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Riders of Spiro electric motorcycles have raised concerns about the new e-bikes. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.
Rwanda

How serious are safety concerns around Spiro electric motorcycles?

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The government is conducting a national study on lead contamination and exposure as part of efforts to eliminate the use of harmful chemicals. Courtesy
Environment

Govt intensifies drive to eliminate toxic chemicals from paints

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The government previously established minimum prices for staple crops like maize, beans, and Irish potatoes.
Agriculture

Mixed reactions on govt's move to end farm produce price regulation

Saturday, October 25, 2025
President Paul Kagame and senior delegates pose for a group photo at the opening of the Summit in Kigali on October 21. Courtesy
Technology

Mobile tech contributes $220bn to Africa's GDP - report

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Jean Claude Gaga, Managing Director of Airtel Mobile Commerce Rwanda. PHOTOS BY DAN GATSINZI.
Technology

Awareness about fraud is the firewall Africa needs most - cyber experts

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Vendors inside a potato store in Nyabisindu, Remera in Gasabo District. The government says it has lifted fixed prices for agricultural produce. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Why Rwanda ended price controls on farm produce

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The three-day Mobile World Congress (MWC) Kigali 2025 will kick off on Tuesday, October 21. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Technology

AI, fintech take centre stage as Kigali hosts major connectivity summit

Monday, October 20, 2025
A waiter serves a customer at a hotel in Kigali. Sam Ngendahimana
Business

From banners to reality: What will it take to fix poor customer service?

Friday, October 10, 2025
Made in Rwanda products will be showcased at the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) Annual Meeting and General Assembly in Kigali from October 6 to 10, 2025.
Rwanda

Made in Rwanda takes center stage as Rwanda hosts ISO 2025

Monday, October 06, 2025
Electric vehicles (EVs) are slowly making their mark on Rwanda’s automotive market. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Rwanda

What are the most affordable EV brands on Rwandan market?

Sunday, October 05, 2025
The National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) has issued a new directive governing persons authorised to transact in foreign currencies. Courtesy

New rules: Who can use foreign currency in Rwanda?

Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Passengers board a RwandAir plane at Kigali International Airport. File
Aviation

Inside nine-point plan to unlock Africa’s aviation integration

Tuesday, September 09, 2025