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Some of the youths who are set to benefit from this year’s edition of “Igire”; a vocational programme founded by BPR Bank that aimed at equipping
them with technical skills. All photos: Craish Bahizi.
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200 youths to benefit from BPR’s vocational training programme
Rwanda government will issue digital ID cards within three years. Courtesy
Technology
Experts on how digital ID will make life easier
Felix Gakuba, the newly appointed interim REG Chief Executive Officer. Courtesy
Rwanda
Rwanda Energy Group gets interim CEO
Assoumpta Mutatsineza and her co-accused during a hearing session. The trial took place in Kabeza Cell, Kicukiro District. Photo: Courtesy
Crime
Five 'shocking' court cases tried at scene of crime in the last three years
A mining site manager briefing workers at a mining site in Rulindo District. Due to the recent incidents of some collapsed mining sites that killed over six miners, Rwanda Extractive Industry Workers Union has revealed that  there will be a study to examine the health and occupational safety of miners in the country. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health
New study to examine occupational safety, health of Rwandan miners
A section of houses at the Urukumbuzi Estate commonly known as Kwa Dubai, an affordable housing development in Kinyinya, in Kigali. Homeowners have been asked to vacate the houses to pave way for renovation. Courtesy
Housing
Engineers’ body decries limited involvement in monitoring of construction works
World Vision USA President Edgar Sandoval, Governor of Northern Province Dancille Nyirarugero and Pauline Okumu, the Country Director of World Vision Rwanda. Craish BAHIZI
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World Vision celebrates reaching one million people with clean water in Rwanda
RSSB staff checks the authenticity of documents at the hospital. RSSB is taking proactive measures to address the escalating number of rejected hospital claims by medical insurers and tackle issues related to overbilling. Photo: File.
Technology
Digital system to help check hospital billing discrepancies
With SPENN, Norrsken members no longer have to worry about carrying cash or making bank transfers to pay for their membership.
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SPENN Rwanda, Norrsken launch integration to allow easy membership fees payment
World Vision USA’s President and CEO Edgar Sandoval told Rwandan religious leaders that they not only work together in the local context but also are part of the global movement. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
Leaders of faith-based organizations laud World Vision’s partnership in supporting children
Miners on duty at a mining site in Rulindo District. Aterian PLC has expressed its excitement over the prospect of finding lithium in Rwanda, after various signs have indicated its presence. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy
UK mining firm keen to exploit lithium in Rwanda
Local Government Minister Jean-Claude Musabyimana delivers remarks at the conclusion of Quran recital competitions organised by the Rwanda Muslim Community  at the BK Arena in Kigali. Courtesy
Religion
Minister Musabyimana lauds religious organisations for role in disaster response
Photo by IGIHE
Rwanda
Rubavu Mayor resignation linked to disaster response mismanagement
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Rwanda
Rwandans use MoMo to raise over Rwf10m for disaster victims in 24 hours
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International
Rwanda, Maldives ink visa exemption deal
On Friday, May 5, at Marlborough House, the Commonwealth Secretariat Headquarters, President Kagame joined His Majesty King Charles III as well as leaders from accross the Commonwealth and Secretary General Rt Hon Patricia Scotland for the Commonwealth Leaders Meeting.Village urugwiro
International
Kagame lauds King Charles’ devotion to the Commonwealth ahead of coronation
Registrar Abubacarr M. Tambadou during the interview. Photo: Emmanuel Munyarukumbuzi.
Law
UN court registrar talks repatriation of ICTR archives, Kabuga trial, genocide denial
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Economy
Rwanda’s mineral exports fetch over $240m in first quarter of 2023

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