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This fraudulent grant announcement, falsely attributed to the Ministry of Agriculture, targets small and micro agricultural enterprises.
Education

Fake calls for applications on the rise: Here’s how to stay safe

Saturday, May 17, 2025
Car-free days, which encourage physical activity and community health. They may seem like public health initiatives, but they also represent long-term financial savings reduced healthcare costs, better mental health.

Financial wellness: The hidden accelerator for Rwanda’s Vision 2050

Friday, May 09, 2025
Some housing units in Nyarugunga sector in Kicukiro District. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Housing

Who protects consumers from unfair housing prices?

Friday, April 18, 2025
Rwanda Investigation Bureau Spokesperson Thierry Murangira addresses journalists as they paraded three suspects on Tuesday, March 25. Courtesy
Crime

Rwandans lost Rwf200m to job, scholarship, visa scams

Wednesday, March 26, 2025
ICT and Innovation minister Paula Ingabire and PS Yves Iradukunda appear before the parliamentary committee on Thursday, March 13. Rwanda is set to set up a cybersecurity academy this year to offer courses related to protection against attacks using technology.
Technology

Govt sets up cybersecurity academy to tackle tech threats

Friday, March 14, 2025
The latest Regulation No. 872024 reaffirms Rwanda’s commitment to modernising cheque governance, strengthening enforcement, and aligning with international best practices to enhance financial integrity and discipline.

Evolution of cheque regulation in Rwanda

Wednesday, March 05, 2025
Cybercriminals are now using AI-powered voice cloning to impersonate individuals and scam unsuspecting victims. Internet
Technology

AI voice cloning: How to protect yourself from fraud

Monday, February 24, 2025
A view of Urukumbuzi real estate in Kinyinya in Gasabo District. File
Rwanda

Realtors urge gov’t action against fraud, unethical practices

Sunday, January 12, 2025
Four suspects paraded before journalists after RIB successfully recovered 280 stolen phones valued at over Rwf62 million, and returned them to their rightful owners on Tuesday, December 17. Courtesy
Crime

RIB urges public to remain vigilant about phone theft

Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Minister of Justice Emmanuel Ugirashebuja addresses notaries during their general assembly in Kigali on July 10, 2023. File
Crime

Justice ministry warns of unaccredited private notaries

Sunday, December 08, 2024
Three suspects that were paraded by Rwanda Investigation Bureau on Wednesday, December 4. Courtesy
Crime

Three arrested over land transfer fraud: How it unfolded

Wednesday, December 04, 2024
A teacher during a class of adults during a reading session. Rwanda aims to train 710,852 illiterate adults, equipping them with basic reading, counting and writing skills by 2029. File
Education

New literacy campaign targets 700,000 by 2029

Wednesday, November 27, 2024