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On the sidelines of the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations , Juliet Kabera, the Director General of Rwanda Environment Management Authority (C) ,received a petition from almost three million people from around the world calling for an ambitious treaty.
Environment

Rwanda receives petition from 3 million people calling for end of plastic waste

Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Gamblers playing in Kigali. RDB, which regulates the gaming industry, has released a new policy for gambling in the country.
Law

10 key takeaways from new gambling policy

Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Officials pose for a group photo with students who participated in the renowned Huawei LEAP Digital Talent Study Camp in Shenzhen, China, from November 17 to 23.
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FEATURED: Rwandan students take part in Huawei digital talent camp in China

Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Faustin Nkusi, the Spokesperson of NPPA speaks to journalists on September 20,2021. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Crime

Violence against genocide survivors: 400 cases filed in two years

Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Women

Born in Burundi, schooled in U.S, and back home to Rwanda… Inside the world of a top interior designer

Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Panelists engage in a discussion during the launch of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Kigali on Monday, November 25. The event, themed “All for GBV-Free Families,” emphasized the necessity of collaborative efforts across various sectors to create families free from the grip of GBV. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Officials root for positive parenting to tackle GBV in families

Tuesday, November 26, 2024
A wheat farmer inspects her plantation in Burera District. File
Agriculture

How can Rwanda’s near-extinct traditional food crops be salvaged?

Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Officials during a guided tour of the newly launched facility at Masaka Hospital in Kicukiro District on Monday, November 25. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Health

PHOTOS: Masaka, Kibungo hospitals get new surgery centers

Monday, November 25, 2024
UN peacekeepers, and national and international NGOs, have launched a 16-day campaign against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Bria, Haute-Kotto Prefecture, CAR.
Africa

CAR: Rwandan female peacekeepers on campaign against GBV

Monday, November 25, 2024
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Featured

Aditya Chacko appointed cluster General Manager, Kigali Marriott Hotel and Four Points By Sheraton Kigali

Monday, November 25, 2024
Rwanda is ranked the first country in visa openness in Africa, a position it has maintained since 2023 due to its visa-free regime. File
Tourism

Rwanda retains top place in visa openness in Africa

Monday, November 25, 2024
Nyarugenge Intermediate Court on Monday, November 25, upheld a decision by Kicukiro Primary Court to deny bail to Jean Bosco Sengabo, alias ‘Fatakumavuta.
Crime

Court upholds detention of vlogger Fatakumavuta

Monday, November 25, 2024
Hannington Namara, the Managing Director of Equity Bank Rwanda addresses clients
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Equity Bank Rwanda takes customer interaction campaign to Muhanga

Monday, November 25, 2024
Miners on duty in Mageragere.Rwanda Mines, Petroleum, and Gas Board (RMB) on November 25 announced the resumption of beryllium exportation, after a four-month suspension.
Economy

Rwanda resumes beryllium exports

Monday, November 25, 2024
The Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, Consolee Uwimana delivers remarks at the launch of the 16 Days of Activism against GBV on Monday, November 25. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Photos: Gender Minister urges cooperation to build families free of GBV

Monday, November 25, 2024
Patricie Uwase, the Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Cooperation Initiative (RCI) signed the agreement on behalf of Rwanda on Wednesday, November 20.
Technology

Rwanda set to help digitise Guinea’s public procurement

Monday, November 25, 2024
Participants at the fifth Edition of the Annual Adolescent Conference on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in Kigali. Courtesy
Featured

National adolescent conference highlights persistent SRHR challenges

Monday, November 25, 2024
Claver Gatete, the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.
Economy

UNECA’s Gatete highlights five key solutions to transform Africa’s economies

Monday, November 25, 2024
The American comedian and TV host Steve Harvey lays a wreath during his visit at Kigali Genocide Memorial on November 20. Courtesy
Kwibuka

Forgiveness: Steve Harvey’s lesson from Kigali Genocide Memorial visit

Monday, November 25, 2024
Claver Ntoyinkima, a ranger at Nyungwe National Park is expecting the prestigious Tusk Wildlife Ranger Award at the Tusk Conservation Awards in London, United Kingdom, on November 27. Photos by Joan Mbabazi
Environment

A ranger’s journey to global recognition in wildlife conservation

Monday, November 25, 2024