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Claver Gatete addresses the 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government, held in Durban, South Africa. Courtesy

Gatete: Africa holds potential to process 30% world's critical minerals

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

A Rwandan delegation led by Ministry of Trade and Industry Permanent Secretary Chantal Tuyishimire is in Brazil for a five-day business mission. Courtesy

Rwandan delegation in Brazil on trade, investment mission

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Fabrice Shema, president of Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA). Courtesy

FERWAFA boss Shema’s case goes to prosecution

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Actress and activist Rosine Bazongere is set to lead a long-distance walk from Kigali to Musanze to promote conservation, tourism. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Actress Bazongere to lead 100km conservation walk ahead of Kwita Izina

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Officials during the inauguration of the Rubirizi Tunnel. Photos by Craish Bahizi

GAMICO marks five years with mineral processing plant, rail system, new clinic

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

A flood monitoring station at a drainage in Gikondo. The government is strengthening its disaster preparedness and emergency financing systems as the country braces for potentially wetter-than-normal
conditions linked to El Niño. PHOTO/FILE

Inside plan to respond to El Niño disasters

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Some chemicals and hazardous waste collected from schools and health facilities. They will be stored at a new facility that was constructed near Nduba landfill in Gasabo District in Kigali. File

Hazardous waste to be temporarily stored at new specialised facility

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Innocent Bugingo, a 30-year-old entrepreneur who spent 14 years struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. Courtesy

How 14 years of alcohol addiction took a toll on 30-year old Bugingo and his family

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Raoul Rugamba, is among the speakers at the upcoming 2026 Africa Creative Economy and Investment Forum (ACEIF),

Rwanda to host Pan-African forum on creative economy

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Some substandard alcoholic beverages seized by the Rwanda National Police during an ongoing campaign to crack down on illicit drinks. Courtesy.

NCD Alliance backs govt crackdown on illicit alcohol

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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PM Nsengiyumva says governance gaps affecting Africa's water access

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

A Trinity bus travelling from Uganda caught fire near Nyacyonga as it approached Kigali on Monday evening, August 17, gutting the vehicle and destroying luggage on board. Courtesy

Trinity bus official explains fire incident en route to Kigali

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Four people were killed and 16 others injured after a Coaster bus rolled over in Kirehe District early on Monday, August 17. Courtesy

Kirehe: Four killed, 16 injured in Coaster bus crash

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Patience Mutesi, the Managing Director of BPR Bank Rwanda Plc and Jonathan Everett Shafer, Managing Director of Fortis Green Housing pose for a photo at the signing of the agreement. Courtesy

BPR Bank, Fortis Green Housing deal opens new path to homeownership

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Several celebrities, including musicians, athletes, journalists, music managers and other public figures, gathered to celebrate Yvan Buravan at Atelier du Vin on August 17

Music, cancer awareness headline Yvan Buravan tribute day

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Rwandan courts received an average of 20 petitions for permanent divorce a day in the first half of 2026, with 3,620 petitions recorded in total between January and June.

Over 20 divorce lawsuits filed daily in first half of 2026

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema.

Zambia's President Hichilema wins second term

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

A flooded residential area in May 2023 in Rwanda. File

Govt steps up flood preparedness as strong El Niño looms

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Kate Ojungo, the Country Representative for Kenya Seed Company Rwanda during a field day that offered farmers an opportunity to see how improved maize and wheat varieties perform under highland conditions in Musanze District.

How Kenya Seed Company Rwanda is boosting quality seed adoption for farm productivity

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

An AI generated image showing sexual harrassment in creative industry. Women say they regularly encounter uncomfortable comments, while 12 per cent report regularly receiving sexual propositions.

Creative industry still grapples with sexual harassment, study finds

Tuesday, August 18, 2026