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The event brought together participants from around the world, focusing on the 2025 theme, “Minerals for a smarter and greener future,” in Kigali on December 2. Photos by Kellia Keza.
Featured

Critical minerals take centre stage at Rwanda Mining Week 2025

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
Solar panels and wind turbines at a renewable-energy site. Expanding such projects will require extensive reskilling as Africa moves toward a just energy transition. Net photo

A just transition is a talent transition

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
People receive services from local government authorities after community work. Rwanda began its decentralisation process in 2000 to improve governance, reduce poverty, and enhance service delivery by transferring authority and resources to local governments. Courtesy

How decentralization and visionary leadership drive progress

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) Soraya Hakuziyaremye (centre) announced, during a joint session of both chambers of Parliament on Monday, December 1, that the country’s digital currency trial is set to begin next year. Looking on are Mussa Fazil Harerimana, Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies (left) and Thierry Kalisa, Chief Economist at the Central Bank. Photo: Courtesy.
Economy

Digital currency trial set for next year, says central bank governor

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Davido's team is exploring the posibility of headlining an additional concert in Kigali after selling out his confirmed 5ive Alive show on December 5. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Music

Is Davido considering additional show after BK Arena sellout?

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Nigeria’s D’Tigers secured a dramatic 75-69 win over Rwanda on Sunday to finish FIBA World Cup Africa qualifiers in Radès, Tunisia, with a 1-2 record. Photo by FIBA
Basketball

Nigeria overcome Rwanda to bag first win at FIBA WC Qualifiers

Monday, December 01, 2025
President Paul Kagame speaking at the Inclusive Fintech Forum 2025 on February 27 in Kigali. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Is Rwanda ready to become Africa’s FinTech center of gravity?

Monday, December 01, 2025
Canisius Kanangire, the Executive Director of African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF).
Agriculture

AATF boss on Rwanda’s GM banana drive, Africa’s agri-biotech future

Saturday, November 29, 2025
The African Cycling Excellence Awards ceremony will take place at Zaria Court in Kigali on Saturday, November 29.Courtesy
Volleyball

Weekend sports guide: Kigali hosts African cycling awards as volleyball league returns

Friday, November 28, 2025
AfricaWeek 2025 brought together founders, investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders in Kigali from November 20–21. Photos by Keza Kelia.
Featured

Norrsken’s Africa/Week unites builders to shape continent’s future

Wednesday, November 26, 2025
L-R: Steven Hagumintwari, Prince Muhizi, Jean Jacques Wilson Nshobozwa, Cadeau de Dieu Furaha and Dieudonne Ndizeye are part of Rwanda's final roster in Tunisia for 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers. Photos courtesy
Basketball

Murenzi names final squad for 2027 World Cup qualifiers

Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Juno Kizigenza and Ariel Wayz are among latest additions to the lineup of artistes who will perform at Davido's '5Ive Alive' album tour concert scheduled for December 5 at BK Arena. Photo File
Music

Juno Kizigenza, Ariel Wayz added to Davido's Kigali concert lineup

Tuesday, November 25, 2025