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Inside the newly launched centre where drivers will be conducting professional training before starting transporting goods and people on Tuesday, October 22.
Education

Public transport: Extra qualifications to be required of drivers

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Rwanda Investigation Bureau presented a group of 10 suspects to the media, charged with illicit alcohol production in Gisozi, Gasabo District, Kigali On Tuesday, October 22. Craish Bahizi
Crime

Detectives pounce on fake liquor distillery in Kigali, 10 arrested

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
IZI Electric, Kigali-based e-mobility company, has secured a $220,000 (Rwf300 million) round of financing in grants from Rwanda Green Fund (Fonerwa).
Environment

Rwandan e-mobility firm secures Rwf300m to expand fleet

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
A woman inspects her fruits trees in Nyamagabe. MINAGRI has a five-year initiative to grow fruit trees across the country in a drive aimed at combatting malnutrition.
Agriculture

Ministry mulls Rwf18 billion plan to plant 6m fruit trees, fight malnutrition

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Yusuf Murangwa, the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning and Central Bank Governor John Rwangombwa and the delegation during the World Bank& IMF General Meeting in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, October 22. Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda's economic growth momentum remains strong despite external shocks – IMF

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
University of Kigali Vice Chancellor Professor George Kimathi, during the interview on October 15. Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

University of Kigali leaders share vision amid academic year kick-off

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
A nursery tree in Bugesera District. Ten districts are set to receive a substantial share of the 65 million trees to be planted across Rwanda this October. File
Environment

Top 10 districts set to benefit from 65m reforestation drive

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Farmers cultivate cassava in Rulindo District. Farmers without irrigation capabilities are adopting short-cycle and climate resilient crops. Courtesy
Environment

Farmers shift to short-cycle crops amidst minimal rains

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Gaspard Musonera, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Public Service and Labour. COURTESY
Rwanda

Rwanda’s plan to address unemployment, labour underutilisation

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
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International

Kagame in Samoa for CHOGM 2024

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Chief Ombudsman Madeleine Nirere presents the report to Members of Parliament a a joint plenary sitting on Tuesday, October 22. Courtesy
Rwanda

Ombudsman says over Rwf15bn owed to expropriated people

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
A farmer inspects her sweet potatoes. Farmers without irrigation capabilities are adopting short-cycle and climate resilient crops such as sweet potatoes, beans, and cassava.
Environment

Farmers look to resilient crops as poor rains threaten harvests

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Yusuf Murangwa, the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning and Central Bank Governor John Rwangombwa during a meeting with Ruben Atoyan, the IMF team leader, on Tuesday, October 22. Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda to receive $185m from IMF

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
According to officials 80 percent of issues received in Kirehe district are land related issues.
Rwanda

Kirehe: National Land Authority steps in to address backlogs in land-related issues

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Kenya would suspend the export of avocados and macadamia nuts.
Africa

Kenya to ban avocado, macadamia nuts exports

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Commonwealth leaders are being urged to work harder to get rid of the barriers and biases that continue to hold back women and girls in the 56 member countries.
Africa

CHOGM 2024: Leaders urged to work harder to leave no woman behind

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
The first case of the new mpox variant has been detected in Germany, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for public health said on Tuesday.
Marburg Virus

First case of new mpox variant identified in Germany

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Senators John Bonds Bideri and Pelagie Uwera are among the newly elected members of the parliament to represent the country. They were elected on October 22. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda elects representatives for Pan African Parliament

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente meets with Nthomeng Majara, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs of the Kingdom of Lesotho, in Kigali. Courtesy
Rwanda

There is so much for us to learn from Rwanda, says Lesotho Deputy Prime Minister

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
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Africa

Commonwealth to elect African boss as Samoa hosts CHOGM 2024

Tuesday, October 22, 2024