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Miners on duty in a tunnel in Gakenke District. MINECOFIN and the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) are working on a proposed climate insurance scheme. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

New insurance scheme could save mine workers income in rainy seasons

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
RSSB boss Regis Rugemanshuro
Rwanda

THE BIG INTERVIEW: RSSB boss breaks down Inyange, Ruliba, BK General Insurance deals

Tuesday, September 01, 2026
Workers at Pink Mango garment factory at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Craish Bahizi

Moving Labour Day beyond symbolism to a day of accountability

Friday, May 01, 2026
Workers in a production process at Safintra Rwanda Ltd, a roofing materials manufacturer, at the Kigali Special Economic Zone in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Health

Govt prioritises workplace wellness to boost output

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
“Internet addiction” is a subset of broader technology addiction.

Know about internet addiction

Monday, March 16, 2026
RSSB Headquarters in Nyarugenge District, Kigali. Last year, RSSB revised the contribution rate for employees in the formal sector from 6 per cent to 12 per cent of their monthly gross salary. Courtesy
Economy

Public pension assets grow 34% as contributions rise

Monday, December 01, 2025
The Secretary General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), Louise Mushikiwabo, addresses journalists after the conclusion of the 46th ministerial conference of the OIF in Kigali. Mugwiza
Women

Push for emerging tech, AI training for women in La Francophonie

Friday, November 21, 2025
The Minister of Public Service and Labour, Christine Nkulikiyinka, speaks to journalists about the need for social security legislation reforms, on October 20, 2025, at parliamentary buildings (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Health

Pension, maternity leave, medical insurance laws set for review

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Rwanda Social Security Board chief executive Regis Rugemanshuro speaks during a news conference in Kigali on Wednesday, September 10. He revealed that RSSB’s assets doubled over the last five fiscal years, reaching Rwf3.1 trillion in 2025, while the annual return on investment hit a record 14.2 per cent, up from an average of 1.4 per cent in 2021. Photo: Dan Gatsinzi.
Rwanda

RSSB assets rise to Rwf3tn: What it means for Rwandans

Thursday, September 11, 2025
Workers at Pink Mango textile manufacturer at Kigali Special Economic Zone

Why understanding Rwanda’s new workplace wellness program matters to all entities

Wednesday, March 26, 2025
RSSB officials in a group photo with members of the Rwanda Pensioners Association committee at an event to discuss updates on the new pension structure and occupational hazard scheme, on January 22.
Rwanda

Increasing pension benefits will offset effects of inflation - retirees

Monday, January 27, 2025
RSSB officials in a group photo with members of the Rwanda Pensioners Association committee at an event that was meant to discuss updates on the new pension structure and occupational hazard scheme, on Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Rwanda

Rwanda more than doubles minimum pension benefits for retirees

Friday, January 24, 2025