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

Fertiliser subsidy hits Rwf64bn as Middle-East turmoil spikes prices

Friday, June 12, 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
Economy

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

Thursday, June 11, 2026
The government is tightening its tax oversight of the digital economy through new VAT collection rules that target foreign digital service providers
Technology

How new tax rules affect digital platforms

Thursday, June 11, 2026
Aerial view of Kagano model village in Kitabi Sector, Nyamagabe District. Courtesy
Housing

Funding secured for climate-resilient settlement sites 

Thursday, June 11, 2026
Inside Silverback Glass Processing, Rwanda’s glass manufacturing and processing facility located in Gahanga, Kicukiro District. The plant uses modern technology to cut, process, and produce glass products. Courtesy
Economy

Govt eyes more power as local glass production takes off

Thursday, June 11, 2026
AWF CEO Kaddu Ssebunya

East Africa must give its young people power, not promises

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
A farmer works in her avocado plantation in Nyamagabe District on April 29, 2022. Although avocados are grown nationwide, production is concentrated in districts such as Gisagara, Huye, Nyagatare, Nyanza and Rusizi. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Agriculture

Why Gisagara district is pushing for an avocado processing plant

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Workers in sugar processing at Kabuye Sugar Works. Rwanda’s only major sugar producer, has increased output over the past three seasons. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Business

Govt targets 50% sugar self-sufficiency

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Congolese refugees from Kigeme Refugee Camp take part in a peaceful walk calling for action to end the ongoing killings targeting members of the Tutsi and Banyamulenge communities in Eastern DR Congo

The ethnic identity politics in DR Congo are fundamentally domestic in origin

Tuesday, June 09, 2026
President Paul Kagame chairs the Cabinet Meeting on Monday, June 8. The meeting approved the establishment of a National Artificial Intelligence Agency. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Technology

Govt to set up National Artificial Intelligence Agency

Monday, June 08, 2026
According to M23 spokesperson, the Saturday attacks were carried out against village of Ilundu-Basita in South Kivu province by the Congolese army and their allied Burundian forces.
Africa

Two killed, seven injured in attacks blamed on DR Congo, Burundi forces

Monday, June 08, 2026
Rwanda National Police traffic officers inspect air pollution of vehicles in Rwamagana District. Key mitigation measures included renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate-smart agriculture, and waste management
Environment

Govt reduces 1.5 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions

Monday, June 08, 2026