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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

The exercise took place at I&M Bank Rwanda headquarters in Kigali on August 14. Photos by Kellya Keza

I&M Bank staff sharpen fire safety skills to enhance workplace emergency readiness

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

A woman works in her vegetables plantation. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

The invisible burden behind women’s success

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Carine Umutoni, the Managing Director of Ecobank Rwanda Plc, and Jonathan Everett Shafer, Managing Director of Fortis Green Housing, exchange copies during the signing ceremony in Kigali on Friday, August 15. Photos by Elvis Ndateba Mico

Ecobank and Fortis Green Housing partner to make homeownership easier

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Residents queue to register for the new Digital ID, taking advantage of services for those who missed the initial registration exercise at the Expo Grounds in Gikondo on Monday, August 17, 2026. Photo Jesca Mutamba.

Enrollment for Digital ID surpasses 8 million - NIDA

Monday, August 17, 2026

NEC has released the provisional list of 45 approved candidates vying for the vacant youth representative seat in the Chamber of Deputies. Courtesy

Youth MP by-election: 45 candidates cleared to contest

Monday, August 17, 2026

Vardhineni Srinath, founder and current chairman of the Indian Association of Rwanda interacts with Gad Uwimana, from Business Banking at I&M Bank Rwanda at the ceremony. Photos by Elvis Ndateba Mico

I&M Bank brings EV financing, digital banking solutions to Indian community

Monday, August 17, 2026

Children at SOS in Kigali. The experts warned that insults, humiliation and parenting rooted in unresolved trauma can leave children with lifelong emotional scars. CRAISH BAHIZI

How words of a parent shape children's self-esteem, adult life

Monday, August 17, 2026

Mizero is the founder and Managing Director of UMVA AI. Some early-stage innovators navigate key operational hurdles following the government's approval to establish the National Artificial Intelligence Agency. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana

Early-stage startups highlight gaps new AI agency could solve

Monday, August 17, 2026

The inaugural YB’s Day will not only celebrate the legacy of Rwandan singer Yvan Buravan but will also serve as an occasion to launch the Turikumwe Campaign. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

YB’s Day to celebrate Buravan, boost cancer survivorship

Monday, August 17, 2026

According to the results of the 10th consecutive national Grey Crowned Crane census, Rwanda's Grey Crowned Crane population has risen to 1,438. Courtesy

Grey Crowned Crane population has risen to nearly 1,500 – survey

Monday, August 17, 2026

Xavio Imbabazi, owner of Golden Insects, inspecting compost at his farm. File

Certification costs threaten organic fertiliser ambitions

Monday, August 17, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva visits Muvumba Multipurpose Dam Project in Nyagatare on Saturday, July 11. Rwanda’s transparency score increased from 45 in 2021 to 50 in 2023 and 55 in 2025. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Five areas where budget oversight falls short

Monday, August 17, 2026

Workers sort avocados for exports at NAEB warehouse. Rwanda’s agricultural export revenues reached $1.1 billion in the 2025–2026 fiscal year. File

Beyond GDP: What Rwanda’s economic growth means for citizens

Monday, August 17, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva (3rd L), Minister of Local Government Dominique Habimana(2nd L) and other officials join thousands of believers from different Christian denominations during Rwanda Shima Imana event

PHOTOS: PM Nsengiyumva commends role of faith organisations in national unity

Monday, August 17, 2026

The 21st edition of Kwita Izina will be held in Kinigi, Musanze District on September 4. File

Kwita Izina: A look at key gains of gorilla conservation

Sunday, August 16, 2026

Mourners during the commemoration of victims of Gatumba on August 13, 2004, when armed attackers stormed the UNHCR transit camp, killing 166 Banyamulenge refugees. Courtesy

Experts on how Burundi, DR Congo ignored Gatumba massacre

Sunday, August 16, 2026