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Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana addresses artistes and stakeholders in Music industry on the effect of alcohol on Tuesday, August 5. Craish BAHIZI

Experts explain how illicit alcohol causes blindness, organ damage

Wednesday, August 05, 2026

Ngezahayo’s Cassava

Cassava farmers praise organic method that produces 100kg per tree

Wednesday, August 05, 2026

Following the resignation of former MP Venuste Icyitegetse, NEC has opened applications for candidates seeking to fill the parliamentary seat for representing the youth. File

NEC opens applications to fill youth MP seat

Wednesday, August 05, 2026

Ingufu Gin Ltd is among 47 alcoholic beverage manufucturing companies whose standardisation certification licences have been withdrawn by RSB. Courtesy

Standards body withdraws S-Mark for over 80 alcoholic beverages

Wednesday, August 05, 2026

Some illicit beverages seized in Gatsibo on Tuesday, August 4. Rwanda FDA on Tuesday, August 4, announced the closure of 27 companies, as part of the ongoing crackdown on illicit alcohol production and distribution.

Over 130 companies closed as crackdown on illicit alcohol widens

Wednesday, August 05, 2026

Women breastfeed their children during a breastfeeding campaign in Nyamasheke District. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Why breastfeeding needs family support, not just mothers

Wednesday, August 05, 2026

The ongoing project of Nkombo boat valued at more than $3 million that was expected to be delivered in 2025-2026. PAC urged MININFRA to speed up the delayed Nkombo boat project. File

PAC urges legal action as audit exposes spending gaps

Wednesday, August 05, 2026

Continued conservation awareness is helping prevent the destruction of Rugezi Marsh and protect its fragile ecosystem. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana

REMA warns of wildfires in Rugezi Marshland as dry spell persists

Wednesday, August 05, 2026

A waiter on duty at Kisimenti Car Free Zone in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

What data reveals about alcohol consumption in Rwanda

Wednesday, August 05, 2026

Richard Itoro says returning to Nigeria and starting again was the better option.

I left my wife and twins behind - why this Nigerian man fled South Africa

Wednesday, August 05, 2026

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Oil prices fall on hopes Strait of Hormuz could reopen

Wednesday, August 05, 2026

Prateek Suri, Chairman, Maser Group.

Prateek Suri says the AI race will be won by those who control infrastructure, not algorithms

Wednesday, August 05, 2026

Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR)'s newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Kampeta Pitchette Sayinzoga. Courtesy

Kampeta Sayinzoga appointed Access to Finance Rwanda CEO

Tuesday, August 04, 2026

Panelists engage in a discussion during a meeting on Tuesday, August 4. The dialogue brought together government officials, musicians, producers, investors and other stakeholders on Tuesday, August 4. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Govt taps artistes in campaign against alcohol, drug abuse

Tuesday, August 04, 2026

Inside NBG factory's store in Gasabo District. Authorities seized products worth more than Rwf2.6 billion and imposed fines of nearly Rwf360 million countrywide. Courtesy

Products worth Rwf2.6bn seized as crackdown on illicit alcohol widens

Tuesday, August 04, 2026

Students during a lesson at Kimironko II. Parliament has given the Ministry of Education six months to fast-track pending regulations and address persistent implementation gaps in the education law.

Education ministry given six months to fix education law gaps

Tuesday, August 04, 2026

Rwanda National Police officers inspect a facility following the immediate closure of several alcoholic beverage factories across the country. Courtesy photo.

RIB, govt spox shed light on closure of alcohol manufacturers

Tuesday, August 04, 2026

Labour inspection and compliance assessment from January to June 2026 has led to sanctions on 71 establishments that violated labour laws and regulations. File

What to know as over 70 companies are fined for labour rights violations

Tuesday, August 04, 2026

Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa and EU Ambassador to Rwanda, Belén Calvo Uyarra during the signing ceremony in Kigali on Tuesday, August 4. Courtesy

Rwanda, EU sign Rwf67bn deal on climate-resilient agriculture

Tuesday, August 04, 2026

The Chamber of Deputies on Monday, August 3, approved a draft law ratifying the African Risk Capacity (ARC) Agreement. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

MPs ratify continental disaster preparedness agreement

Tuesday, August 04, 2026