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According to Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority, petrol now costs Rwf2,938 per litre, up 48 percent in six weeks. Diesel has been held at Rwf2,205 through deliberate government intervention. FILE
Editorial

Rising oil shocks demand a culture of frugality

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Porters carry food commodities in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Economy

Experts share tips on ways to navigate rising prices

Monday, April 20, 2026
Abebe Selassie, Director of the African Department at the IMF. Courtesy
Economy

IMF downgrades Africa’s economic outlook for 2026 amid Middle East war 

Thursday, April 16, 2026
A section of Bugesera Special Economic Zone. The industrial park has recorded an occupancy rate of 85 per cent in its Phase I. Courtesy.
Economy

Bugesera industrial zone investments hit $100 million

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Liberia-flagged tanker Shenlong Suezmax, carrying crude oil from Saudi Arabia, that arrived clearing the Strait of Hormuz, is seen at the Mumbai Port in Mumbai, India, Thursday, March 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)
International

Middle East war: AU urges social protection, flexible monetary policies

Sunday, April 05, 2026
PHOTO BY OSWALD MUTUYEYEZU

From pump to plate: Navigating the fuel price surge

Saturday, April 04, 2026
Klaus Schick, CNG Project Development Director at Gasmeth speaks at the CNG Forum 2026 in Kigali. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

Compressed Natural Gas forum highlights Gasmeth’s plan for Rwanda’s energy future

Friday, March 27, 2026
Rwanda Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye presenting economic and financial sector updates for the year ended December 2025 on Thursday, March 19. Dan Gatsinzi
Economy

Central Bank governor flags potential rise in inflation

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Senators review a report by the Committee on Economic Development and Finance on oversight of government efforts to bring clean water closer to citizens on Tuesday, March 10. Courtesy
Rwanda

Senators call for tougher measures to curb water losses

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Creatives kick off a Friday broadcast at Royal FM during a past edition of the Ahanad Takeover series. The event returns this Friday with performances at Maison Noire. COURTESY.
Showbiz

Your weekend in Kigali: Events you shouldn’t miss

Friday, March 06, 2026
RSSB Chief Executive Officer Régis Rugemanshuro speaks during the 25th-anniversary celebration of the Community-Based Health Insurance (CBHI), commonly known as Mutuelle de Santé, in Kayonza District on  February.
Health

Mutuelle reforms ease payment burden with instalment option

Thursday, February 26, 2026
Celestin Niyonsaba, a resident of Rusera Cell in Kabarondo Sector, Kayonza District, speaks with the media on February 24. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Featured

A lifeline at 25: How Mutuelle saved lives and family assets

Wednesday, February 25, 2026