Rwanda: Basketball W.Cup Qualifiers - Meet the Women Representing Rwanda

The FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup pre-qualifiers tipped off in Kigali on Monday, August 19, with eight teams including Rwanda, competing for a spot at the 2026 FIBA Women's… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Journey Towards Promoting Circular Economy

Rwanda is actively shifting from an economy in which manufacturers produce products that consumers only use once, also known as the 'take-make-dispose' system, to that in which… Read more »

Rwanda: Burundi's Kidum, Shauku Band Return With 'Soirée Dansante' Concert

Renowned Burundi zouk maestro Kidum and Rwanda's popular Shauku Band will host a concert titled "Soirée Dansante" (Evening of Dance) on August 23 at the Kigali Conference… Read more »

Rwanda: Dr. Uwajeni Amani - Bridging Dermatology Gap and Inspiring Future Specialists in Rwanda

Rwanda faces a significant challenge in dermatology, with only 13 practicing dermatologists serving a population of nearly 14 million people. Read more »

Africa: The Growing Need for Parametric Insurance in Africa

As Africa faces the brunt of climate change, the continent's agricultural sector, which employs over 60 per cent of its population and contributes approximately 23 per cent to its… Read more »

Rwanda: Bralirwa Supports 250 Households to Gain Access to Safe Drinking Water

Last week, Bralirwa Plc supported 250 households in Munyiginya sector, Rwamagana District, to gain access to safe drinking water through a donation of ceramic water filters, in… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandan Players Abroad - Gueulette Debuts, Kwizera Shines

It was a fair weekend for Rwanda players abroad as a number of them put up good performances for their respective clubs. Read more »

Rwanda: New Academic Year Starts On September 9

The National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA) has announced that the academic year 2024/2025 will begin on September 9. Read more »

Rwanda: Cricket - All Is Set for U19 Women's Wc Africa Qualifier in Kigali

Wednesday fixtures Read more »

Rwanda: Recap - The Ben, Coach Gael Reunite, Aurore Kayibanda Gets Married, and More

Rwanda's pop culture is becoming increasingly vibrant with exciting performances and developments that keep the industry abuzz. Read more »

Rwanda: Basketball W. Cup Qualifiers - What Are Rwanda's Chances?

For the first time, the Rwandan women's national basketball team is set to appear at a world stage as it takes part in the pre-qualifiers of the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup which… Read more »

Rwanda: UR Empowers Innovators With Ai, IOT, Entrepreneurial Skills to Commercialise Projects

The University of Rwanda under The African Centre of Excellence in the Internet of Things (ACEIoT), in collaboration with FAB-Lab, Narada Ltd, and Rwanda Development Board (RDB),… Read more »

Rwanda: The Impact of EU Deforestation Regulations On Rwanda

The EU's Deforestation Regulations (EUDR), set to become active in December 2024 will propose sanctions on trading commodities that are not deemed environmentally friendly. Read more »

Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Rwf154 Bn Budget for Climate Change Adaptation

The Ministry of Environment has secured Rwf154.4 billion in the 2024/2025 fiscal budget, which commenced in July. This year's budget theme is "Sustainable Economic Transformation… Read more »

Rwanda: A Bumper Harvest Is a Good Problem to Have, Not a Burden

The latest move by the government to purchase thousands of tonnes of rice from farmers in Rusizi district is a step in the right direction. While a bumper harvest is traditionally… Read more »

Rwanda: What to Expect From Rwandan Players Abroad This Season?

The 2024/25 football season has kicked off in various countries across the globe, with fans eagerly anticipating nine months of thrilling action, stunning goals, and unexpected… Read more »

Rwanda: Twaje Fest - Honouring Yvan Buravan's Life Through Music, Cancer Awareness

YB Foundation has announced 'Twaje Fest,' a festival honouring the late Yvan Buravan, scheduled for October 26 at the BK Arena. Read more »

Rwanda: Tennis - Four Rwandans Set to Compete in Angola

Rwanda's Junior Hakizumwami, Etienne Niyigena, Olive Tuyisenge, and Sonia Tuyishime left Kigali on Friday, August 16 and headed to Luanda, Angola to compete in the upcoming Kikixi… Read more »

Rwanda: Govt to Provide Over 25 Million Seedlings for Coffee Rejuvenation

The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) is set to provide over 25 million coffee seedlings as part of replacing aging coffee trees across the country. Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Urges New Cabinet to Regularly Self-Evaluate, Improve On Work Delivery

President Paul Kagame on Monday, August 19, told members of the newly sworn in cabinet to conduct regular self-evaluations which will inform them of areas of improvement as they… Read more »

Rwanda: New Cabinet Swears in

Cabinet members and the new CEO of Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) took oath of office on Monday, August 19, ready to serve as part of the government under President Paul Kagame's… Read more »

Rwanda: State Should Be Applauded for Protecting Society's Meekest From Fraudster Pastors

A few years back I knew of a Kigali pastor - "shepherd" of one of the born-again churches that proliferate everywhere - who lived a flashier lifestyle than a bank CEO. Read more »

Rwanda: HIV-Related Stigma Decreases in Rwanda - Report

A study carried out by UNAIDS in July shows that in countries like Rwanda, the percentage of people holding discriminatory attitudes toward individuals living with HIV has… Read more »

Rwanda: Cabinet to Be Sworn in On Monday

The newly appointed Cabinet will take their oath of office on Monday, August 19, marking the beginning of the work of government in President Paul Kagame's next five-year term. Read more »

Rwanda: Rusizi - Over 3,000 Tonnes of Rice Get Long-Awaited Buyers

Thousands of tonnes of rice that have been in stores after harvest in Rusizi District will be bought up by the National Strategic Grain Reserve and East Africa Exchange (EAX), a… Read more »