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Rwanda joined the global community in observing World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday, September 10.
Health

Majority of suicide attempts in Rwanda involve young adults - RBC

Thursday, September 11, 2025
A child watches a video on a smartphone at home. Research has revealed that smartphone use among children under 13 could negatively impact their mental health. Courtesy
Health

Smartphones before age 13 linked to lifelong mental health risks, experts warn

Thursday, September 11, 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
The BK Foundation continues to be instrumental in community electrification, connecting households, schools, and health centers to off-grid solutions.
Featured

Energy Week: Bank of Kigali explores financing Rwanda’s green future

Thursday, September 11, 2025
Eight people were killed and 10 others injured Tuesday, September 9, after a wall collapsed during the construction of a dam in Nyamasheke District. Courtesy
Rwanda

Nyamasheke construction accident victims to be buried Thursday

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Eight people were killed and 10 others injured Tuesday, September 9, after a wall collapsed during the construction of a dam in Nyamasheke District. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Eight killed, 10 injured in Nyamasheke dam construction accident

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
A Zipline drone delivers blood at Kabgayi Hospital. Courtesy
Editorial

The growing role of drones in Rwanda’s development

Tuesday, September 09, 2025
President Paul Kagame received letters of credence of Casper Stenger Jensen of Denmark, on Monday, September 8. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda

PHOTOS: Kagame receives credentials from four new envoys

Monday, September 08, 2025
Zipline technician, Edison Niyomurinzi, explains to a journalist the process of how drones supply blood to hospitals. Rwanda is keen on securing investments for its proposed drone operations centre to host, among others, drone manufacturing and training. / Photo: Sam Ngendahimana
Technology

Inside Rwanda’s bold bet on drones for transport, defence and innovation

Monday, September 08, 2025
Captain Anaise Kangeyo is one of Rwanda’s few female pilots, commanding the Bombardier Q400.
Women

How one woman turned a civil engineering degree into a career as a pilot

Monday, September 08, 2025
A pharmacist on duty at Uniqe pharmacy at Kisimenti in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Health

Rwanda FDA sets new price controls on medical drugs

Sunday, September 07, 2025
American unmanned aerial logistics firm Zipline’s next-generation autonomous aircraft designed specifically for urban delivery, on display at the Aviation Africa Summit, in Kigali, on September 4, 2025. The device on the table, which holds a package, is fitted into the drone and lowered when it reaches a destination to safely deliver a package (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Business

Zipline drones may begin home deliveries in Kigali next year

Saturday, September 06, 2025