Category: Business

Residents of Nyagatare District are questioning a project that involved building agricultural storage warehouses, commonly known as hangars. According to them, poor planning has left many of these structures unused and already deteriorating. During interviews with local residents, many said the warehouses no longer serve their intended purpose. Instead, they are slowly falling apart due…

The Ministry of Local Government (MINALOC) has announced the launch of a new digital platform called Mbaza, designed to help Rwandans submit complaints, track their progress, and receive feedback from responsible institutions without physically visiting offices. The platform, accessible via mbaza.gov.rw, will officially begin a pilot phase on January 20, 2026, targeting residents of Kigali…

The Gisagara District administration has announced that 10,003 children who had dropped out of school have been successfully reintegrated into the education system, thanks to targeted interventions that include sports and recreational activities aimed at keeping children connected to school. Over the past ten years, Gisagara District recorded 10,583 school dropouts. However, through coordinated efforts…

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, and its major partner Microsoft, demanding $134 billion in damages. He accuses the two companies of generating unlawful profits linked to his early role in founding OpenAI. According to court documents filed on Friday, Musk claims that OpenAI earned between $65.5…

Disruption Satellite Powerful solar activity recently detected by space weather experts could disrupt satellite operations and GPS systems, according to the United States Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC). SWPC reported that the Sun has released high-energy solar emissions classified at Level Four, one of the strongest categories of solar storms. These emissions pose potential risks…

Rwanda is steadily expanding its presence on the global digital map. Today, demand is rising for locally developed systems that support governance, justice and public finance across Africa and beyond. As a result, officials expect exports of Rwandan digital solutions to grow further this year. In addition, the introduction of the Digital Trust Seal has…

Animal feed prices continue to rise across Rwanda, putting pressure on livestock farmers and threatening meat, milk, and egg production. The issue has gained attention as senators carry out nationwide consultations from January 20 to January 28. The discussions focus on livestock development, especially access to affordable and quality animal feed. Farmers and feed producers…

Journalists and journalism students from the University of Rwanda have been encouraged to use the media as a powerful tool for social transformation, national development, and protection of vulnerable groups. The call was made during a training organized by the Observatory of Vulnerable Peoples’ Rights (OVPR) in Huye District, which focused on constructive journalism, media…

The Government of Rwanda has announced plans to reduce the high cost and limited supply of animal feed by increasing local production and cutting reliance on imports, according to the Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Dr. Telesphore Ndabamenye. The minister made the remarks on January 19, 2026, while addressing members of the Rwandan Senate…

Gisagara District has distributed more than 36,800 cows to residents, mainly vulnerable families, over the past five years under the One Cow per Family Program, local authorities have confirmed. The initiative, which began in 2020, complements the national Girinka Munyarwanda Program and aims to improve nutrition, boost household incomes, and reduce poverty among rural families….