August 01, 2022
Rwanda: Four Arrested Over Nyungwe Fire
Four people have so far been arrested for allegedly burning part of Nyungwe forest. Read more »
Rwanda: Nyanza - Two Teachers Detained Over Violation of Exam Guidelines
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has detained two teachers in Nyanza, Southern Province, for allegedly breaching confidentiality and sending unsolicited messages. Read more »
Rwanda: Amavubi Striker Jacques Tuyisenge Joins AS Kigali
Striker Jacques Tuyisenge on Monday signed for AS Kigali on a one-year deal ahead of the new season. Read more »
Rwanda: Primary Teachers Get 88% Pay Rise
Primary teachers are set to receive an 88 percent salary increment, while secondary school teachers will receive a 40 percent increment, effective August 2022. Read more »
Rwanda: Public Warned Against Starting Wildfires as Blaze Guts Part of Nyungwe Forest
Members of the public have been warned against starting bushfires in protected areas across the country. Read more »
Rwanda: Experts Weigh in on Creation of New Investment Ministry
The creation of the Ministry of Public Investments and Privatization will play a key role in curtailing losses from government investments while at the same time providing a better… Read more »
August 02, 2022
Rwanda: Why Do Most Tech Start-Ups Fail to Take Off?
Running a tech business is a lot harder than most people think. Rarely is the business so in tune with the niche that it can float along with minimal effort. Read more »
Rwanda: Five Young Rwandan Players in Europe to Watch This Season
There are alot of young Rwandan players scattered across Europe as they continue to make giant strides in their career. Read more »
Rwanda: Zimbabwean Minister Decries Low Level of Trade With Rwanda
HARARE- Zimbabwe's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Fredrick Shava, has bemoaned the low levels of trade and economic cooperation with Rwanda saying this does… Read more »
July 31, 2022
Rwanda: Mining Industry Sees Value in Growing Local Processing Capacity
Rwanda only recovers 35 percent of mined minerals, which by end of 2021 generated $516 million. However, to achieve the target of $1.5billion of revenue from exports by 2024, the… Read more »
Rwanda: Utility Agency Blames Water Scarcity on Rapid Urbanization
The Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC) says lack of enough water supply in different parts of the country is partly as a result of new suburbs cropping up at a faster rate… Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali Needs Over 500 Buses to Address Public Transport Woes
There is a need for over 500 buses to help end public transport woes in the City of Kigali, Emmanuel Katabarwa, the city engineer has disclosed. Read more »
Rwanda: Abedi Bigirimana, Adil Mohamed Voted Player, Coach of the Year
Kiyovu midfield maestro Abedi Biggirimana and APR's Edil Mohamed Erradi have been voted as the best player and coach of the 2021/22 season during the inaugural Hyper Football… Read more »
July 30, 2022
Rwanda: Ngabitsinze Appointed Minister of Trade as New Ministry is Created
President Paul Kagame has appointed Jean-Chrysostome Ngabitsinze as the new Minister of Trade and Industry, replacing Beata Habyarimana. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Zimbabwe Sign Deals to Boost Investigation and Immigration Cooperation
Rwanda and Zimbabwe have signed three key agreements as the two countries continue to cement their relations. Read more »
July 31, 2022
Rwanda: Commonwealth Games - Rwanda Beats South Africa in Beach Volleyball
The national beach volleyball team defeated South Africa 2-0 in their opening match of the ongoing Commonwealth games in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Read more »
July 30, 2022
Rwanda: Cabinet Makes New Major Appointments
A cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame on Friday appointed several officials in different positions. Read more »
July 29, 2022
Rwanda: Children's Rights Activists Decry Budget Cuts
There are concerns over a decline in budget aimed to address critical issues affecting child rights, activists have said. Read more »
Rwanda: High Freight Rates Cast a Shadow Over Horticulture Export Prospects
When Robert Rukundo got a deal to export horticulture produce to France last month, he was expecting business growth and an increase in revenues. But, high airfreight costs are… Read more »
July 28, 2022
Rwanda: Districts on the Spot for Hiking Construction Permit Fees
Districts have been warned against increasing fees for construction permits, which Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA) says is contrary to the law. Read more »
Rwanda: Scholars, Genocide Survivors Alarmed By Increasing Hate Speech in DR Congo
Several organisations of survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and internationally-renowned scholars have expressed concern over what they termed as 'rapidly growing… Read more »
Rwanda: Youth Share Experience on Intergenerational Trauma
Different youths in the country on July 27 gathered in Kigali to discuss and reflect on intergenerational trauma as a result of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Read more »
Rwanda: World Hepatitis Day - How Rwanda Reached Last Mile in Eliminating the Virus
As part of the national plan to eliminate Viral Hepatitis C (HCV), Rwanda has so far screened 7 million people, including children and adults, and treated close to 60,000 people,… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda on Course to Grow Electric Mobility Market
Five years ago, Rwanda announced plans to introduce environmentally friendly transport services as part of the efforts to prioritise a climate resilient low carbon economy. Read more »
July 27, 2022
Rwanda: Over 12,000 Teachers to Be Recruited
The Government, through the Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB) is set to recruit over 12,000 teachers for both primary and secondary level. Read more »