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The Minister of Trade and Industry, Prudence Sebahizi during a past interview. File
Business

Rwandan businesses eye service export markets

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
The launch took place at the Africa HealthTech Summit at Kigali Convention Centre.
Health

Rwanda launches AI-powered mobile apps to improve health services

Monday, October 13, 2025
University of Rwanda (UR) has admitted 14,152 new first-year students for the 2025/26 academic year after merging the 2024 and 2025 student intakes. Courtesy
Education

UR explains entry criteria as it admits 14,000 new students

Monday, October 13, 2025
(L-R) Senators: Evode Uwizeyimana Evode, Andre Twahirwa, Clotilde Mukakarangwa. (L-R) Epiphanie, Alexis Mugisha, Jean Pierre Dusingizemungu
Rwanda

Six senators set to complete their terms next week

Monday, October 13, 2025
Rwanda will host Genomic Frontiers Rwanda 2025, a symposium set to take place from October 15 to 17. Courtesy
Health

Scientists to meet in Kigali for genomics symposium

Monday, October 13, 2025
President Paul Kagame poses for a photo with the visiting delegation at Village Urugwiro on Monday, Octoober 13. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Health

Kagame, AU official discuss health systems in Africa

Monday, October 13, 2025
Madagascar's president has fled the African nation
International

Madagascar president leaves country after protests - reports

Monday, October 13, 2025
Genocide convict Ahmed Napoleon Mbonyunkiza was deported from the United States of America in March 2025.Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Crime

High court postpones appeal hearing for Genocide convict Mbonyunkiza

Monday, October 13, 2025
The European Union (EU) through Team Europe announced an €95 million (approximatelyRwf160bn) funding commitment to Rwanda. Courtesy
Health

BioNTech secures up to Rwf160bn for vaccine production in Rwanda

Monday, October 13, 2025
Delegates during the meeting as The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat launched the Africa Trade Gateway (ATG).
Economy

Afreximbank, AfCFTA Secretariat roll out digital trade portal in Rwanda

Monday, October 13, 2025
Equity Bank Rwanda officials pose for a group photo with new scholars as the bank commissioned a new cohort of 72 scholars, top-performing students from the 2024–25 secondary school academic year on Friday, October 10. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

Equity Bank Rwanda urges new leadership scholars to drive change, innovation

Monday, October 13, 2025
The AFCM23 movement and the government of DR Congo return to the negotiation table in Doha on Monday, October 13. Courtesy
Africa

Ceasefire tops the agenda as Kinshasa, AFC/M23 resume peace talks

Monday, October 13, 2025
Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana delivers his remarks during the fourth edition of the Africa Health Tech Summit, taking place at Kigali Convention Centre from October 13-15. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Health

Africa in urgent need of digital health solutions - experts

Monday, October 13, 2025
Olivier Brave Ngabo, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Youth and Arts and Carine Umutoni, Ecobank Rwanda Managing Director speak to youths as Ecobank Rwanda donated computers to youth centres under the Ministry of Youth and Arts. All photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

Ecobank Rwanda marks Ecobank Day, donates computers to equip youth with digital skills

Monday, October 13, 2025
TransAfrica Communications (TrAC) officials and staff pose for a group photo. TrAC has been acquired by Connecting Communities Africa (Connecting Communities)
Featured

Press release: TrAC, Connecting Communities Africa join forces to expand inclusive connectivity across Rwanda

Monday, October 13, 2025
Technicians fix fridges at Bugesera based firm. Imported and locally manufactured refrigeration equipment will soon be tested and certified for energy efficiency. Courtesy
Energy

Inside Rwanda’s plan to cut power waste from inefficient fridges

Monday, October 13, 2025
I&M Bank Rwanda officials and staff pose for a group photo.
Featured

I&M Bank Rwanda concludes Customer Service Week with week-long engagement, community impact

Monday, October 13, 2025
Workers sort coffee beans under processing for export at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Business

Why online auction for Rwanda’s best coffee matters

Monday, October 13, 2025
A mechanic works at Car Zone Express garage in Kigali. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Business

The hidden hustle behind Rwanda’s auto parts market

Monday, October 13, 2025
Schoolchildren from Uganda who are in Rwanda for a visit. Seen here at Nyandungu Eco-Park in Kigali. Photos by Willy Mucyo
Education

VIDEO: Ugandan schoolchildren hail Rwanda’s cleanliness during study tour

Sunday, October 12, 2025