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American fitness influencer Ashton Hall has gifted a new car to a Rwandan fitness content creator Enock Uwizeye, popularly known as Kagarara or Ashton Small. Courtesy

Ashton Hall gifts Kagarara car, startup capital during Kigali visit

Sunday, July 12, 2026
Farmers salvage rice crops washed away by flooding in Nyagatare District in 2020. File photo.
Agriculture

Govt steps up measures to shield agriculture from global shocks

Friday, July 10, 2026
Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, and Egypt's Deputy Minister of Communications and Information Technology for International Affairs, Rafaat Hendy, during the signing ceremony in Geneva. The signing held on the sidelines of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2026. Courtesy
Technology

Rwanda, Egypt sign agreement on cooperation in AI, digital technology

Thursday, July 09, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva addresses Members of Parliament, while presenting the government's activities under the theme, "Strengthening Rwanda's Resilience to Internal and External Shocks," on Thursday, July 9. All photos by Kellya Keza
Economy

$8bn recorded in private investment commitments since 2024, PM tells Parliament

Thursday, July 09, 2026
Rwanda has spent Rwf47.7 billion on fuel subsidies between March and June 2026. File
Energy

Govt spends over Rwf47bn on fuel subsidies

Thursday, July 09, 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.

Who really profits from DR Congo’s minerals?

Thursday, July 09, 2026
President Paul Kagame and other officials during the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Switzerland on Wednesday, July 8. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Technology

Kagame says investing in Africa's AI solutions a win for everyone

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
President Paul Kagame has been appointed as co-chair of AI for Good Global Commission, an initiative of the United Nations.. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Technology

What to know about new global commission on AI co-chaired by Kagame

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Ecobank Rwanda headquarters. Ecobank has launched its first dedicated agricultural lending facility, aimed at addressing the persistent financing gap in one of the country’s most critical sectors. Courtesy
Featured

Ecobank Rwanda launches first dedicated agriculture lending facility, offering up to Rwf2bn

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
The 12th Ubumuntu Arts Festival will take place in Kigali from July 13 to 19. Photo by Mugwiza
Art

Ubumuntu Festival returns with stories of hope, healing and humanity

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
President Paul Kagame has been appointed as co-chair of AI for Good Global Commission, an initiative of the United Nations. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

Kagame named co-chair of new global commission on AI

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Minister Paula Ingabire speaks during a panel discussion in Kigali on April 2, 2025. She stressed the importance of ensuring that technology serves people and creates opportunities for inclusive growth. Dan Gatsinzi

Artificial intelligence, books and jobs

Tuesday, July 07, 2026