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Dairy farmers in Rwanda will soon negotiate the price of milk directly with buyers. Courtesy

Govt to let farmers, buyers decide milk prices

Tuesday, August 04, 2026

MoFaya, a new digital loan and savings solution was launched by MoMo Rwanda in partnership with BPR Bank Rwanda Plc on August 1.

MoMo Rwanda, BPR Bank launch MoFaya for easier access to loans up to Rwf2m

Tuesday, August 04, 2026

An agronomist works in a seeds multiplication centre in Kinigi in Musanze District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

11 things to know about new agriculture law

Tuesday, August 04, 2026

A view of Bugesera Industrial Zone that is under development. File

Govt steps up drive to improve industrial parks

Tuesday, August 04, 2026

Students who are benefiting from UK-funded regional initiative during a group work. File

How a regional project is shaping climate innovation

Tuesday, August 04, 2026

A view of a dam that was constructed to facilitate irrigation in Rulindo. File

When is a water abstraction permit required?

Monday, August 03, 2026

Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) has ordered the closure of 111 facilities over production illicit alcoholic beverages and revoked their manufacturing licences. Courtesy of Umunota.

Over 100 more facilities closed amid crackdown on illicit alcohol

Monday, August 03, 2026

Minister of Trade and Industry, Antoine Kajangwe, addresses senators during a Senate plenary session that reviewed industrial parks development, on Monday, August 3. Courtesy

Govt reclaims six industrial plots from investors

Monday, August 03, 2026

Former Ethiopian President and African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) Elder Sahle-Work Zewde, delivers her remarks during the launch of the initiative in Kigali. Photos by Kellya Keza

New academy launched in Kigali to train Africa’s women leaders

Monday, August 03, 2026

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AI linked to half of cybercrime in Africa – Interpol report

Monday, August 03, 2026

Some illicit alcoholic beverages seized by the Rwanda National Police following the FDA Rwanda's decision to immediately shut down eight alcoholic beverage manufacturing factories on Sunday, August 2. Courtesy of Umunota

50 in custody over illicit alcohol production, distribution

Monday, August 03, 2026

The Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana visits Rwanda Coding Academy. Rwanda Institute of Computing (RIC) will be a specialized institute dedicated to university training in artificial intelligence (AI). File

Five things to know about upcoming Rwanda Institute of Computing

Monday, August 03, 2026

MTN chief executive Monzer Ali and other officials during the news conference on the launch of 5G in Rwanda that is set to accelerate progress across key sectors of the economy. File

2G to 5G: How each mobile technology works

Monday, August 03, 2026

A total of 64 graduates celebrate during the graduation ceremony of the 16th cohort of the SheCanCODE Bootcamp, implemented by Igire Rwanda Organization (IRO), on July 29. Photos by Kellya Keza

Over 60 women graduate as ‘SheCanCODE Bootcamp’ produces coders driving tech innovation

Monday, August 03, 2026

Residents meet with social affairs officials for a registration exercise under Imibereho Social Registry System in Nyabinoni Sector in Muhanga District. File

360,000 claims in new social registry handled since 2024

Monday, August 03, 2026

A bank teller attends to a client at BK main branch. The parliamentary committee noted that remittances from Rwandans abroad increased from $200 million in 2020 to $669.8 million in 2025. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Parliament flags seven gaps in labour mobility policy

Monday, August 03, 2026

Workers remove asbestos on the roof of one of buildings of University of Rwanda in Huye. Courtesy

Asbestos phaseout set for completion in 2027

Monday, August 03, 2026

Nyabugogo Branch aims to enhance customer experience and meet growing demand for banking services.

I&M Bank expands Nyabugogo Branch to meet growing demand, speed up customer service

Monday, August 03, 2026

Thousands of youths that are undergoing a rehabilitation training at Iwawa Rehabitation Cenre in Rutsiro. Courtesy

Over 95% of youth in rehab centres linked to alcohol abuse - minister

Sunday, August 02, 2026

Rwanda will begin phasing out older mobile network technologies, with 3G services set to be switched off nationwide by June 30, 2027. File (1)

Inside Rwanda’s roadmap for 2G, 3G switch-off

Sunday, August 02, 2026