in Kacyiru. Photo by Craish Bahizi

How ageing electric vehicle batteries are getting a second life

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

President Paul Kagame addresses journalists during the press conference on Monday, August 24. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.

Kagame: Kinshasa-FDLR ‘cantonment’ deal exposes their collaboration

Monday, August 24, 2026

President Paul Kagame addresses journalists during the press conference on Monday, August 24. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Kagame: We cannot sit and watch as illicit alcohol kills people

Monday, August 24, 2026

LIVE: Press Conference with President Paul Kagame | 24 August 2026

Monday, August 24, 2026

Praise Steven Nyamwasa will lead Rwanda’s four-player team at the SportsBiz Africa (SBA) Esports Cup.

Nyamwasa leads Rwanda team to continental esports championship

Monday, August 24, 2026

Gao Wenqi, Ambassador of China to Rwanda and Bank of Kigali CEO Diane Karusisi during the event on Friday, August 21. Photos by Craish BAHIZI

BK eyes stronger ties with Chinese business community through new banking services

Monday, August 24, 2026

A teacher during Mathematics lesson in Kigali. Teachers have been given a five-year grace period to upgrade their qualifications, with all teachers expected to have at least an A1 qualification. File

Teachers with secondary education given five years to attain A1 diploma

Monday, August 24, 2026

President of the African School of Governance (ASG), Francis Gatare, speaks during the interview in Kigali on Friday, August 21. Photos by Kellya Keza

Africa must overcome mindset that settles for less — ASG president Gatare

Monday, August 24, 2026

Vivens Uwizeyimana, founder of Umurava speaks at the AIESEC Alumni MEA Conference in Kigali on Saturday, August 22

Africa’s talent gap is no longer just about skills, experts say

Monday, August 24, 2026

Exhibitors display their product at Mulindi. The EIF Country Programme 2026–2031 is strategic plan for using EIF funding and technical assistance to strengthen trade competitiveness over a five-year period. File

Govt approves Rwf5 billion scheme for SME growth

Sunday, August 23, 2026

The Governor of Northern Province, Maurice Mugabowagahunde and other officials during a tour at opening of Northern Province Expo, which is being held in Musanze District. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana

You cannot build wealth through gambling, alcohol use, Northern Governor tells youth

Sunday, August 23, 2026

Studies have reported skin reactions, breathing problems and, in some cases, serious health effects associated with particular salon chemicals. Photo by Craish Bahizi

What research says about salon products, from nail polish to hair straighteners

Sunday, August 23, 2026

Officials discard thousands of litres of illicit brew during a crackdown on illegal production of alcoholic drinks in Bugesera District in the past. Courtesy.

Experts: Illicit alcohol crackdown should go beyond enforcement

Saturday, August 22, 2026