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Rwandans and Congolese at the Rwanda-DR Congo border in Rubavu District. Authorities confirmed they are aware of Congolese nationals arriving in Rubavu over safety concerns. Ru00e9gis Umurengezi.
Rwanda

More Congolese cross to Rubavu citing fear of possible post-poll chaos

Sunday, January 06, 2019
A group photo following discusions between RDB and Governemnt officials and Alibaba high-level delegation on increasing exports to China last week. Courtesy.
Rwanda

RDB, Alibaba seek to increase Rwanda’s exports to China

Sunday, January 06, 2019
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Rwanda

Kayumba Nyamwasa in panic mode as sanctions loom

Sunday, January 06, 2019
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente and other officials visit NAEB exhibition stand at the Expo Grounds last year during the Made-in-Rwanda expo. Rwanda Standards Board (RSB)u2019s quality testing laboratories have acquired an international accreditation. File.
Rwanda

Rwanda’s Quality Testing Lab acquires global status

Sunday, January 06, 2019
James Nkubito is in charge of promotion and branding of cooperatives at Rwanda Cooperative Agency. Michel Nkurunziza
Rwanda

Cooperatives Union to crack down on embezzlers

Sunday, January 06, 2019
A newly constructed bus stop at Chez Lando. Kigali City officials say that such facilities will protect passengers from being exposed to rain or scorching sun. Passengers will be able to access free internet while in these spaces. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Kigali city bus stops to go hi-tech

Saturday, January 05, 2019
Emmanuel Hategeka. File.
Rwanda

Hategeka promoted to deputy CEO of RDB

Friday, January 04, 2019
Miners at work inside Mageragere mining site in Nyarugenge District in March this year. File..
Rwanda

Police caution mining firms on employee safety

Friday, January 04, 2019
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Rwanda

More Burundi refugees arrive

Friday, January 04, 2019
Members of Parliament during the training in Kimihurura. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

MPs vow to back gender sensitive laws

Friday, January 04, 2019
Nadine Umutoni Gatsinzi, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion (right), addresses members of parliament as MP Odette Uwamariya looks on yesterday. Parliamentarians were urged to increase their awareness campaigns across the country to ensure that citizens understand the role of gender equality in fast-tracking national development. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

MPs urged to sensitise public on benefits of gender equality

Thursday, January 03, 2019
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Rwanda

Fuel pump prices drop

Thursday, January 03, 2019
Gasabo Districtu2019s new office complex in the Gishushu area will be completed next month. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Gasabo District HQs to relocate to new office complex by June

Thursday, January 03, 2019
1,256 were already present in Kayonzau2019s three sites when the camp was officially launched on Wednesday night, with Kayonza Modern School site alone hosting over 600. Photos by Jean de Dieu Nsabimana.
Rwanda

Youth speak of their expectations as Itorero kicks off

Thursday, January 03, 2019
L-R: Minister Mukeshimana, Governor Mufulukye and Gen Mubarak Muganga, the RDF Division commander for the City of Kigali and Eastern Province at the meeting with residents. Jean de Dieu Nsabimana.
Rwanda

Govt repossesses unexploited land from 20 farmers

Thursday, January 03, 2019
Students hold seedlings before planting them at Groupe Scolaire Musenyi in Kayonza District, Eastern Province. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

In 2018, Rwanda walked the talk on climate change but hard work lies ahead

Thursday, January 03, 2019
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Rwanda

Entebbe runway closed after Ethiopian Airlines skids off runway

Thursday, January 03, 2019
FDLR fighters have reportedly teamed up with Nyamwasau2019s RNC to distabilise Rwanda. Net photo
Rwanda

UN report pins Kayumba Nyamwasa on rebel group

Thursday, January 03, 2019
The Minister for Environment, Dr Vincent Biruta, pounds the gavel after nations agreed on the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on the phasing down of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in Kigali in October 2016. The Kigali Amendment entered into force on January 1, 2019, paving way for the world to reduce the powerful climate-warming gases by more than 80 per cent in the next 30 years. File.
Rwanda

Environmentalists buoyant as the Kigali Amendment enters into force

Thursday, January 03, 2019
Moussa Faki Mahamat, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission. File.
Rwanda

2019 offers opportunity for Africa to rise - AU

Thursday, January 03, 2019