Kenyan organisations secured the largest number of first-place awards at the 2026 East African Community (EAC) Regional Quality Awards, while three Rwandan companies earned recognition […]
Kenya leads 2026 EAC quality awards as Rwanda firms take second and third places
Kenyan organisations secured the largest number of first-place awards at the 2026 East African Community (EAC) Regional Quality Awards, while three Rwandan companies earned recognition in their respective categories during the ceremony held in Kigali. The fourth edition of the…
Kagame urges Commonwealth to back viable investment projects
President Paul Kagame has urged Commonwealth countries to encourage investment in viable business projects, saying that once a project demonstrates its potential to make a profit, other obstacles become easier to address. Kagame made the remarks during a high-level discussion…
Commonwealth leaders urged to turn investment pledges into jobs and skills
President Paul Kagame has urged Commonwealth countries to strengthen investment partnerships and challenge perceptions that developing economies are too risky for investors, as leaders meet in Antigua and Barbuda to discuss ways of promoting trade and shared prosperity. Speaking during…
Three new human rights commissioners take oath
Three newly appointed commissioners of Rwanda’s National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) have taken oath, pledging to promote and protect human rights in the country. Nyiragwaneza Athanasie, Bangayandusha Viateur and Umutoni Aissa were sworn in on November 2, 2026, in…
Seven-goal Hungurimana helps women’s team secure zone 5 semi-final berth
Hungurimana Clementine scored seven goals as the women's national handball team defeated hosts Tanzania 42-32 on Friday to secure a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 Women's IHF Nations Trophy – Africa Zone V. The victory at the Filbert…
African diaspora helps drive planned Kigali–St. Louis city partnership
African diaspora organisations and business leaders in St. Louis have played a central role in efforts to establish a sister-city relationship between the US city and Kigali, with a delegation expected in Rwanda this month to formalise the proposed partnership.…
Muyoboke remains central to The Ben’s team as Noopja’s role shifts
Music executive Muyoboke Alex is expected to continue handling his role within singer The Ben’s working team, while Noopja is no longer expected to be part of the group involved in the artist’s daily activities. The reported change follows a…
Tanzania court acquits opposition leader Tundu Lissu of treason
A Tanzanian court has acquitted opposition leader Tundu Lissu of treason but convicted him of the lesser offence of incitement, in a ruling delivered on Friday, November 6, following a trial that lasted more than a year. Lissu, chairman of…
Alexis Dusabe takes 25-year gospel journey to UK for first performance
After more than 25 years in Rwanda’s gospel music scene, singer Alexis Dusabe is preparing…
Halle Berry seeks sole decision-making rights over son amid custody dispute
American actress Halle Berry has asked a Los Angeles court to grant her sole decision-making…
Rwanda’s F1 deal puts spotlight on five homegrown music stars
Rwanda’s planned Formula 1 African Grand Prix could open new opportunities for the country’s music…
Knowless to headline third edition of Improper Access in Kigali
Rwandan singer Butera Knowless will headline the third edition of Improper Access, a music event…
Vestine, Dorcas unveil ‘IBIHE’ music video
Gospel singers Ishimwe Vestine and Kamikazi Dorcas have released the music video for their latest…
Brad Pitt joins girlfriend, Hollywood stars at Clooney’s human rights awards in London
Brad Pitt made a rare red-carpet appearance with his girlfriend, Ines de Ramon, at the…
Kagame urges Commonwealth to back viable investment projects
President Paul Kagame has urged Commonwealth countries to encourage investment in viable business projects, saying that once a project demonstrates its potential to make a […]
Commonwealth leaders urged to turn investment pledges into jobs and skills
President Paul Kagame has urged Commonwealth countries to strengthen investment partnerships and challenge perceptions that developing economies are too risky for investors, as leaders meet […]
Three new human rights commissioners take oath
Three newly appointed commissioners of Rwanda’s National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) have taken oath, pledging to promote and protect human rights in the country. […]
Havertz breaks German goalscoring record as Arsenal win at Anfield
Kai Havertz became the highest-scoring German player in Premier League history after scoring the only goal in Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield. The […]
Holders of old Rwf500 to Rwf5,000 notes given new exchange deadlines
People holding withdrawn Rwandan banknotes will have until November 30 to exchange them at commercial banks and Umwalimu SACCO branches, after the National Bank of […]
Butera Knowless yet to announce date for first solo concert
Rwandan singer Butera Knowless has not announced when she will hold her first solo concert, saying the event will depend on having enough time to […]
Kagame attends CHOGM as Rwanda reflects on its leadership of the Commonwealth
President Paul Kagame is attending the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda, four years after Rwanda hosted the organisation’s leaders in […]
Three men found dead in disused Big Mining shaft in Ruhango
Three men who had been missing for eight days were found dead in a disused underground section of a mine operated by Big Mining in […]
Kagame, Senegalese counterpart discuss bilateral ties and Africa’s role in hosting major sports events
President Paul Kagame and his Senegalese counterpart, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, held talks in Dakar on Sunday, November 1, focusing on cooperation between their countries, regional […]