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A scientist sorting some medical marijuna leaves in a plantation farm. Rwanda is looking to attract at least Rwf19 billion investment in the production of cannabis, also known as a high-value therapeutic crop. File

Rwanda identifies cannabis production as top investment opportunity

Tuesday, March 07, 2023

Aerial view of Kigali city's Business District, the capital city of Rwanda . Rwanda is ranked among the top 10 African countries in the 2023 Global Soft Power Index. File

Rwanda among top 10 African countries in global soft power ranking

Monday, March 06, 2023

Juvenal Marizamunda, the Commissioner General of Rwanda Correctional Services and Zimbabwe's Commissioner General Moses Cyril Ngawaite Chihobvu during a meeting on March 6. Courtesy

Rwanda, Zimbabwe correctional services commit to sharing best practices

Monday, March 06, 2023

Jean Pierre Nkuranga, President of GAERG speaking during the event. The association celebrated their 20th anniversary on March 4 during the annual GAERG Turashima event. Courtesy photos

GAERG marks 20 years, thanks nation for unwavering support

Sunday, March 05, 2023

Kigali residents during the mass sports exercise during Kigali Car-Free Zone. According to the findings, life expectancy increased from 64.5 in 2012 to 69.6 in 2022. Olivier Mugwiza

What does Rwanda's rising life expectancy mean?

Saturday, March 04, 2023

Hundreds of commuters queuing as they wait for buses at downtown taxi park in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi

The rigours of public transport in Kigali

Saturday, March 04, 2023

Officials from RWAMREC in a group photo. RCSP and RWAMREC will carry out advocacy initiatives on the recent findings from a rapid assessment related to gaps, barriers and challenges for a more inclusive

Activists call for paternity leave to be increased to six weeks

Friday, March 03, 2023

A group photo at the event of celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science at INES Ruhengeri on February 22

FEATURED: STEMpower urges girls, women to embrace STEM education

Friday, March 03, 2023

Ildephonse Musafiri, the newly appointed Minister of Agriculture

Kagame appoints new Minister for Agriculture

Thursday, March 02, 2023

Ambassador Mathilde Mukantabana (middle) with officials of The Charles R. Drew University. Courtesy

Rwanda, Los Angeles City explore areas of partnership

Thursday, March 02, 2023

President Paul Kagame says Rwanda could soon partner with a major football club, marking the third deal after that of Arsenal and Paris St.Germain.

Kagame hints at new deal with major football club

Wednesday, March 01, 2023

President Paul Kagame delivers his remarks while officially closing the two-day 18th National Dialogue Council in Kigali, on February 28. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Kagame warns public servants on ‘wasteful’ meetings

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

The top three districts were awarded for their outstanding performance during the presentation of results of districts’ performance evaluation during the 18th National Dialogue . Courtesy

Nyagatare tops in performances contracts

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

An enumerator interacts with a resident during the National Census in Kimihurura sector on Aug 16. Craish Bahizi

Census report: What do the figures show?

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Commuters wait for buses at Nyabugogo Taxis park in Kigali. Speaking at Umushyikirano on February 27, Minister of State for Infrastructure Patricie Uwase revealed that 300 buses will be introduced in Kigali. Bahizi

Govt to procure 300 buses to ease public transport in Kigali

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

A resident responding to different questions that enumerators ask to better collect information in Kimihurura Sector. Craish Bahizi

Rwanda’s population passes 13 million

Monday, February 27, 2023

Cerelac (Infant cereals with Milk) 400 g. Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority has banned imports and sales of seven Cerelac products that ended up on local supermarket shelves despite having “non-complete label requirements. Photo by Amazon

Rwanda FDA bans Cerelac products over ‘non-complete requirements’

Sunday, February 26, 2023

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Felix Namuhoranye officially assumed office on Friday, February 24. Courtesy

Namuhoranye assumes office as Police Chief

Friday, February 24, 2023

The newly appointed Inspector General of Police Felix Namuhoranye takes oath during the swearing-in ceremony in Kigali on Friday, February 24.

Rwandans should be able to count on you - Kagame to new Police chiefs

Friday, February 24, 2023

Senators during a session to examine a report from the Senate's Committee for Social Affairs and Human Rights. Craish Bahizi

Senators root for ‘Rwandan solutions’ in dealing with mental health issues

Friday, February 24, 2023