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Agric experts work in a farm of new variety of potatoes that are grown in a green house in Musanze District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

What $10m agri-biotech programme means for Rwanda

Thursday, October 17, 2024
Panelists discuss during the Global Engineering Conference (GECO2024) taking place in Kigali from October 15 to 18
Featured

Kigali: Key players call for stronger collaboration at Global Engineering Conference

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Kelvin Katuramu, CEO and Chairman of Capital Media Group
Rwanda

Financial constraints, tech shift key challenges for media in Rwanda – officials

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Amb. Emmanuel Hategeka presents his letters of credence to President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar as Ambassador of Rwanda to Madagascar, on Wednesday, October 16
International

Hategeka presents letters of credence to President Rajoelina of Madagascar

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Officials and law experts pose for a group photo at the opening session of the inaugural ADR University Symposium in Kigali, on Wednesday, October 16. While discussing ways to deepen students’ understanding of ADR methods, law experts emphasized the need to bridge gaps in Alternative Dispute Resolution training and encourage the development of the next generation of dispute resolvers. Photo: Courtesy
Law

Law students need to explore alternative dispute resolution, experts say

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Researchers have made a scientific discovery that in time could be used to slow the signs of ageing
International

Researchers make scientific discovery that could slow ageing

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
BPR Bank and KCB Group racing team driver Karan Patel, along with his navigator Tauseef Khan, are preparing for a standout performance.
Featured

BPR Bank’s Karan Patel gears up for Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Burundi’s Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) on Tuesday, October 15, announced the timetable for the country's 2025 legislative. Internet
Africa

Burundi announces 2025 general elections’ timetable

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Rwanda has launched the world's first clinical trial for Marburg virus disease treatment. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda begins world's first clinical trial for Marburg virus disease treatment

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
President Paul Kagame addresses mourners during the farewell ceremony in honour of former minister Col (Rtd) Joseph Karemera, who passed away on October 11. Courtesy
Rwanda

Karemera worked tirelessly to build Rwanda, says Kagame

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
RIB has submitted the case of Bishop Jean Bosco Harerimana of Zeraphat Holy Church and his wife, Jeanne Mukansengiyumva, to the Prosecution. Courtesy
Crime

Zeraphat Holy Church pastor, wife fraud case goes to prosecution

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr Matshidiso Moeti visit Marburg outbreak response sites in Kigali on Wednesday, October 16. Courtesy
Health

WHO Africa chief lauds Rwanda's 'swift' response to Marburg outbreak

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Ildephonse Musafiri speaks at the World Food Forum 2024 in Italy on October 15. Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda pitches investment opportunities worth $785m at World Food Forum

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame pay tribute to former minister Joseph Karemera during the farewell ceremony on Wednesday, October 16. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda

PHOTOS: Kagame, First Lady honour Joseph Karemera in farewell ceremony

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Kenya's deputy president Rigathi Gachagua. Courtesy
Africa

Kenya: Court dismisses deputy president Gachagua case paving way for hearing in Senate

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Minister of Gender and Family Promotion Consolee Uwimana hands over a cheque to members of a cooperative during the celebration in Nyamagabe District on Tuesday, October 15
Women

Rural women urged to take active roles in environmental sustainability

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Uganda said a malaria vaccine would be added to the country's routine immunization schedule to fight the killer disease.
Africa

Uganda mulls adding malaria vaccine to routine immunization scheme

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
The Grand Egyptian Museum on Tuesday announced trial operations of its Main Galleries, starting from Oct. 16, 2024, offering visitors an exclusive preview of twelve exhibition halls with artifacts spanning from prehistoric times to the Roman era. This trial phase is part of the museum's ongoing efforts to ensure a seamless visitor experience ahead of its official opening. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)
Africa

Grand Egyptian Museum starts trial operation of 12 main galleries

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Maj Gen Alex Kagame was appointed the new Chief of Staff of the Reserve Force, on Monday, October 14.
Security

A glance at new RDF Reserve Force chief Gen Alex Kagame’s military career

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
A nurse takes care of a newborn at Kirehe Hospital. Surrogacy is a form of third-party reproductive practice in which the intending parent(s) contract a surrogate mother to give birth to a child. File
Health

Surrogacy: Justice foundation on why further regulation is needed

Wednesday, October 16, 2024