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An aerial view of Munini model village in Nyaruguru District. File
Housing

Nearly one million households set to move into planned settlements

Thursday, October 01, 2026
Five women-led Rwandan coffee businesses owners exhibit their coffee brands in Kigali on Tuesday, September 22. Courtesy
Business

Rwandan women coffee exporters target UK market

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Two people consume free internet at Imbuga City Walk in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
International

Africa’s internet usage gap and the challenge to reach one billion users

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Antoine Mukeshimana, a resident of Sharita Island in Bugesera District, receives a phone call on the remote island. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Technology

Rwanda could connect one million new internet users by 2031 - report

Monday, September 21, 2026
A palletised load of Rwandan avocados bound for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is lifted into the hold of an air freighter at Kigali International Airport on September 17, 2026. ALL PHOTOS/TMA.
Featured

Rwanda’s large avocado airlift connects 1,000 farmers to the UAE market

Friday, September 18, 2026
Caroline Agalheir, Deputy Regional Director for Program Quality at CRS’s Central and West Africa Regional Office, delivers remarks during the Rural Youth Enterprise Forum 2026 on Tuesday, September 15,
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Catholic Relief Services calls for stronger partnerships to scale rural youth businesses

Thursday, September 17, 2026
Cookstoves powered by pellets made from rice husks and wood waste are expected to help cut about 1.56 million tonnes of emissions from the energy sector. Courtesy photo
Environment

Efficient cookstoves to cut energy sector emissions by 25%

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Winners of iAccelerator Phase 7 pose for a photo during the awarding ceremony at Kigali Convention Centre on September 11. Courtesy
Rwanda

Six startups share Rwf60m in Imbuto-backed funding

Sunday, September 13, 2026
Salomon Jyambere, a CJC Rwanda beneficiary from Kirumbo village in Western Rwanda, holds a climate justice message. The programme helped his family rebuild following flood damage to their home. CJC Rwanda has been shortlisted for the 2026 Big Impact Award. Photo/Courtesy.
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Climate Just Communities Rwanda shortlisted for 2026 Big Impact Award

Friday, September 11, 2026
PISA results recorded mean scores of 317 in science, 312 in reading and 301 in mathematics. Courtesy Photo
Education

A look at how PISA grading is done

Thursday, September 10, 2026
Pregnant women participate in a Car Free Day event on May 24, 2026. Photo/Courtesy
Health

How NCDs complicate pregnancy and childbirth

Wednesday, September 09, 2026
The Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Claudette Irere, launches the PISA 2025 field trial test at Lycée de Kigali on May 27, 2024. Courtesy
Education

What is PISA and why does it matter?

Tuesday, September 08, 2026