Rulindo: Concern over children dropping out to work in mining
Residents of Rulindo District have raised concerns over children skipping school to work in gemstone mining. Parents from Cyinzuzi Sector told TV1 that their children leave school thinking that the money they earn from mining will make them rich. However, they warned that in the future, these children will need formal education and skills to […]
Southern Province recorded 53 deaths in three months due to road accidents
The Rwanda National Police has reported that 65 road accidents occurred in the Southern Province over the past three months, claiming the lives of 53 people. Kamonyi District accounted for the highest number of accidents and fatalities during this period. The figures were shared during the launch of the “Turindane Tugereyo Amahoro” (Protect Each Other, […]
Over 300 returnees from DRC begin unity and reconciliation sessions
More than 300 Rwandans who had been living temporarily in Nyarushishi camp in Rusizi District, having recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), have begun participating in discussions on national unity and reconciliation. The sessions, organized jointly by the Ministry of Emergency Management (MINEMA) and the Ministry of Local Government (MINUBUMWE), aim to […]
Muhanga: Over 30 multi-Story buildings constructed in five years
The administration of Muhanga District has announced that in the past five years, 31 multi-story buildings have been constructed in Muhanga City, with plans to build more than 10 additional structures in the 2025/2026 fiscal year. Muhanga City is one of six satellite cities supporting Kigali and is considered centrally located, accessible from Kigali, Huye, […]
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 […]
Rwanda receives seven FDLR fighters repatriated from DR Congo
Rwanda has received seven former combatants of the FDLR terrorist group, along with their family members, repatriated on 10 November 2025 by MONUSCO, the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The group had spent three days at a temporary transit facility in Goma that hosts fighters who surrender their weapons and […]
Over 29,000 houses for Genocide survivors need to be repaired
The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Dr. Jean Damascène Bizimana, has revealed that 29,732 houses belonging to survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi need repair. He made the remarks while appearing before the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to discuss the follow-up on resolutions from the plenary session of the Chamber […]
President Paul Kagame arrives in Guinea for launch of world’s largest iron ore project
President Paul Kagame has arrived in Conakry, Guinea, to join his counterpart Mamadi Doumbouya for the official launch of the Simandou Iron Ore Project, described as the largest mining project of its kind in the world. The Simandou Range, located in southern Guinea, holds one of the world’s richest and most extensive deposits of high-grade […]
Innovation for Impact: Reflections on the concluded Israel–Rwanda innovation week 2025
The recently concluded Israel–Rwanda Innovation Week 2025 in Kigali showcased a powerful collaboration between Rwanda and Israel, highlighting how innovation can drive socio-economic change. Over the two-week event, young innovators, university students, and startup teams participated in hands-on workshops on software development, the Internet of Things (IoT), electronics, and other emerging technology domains. Expert trainers […]
MTN Rwanda strengthens lead with 64% market share
MTN Rwanda has solidified its position as the country’s leading telecom operator, now holding approximately 64% of all active mobile subscriptions, according to the latest figures from the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA). The total number of active mobile subscriptions in Rwanda stands at around 13.29 million, with MTN Rwanda’s subscriber base growing from 7.6 […]
