News

More than 300 students from the University of Rwanda are securing jobs before completing their studies, highlighting growing confidence in the institution’s graduates and the relevance of its training to labour market demands, Vice Chancellor Prof. Didas Kayihura Muganga has said.
Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Dr. Thelesphore Ndabamenye, has urged the need for policy reforms and faster adoption of solar-powered technologies to make agriculture more efficient, affordable, and resilient.
Rwanda has officially launched a national competition for Igisoro, a traditional strategy board game, in a bid to preserve and promote cultural heritage among secondary and vocational school students.
Ugandan police have arrested 25 Rwandan nationals accused of engaging in illegal wolfram mining in Kisoro District, as authorities intensify operations against illicit mineral activities.
Rwanda recorded a sharp decline in sugar imports in 2025, with volumes dropping by 36.5 percent and import value falling by 39.1 percent, according to data from the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM).
The Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA) has announced plans to launch pilot projects converting petrol and diesel-powered vehicles into electric and gas-powered systems, marking a significant step in Rwanda’s transition towards cleaner transport solutions.
Rwanda’s birth registration rate increased to 92.9% in 2025, up by 2.6 percentage points from the previous year, with a total of 356,838 births officially recorded in the civil registration system, according to the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR).
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has announced the temporary closure of its headquarters building starting May 5, 2026, as it undergoes renovation works aimed at improving service delivery and operational efficiency.
Rwanda has been recognised for its sustained efforts to improve access to finance for women entrepreneurs, reinforcing its position among Africa’s leading countries in advancing inclusive economic growth.
Rwanda’s U18 and U20 national handball teams have departed for Addis Ababa to compete in the IHF Trophy Zone 5 tournament, a key regional competition bringing together emerging talent from East Africa.