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‘Dusangire Lunch’ – ‘Let Us Share Lunch’ – campaign aimed to support the national school feeding programme. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Nearly Rwf1bn raised in Dusangire Lunch campaign

Saturday, June 13, 2026

RDB has announced a temporary extension of operating hours for all businesses across the country to allow football fans to watch and enjoy matches during the FIFA World Cup 2026. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

RDB extends business operating hours during FIFA World Cup

Friday, June 12, 2026

Rwanda is projected to remain among Africa’s growing economies over the next three years. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Rwanda to maintain strong growth amid global uncertainty: World Bank

Friday, June 12, 2026

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Commonwealth boss arrives in Kigali on working visit

Friday, June 12, 2026

RwandAir has been recognised as the Best Cabin Service in Africa at the 2026 APEX Best Award. Courtesy

RwandAir named Best Cabin Service in Africa

Friday, June 12, 2026

Amb. Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of United Nations Economic Commission fo Afria (ECA) addresses delegates during the Africa Development Impact Forum, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on June 11. Courtesy

Why the global financial architecture is unfair to Africa

Friday, June 12, 2026

President Paul Kagame awards top performers during the graduation ceremony of Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Senior Command and Staff Course in Musanze District ON Friday, June 12. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi

PICTURES: Kagame challenges senior officers to lead with integrity, purpose

Friday, June 12, 2026

President Paul Kagame arrives for presiding over the graduation ceremony of Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Senior Command and Staff Course in Musanze District on Friday, June 12. Courtesy RBA.

Kagame presides over graduation of 108 officers at RDF Command, Staff College

Friday, June 12, 2026

The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa, presenting the proposed budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year to Parliament on Thursday, June 11. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Experts commend raising domestic financing as Rwf7.8tn budget is tabled

Friday, June 12, 2026

Damien Murwanashyaka was appointed as new Minister of Infrastructure. File

Who is Damien Murwanashyaka, the new infrastructure minister?

Friday, June 12, 2026

Danston, in partnership with ACES, is constructing a state-of-the-art environmental test chamber at a modern warehouse facility in Rwanda. (1)

From losses to profit: Inside SPOKE cold-chain model reshaping rural farming

Friday, June 12, 2026

Government Spokesperson Yolande Makolo addresses journalists in Kigali. File

Rwanda rejects HRW allegations in ‘selective’ DR Congo report

Friday, June 12, 2026

Senators follow the presentation of the draft finance bill by the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa on June 11. Courtesy

Fertiliser subsidy hits Rwf64bn as Middle-East turmoil spikes prices

Friday, June 12, 2026

Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa presenting the draft finance bill of the 2026-27 fiscal year, to Members of Parliament on Thursday, June 11. All Photos by Craish BAHIZI

Jobs, growth get lion's share of 2026/27 budget

Friday, June 12, 2026

Workers on durty at a construction site in Kacyiru in Kigali. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

What measures are in place to ensure our buildings meet safety standards?

Friday, June 12, 2026

Nyabugogo Taxi Park in Kigali. Under the upgrading works of the Nyabugogo Multimodal Transit Hub, it will be transformed into a modern, climate-resilient facility. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Cabinet approves $100m for Nyabugogo upgrade, Kigali mobility overhaul

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa, arrives at the parliament to present the draft finance bill of the 2026-27 fiscal year, to Members of Parliament on Thursday, June 11. All Photos by Craish BAHIZI

Domestic resources, borrowing account for 93% of 2026/27 budget

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Venuste Icyitegetse resigned as a member of the Chamber of Deputies, Parliament said on Thursday, June 11.

MP Venuste Icyitegetse resigns

Thursday, June 11, 2026

An aerial view of Gikondo wetland that has been under restauration. The Government has invited qualified long-term management and financing partners to bid for the operation of the Kigali Wetlands Park. Courtesy.

Govt seeks manager, financing partner for Kigali Wetlands Park

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Amb. Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of United Nations Economic Commission fo Afria (ECA) addresses delegates during the Africa Development Impact Forum, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on June 11. Courtesy

Amb. Gatete on Africa's potential to create jobs for over 50m youth

Thursday, June 11, 2026