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Members of parliament follow a presentation of the report. MPs calls for inquiry into gender disparity in job applications. Courtesy
Rwanda

Parliament calls for inquiry into gender disparity in job applications

Thursday, March 14, 2024
‘Driving eTesting System’ unveiled at Busanza driving license test centre, located in Busanza, Kicukiro district on Wednesday, March 13. All photos by Christianne Murengerantwari
Rwanda

PHOTOS: Police unveils ‘e-test driving license system’

Thursday, March 14, 2024
Officials the launch Tekana Personal Pension Scheme on Wednesday, March 13. Courtesy
Featured

BK Capital introduces Tekana Personal Pension Scheme: A step towards financial security

Thursday, March 14, 2024
Prime Energy, a local hydropower company, announced the issuance of the first-ever Green Bond in Rwanda worth Rwf9.5 billion, on March 13. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda’s inaugural Green Bond signals market development – experts

Thursday, March 14, 2024
(R-L): Kigali City Mayor Samuel Dusengiyumva, Jimmy Gasore, the Minister of Infrastructure and Minister of Finance Uzziel Ndagijimana. Minister Gasore revealed that the decision to liberalise the sector is aimed to enhance service quality. Photo: Emmanuel Dushimimana
Infrastructure

Liberalization of public transport set to increase competition

Thursday, March 14, 2024
Commuters board a public bus at Nyabugogo taxi park in Kigali. Officials have announced that the new public transport fares will take effect on March 16. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure

Push for ‘pay-per-distance’ as public transport fares rise

Thursday, March 14, 2024
Residents of Rubavu during a meeting with the Mayor of Rubavu District, Prosper Mulindwa, who reassured them that authorities are taking action to guarantee their safety. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Security

Rubavu: Residents assured of safety as authorities crack down on ‘criminal gang’

Thursday, March 14, 2024
MP George Stephen Odongo (standing) moves a motion of the Assembly urging the Council of EAC Ministers and partner states to fast-track the harmonisation of tax policies, on March 13, 2024, in Nairobi (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Africa

EALA calls for harmonized EAC tax regimes as 'differences hurt integration'

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Prime Energy, a Kigali-based hydropower company, has announced the issuance of the first-ever Rwf9.5 billion Green Bond in Rwanda. Courtesy
Economy

Prime Energy announces first-ever Green Bond issuance in Rwanda

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Byabagamba (pictured) and Rusagara have withdrawn their EACJ petition. File.
Crime

Byabagamba, Rusagara withdraw petition from East African court

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Rwandair's plane at Kigali International Airport, Sam Ngendahimana
Aviation

EAC lawmakers push for airspace liberalisation to lower flight costs

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Jean-François Ricard, the Head of the French National Anti-Terrorism Prosecution Office and Aimable Havugiyaremye, the Prosecutor General of the National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA) pay tribute to victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Murambi Genocide Memorial in Nyamagabe on Tuesday, March 12. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Kwibuka

Top French prosecutor calls for end to impunity as he honours Murambi genocide victims

Wednesday, March 13, 2024