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The Ministry of Education on Saturday, August 1, announced new reforms that will be rolled out from the 2026-2027 academic year. File.
Education

A closer look at education changes that will shape next school year

Sunday, August 02, 2026
Gabon's Ambassador to Rwanda, Sylver Aboubakar Minko Mi-Nseme (left, in white), and KTHUB Managing Director Kabahizi Théoneste (right) during a meeting with Rwandan investors this week.
Agriculture

How Rwandan investors plan to use farmland in Gabon

Saturday, August 01, 2026
Clients collect remittances through Western Union at BPR Rwanda's Nyabugogo branch.
Economy

Experts outline path to cheaper diaspora remittances after MPs push for reforms

Saturday, August 01, 2026
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Health

Rwanda FDA revokes all ethanol import licences over public health concerns

Saturday, August 01, 2026
The World Health Organization (WHO) says no level of alcohol consumption is entirely risk-free, noting that even low levels of drinking can harm health. Net photo
Health

Psychiatrist urges moderation as alcohol misuse raises health risks

Saturday, August 01, 2026
Senator Hadija Ndangiza Murangwa, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, National Unity and Security.
Environment

Gaps in disaster prevention leave Rwf49bn repair bill: Senate report

Friday, July 31, 2026
Africa’s first continental credit rating agency, AfCRA, was launched in Mauritius on October 6. Courtesy (2)
Business

Africa’s first continental credit rating agency set to be launched in October

Friday, July 31, 2026
Mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda on December 16, 2018. The newly approved Rwanda Nature Foundation (RNF) will oversee the management of Volcanoes and Gishwati-Mukura national parks. File
Environment

How new conservation agency will work

Friday, July 31, 2026
Emma Uwera, founder and managing director of I&J Harvest Limited, a home-grown seed company supplying maize, bean and soybean seeds. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Women

Women-owned businesses rise as focus shifts to scaling up

Friday, July 31, 2026
According to RBC, Rwanda aims to reduce maternal mortality from 149 deaths per 100,000 live births, recorded at the end of 2025, to fewer than 60 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2029. Courtesy
Women

Why maternal deaths remain a challenge

Friday, July 31, 2026
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has arrested Agnes Uwamariya, the Vice Mayor in charge of Social Affairs in Nyamagabe District. Courtesy
Crime

Nyamagabe vice mayor arrested over alleged cover-up of sexual offences

Thursday, July 30, 2026
Ministers, chiefs of security organs and local government officials meet in Kigali on Wednesday, July 29. The meeting aimed at discussing on the need to strengthen efforts to tackle alcohol abuse among young people. Courtesy
Health

Govt renews efforts to tackle alcohol abuse among youth

Wednesday, July 29, 2026