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Sophie Tchatchoua, Managing Director of CANAL+ Rwanda, speaks to journalists during the launch of the new AFCON-dedicated channel in Kigali on December 1. Photos: Courtesy
Featured

CANAL+ unveils dedicated AFCON channel

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
L-R: Moderator Jackie Lumbasi, Zora Robotics CEO Benjamin Karenzi, PRI CEO Ray Power, and MineTech CEO Kelvin Rwihimba during a panel discussion on ‘Mines of Tomorrow: Robotics for Smart Mining.’ Photo: Keza Kellya Raissa.
Technology

How robotics and AI are reshaping safety in underground mining

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
Rwanda is actively advancing its national nuclear energy programme, focusing on deploying Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and establishing a Center for Nuclear Science and Technology (CNST).

Why Rwanda is betting on nuclear energy for socioeconomic growth

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Rwanda, Naeem Ullah Khan, speaks during a visit by a high-level delegation of Pakistani senators and business leaders to Rwanda for a three-day working mission on Monday, December 1.All photo
Business

Pakistani senators, business leaders explore cooperation opportunities in Rwanda

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Grégoire Kayibanda

How Kayibanda’s regime made killings a political process

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Miners work inside a tunnel at the Nyakabingo mining site in Rulindo District on March 3. Rwanda is set to launch its Mining Investment Pitch Book during the 8th edition of Rwanda Mining Week, which kicked off today and runs until December 5 at the Kigali Convention Centre. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Economy

Govt to pitch new investment opportunities as mining week kicks off

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
Rising shooting guard Ben Ruben Cyiza was part of the roster the helped EAUR secure promotion to Rwanda Basketball League after winning Division 2 league in July. Photo courtesy
Basketball

When Cyiza embraced basketball, the court became his ‘second home’

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
Martin Mbonu, Chief Executive Officer of ComzAfrica (center, wearing a khaki sweatshirt), poses with his colleagues. Founded in 2010 by three Rwandans, ComzAfrica has grown from addressing airtime distribution challenges to powering digital lending, payments, electricity access, and other essential utilities for millions of Africans. Courtesy
Featured

ComzAfrica marks 15 years of shaping Africa’s digital financial landscape

Monday, December 01, 2025
Garden Fresh workers prepare French beans for export in Kigali in September 2022. Garden Fresh Ltd. is a leading Rwandan agricultural company specializing in the production and export of high-quality fresh fruits and vegetables to international markets, primarily in Europe and the Middle East. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Agriculture

Horticulture takes off as firms scale up, exports surge

Monday, December 01, 2025
Kecapu (L) and Bamenya (R), here starring in Bamenya Series, will Saturday, November 29, receive cars after collecting highest public votes for best People's Choice award-courtesy
Cinema

Bamenya Series stars land People’s Choice awards at Mashariki Film Festival

Saturday, November 29, 2025