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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
Placide Uwiragiye also supports children from poor families to get school materials. Courtesy
Society

From child survivor to builder of hope

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Gospel music sisters Vestine Ishimwe and Dorcas Kamikazi, popularly known as the duo Vestine and Dorcas, during an interaction show. Courtesy
Music

Vestine and Dorcas resume music after split with MIE Empire

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Five players have entered free agency after their contracts with their respective clubs expired at the end of the 2025/26 season. (L-R) James Achille, Dusenge Wicklif, John Nkurunziza, Yves Mutabazi and Djibril. Courtesy
Volleyball

Five free agents headlining Rwandan volleyball transfer window

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Every successful organisation begins with a vision.

Vision needs people

Wednesday, July 08, 2026
At least 928 candidates with special educational needs are expected to sit the 2025-26 Primary Leaving Examinations that began on Tuesday, July 7. Courtesy
Education

Over 900 candidates with disabilities sit Primary Leaving Exams 

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva during a guided tour of Musanze industrial zone on August 14, 2025. The Senate will summon the Prime Minister to explain how the government plans to address persistent issues delaying the development of infrastructure in industrial parks. Courtesy
Economy

Senate summons PM over issues in industrial park development

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, Fatou Harerimana, paid tribute to the soldiers of the Rwanda Patriotic Army who sacrificed their lives during the liberation struggle
Rwanda

Pakistani institutions mark Rwanda’s liberation

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Equity Group Managing Director and CEO Dr. James Mwangi (centre) with AfricaNenda Foundation CEO Dr. Robert Ochola and Nanjira Sambuli, Senior Advocacy Manager, Africa (Inclusive Financial Systems and Digital Public Infrastructure), Gates Foundation, display the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the two organizations to accelerate the development and implementation of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) across Africa. Courtesy
Featured

Equity Group, AfricaNenda and Gates Foundation partner to scale Digital Public Infrastructure

Tuesday, July 07, 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
Delays in implementing neighbourhood road projects have been noted despite residents having already raised their share of the funding. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Infrastructure

City mayor explains delays in neighbourhood roads construction

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