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Cynthia Musanganire at the Construction site. Through the “Women Raising the Roof” campaign, Mr Roof aimed to testify to the changing landscape of the construction sector in the country.Courtesy

FEATURED - ‘Raising the roof’: Women breaking biases in construction sector

Friday, March 29, 2024

Jean Chrysostome Ngabitsinze, the Minister of Trade and Industry has shed light on the recent decision by the government to impound tonnes of mislabelled rice from Tanzania. File

Trade Minister explains decision to impound mislabelled rice

Friday, March 22, 2024

A medic conducting oral screening during the observation of World Oral Health Day at Gikomero Stadium in Gasabo district on March 20. Courtesy

Low uptake of dental check-ups raises concerns among dentists

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Prime Insurance Rwanda's office in Kigali. According to the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), insurance penetration in Rwanda currently stands at 1.6 per cent. File

Technology could boost insurance penetration – experts

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

The 45 extraordinary women who have been nominated for awards in recognition of their outstanding contributions. Courtesy

FEATURED: Rwandan women trailblazers celebrated at 2024 Women in Leadership Summit and Awards

Monday, March 18, 2024

MINICOM has fined 113 middlemen who were found to have purchased maize harvests without the necessary licenses. Courtesy

Penalties await middlemen exploiting maize farmers

Friday, March 15, 2024

The Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire delivers remarks during the Africa e-Governance Conference on March 12 at the Kigali Convention Centre. Courtesy

ICT minister calls for robust cybersecurity measures in digital governance

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Jacqueline Niyonzima, a Burundian refugee, during the interview at her Imararungu Bar-Resto. All photos: Craish Bahizi

From vulnerable refugee to thriving hospitality business owner; Jacqueline Niyonzima’s story

Monday, March 11, 2024

Panelists discuss during BPR Bank;s customer’s international women’s day forum in Kigali on Thursday, March 7. Courtesy

BPR Bank committed to being champions of inclusivity, progress

Friday, March 08, 2024

Amb Wang Xuekun, the Chinese envoy to Rwanda, speaking at a press conference in Kigali on Tuesday, February 5. He spoke about the never-ending conflict in eastern DR Congo, pointing out that his country supports the Nairobi and Luanda peace processes. PHOTOS BY CRAISH BAHIZI

Eastern DR Congo crisis: Chinese envoy backs Luanda, Nairobi peace processes

Wednesday, March 06, 2024

Jean Bosco Iyacu, the CEO of Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR), speaking during the groundbreaking convening event, on Thursday, February 29. He underscored the importance of knowledge dissemination in enabling Rwanda's financial sector to harness the transformative power of data and steadfastly uphold its competitive edge amidst the whirlwind dynamics of the global marketplace. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi.

Access to Finance Rwanda emphasizes role of data analytics in financial sector

Saturday, March 02, 2024

Four renowned chefs curating a recipe book under FAO support, the new initiative that aims to showcase traditional crops and recipes that represent Rwandan culture. Courtesy

FAO promoting traditional Rwandan cuisine with new recipe book

Friday, March 01, 2024