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Gamblers playing in Kigali. Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

Why Rwanda is raising the stakes on gambling regulation

Thursday, October 02, 2025
A child watches a video on a smartphone at home. Research has revealed that smartphone use among children under 13 could negatively impact their mental health. Courtesy
Health

Smartphones before age 13 linked to lifelong mental health risks, experts warn

Thursday, September 11, 2025
The gaming industry in Rwanda is set to implement a new tax policy aimed at increasing revenue on September 1. Courtesy
Law

New gaming tax: What operators, experts say as implementation looms

Saturday, August 23, 2025
Gamblers playing on slot machines for betting business at Kisimenti in Kigali. Craish Bahizi (1)
Law

Rwanda lifts suspension on gambling licensing

Saturday, August 02, 2025
Rwanda strengthens its tax regime on gambling to address both economic and social concerns. Craish Bahizi
Economy

Why govt decided to exempt national lottery from major gambling tax

Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Gamblers playing in Kigali. The government has increased the tax on Gross Gambling Revenue (GGR) from 13% to 40%. Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

Why tax on gambling was hiked by 27%

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
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Health

Over 3,000 treated at Isange Rehabilitation Center – official

Saturday, January 25, 2025
Gamblers playing in Kigali. RDB which regulates the gaming industry, has released a new policy for gambling in the country. Sam Ngendahimana
Law

Gaming industry faces fresh scrutiny in wake of new policy

Friday, November 29, 2024
Gamblers playing in Kigali. RDB, which regulates the gaming industry, has released a new policy for gambling in the country.
Law

10 key takeaways from new gambling policy

Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Gamblers at Premier betting station in Kigali in 2019. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Should we revisit our gaming industry and modernise it?

Thursday, June 27, 2024
Some youths using a free wireless at Imbuga City walk in Nyarugenge District. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Mental health: Understanding risks of social media addiction, finding balance

Friday, April 19, 2024
Gambling can lead to various harms, such as strained family relationships, financial instability, depression, and more. Craish Bahizi

Odds and ends: The changing landscape of contemporary gambling and sports betting

Friday, October 13, 2023