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The World Health Organization (WHO) says no level of alcohol consumption is entirely risk-free, noting that even low levels of drinking can harm health. Net photo
Health

Psychiatrist urges moderation as alcohol misuse raises health risks

Saturday, August 01, 2026
Senator Hadija Ndangiza Murangwa, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, National Unity and Security.
Environment

Gaps in disaster prevention leave Rwf49bn repair bill: Senate report

Friday, July 31, 2026
Africa’s first continental credit rating agency, AfCRA, was launched in Mauritius on October 6. Courtesy (2)
Business

Africa’s first continental credit rating agency set to be launched in October

Friday, July 31, 2026
Mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda on December 16, 2018. The newly approved Rwanda Nature Foundation (RNF) will oversee the management of Volcanoes and Gishwati-Mukura national parks. File
Environment

How new conservation agency will work

Friday, July 31, 2026
Emma Uwera, founder and managing director of I&J Harvest Limited, a home-grown seed company supplying maize, bean and soybean seeds. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Women

Women-owned businesses rise as focus shifts to scaling up

Friday, July 31, 2026
According to RBC, Rwanda aims to reduce maternal mortality from 149 deaths per 100,000 live births, recorded at the end of 2025, to fewer than 60 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2029. Courtesy
Women

Why maternal deaths remain a challenge

Friday, July 31, 2026
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has arrested Agnes Uwamariya, the Vice Mayor in charge of Social Affairs in Nyamagabe District. Courtesy
Crime

Nyamagabe vice mayor arrested over alleged cover-up of sexual offences

Thursday, July 30, 2026
A technician installs a solar panel on the roof of a home in Muhanga District. The government aims to encourage more households to adopt solar energy and allow surplus electricity generated by rooftop solar systems. File
Energy

Inside plan to buy solar power from households

Thursday, July 30, 2026
A section of Rubaya mines, a series of coltan mining sites near the town of Rubaya in Masisi Territory, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Courtesy Luwowo is one of several validated mining site that respect CIRGL-RDC norms and guaranties conflict free minerals.
Africa

Analysts tackle DR Congo’s mineral resources, FDLR, governance failures

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Dr Jean Kaseya, Director General, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).

Hepatitis is the test of Africa's health sovereignty

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Lawyers offer support during the launch of a plea bargaining initiative, providing free legal assistance to 24 inmates at Nyarugenge Prison in October 2022. File
Editorial

Bridging gaps in access to justice requires collective action

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Graduates celebrate during the 10th graduation ceremony of the University of Rwanda in Huye, on Oct 25, 2024. File
Education

Why scholarships, innovation are key to tripling varsity enrolment

Tuesday, July 28, 2026