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A bride and groom during a wedding ceremony. . Sam Ngendahimana
Law

Legally married at 18: Public reacts to proposed legislation

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Members of Rwanda Bar Association during the celebration of the International Women's Day in 2023. COURTESY
Law

Lawyers rally for ‘solidarity fund’ to help colleagues on maternity leave

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland KC hands over the award to Justice Minister Emmanuel Ugirashebuja during the 2024 Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting in Zanzibar on Wednesday, March 7. Courtesy

Rwanda is a new, old country, but more modern than ancient

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
A new draft law governing the NEC provides its commissioners shall work on a permanent basis for better results. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Politics

Four key proposed changes in electoral commission bill

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Renowned R&B artiste The Ben and Pamela during their civil wedding. According to the new bill a Rwandan who attains the age of 18 years might be allowed to marry legally.
Law

You could legally marry at 18 in Rwanda, new bill proposes

Monday, March 18, 2024
The national flag may no longer be used by a couple exchanging marriage vows should the proposed amendments to the family law be approved by the parliament. File
Law

Marriage vows: New bill seeks to scrap holding national flag

Monday, March 18, 2024
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Featured

FEATURED: KKOG becomes first company to secure cannabis export license

Monday, March 18, 2024
A bench of EACJ judges during a session that resolved to dismiss Rurangwa's lawsuit. Courtesy
Law

Land dispute case against Rwanda dismissed by East African Court of Justice

Sunday, March 17, 2024
FERWAFA have vowed to deal with individuals involved in match-fixing and the use of witchcraft (Juju) in local football. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Football

FERWAFA vows crackdown on ‘Juju’ and match fixing

Saturday, March 16, 2024
Some clients pose for a photo inside Army shop. The government is considering the possibility to include Rwanda Reserve Forces in the beneficiaries of armed forces’ shop (AFOS). Courtesy
Rwanda

Govt mulls plan for reserve forces to benefit from army shop

Saturday, March 16, 2024
A consumer shops for shoes online. Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition and Consumer Protection Authority (RICA) stated that there is a need to build trust in the digital marketplace as Rwanda works to become a cashless economy. Photo Courtesy
Technology

Consumer Rights Day: Rwanda banks on trust in digital market to go cashless

Friday, March 15, 2024
The Minister of Defence, Juvenal Marizamunda, during his appearance in Parliament on Thursday, March 14 to give detailed explanations of the new proposed changes in the bill governing the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF). He said the new changes are in line with defending the country’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty, as well as boost its peacekeeping missions abroad. Courtesy photo
Security

Proposed changes in RDF aim to strengthen leadership and command - defence minister

Friday, March 15, 2024