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Workers sort coffee beans under process for export at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

Rising prices offer Rwanda’s coffee sector a boost

Thursday, August 28, 2025
A bank teller counts money while serving customers at Bank of Kigali head office. Numbers show that Rwanda's inflation rose 7.3 per cent year-on-year in July, up from 7 per cent in June. File
Economy

What is behind the rise in inflation?

Wednesday, August 13, 2025
A a vendor who deals in chicken and fish at Nyabugogo market. Photos by Kellya Keza
Economy

What’s behind soaring meat prices?

Thursday, July 17, 2025
Plans are underway to reintroduce elephants to Nyungwe National Park, as Rwanda explores wildlife restoration efforts. Courtesy photo
Environment

How elephant reintroduction could reshape Nyungwe’s future

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Close to 300 European mercenaries surrendered to M23 rebels and were allowed to cross into Rwanda before they were facilitated to take flights to their countries on Wednesday, January 29. Courtesy

No force can reverse Rwanda’s liberation

Monday, July 07, 2025
WHO urges 50% tax hike on tobacco, alcohol, sugary drinks
Health

WHO urges 50% tax hike on tobacco, alcohol, sugary drinks

Thursday, July 03, 2025
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) on Tuesday, July 1, announced revised fuel prices, citing shifts in global market trends and new tax measures. Sam Ngendahimana
Energy

Govt explains fuel price hike, offers relief measures

Wednesday, July 02, 2025
A view of KivuWatt in Lake Kivu in Western Province.
Environment

Rwandans could start using methane gas for cooking in 2027

Wednesday, June 04, 2025
A patient undergoes an eye test at a Kamonyi based hospital. Effective July 1, new medical tariffs will be implemented across health facilities. Photo: Willy Mucyo.
Health

New medical tariffs to take effect in July – health minister

Wednesday, May 07, 2025
Rwanda Workers’ Trade Union Confederation (CESTRAR) , Secretary General Africain Biraboneye during an interview. Courtesy
Economy

Labour union calls for worker protections amid digitisation

Friday, May 02, 2025
Residents work at a road maintenance project in Vision 2020 Umurenge Programme (VUP),. The minimum daily wage for VUP beneficiaries ranges between Rwf1000 and Rwf2500 depending on a district's standard of living.
Rwanda

Govt eyes longer work periods, higher pay for VUP beneficiaries

Sunday, April 20, 2025
Members of Parliament (MPs) on Wednesday, March 19, raised concerns over the government's proposal to introduce a 15 percent fuel levy. Craish Bahizi
Economy

MPs raise concerns over proposed 15% fuel levy

Thursday, March 20, 2025