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Workers at SteelRwa in Rwamagana District. ‎Nearly 400 property owners living within 500 metres near the firm will be relocated under a plan aimed at creating a buffer zone between the SteelRwa factor. File

Rwamagana to relocate property owners to create buffer around SteelRwa

Wednesday, July 08, 2026

President Paul Kagame and other officials during the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Switzerland on Wednesday, July 8. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame says investing in Africa's AI solutions a win for everyone

Wednesday, July 08, 2026

Rwanda Revenue Authority Commissioner General Ronald Niwenshuti addresses journalists on Wednesday, July 8. Courtesy

Tax revenue reaches Rwf4tn in 2025/26 fiscal year

Wednesday, July 08, 2026

President Paul Kagame has been appointed as co-chair of AI for Good Global Commission, an initiative of the United Nations.. Photo by Village Urugwiro

What to know about new global commission on AI co-chaired by Kagame

Wednesday, July 08, 2026

The committee chairperson Fulgence Nsengiyumva speaks during a presentation of a report by the Committee on Economy and Finance assessing the implementation of 2020 Senate resolution, on Tuesday, July 7. courtesy

Private sector urged to support industrial park development

Wednesday, July 08, 2026

Yves Kayihura, Head of Retail Banking at I&M Bank, addresses the bank's agents during a training on the new payment systems. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Customers to access enhanced financial services as I&M Bank upskills Karame Twaje agents

Wednesday, July 08, 2026

A family enjoys a friendly basketball challenge at Simba Supermarket’s family arcade, where every game adds to the holiday excitement.

I&M Bank, Simba Supermarket offer complete family experience for school holidays

Wednesday, July 08, 2026

Dr. Lassina Zerbo, Chairman of Rwanda Atomic Energy Board (C), Rwanda's ambassador to Russia, Joseph Nzabamwita (Left) and Rwanda Atomic Energy Board CEO Dr. Fidele Ndahayo during a meeting with Russian delegation in Moscow on June 29, 2026. Courtesy

Who will finance Rwanda's first small nuclear reactor?

Wednesday, July 08, 2026

Urukumbuzi Estate, commonly known as Kwa Dubai, in Kinyinya Sector, Gasabo District. The housing estate was reported in 2023 to have serious construction defects, forcing many homeowners to relocate. File photo

Can ending individual homebuilding improve housing standards?

Wednesday, July 08, 2026

Ecobank Rwanda headquarters. Ecobank has launched its first dedicated agricultural lending facility, aimed at addressing the persistent financing gap in one of the country’s most critical sectors. Courtesy

Ecobank Rwanda launches first dedicated agriculture lending facility, offering up to Rwf2bn

Wednesday, July 08, 2026

At least 928 candidates with special educational needs are expected to sit the 2025-26 Primary Leaving Examinations that began on Tuesday, July 7. Courtesy

Over 900 candidates with disabilities sit Primary Leaving Exams

Tuesday, July 07, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva during a guided tour of Musanze industrial zone on August 14, 2025. The Senate will summon the Prime Minister to explain how the government plans to address persistent issues delaying the development of infrastructure in industrial parks. Courtesy

Senate summons PM over issues in industrial park development

Tuesday, July 07, 2026

Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, Fatou Harerimana, paid tribute to the soldiers of the Rwanda Patriotic Army who sacrificed their lives during the liberation struggle

Pakistani institutions mark Rwanda’s liberation

Tuesday, July 07, 2026

Equity Group Managing Director and CEO Dr. James Mwangi (centre) with AfricaNenda Foundation CEO Dr. Robert Ochola and Nanjira Sambuli, Senior Advocacy Manager, Africa (Inclusive Financial Systems and Digital Public Infrastructure), Gates Foundation, display the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the two organizations to accelerate the development and implementation of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) across Africa. Courtesy

Equity Group, AfricaNenda and Gates Foundation partner to scale Digital Public Infrastructure

Tuesday, July 07, 2026

Delays in implementing neighbourhood road projects have been noted despite residents having already raised their share of the funding. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI

City mayor explains delays in neighbourhood roads construction

Tuesday, July 07, 2026

Some of the new generation HOWO trucks that were unveiled by Asia Machinery Investments Ltd, the official distributor and future assembler of Sinotruk (HOWO) vehicles in Rwanda. Courtesy

Rwanda set for HOWO truck assembly as Sinotruk unveils electric vehicle plans

Tuesday, July 07, 2026

President Paul Kagame has been appointed as co-chair of AI for Good Global Commission, an initiative of the United Nations. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Kagame named co-chair of new global commission on AI

Tuesday, July 07, 2026

The Minister of Education, Joseph Nsengimana launches the examinations at Groupe Scolaire Remera Catholique in Gasabo District, on Tuesday, June 7. Courtesy

Over 277,000 candidates sit 2025/26 Primary Leaving Examinations

Tuesday, July 07, 2026

Amb. Jacqueline Mukangira and India's Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Shri Pabitra Margherita. courtesy

Kwibohora: Amb. Mukangira courts Indian investors

Tuesday, July 07, 2026

Patricia Hajabakiga: One woman’s role in public policy after Liberation

Tuesday, July 07, 2026