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People in Rwanda may see shooting stars early on Wednesday morning as the Eta Aquariids meteor shower reaches its peak.
Science

People in Rwanda to see shooting stars early on Wednesday morning

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Saidath Gato, a midwife now with 15 years of experience, currently works for Partners In Health Rwanda. Courtesy
Health

She became a midwife after her neighbour died in childbirth

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
A worker uses a machine to seal a package of wheat flour at Azam Industries in Kigali. Rwanda’s industrial output increased by 6.2 per cent in March 2026. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Rwanda’s industrial output rises 6.2% in March

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
The initiative aims to strengthen dialogue, align priorities, and improve the quality of teaching, learning, and overall outcomes. Courtesy (2)
Education

HEC, varsities in new push to refine education quality

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
A police officer inspects whether bus lanes are respected by other vehicles at the former Rwandex area in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Infrastructure

Emergency, high-occupancy vehicles allowed to use bus lanes

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Cross-border trucks at the Rusumo One Stop Border Post en route to Kigali from Dar es Salaam. File photo.
Business

Truckers upbeat as Rwanda, Tanzania pledge to ease trade hurdles

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
A midwife cares for a premature baby in a neonatal care unit at Kirehe Hospital. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda’s midwifery workforce grows to 2,400 amid high targets

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
‘Kubuguza,’ the Rwandan traditional board game, has been introduced into school competitions. Courtesy
Culture

PHOTOS: Cultural heritage body revives ‘kubuguza’ board game in school competition

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Rwanda’s Ambassador James Musoni addresses the Second Session of the Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation (JPCC) between Rwanda and Botswana, in Gaborone, on Monday, May 4.
Politics

Rwanda, Botswana officials talk cooperation ahead of Kagame’s visit to Gaborone

Monday, May 04, 2026
Primary Leaving National Examination are slated for July 7-9. Ordinary Level national exams will begin on July 15 and end on July 22. Courtesy
Education

National exams timetable released

Monday, May 04, 2026
Kwita Izina, the gorilla naming ceremony, is set to return on Friday, September 4. Courtesy
Tourism

Kwita Izina returns in September for 21st edition

Monday, May 04, 2026
The Nyarugenge Primary Court has found Arnaud Shema De Bosscher, DJ Toxxyk, guilty on all four charges related to a fatal road accident and drug-related offences. Courtesy
Rwanda

DJ Toxxyk fined, sentenced to community service

Monday, May 04, 2026