Arsenal and Visit Rwanda set to conclude landmark partnership in 2026
Arsenal and Rwanda Development Board (RDB) will end their long-running partnership at the conclusion of the 2025/26 season, bringing an eight-year collaboration to a close. The agreement, which began in 2018, marked a milestone as Visit Rwanda became Arsenal’s first Official Sleeve Partner. Over the past eight seasons, Arsenal and Visit Rwanda have surpassed the […]
Cloud flare bug triggers widespread global internet disruptions
Many online services worldwide experienced a major outage on Tuesday, November 18, after Cloudflare reported that a bug in its network caused the disruption. Cloudflare, one of the largest internet hosting services, announced it had begun investigating the issue on Tuesday morning. “The file grew beyond an expected size of entries and triggered a crash […]
From chalkboard to keyboard: Digital learning transforming rural Rwanda
By Giramata Ange livie, Irakoze Belyse, Mutoni ariane, Uwase Salima In Rwanda’s countryside, technology is gradually becoming a bridge to a brighter future. One of the schools embracing this shift is GS Kabuye, a modest but determined institution nestled among banana plantations and rolling green hills. Every morning, students walk long distances to reach the […]
Ngororero loses 12,500 liters of milk daily due to damaged roads
In Ngororero District, more than 12,500 liters of milk, half of the daily production, fail to reach the processing plant because of severely damaged roads. The affected farmers are mainly those who graze cattle in the Gishwati pasturelands. They explain that although they were promised a 25-kilometer road to ease transportation, the contractor awarded the […]
Rwandan avocados to enter the Chinese market
Rwanda has signed an agreement to include avocados among its agricultural products exported to the Chinese market. According to a statement from the Embassy of Rwanda in China, shared via the X platform, the agreement aims to facilitate the export of Rwanda’s high-quality, naturally grown avocados to China. The agreement was signed by Rwanda’s Ambassador […]
AfDB to invest over $400 Million to support major development projects
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced plans to inject over $400 million into key Rwandan development projects over the next five years. This was revealed by Aïssa Toure Sarr, the AfDB Country Manager in Rwanda, during a two-day Country Portfolio Performance Review (CPPR) meeting that began on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. The meeting brought […]
Experts call for increased support to smallholder farmers who contribute 80% of Rwanda’s food supply
Agriculture and food production experts have called for stronger support for smallholder farmers, who contribute more than 80 percent of Rwanda’s food supply. They say empowering these farmers is vital to achieving national food security, promoting sustainable agriculture, and boosting economic growth. The call was made on Tuesday, November 11, during a panel discussion on […]
Kigali: The ascent of Africa’s premier tourism hub
The moment visitors step onto the meticulously clean streets of Kigali, they realize this is not the Africa of old narratives. Kigali is polished, dynamic, and safe, setting a standard for urban development and governance across the continent. This unique blend of stability and ambition has cemented its status, not just as a capital city, […]
Rainy days in Kigali: When moto fares double
For many residents of Kigali, the arrival of rain means more than wet clothes and muddy streets; it often means higher transport costs. On rainy days, motorcycle taxi (moto) fares can double or even triple, turning a simple commute into a stressful and expensive ordeal. “When it rains, some motor riders charge double or even […]
Rwanda and KACCIMA sign economic cooperation agreement to boost trade and investment
Rwanda has signed an economic cooperation agreement with Nigeria aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties between the two nations. The agreement was signed on November 10, 2025, through the Private Sector Federation (PSF) of Rwanda and the Kano Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (KACCIMA) of Nigeria. The goal is to promote […]
