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 Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Citizens present their national IDs at the Gatuna border. Rwanda plans to issue digital identity cards within three years. Photo: File
Technology
Rwanda to issue digital IDs in three years
Some of the award winners pose for a group photo with Mufti of Rwanda, Sheikh Salim Hitimana (third left), and The Miraat Awards  Company Ltd chairman Sheik Assouman Habinshuti (first left).
Religion
The Miraat Awards: Muslims recognised for outstanding deeds
Ten Rwandan coffee exporters are showcasing Rwanda Coffee at the Speciality Coffee Expo 2023 in Portland, USA from April 21 to 22. The event will strengthen commercial ties and open doors to potential buyers. Courtesy.
Business
Rwanda showcases its coffee to buyers in America
All photos by Dan Kwizera
Religion
Eid al-Fitr: Mufti tells Muslims to care for Genocide survivors, shun ‘evil’
French embassy in Rwanda held a commemoration event to pay tribute to  17 employees who were killed during Genocide against Tusti in 1994. Courtesy
Kwibuka
France in drive to bring Genocide suspects to justice – envoy
PM Ngirente and Tomislav Momirović, the Serbian Minister of Internal and External Trade, pose for a group photo with other officials following their talks at the Prime Minister's office on Tuesday. Courtesy
Economy
Rwanda, Serbia agree to bolster trade ties
Members of Parliament during their session on February 20. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Law
Lack of minimum wage should trigger legislation change - MPs
A view of Nasho Solar-powered irrigation Project that was established to boost productivity. According to a study, by 2050, there will be no less than 12,433 km² of agricultural land in Rwanda. Courtesy
Agriculture
Agriculture land ‘must be protected’ to feed increasing population
The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) during a session in Bujumbura. They have  raised concerns about the East African Community (EAC) Council of Ministers' substandard and delayed reporting.
Africa
EALA pokes holes in 'EAC reports silent on integration progress'
A collage of five indicted Genocide suspects living in the UK. Top row (L-R): Célestin Mutabaruka and Dr Vincent Bajinya. Bottom row (L-R):Charles Munyaneza,Célestin Ugirashebuja and Emmanuel Nteziryayo.Photos: File.
Kwibuka
29 years after Genocide, over 1,000 suspects still at large
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Africa
Regional MPs push member states to pay EAC remittances
Members of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) during a session in Bujumbura, Burundi on April 5,2023. Courtesy
Africa
Long term political solution will fix DR Congo situation - EAC Lawmakers
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Economy
EALA MPs criticise extension of EAC monetary union deadline
Dianah Mukundwa, Equity Bank Rwanda's Head of Strategy, Investment and Social Impact speaks at the recent Equity Women Forum. Courtesy
Featured
Insurance that covers maternity leave: How Equity's products are empowering women financially
A voter talks to the electoral commission's volunteers before casting his vote during parliamentary elections in 2018. Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda
Rwanda presidential, parliamentary elections: Key proposed constitutional changes
Students have  meal through school-feeding program at Groupe Scolaire Ayabaraya in Kicukiro District on Monday, February 28. Craish Bahizi
Health
School food procurement to be coordinated at district level
Some layer chickens are feed at Gikomero Poultry Farm in Gasabo District. Poultry farmers
said animal feed is too expensive and continues to be a major constraint on poultry
productivity. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda
Why pig, poultry profitability relies on low-cost feed
Students in a group work practical exercise at Fawe Girls’ School-Kigali in February 2023. Photo: File.
Education
Laboratory shortage ‘could trigger change in national examinations’

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