Rwanda: When Cyiza Embraced Basketball, the Court Became His 'Second Home'

Rwanda's basketball landscape continues to shine through its growing pool of young, disciplined, and ambitious talent. Read more »

Rwanda: Operators Express Mixed Feelings As Govt Introduces New Public Transport Model

Private bus operators have expressed mixed reactions as Kigali rolls out a new service-led public transport model designed to ensure buses run fixed and predictable timetables for… Read more »

Rwanda: Wetlands Restoration Drive Turns Flood Zones Into Eco Parks

Since March last year, Kigali's wetlands, covering approximately 491 hectares, have undergone a major transformation under the Kigali Wetlands Restoration Project, an initiative… Read more »

Rwanda: Is Davido Considering Additional Show After BK Arena Sellout?

Afrobeats superstar Davido is reportedly exploring the possibility of staging an additional concert in Kigali this coming weekend, The New Times understands. Read more »

Rwanda: Digital Currency Trial Set for Next Year, Says Governor Hakuziyaremye

Rwanda is set to take a step toward the future of finance as the pilot phase of the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is scheduled to begin next year, the Governor of the… Read more »

Rwanda: Bralirwa Awards Top Performers of Its 'Afcon 2025 Distributor Competition'

BRALIRWA Plc, part of the HEINEKEN Company, hosted a ceremony on Friday, November 28, 2025, to award the winners of its 'AFCON Distributor Competition', launched in the lead-up to… Read more »

Rwanda: How Decentralization and Visionary Leadership Drive Progress

As Rwanda celebrates 25 years of decentralization, the country stands as a model for the continent of how effective decentralization coupled with strong, accountable leadership can… Read more »

Rwanda: Kagame Makes New Ministerial Appointments

President Paul Kagame has made new appointments in the ministries of agriculture and foreign affairs, as well as the senate. Read more »

Rwanda: RwandAir Flights to Zanzibar a 'Boost to Regional Business, Leisure Industry

RwandAir's newly launched route to Zanzibar represents more than just a new destination as it unlocks several opportunities for travellers and the region, a senior airline official… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Aging HIV Population Needs Special Attention - Experts

Nearly a quarter of Rwanda's population living with HIV is now aged 50 and above, according to data from the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC). Read more »

Rwanda: RwandAir Launches Zanzibar Flights, Resumes Mombasa Route

RwandAir, on Monday, December 1 launched its first-ever flights to Zanzibar and resumed its service to Mombasa, Kenya. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Fight Against HIV/Aids - a Closer Look At Key Gains, Gaps

As Rwanda joins the rest of the world in marking World AIDS Day on Monday, December 1, health officials say the country has made major gains in the fight against the disease,… Read more »

Rwanda: Five Things to Know About Rwanda's $12bn Climate Action Plan

Last week, the cabinet approved Rwanda's updated Climate Action Plan, known as the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), designed to build resilience to climate change and… Read more »

Rwanda: Police Drop Points Again As Gorilla Surprise Al Merrikh

League leaders Police FC dropped more points on Sunday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Musanze FC at Kigali Pele Stadium. Read more »

Africa: Comzafrica Marks 15 Years of Shaping Africa's Digital Financial Landscape

As ComzAfrica celebrates its 15th anniversary, the home-grown technology company reflects on a decade and a half of shaping digital financial services across the continent. Read more »

Africa: OCP Africa in Talks to Revive Nyamagabe's Stalled Wheat Factory

Nyamagabe District and the current investor in the Gitare Mill wheat processing factory are in talks with a potential new investor who may acquire or buy shares in the business to… Read more »

Rwanda: Horticulture Takes Off As Firms Scale Up, Exports Surge

When Garden Fresh, a local firm, began exporting horticultural products in 2016, its sales were less than $1 million per year. Today, its annual export value has surpassed $3.5… Read more »

Rwanda: Public Pension Assets Grow 34 Percent As Contributions Rise

Public pension assets reached Rwf 2.4 trillion in the third quarter ended September 30, a 33.8 per cent growth compared to the same period last year, data from the National Bank of… Read more »

Africa: Is Rwanda Ready to Become Africa's Fintech Center of Gravity?

Rwanda is positioning itself as a leading FinTech hub in Africa through its FinTech Strategy 2024-2029, which envisions Rwanda as the Africa's FinTech center of gravity. This… Read more »

Rwanda: World Vision Rwanda Unveils 2026-30 Strategy to Boost Welfare of 2.5 Million Vulnerable Children

World Vision Rwanda has unveiled its 2026-2030 strategy, marking a bold new chapter in the organisation's mission to improve the lives of the country's most vulnerable children.… Read more »

Rwanda: Jamaican Artiste Eyes Rwandan Market With Debut Album

As Rwanda deepens its connections with the Caribbean through diplomatic, economic, and tourism partnerships, a new cultural bridge is emerging through music. Read more »

Rwanda: Money Moves for Entrepreneurs - Building a Business On a Budget

Many aspiring entrepreneurs believe that launching a business requires a lot of money. They picture shiny offices, stacks of capital, or investors lining up to fund their dreams.… Read more »

Rwanda: Investors Commit $15 Bn At African Investment Forum

At the African Investment Forum (AIF) Market Days 2025, which concluded last week in Rabat, Morocco, investors committed a total of $15.2 billion in new investments. These… Read more »

Rwanda/Nigeria: Nigeria Overcome Rwanda to Bag First Win At FIBA WC Qualifiers

Yves Murenzi and his Rwanda side concluded the first window of the FIBA World Cup Africa qualifiers without a single win, following shock 75-69 overtime loss to Nigeria on Sunday. Read more »

Rwanda: Reflecting On Stanislas Mbonampeka, a Man of Selective Integrity

On November 22, 1992, Léon Mugesera, the MRND vice-president for Gisenyi prefecture, and a civil servant in the Ministry of the Family and the Promotion of Women, gave an… Read more »