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Workers load cargo for export at Kigali International Airport. File

Africa’s trade ambitions need cheaper flights

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Rwandan residents spent more than Rwf290 billon on travel abroad in the first six months of 2026, according to NISR.
Tourism

Where do Rwandan travellers spend their money?

Sunday, September 20, 2026
Equity Group officials and investors pose for a group photo during the Trade and Investment Roadshow in Kigali on Friday, September 18, PHOTO/KELLYA KEZA
Featured

Equity roadshow connects investors with Rwanda’s growing business opportunities

Friday, September 18, 2026
Rwandan residents spent more than Rwf290 billon on travel abroad in the first six months of 2026, according to NISR.
Rwanda

Rwandans spent over Rwf290bn on travel abroad in six months

Thursday, September 17, 2026
Rwandan dancer BoBo Elvis performing live at Fusion Concept Festival in Paris, France, over the weekend. COURTESY
Music

New initiative seeks to connect East African dancers to global freestyle scene

Thursday, September 17, 2026
Gorilla tourism accounted for nearly 80 per cent of expenditure by non-resident air travellors to Rwanda from May to July and 2026. Courtesy
Tourism

Gorilla tourism fetches over Rwf67bn in three months

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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Economy

What Dangote refinery IPO means for Rwandan investors

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Félix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and his Burundian counterpart, Évariste Ndayishimiye.

Why Burundi and DR Congo keep invoking Rwanda

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Gisagara Volleyball Club have signed South Sudanese opposite hitter James Achuil Nhial on a contract that will keep him at the club until 2028
Volleyball

Gisagara sign South Sudanese star Achuil on two-year deal

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
An artist’s impression of VINMUSA Vineyard Estate near the Volcanoes National Park in Musanze District. PHOTO/COURTESY.
Business

Musanze vineyard estate could produce 90,000 wine bottles annually

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Nigerian photographer Stephen Tayo was among participants for the Creative Talks workshops that concluded in Kigali on Sunday, September 13. Courtesy
Art

Creative Talks connects African artists through exchange, mentorship

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
A Zipline drone delivers blood to Kabgayi Hospital. The drone-delivery network has become a key part of Rwanda’s medical supply chain. Courtesy Photo

Reimagining healthcare through entrepreneurship and technology

Tuesday, September 15, 2026