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Graduates attend University of Rwanda's 2025 graduation ceremony. A new study found that university graduates earn 5.27 times more than young people with no formal education, even as more than 92 per cent of employed youth continue to work in the informal economy. Photo by Kellya Keza.
Economy

New study highlights stubborn youth informality despite employment gains

Saturday, June 27, 2026
Zimbabwe’s National Assembly on Thursday, June 18, voted to pass a constitutional amendment bill, which seeks to extend President Emmerson Mnangawa’s term of office.
International

Zimbabwe parliament passes bill extending presidential terms

Friday, June 19, 2026
Ramba Hills Real Estate that is under construction in Kigali. A $80 million (approximately Frw 115 billion) real estate development is underway in Kacyiru.

Rwanda’s next housing revolution must go vertical to maximise land use

Friday, June 12, 2026
Workers on durty at a construction site in Kacyiru in Kigali. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Infrastructure

What measures are in place to ensure our buildings meet safety standards?

Friday, June 12, 2026
Venuste Icyitegetse resigned as a member of the Chamber of Deputies, Parliament said on Thursday, June 11.
Politics

MP Venuste Icyitegetse resigns

Thursday, June 11, 2026
Visitors during a guided tour of the ISANGE Estate at Rebero in Kicukiro District. File
Housing

How Kigali can keep housing affordable as city grows

Monday, May 25, 2026
Members of the Lower Chamber of Parliament on Wednesday, May 20, passed a new bill governing staff members of the National Commission for Human Rights. Craish BAHIZI
Law

Human rights commission staff get immunity under new bill

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The Chamber of Deputies approved two financing packages provided by the International Development Association and Standard Chartered Bank to drive job creation. Photo courtesy of the Parliament of Rwanda.
Economy

Lower House approves Rwf500bn financing to drive job creation

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
A landslide occurred in Karongi District following heavy rainfall. The district is among the areas expected to experience significant rainfall in April in Rwanda. Courtesy
Rwanda

Heavy rains, strong winds forecast in April

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
A view of the newly constructed housing units in Mpazi, designed to accommodate residents relocated from high-risk zones within Nyarugenge District. Courtesy
Housing

Govt turns to rent-to-own to ease housing pressure

Monday, March 30, 2026
Regional leaders during the 25th Ordinary Summit of EAC Heads of State and Government in Arusha. Courtesy
International

What’s next for EAC defaulters?

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Workers inside Legend Cables, a local firm of electrical cables at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Photos by DAN GATSINZI
Featured

Legend Cables cuts Rwanda’s electrical cable imports through local production

Monday, March 16, 2026