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 Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Expected by 2027, the plant will be able to process 60 tonnes of tungsten ore per hour. Nyakabingo covers a 1,600-hectare mining concession. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy
Trinity Metals plans $100m investment in Rwanda mineral operations
Kigali’s illuminated skyline stands as a visual testament to KIFC’s five years of progress, confidence, and ambition in elevating Rwanda onto the global financial map.
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Kigali International Financial Centre’s five years of positioning Rwanda as major financial hub
Geologists working inside a mineral exploration tunnel in the Southern Province. Rwanda has high-grade lithium deposits, identified primarily through a joint venture between Aterian Plc and Rio Tinto. Courtesy
Economy
Experts weigh in on how Rwanda can tap into lithium reserves
A person collects eggs at a poultry farm in Bugesera. Animal-sourced protein consumption in Rwanda remains critically low, a challenge nutrition experts say must be addressed to help reduce stunting. File
Health
Experts push for greater animal protein intake to combat stunting
A doctor interacts with patients at Munini Hospital in Nyaruguru District in July 2022. Private insurers are preparing a series of premium adjustments and stricter monitoring measures to counter the financial strain caused by the medical tariffs that took effect on July 1. File photo
Business
Insurers consider adjustments to offset medical tariff impact
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Aviation
RwandAir launches Zanzibar flights, resumes Mombasa route
Garden Fresh workers prepare French beans for export in Kigali in September 2022. Garden Fresh Ltd. is a leading Rwandan agricultural company specializing in the production and export of high-quality fresh fruits and vegetables to international markets, primarily in Europe and the Middle East. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Agriculture
Horticulture takes off as firms scale up, exports surge
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Agriculture
A look at govt’s six projects to create 800,000 agrifood jobs
The government established a public company, Ecofleet Solutions, which is scheduled to begin operations this November. Courtesy
Infrastructure
What are the key features of Kigali’s new public transport system?
A liquefied gas retail shop in Gihogere, Remera. Photo: Courtesy.
Energy
Can ‘pay-as-you-cook’ model turn the tide on missed targets?
Agripreneur Sakina Usengimana, Chairperson of Rwanda Youth in Agribusiness Forum, speaks during the Youth Forward for Agrifood Systems Transformation Forum 2025, on November 25 (courtesy).
Agriculture
New strategy targets over 800,000 youth jobs in agrifood systems
Mariette Mico shares her experience and how she ended up liking agriculture, as Janvier Nsanzimana (R) follow at the Youth Forward for Agrifood Systems Transformation (YOUTH FAST) Forum 2025, in Kigali, on November 24 (courtesy)
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Young graduates find prosperity, purpose in agribusiness
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Technology
Inside Rwanda’s​​ switch to a biometric digital ID
L-R: Bardhyl Dobra, the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Kosovo; and Christopher Skeete, the Minister of International Relations and La Francophonie for Quebec, Canada. PHOTOS BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Rwanda
Rwanda’s reconstruction inspires Kosovo, Quebec delegates
A view of Mpazi rehousing model in Gitega Sector, Nyarugenge District, Kigali, as of May 16, 2025. The government plans to roll out similar projects in other parts of the country in line with improving urban housing (courtesy)
Housing
Lawmakers begin countrywide evaluation of urbanization, housing initiatives
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Women
Push for emerging tech, AI training for women in La Francophonie
Louise Mushikiwabo, the Secretary General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), speaks at a press conference in Kigali on November 20. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
International
Mushikiwabo speaks out on prospects of third term at La Francophonie
The Secretary General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), Louise Mushikiwabo, delivers her remarks during the meeting in Kigali. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Women
Mushikiwabo urges reimagined approach to women empowerment

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