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Panelists engage in a discussion during a meeting on Tuesday, August 4. The dialogue brought together government officials, musicians, producers, investors and other stakeholders on Tuesday, August 4. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Govt taps artistes in campaign against alcohol, drug abuse

Tuesday, August 04, 2026

Inside NBG factory's store in Gasabo District. Authorities seized products worth more than Rwf2.6 billion and imposed fines of nearly Rwf360 million countrywide. Courtesy

Products worth Rwf2.6bn seized as crackdown on illicit alcohol widens

Tuesday, August 04, 2026

Students during a lesson at Kimironko II. Parliament has given the Ministry of Education six months to fast-track pending regulations and address persistent implementation gaps in the education law.

Education ministry given six months to fix education law gaps

Tuesday, August 04, 2026

Rwanda National Police officers inspect a facility following the immediate closure of several alcoholic beverage factories across the country. Courtesy photo.

RIB, govt spox shed light on closure of alcohol manufacturers

Tuesday, August 04, 2026

Labour inspection and compliance assessment from January to June 2026 has led to sanctions on 71 establishments that violated labour laws and regulations. File

What to know as over 70 companies are fined for labour rights violations

Tuesday, August 04, 2026

Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa and EU Ambassador to Rwanda, Belén Calvo Uyarra during the signing ceremony in Kigali on Tuesday, August 4. Courtesy

Rwanda, EU sign Rwf67bn deal on climate-resilient agriculture

Tuesday, August 04, 2026

The Chamber of Deputies on Monday, August 3, approved a draft law ratifying the African Risk Capacity (ARC) Agreement. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

MPs ratify continental disaster preparedness agreement

Tuesday, August 04, 2026

Dairy farmers in Rwanda will soon negotiate the price of milk directly with buyers. Courtesy

Govt to let farmers, buyers decide milk prices

Tuesday, August 04, 2026

MoFaya, a new digital loan and savings solution was launched by MoMo Rwanda in partnership with BPR Bank Rwanda Plc on August 1.

MoMo Rwanda, BPR Bank launch MoFaya for easier access to loans up to Rwf2m

Tuesday, August 04, 2026

A view of Bugesera Industrial Zone that is under development. File

Govt steps up drive to improve industrial parks

Tuesday, August 04, 2026

An agronomist works in a seeds multiplication centre in Kinigi in Musanze District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

11 things to know about new agriculture law

Tuesday, August 04, 2026

Students who are benefiting from UK-funded regional initiative during a group work. File

How a regional project is shaping climate innovation

Tuesday, August 04, 2026

A view of a dam that was constructed to facilitate irrigation in Rulindo. File

When is a water abstraction permit required?

Monday, August 03, 2026

Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) has ordered the closure of 111 facilities over production illicit alcoholic beverages and revoked their manufacturing licences. Courtesy of Umunota.

Over 100 more facilities closed amid crackdown on illicit alcohol

Monday, August 03, 2026

Minister of Trade and Industry, Antoine Kajangwe, addresses senators during a Senate plenary session that reviewed industrial parks development, on Monday, August 3. Courtesy

Govt reclaims six industrial plots from investors

Monday, August 03, 2026

Former Ethiopian President and African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) Elder Sahle-Work Zewde, delivers her remarks during the launch of the initiative in Kigali. Photos by Kellya Keza

New academy launched in Kigali to train Africa’s women leaders

Monday, August 03, 2026

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AI linked to half of cybercrime in Africa – Interpol report

Monday, August 03, 2026

Some illicit alcoholic beverages seized by the Rwanda National Police following the FDA Rwanda's decision to immediately shut down eight alcoholic beverage manufacturing factories on Sunday, August 2. Courtesy of Umunota

50 in custody over illicit alcohol production, distribution

Monday, August 03, 2026

The Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana visits Rwanda Coding Academy. Rwanda Institute of Computing (RIC) will be a specialized institute dedicated to university training in artificial intelligence (AI). File

Five things to know about upcoming Rwanda Institute of Computing

Monday, August 03, 2026

MTN chief executive Monzer Ali and other officials during the news conference on the launch of 5G in Rwanda that is set to accelerate progress across key sectors of the economy. File

2G to 5G: How each mobile technology works

Monday, August 03, 2026