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Miners work at GAMICO mining where the operations employ more than 1,500 people, in Nyarugenge District. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

How does a city create decent jobs for its people?

Thursday, August 20, 2026
Vardhineni Srinath, founder and current chairman of the Indian Association of Rwanda interacts with Gad Uwimana, from Business Banking at I&M Bank Rwanda at the ceremony. Photos by Elvis Ndateba Mico
Rwanda

I&M Bank brings EV financing, digital banking solutions to Indian community

Monday, August 17, 2026
Workers sort avocados for exports at NAEB warehouse. Rwanda’s agricultural export revenues reached $1.1 billion in the 2025–2026 fiscal year. File
Economy

Beyond GDP: What Rwanda’s economic growth means for citizens

Monday, August 17, 2026
The United States Embassy in Kigali, Rwanda. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.

A Letter to America’s New Candidate Ambassador to Rwanda: Peace Before Minerals in the Great Lakes

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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Health

Rwandans back crackdown on illicit alcohol

Saturday, August 08, 2026
An energy drink is a non-alcoholic beverage sold in a can, bottle or as a small concentrated shot.

Energy drinks: The buzz that hides exhaustion

Tuesday, August 04, 2026
A view of Bugesera Industrial Zone that is under development. File
Infrastructure

Govt steps up drive to improve industrial parks

Tuesday, August 04, 2026
Workers remove asbestos on the roof of one of buildings of University of Rwanda in Huye. Courtesy
Housing

Asbestos phaseout set for completion in 2027

Monday, August 03, 2026
The Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana speaks in an interview with the national broadcaster, where he announced the new changes. Photo credit, RBA.
Education

Govt adjusts public school fees to match cost of living

Saturday, August 01, 2026
Clients collect remittances through Western Union at BPR Rwanda's Nyabugogo branch.
Economy

Experts outline path to cheaper diaspora remittances after MPs push for reforms

Saturday, August 01, 2026
Some patients wait for services at Masaka Hospital on n October 13, 2022. More older Rwandans are seeking medical care for memory loss. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Health

More older Rwandans seek care for memory problems linked to dementia

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
A view of lightning protection system installed at GS Musange in Karongi District. Photos: Germain Nsanzimana
Security

Govt sets aside funding for lightning protection in Karongi

Monday, July 27, 2026