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The Minister for Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana (right), and the World Bank Country Manager, Said Yasser El-Gammal, exchange documents after signing a $125m credit agreement in Kigali yesterday. Courtesy.
Rwanda

World Bank pledges continued support to Rwanda’s universal electricity agenda

Monday, September 02, 2019
President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame are joined by other officials at the ceremony to inaugurate the School of Medicine of the Adventist University of East-Central Africa in Gasabo District on Monday. The President said the school is a valuable addition to Rwandau2019s education and health sectors. Village Urugwiro.
Rwanda

Kagame opens state-of-the-art Adventist medical school

Monday, September 02, 2019
Prof Cotton speaks to a group of students.
Rwanda

We want to create space where talents and innovation can flourish – Prof Philip Cotton

Monday, September 02, 2019
Pallbearers carry a coffin containing Louis Baziga's body for burial in Rusororo Cemetery in Gasabo District, September 2, 2019 (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Rwanda

Rwandan murdered in Mozambique laid to rest as Kigali demands for urgent arrest of killers

Monday, September 02, 2019
Prosecutor General Jean-Bosco Mutangana addresses journalists in Kigali in June (Sam Ngendahimana)
Rwanda

Criminal record certificates to be issued online

Monday, September 02, 2019
Fishermen in Lake Kivu in Rusizi District. The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources has announced a two-month suspension of fishing activities on the lake. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Poachers defying fishing suspension on Lake Kivu

Friday, August 30, 2019
Bank of Kigali headquarters in Nyarugenge District. File.
Rwanda

BK Group registers Rwf14.6 billion in profit

Friday, August 30, 2019
Rwandan Seventh Day Adventist church President, Hesron R. Byilingiro (file)
Rwanda

Seventh-Day Adventist community in Rwanda to celebrate centenary jubilee

Friday, August 30, 2019
Mohammed Al Kamali the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Exports (centre) and Carlos Salim Al Hashim, Vice President for Arab Union of Land Transport (3rd right) during the tour of the DP World facility with a delegation of over 17 business executives from about eight sectors of the Middle East country (UAE) at Dubai Port World in Masaka Sector, Kicukiro District, Kigali of Kigali yesterday. Emmanuel Kwizera.
Rwanda

Rwanda’s dry port to facilitate trade in region – UAE trade official

Friday, August 30, 2019
City of Kigali Mayor Pudence Rubingisa (right) speaks during the news briefing as Nadine Umutoni Gatsinzi, the Vice Mayor in charge of socio-economic affairs takes notes at the City Hall on Wednesday. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Kigali City pledges support for 24/7 business culture

Friday, August 30, 2019
(L-R) Robin Bairstow, Chief Executive Officer I&M Bank, and Frank Molla, Director and Country Manager Mastercard, during the launch of Rwandau2019s first Multicurrency Platinum Prepaid Card in Kigali. / Emmanuel Kwizera
Rwanda

I&M Bank, Mastercard launch Rwanda’s first multicurrency platinum prepaid card

Friday, August 30, 2019
Exhibition of Potatoes during during 11th triennial African Potato Association (APA) conference in Kigali on August 26, 2019. Rwanda produces 916,000 tonnes of Irish potatoes every year. Emmanuel Kwizera.
Rwanda

Rwanda to test GM potato varieties

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
The NEC Executive Secretary Charles Munyaneza speaks to the media. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Senatorial campaigns kick off with two less candidates

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
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Rwanda

Gen. Nyamvumba reiterates Rwanda’s commitment to peacekeeping operations

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
President Paul Kagame together with other African heads of state at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) that went underway on Tuesday in the Japanese city of Yokohama. Speaking at one of the sessions, Kagame commended the Japanese private sector for making sustainable investments in Rwanda especially in agri-business and technology. Village Urugwiro.
Rwanda

Kagame emphasises private sector role in development

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
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Rwanda

Rwanda, Zimbabwe ink mining deal

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
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Rwanda

Grey-crowned crane numbers on a sharp rise in Rwanda

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Prosecutor General Jean Bosco Mutangana speaks during a past news briefing in Kigali. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Rwanda optimistic ahead of Belgium Genocide trials

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente hands an award to Iza Irame, the Chief Corporate Officer of Crystal Ventures Limited, a Rwandan conglomerate with interests in different sectors, which was awarded for playing a vital role in promoting TVET in the country. This was during the international conference of the Commonwealth Association of Technical Universities and Polytechnics in Africa (CAPA) on August 27, 2019. / Emmanuel Kwizera
Rwanda

PM Ngirente urges Africa to turn to TVET to bridge the skills gap

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Front row: The seven candidates who are campaigning for senatorial seats at the Northern Province level. Behind them are some members of Gicumbi Districtu2019s electoral college. Ru00e9gis Umurengezi.
Rwanda

Senate candidates pledge to deepen technology-driven agriculture

Wednesday, August 28, 2019