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Ingufu Gin Ltd is among 47 alcoholic beverage manufucturing companies whose standardisation certification licences have been withdrawn by RSB. Courtesy
Rwanda

Standards body withdraws S-Mark for over 80 alcoholic beverages

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Some illicit beverages seized in Gatsibo on Tuesday, August 4. Rwanda FDA on Tuesday, August 4, announced the closure of 27 companies, as part of the ongoing crackdown on illicit alcohol production and distribution.
Crime

Over 130 companies closed as crackdown on illicit alcohol widens

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Women breastfeed their children during a breastfeeding campaign in Nyamasheke District. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Why breastfeeding needs family support, not just mothers

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
The ongoing project of Nkombo boat valued at more than $3 million that was expected to be delivered in 2025-2026. PAC urged MININFRA to speed up the delayed Nkombo boat project. File
Rwanda

PAC urges legal action as audit exposes spending gaps

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
A waiter on duty at Kisimenti Car Free Zone in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Health

What data reveals about alcohol consumption in Rwanda

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
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International

Oil prices fall on hopes Strait of Hormuz could reopen

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion during a meeting on Tuesday, August 4. The  dialogue  brought together government officials, musicians, producers, investors and other stakeholders on Tuesday, August 4. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Govt taps artistes in campaign against alcohol, drug abuse

Tuesday, August 04, 2026
Inside NBG factory's store in Gasabo District. Authorities seized products worth more than Rwf2.6 billion and imposed fines of nearly Rwf360 million countrywide. Courtesy
Rwanda

Products worth Rwf2.6bn seized as crackdown on illicit alcohol widens

Tuesday, August 04, 2026
Students during a lesson at Kimironko II. Parliament has given the Ministry of Education six months to fast-track pending regulations and address persistent implementation gaps in the education law.
Education

Education ministry given six months to fix education law gaps

Tuesday, August 04, 2026
Rwanda National Police officers inspect a facility following the immediate closure of several alcoholic beverage factories across the country. Courtesy photo.
Rwanda

RIB, govt spox shed light on closure of alcohol manufacturers

Tuesday, August 04, 2026
Labour inspection and compliance assessment from January to June 2026 has led to sanctions on 71 establishments that violated labour laws and regulations. File
Economy

What to know as over 70 companies are fined for labour rights violations

Tuesday, August 04, 2026
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa and EU Ambassador to Rwanda, Belén Calvo Uyarra during the signing ceremony in Kigali on Tuesday, August 4. Courtesy
Agriculture

Rwanda, EU sign Rwf67bn deal on climate-resilient agriculture

Tuesday, August 04, 2026