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Jacqueline Dushimirimana is a heavy-duty truck driver who transports cargo across East Africa. Courtesy.

How new training centre raises bar for heavy truck drivers

Friday, July 17, 2026

Rwandan coffee exporters showcase Rwandan coffee at the 2023 Specialty Coffee Expo, April 21-23 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, USA. File

Rwanda coffee heads to Villa Park as exporters eye global boost

Friday, July 17, 2026

Management and staff from WHI Rwanda Cement Company, the producer of Cheetah Cement, observe a moment of silence in honour of victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Kigali Genocide Memorial on Friday, July 10.

Cheetah Cement staff gain deeper insight into Rwanda’s history at Kigali Genocide Memorial

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Officials pose for a group photo at the African Guarantee and Economic Cooperation Fund (FAGACE) meeting in Kigali on Tuesday, July 14. Photos by Craish Bahizi and Kellya Keza

FAGACE unlocks Rwf80bn for Rwandan businesses, plans bigger investments

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Senators attend a session in which senators considered a report by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, National Unity and Security on measures to curb wildlife attacks and property damage on Wednesday, July 15. Courtesy

Senate urges faster review of wildlife compensation guidelines

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Technicians at OfficeHomeTechX pose with a trainee en route to a field assignment. The academy trains students in practical ICT skills through real-world projects. COURTESY.

How one Rwandan engineer is helping IT graduates become job-ready

Thursday, July 16, 2026

A total of 771 participants of the 16th cohort of Itorero Indangamirwa visit Mulindi Liberation Museum in Gicumbi District on Wednesday, July 15. Courtesy

Mulindi museum visit brings Rwanda’s liberation history to life for Indangamirwa youth

Thursday, July 16, 2026

The Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission, Oda Gasinzigwa, speaks to journalists during the conference. File

What to know as Rwanda prepares for local govt elections

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Eugène Rwamucyo, a genocide suspect who lives in France. French prosecutors have requested the Paris Assize Court of Appeal to sentence Dr. Eugène Rwamucyo to 30 years in prison. Courtesy

French prosecution seeks 30-year sentence for Eugène Rwamucyo

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Parfait Ishungure was appointed as the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth and Arts on Wednesday, July 15.

Who is Parfait Ishungure, the new PS for Ministry of Youth and Arts?

Thursday, July 16, 2026

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda (ICPAR) has sanctioned seven audit firms and eight practitioners. Courtesy

What compliance failures led ICPAR to sanction auditors?

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Moise Nkundabarashi, President of the Rwanda Bar Association.

Lawyers, bar association among big winners in RNIT’s savings drive

Thursday, July 16, 2026

The City of Kigali and Rotary Club officials pose for a group photo during the launch of the Kigali Cancer Walk 2026 on July 15.

City of Kigali, Rotary launch $5m drive for SPECT cancer scanner

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Francesco Calvo, Aston Villa's President of Business Operations, and Janet Karemera, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Convention Bureau, officially unveil the Visit Rwanda–Aston Villa partnership in England

Why Rwanda chose Aston Villa to spearhead its UK tourism push

Thursday, July 16, 2026

AGUKA Ideation Entrepreneurship Programme champions pose for a group photo with officials during the awarding ceremony held in Kigali on July 14, 2026. Photo by Kellya Keza.

Over 140 young innovators secure Rwf640m from YouthConnekt, AGUKA awards

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

The government plans to invest Rwf24.8 billion by 2029 to improve access to education for children with disabilities

Rwf24bn plan to boost access to education for children with disabilities

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

MONUSCO Deputy Head Vivian Van de Perre arrives in Goma with three FARDC officers.

DR Congo deploys ceasefire monitoring team to Goma as fighting continues

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

L-R: Brave Olivier Ngabo and Parfait Ishungure.

Kagame appoints new permanent secretaries for sports, youth ministries

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Global cancer cases could reach nearly 35 million a year by 2050.Courtesy

Cancer cases could reach 35 million a year by 2050, WHO says

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Rwanda ranks among Africa’s top performers in 2026 for transparency in public debt management and engagement with international investors.

Rwanda ranks among Africa's top performers in debt transparency

Wednesday, July 15, 2026