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Delegates tour an exhibition at the Africa HealthTech Summit in Kigali on Thursday, October 1. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Health

African startups showcase health innovations that could shape medical care

Friday, October 02, 2026
Afri-Global Cooperation Programme (AGCP) and Property Power Room (PPR), signed a memorandum of understanding on September 30. Courtesy
Economy

Rwandan, UK firms partner to connect businesses to investment, markets

Thursday, October 01, 2026
Jean-Philbert Nsengimana, Chairman and Chief Curator, speaks about AI in healthcare, financing digital health, scaling African innovation and continental collaboration. Hotos by Elvis Ndateba
Technology

Nsengimana: Africa must build AI, unlock financing and scale health innovation

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
A Zipline drone delivers blood to Kabgayi Hospital. The drone-delivery network has become a key part of Rwanda’s medical supply chain. Courtesy Photo

Reimagining healthcare through entrepreneurship and technology

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The Kigali 2050 Master Plan sets out a bold vision to transform the city into a sustainable, inclusive and technologically advanced metropolis that reflects Rwanda’s forward-looking vision. Courtesy photo.

Why Rwanda’s private sector must drive the digital economy

Wednesday, September 09, 2026
An Ambucycle responder heads out to provide emergency care, helping medical professionals reach patients faster. Courtesy.
Health

Ambucycle: Bringing emergency care closer, one motorcycle at a time

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
A total of 64 graduates celebrate during the graduation ceremony of the 16th cohort of the SheCanCODE Bootcamp, implemented by Igire Rwanda Organization (IRO), on July 29. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

Over 60 women graduate as ‘SheCanCODE Bootcamp’ produces coders driving tech innovation

Monday, August 03, 2026
Craft workers produce handmade goods at a community workshop. The Canvas Home Small Grants programme supports artisan groups seeking to expand production and improve market access. PHOTO-COURTESY OF Christian Mbanza
Education

Seven scholarships, grants and fellowships for Rwandans

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
This six-month fellowship is aimed at final-year PhD candidates and recent PhD graduates from Sub-Saharan Africa. The placement runs from January 2027 at World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C
Education

Seven scholarships, fellowships and grants open to Rwandans this August

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Stock Exchange, Pierre-Célestin Rwabukumba, speaks at the 13th Building African Financial Markets (BAFM) Forum in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Courtesy
Finance

Integrated capital markets key to financing African development – RSE boss

Thursday, July 02, 2026
Seven fully funded programs helping Rwandans study, research and lead globally. COURTESY
Education

Looking for funding? Here are 7 opportunities open to Rwandans

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Kosmotive founder Blandine Umuziranenge (second right) receives the Girls Innovation Award during the YouthConnekt summit in October 2019. Courtesy.
Business

Inside Rwandan enterprises shortlisted for Africa’s Business Heroes

Thursday, June 18, 2026