Nearly all Rwandans consider access to credit important to achieving their financial goals, but fewer than half believe they can easily obtain the financing they […]
Rwanda, Kenya seal fuel supply deal to ease shortages, cut costs
Rwanda and Kenya have signed new agreements to improve the import and transport of petroleum products through the Northern Corridor, in a move officials say will ease fuel supply constraints and reduce costs. The agreements allow Rwanda to use Kenya’s…
DR Congo bans mass gatherings in capital, provinces over Ebola outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo has banned mass gatherings in the capital Kinshasa and several provinces as authorities intensify efforts to contain an Ebola outbreak that has killed hundreds and remains concentrated in the country’s east. Interior Minister Jacquemain Shabani…
Minister Uwimana warns parental neglect fueling teenage pregnancy challenge
Gender and Family Promotion Minister Uwimana Consolée has warned that gaps in parental care are contributing to Rwanda’s teenage pregnancy challenge, urging families to take greater responsibility in raising and protecting children. Uwimana made the remarks on Friday during a…
Lawmakers question sh392 million road repairs, transport agency defends work
Rwanda’s transport infrastructure agency on Thursday defended the use of 392 million Rwandan francs ($285,000) spent on temporary repairs to the Rusizi–Bugarama road, after lawmakers questioned whether the work reflected value for money during a parliamentary review of public spending.…
BNR extends Mobicash Rwanda suspension over regulatory compliance concerns
The National Bank of Rwanda has extended the temporary suspension of Mobicash Rwanda Ltd’s operations to July 30, 2026, as the payment service provider remains under regulatory restrictions. BNR initially suspended Mobicash Rwanda’s operations on Jan. 29 after citing repeated…
U.S.-Iran strikes deepen crisis as fragile ceasefire faces collapse
A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran appeared close to unraveling Thursday after a new wave of American airstrikes on Iranian targets was followed by Tehran’s attacks on U.S. allies in the Gulf, raising fears of a wider…
Kagame highlights Rwanda’s AI health system in push for smarter disease surveillance
President Paul Kagame has pointed to Rwanda’s use of artificial intelligence in healthcare as an example of how technology can improve disease surveillance and help governments make faster, evidence-based decisions. Speaking at an international forum on artificial intelligence in Geneva,…
Kagame says Africa’s young workforce could shape the future of AI
Rwanda President Paul Kagame said Africa’s rapidly growing young population could become one of the continent’s greatest advantages in the artificial intelligence era, urging greater investment in skills and innovation to prepare millions of young people for the digital economy.…
Nigerian star Shallipopi set for first Kigali concert at Africast fest
Nigerian music star Shallipopi Nigerian music star Shallipopi is scheduled to perform in Kigali for…
Ugandan star Eddy Kenzo, politician Nyamutooro welcome baby girl
Kenzo and wife Celebrated Ugandan musician Eddy Kenzo and his wife, politician Phionah Nyamutooro, have…
Miss Muyango, DJ Brianne end popular hosting partnership
Deejay Briane One of Rwanda’s most visible entertainment partnerships, that of Miss Muyango and DJ…
Moctar Wins Secret Story Afrique Season 2, Rwanda’s France Mpundu Places Fourth
Moctar left side, France Moundu right side Niger’s Moctar Mdou has won the second season…
Ariana Grande Teases Smaller Upcoming Tour
Ariana Grande has revealed that her upcoming Eternal Sunshine world tour will be smaller than…
Reggae Icon Jimmy Cliff Passes Away at 81
Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae legend Jimmy Cliff, the Jamaican reggae legend and star of The…
Bugesera quarry collapse kills 10 workers as RIB launches investigation
Ten workers died after a construction stone quarry collapsed in Ntarama Sector, Bugesera District, on Thursday, prompting an investigation by the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) […]
Lawmakers press government on farm financing as PM outlines economic priorities
Lawmakers on Thursday renewed calls for the government to establish a dedicated Agricultural and Livestock Bank, saying limited access to credit continues to constrain farmers […]
Health Ministry warns of methanol-tainted alcohol after 44 deaths
Ministry of Health has warned the public against consuming methanol-tainted and substandard alcoholic beverages after more than 44 people died and hundreds of others fell […]
Bonnie Tyler, Welsh singer behind ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ dies
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer whose distinctive raspy voice powered the global hit “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” has died at 75, her family announced […]
BNR extends Mobicash Rwanda suspension over regulatory compliance concerns
The National Bank of Rwanda has extended the temporary suspension of Mobicash Rwanda Ltd’s operations to July 30, 2026, as the payment service provider remains […]
U.S.-Iran strikes deepen crisis as fragile ceasefire faces collapse
A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran appeared close to unraveling Thursday after a new wave of American airstrikes on Iranian targets was […]
Rwanda’s Justice Sector Looks to AI as Next Step in Decades of Reform
Rwanda’s justice sector is preparing for a new phase of transformation as the country moves toward integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into court operations, a development […]
Kagame highlights Rwanda’s AI health system in push for smarter disease surveillance
President Paul Kagame has pointed to Rwanda’s use of artificial intelligence in healthcare as an example of how technology can improve disease surveillance and help […]
Tax revenue tops target by 4% as collections rise nearly 28%
Tax revenue exceeded the government’s target during the 2025/26 fiscal year, driven by stronger economic growth, improved voluntary tax compliance and new tax measures, the […]