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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
The prosecution this week requested the Nyagatare Intermediate court to hand the former Governor of Eastern Province, Emmanuel Gasana a 10 year jail sentence and a fine of Rwf 144 million over allegations that include; soliciting and accepting illegal benefits in exchange for favors and abuse of office. The court will render a verdict on April 11.
Crime

Prosecution seeks 10-year sentence for former Governor Gasana

Friday, March 15, 2024
EALA members during a plenary sitting that debated and adopted a report of the Assembly’s Committee on Agriculture, Tourism and Natural Resources on assessment of policies and laws on GMOs in EAC, on March 14, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya. Photo: Courtesy
Agriculture

EAC partner states divided over GMO adoption – report

Friday, March 15, 2024
Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, the Minister of Justice addresses delegates at the African Law and Tech Network Summit 2024, at Norrsken House, Kigali, on Wednesday, March 13. PHOTOS BY CRAISH BAHIZI.
Technology

Justice minister calls for adoption of technology to enhance access to justice

Wednesday, March 13, 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
Recalled East African Community (EAC) Secretary General Dr Peter Mathuki. PHOTO _ THE CITIZEN _ NMG
Africa

Ugandan lawyer sues Kenya for recalling EAC boss

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) has launched a nationwide campaign in collaboration with various agencies to promote the effective use of the electronic invoicing system, commonly known as the Electronic Billing Machine (EBM).
Featured

FEATURED - RRA launches nationwide campaign to promote EBM usage

Tuesday, March 12, 2024
The Head of French National Anti-Terrorism Prosecution Office Jean-François Ricard speaks to journalists during his visit at Kigali Genocide Memorial in Kigali on Monday, March 11. Photo by Chelsea Nkubito
Crime

Genocide: French prosecution launch fresh probe into Agathe Kanziga case

Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Shakira Butoya (L) and Jennifer Bukuru during an interview with The New Times. The duo make up J-Sha. Photos by Willy Mucyo.

Meet J-Sha, the singing twins

Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Flags of the Commonwealth member states hoisted in Kigali during the CHOGM in June 2022. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Commonwealth day 2024: Uniting for a stronger future

Monday, March 11, 2024
Delegates in grouup photo at the conclusion of the project that aimed to provide knowledge and tools about sexual consent to young people. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Health

Why educating adolescents on sexual consent is crucial

Monday, March 11, 2024