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Rwanda strengthens its entrepreneurship ecosystem as the SIYB programme is integrated into Rwanda Polytechnic’s digital platform, following a December 3 handover at RP Kigali Campus in collaboration with the ILO and national stakeholders.
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ILO, Rwanda Polytechnic partner to strengthen Rwanda’s entrepreneurship ecosystem

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
Workers at Kitabi Tea Factory handle tea leaves. One million Rwandans are actively looking for government jobs. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Idle hands, Rwanda’s future

Thursday, December 04, 2025
Attendees pose for a group photo at the launch of “K’avance,” an innovative overdraft service that allows users to complete essential mobile money transactions even when their wallet balance is low, on December 3. Courtesy
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MoMo Rwanda launches ‘K’avance’ overdraft to keep your transactions moving

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
The event brought together participants from around the world, focusing on the 2025 theme, “Minerals for a smarter and greener future,” in Kigali on December 2. Photos by Kellia Keza.
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Critical minerals take centre stage at Rwanda Mining Week 2025

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
Workers on duty at DUMAC Mining Site in Rwamagana District on March 5. Rwanda’s mining sector currently employs 92,000 people, reflecting strong collaboration between the government, sector professionals, investors, and development partners, according to Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva. File
Economy

Mining sector records over 90,000 jobs

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Miners work inside a tunnel at the Nyakabingo mining site in Rulindo District on March 3. Rwanda is set to launch its Mining Investment Pitch Book during the 8th edition of Rwanda Mining Week, which kicked off today and runs until December 5 at the Kigali Convention Centre. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Economy

Govt to pitch new investment opportunities as mining week kicks off

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
People receive services from local government authorities after community work. Rwanda began its decentralisation process in 2000 to improve governance, reduce poverty, and enhance service delivery by transferring authority and resources to local governments. Courtesy

How decentralization and visionary leadership drive progress

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) Soraya Hakuziyaremye (centre) announced, during a joint session of both chambers of Parliament on Monday, December 1, that the country’s digital currency trial is set to begin next year. Looking on are Mussa Fazil Harerimana, Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies (left) and Thierry Kalisa, Chief Economist at the Central Bank. Photo: Courtesy.
Economy

Digital currency trial set for next year, says central bank governor

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Bank tellers attend to the customers at Bank of Kigali main branch on October 10. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Smart borrowing: When loans make sense and when they don’t

Monday, November 24, 2025
Sadrah Irasubiza, Managing Director of NetFella, speaks to the media during an event on cybersecurity and data protection awareness on Friday, November 21. Photo by Bahizi Craish.
Security

Why trained youth, stronger laws are key to digital safety

Saturday, November 22, 2025
Christine Nkulikiyinka, the Minister of Public Service and Labour (C), congratulated the awardees at Mövenpick Kigali on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Photos by Kellya Keza.
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Global business services sector grows by 39.7%, over 4,000 jobs created

Friday, November 21, 2025
It featured 19 comic books and eight animations created by 20 Rwandan artists, the display that highlighted the powerful rise of a new generation of illustrators and digital storytellers. 
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How young creatives tell Rwandan story through digital art

Friday, November 21, 2025