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Africa learning from Africa: Strengthening foundational skills and unlocking future jobs

Tuesday, June 09, 2026
A road construction project in Remera in Kigali. Subcontractors said they depend on bank financing to execute projects, making them particularly vulnerable when payments are delayed. Photo by Craish
Infrastructure

Contractors seek faster payments, fairer terms amid industry strain

Tuesday, June 09, 2026
Workers on duty during a road construction project in Kimihurura, Gasabo District. According to City of Kigali officials, the city aims to create more than 50,000 jobs annually, building on employment gains recorded in the 2025/26 financial year. Major sources of job creation include construction and infrastructure projects such as roads, housing developments, public facilities, and urban upgrading initiatives. Photo by CRAISH BAHIZI
Economy

How City of Kigali plans to create over 50,000 jobs annually

Monday, June 08, 2026
Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana officially launches the 2025-2026 National Practical Examinations on Wednesday, June 3. Courtesy
Education

PHOTOS: Over 70,000 students begin national practical exams

Wednesday, June 03, 2026
Candy Basomingera, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Sports delivers her remarks at the meeting. Courtesy
Rwanda

Sports sector to create more jobs as youth participation rises

Monday, June 01, 2026
World Connect Executive Director Rhoda Kanyesigye (center) celebrates the inauguration of 12 community-led projects with residents of Gatovu IDP model village and Gataraga Sector. Photo by Patrick Isumbabyose for Love in Arts
Featured

World Connect Rwanda showcases the power of community-led development with 12 projects

Friday, May 29, 2026
Agriculture is the largest employer of labour, but at the same time agriculture is a great attractor for young people
Agriculture

AfDB bets on agriculture to absorb Africa’s 11m annual job seekers

Friday, May 29, 2026
Delegates follow the presentation of a new African Development Bank (AfDB) report in Brazzaville on May 27. Courtesy
Business

AfDB flags widening trade finance gap for African SMEs

Friday, May 29, 2026
Students have lunch under the school feeding programme at a school in Masaka, Kicukiro District, in 2023. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Education

Schools turn to iron-rich beans to cut feeding costs

Thursday, May 28, 2026
RSSB's Heza Estate comprises 548 residential units across two categories, a landmark residential development located in Batsinda, Kinyinya Sector, Gasabo District, Kigali. Courtesy
Editorial

Affordable housing is a foundation for prosperity

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Murekatete in her poultry farm. She turned job-hunting frustration into a thriving poultry business. Courtesy photos.
Women

How one graduate turned job frustration into farming fortune

Tuesday, May 26, 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