Category: Business & Economy

Seven relatives lost their lives in a fatal road accident on the Masaka–Mbarara highway in Lwengo District. The crash happened at around 4:30 am on December 27, 2025, at Njagalakasayi Village. The victims included a father, his wife, and their children, all travelling in a Toyota Fielder. Police said the family was returning from Kampala…

Rwanda’s youth have emerged as the leading group promoting a culture of reading, with 77 percent actively engaging in book reading, according to a new survey by the National Culture Council. The findings were released on Monday, December 22, 2025, during an exhibition organized by the National Library of Rwanda, which showcased services and data…

Pi Network Promotes Local Merchants and Mainnet Apps This Holiday Season Pi Network has launched a Community Commerce Holiday Initiative, encouraging Pioneers to shop using Pi while supporting local merchants and Pi-powered commerce applications. The initiative highlights commerce-related Pi apps and local Pi merchants that enable real-world transactions within the Pi ecosystem. It also introduces…

Inflation Driven by Food, Housing, Transport, and Health Costs Prices across Rwanda’s urban and rural markets increased by 5.1 percent in October 2025, compared to the same month in 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR). The data were released on December 10, 2025, as part of the country’s latest Consumer…

Blue Origin has successfully launched its rocket carrying two NASA spacecraft on a mission to Mars. The mission marks the first time Jeff Bezos’ space company has sent a rocket beyond Earth orbit. The launch represents a major milestone for Blue Origin in deep-space exploration. NASA’s ESCAPADE Mission to Mars The rocket transported two NASA…

TikTok has announced that it has signed a major investment and partnership agreement aimed at ensuring the platform continues operating in the United States, amid long-standing concerns over national security and Chinese ownership. The move is intended to address U.S. government fears that the platform could be controlled by China and potentially used to collect…

Mental health experts in Rwanda have raised concern about belief-related psychological problems. Some people suffer without realizing the cause. These problems often stem from extreme or misguided religious beliefs. Growing Cases of Harmful Religious Practices In recent years, cases have emerged of people abandoning daily responsibilities. Some isolate themselves while waiting for spiritual miracles. Others…

Senior Tesla board members have earned more than 3 billion dollars through stock awards. The income came from shares granted as compensation and later traded for profit. Reuters and Equilar Investigation The findings come from an investigation by Reuters. The review was conducted with executive compensation analysts from Equilar. The analysis focused on long-term stock-based…

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has criticized Western European leaders. He described their actions on Ukraine peace talks as foolish. His remarks focused on negotiations held about ten years ago. Comments on Ukraine Peace Efforts Lukashenko spoke about talks hosted by Belarus. The discussions aimed to mediate between Ukraine and separatist groups. These groups operated in…

US President Donald Trump has announced the engagement of his eldest son. Donald Trump Jr. is now engaged to Bettina Anderson. Anderson is a well-known social figure in Palm Beach. Announcement Made at White House Event The news emerged on Monday night. The New York Times first reported the announcement. President Trump shared the information…