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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
Featured
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.
Featured
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
Podoconiosis is a non-infectious form of elephantiasis caused by long-term contact with irritant red clay soil of volcanic origins. Courtesy
Health
Up to 7,000 Rwandans affected by non-infectious elephantiasis – WHO
A rescue team using tractors to help six workers trapped in an illegal mine that collapsed in Huye district last week. Landslides have made the operation difficult. Photo Courtesy
Rwanda
Hopes fade two weeks after rescue efforts in Huye mine collapse began
Malta foreign minister Ian Borg is set to visit Rwanda next month and part of his agenda will include talks on the ongoing crisis in Sudan. File
Africa
Sudan crisis on agenda as Malta foreign minister visits Rwanda next week
All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda
57 passengers escape unscathed as fire guts Ritco bus
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Health
Minister Nsanzimana refutes claims of malaria variant “risk” for UK migrants

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