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Judicial system continues to promote the use of information technology in service delivery_ people can now use Visa and Smart Cards to pay for court services.
Rwanda

Online portal in judiciary improving service delivery

Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Rice farmers in Rubona in Southern Province harvest their produce. Microfinance institutions remain the biggest lenders to farmers while commercial banks shying away from financing the agriculture sector as it is considered to be highly risky. File.
Rwanda

Lending to farmers boost MFIs financial position

Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Moussa Faki Mahamat Chairperson of the African Union Commission after heads of states signed the Africa free trade area agreements last year during the extraordinary African union Summit in Kigali. File.
Rwanda

AfCFTA: What next after ratifications?

Wednesday, March 13, 2019
All Rwandan ambassadors gather in the ambassadorsu2019 annual retreat at MINAFFET on March 13, 2019. / Emmanuel Kwizera
Rwanda

Rwandan envoys to engage diaspora youth in development agenda

Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Mourners during a commemorators activity at the part of the swamp where thousands of Tutsi were killed during the Genocide between April and May 1994. Kelly Rwamapera.
Rwanda

Bugesera swamps, where countless Tutsi families were exterminated

Tuesday, March 12, 2019
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Rwanda

Genocide fugitive Teganya on trial for immigration fraud in America

Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Workers fill bags with cement at Cimerwa. The company has been accused of instigating protectionism. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Govt ready to cede its stake in Cimerwa

Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Minister for Local Government Anastase Shyaka speaks during a news conference on the 16th National Leadership Retreat which concluded on Monday in Gabiro. Looking on is Olivier Nduhungirehe, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Cooperation. Emmanuel Kwizera.
Rwanda

Umwiherero: Leaders commit to improve public services delivery

Tuesday, March 12, 2019
A view of Rusororo public cemetery last year. Accessing the cemetry, especially during the dry season, remains a challenge because of dust. Emmanuel Kwizera.
Rwanda

No hope in sight for tarmac road to Rusororo Cemetery

Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Assumpta Uwamariya, an entrepreneur of Karisimbi Wines ltd speaking in the 16th National Leadership Retreat. Village Urugwiro.
Rwanda

Umwiherero: Local firms commit to increase production

Tuesday, March 12, 2019
President Kagame and his Kenyan counterpart, Uhuru Kenyatta addressing delegates attending the National Leadership Retreat at the RDF Combat Training Centre in Gabiro. Kenyatta made a surprise visit to the retreat that ended yesterday after three days. Village Urugwiro.
Rwanda

Kagame challenges leaders to turn things around

Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Tibor Nagy, United States Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of African Affairs, delivers his keynote address at Carnegie Mellon University yesterday. Emmanuel Kwizera.
Rwanda

US Assistant Secretary for Africa visits

Tuesday, March 12, 2019
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Rwanda

Police recover Rwf8.5 million stolen from Indian travel agency

Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Residents march to plant macadamia seedlings in Rwabicuma Sector, Nyanza District. (File)
Rwanda

Farmers lament shortage of macadamia seedlings

Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Assistant Commissioner of Police Teddy Ruyenzi. File.
Rwanda

UN recognises Rwanda female police peacekeeper

Tuesday, March 12, 2019
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Rwanda

President Kenyatta speaks at Rwanda's leadership retreat — Umwiherero

Monday, March 11, 2019
President Kenyatta was received at Kigali International Airport by Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Richard Sezibera. / Courtesy
Rwanda

Uhuru in Rwanda for working visit

Monday, March 11, 2019
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Rwanda

The National Leadership Retreat 2019 in pictures

Monday, March 11, 2019
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Rwanda

One death confirmed in Kirehe heavy rains

Sunday, March 10, 2019
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Rwanda

Rwandan among the victims of Ethiopian Airlines crash

Sunday, March 10, 2019