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Teacher Peter Claver Nkurunziza was a mentor, a parent, teacher, protector, and caretaker to all students at the time
Rwanda

A tribute to my fallen hero, the late Teacher Nkurunziza

Thursday, March 27, 2025
The Deputy Ombudsman, Abbas Mukama, addresses people in Bugarama Sector, Rusizi District. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana.
Rwanda

Rusizi: Ombudsman urges action on high birth rates

Thursday, March 27, 2025
Rusizi District will elect a mayor and a vice mayor in charge of social affairs, while Karongi District will elect a mayor and a vice mayor in charge of economic development to replace the officials who resigned copy
Rwanda

Karongi, Rusizi districts to elect new mayors on Friday

Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Some of over 1,000 young people from Nyarugenge, Kicukiro, Gasabo, Bugesera, Kamonyi, and Muhanga districts during Rubyiruko Menya Amateka yawe Campaign in Kigali on March 25. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda

Rwandan youth demand global action against Genocide deniers

Wednesday, March 26, 2025
The Minister of State for National Treasury at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Godfrey Kabera, addresses members of the Chamber of Parliament’s Committee on State Budget and Patrimony on Tuesday, March 25. Courtesy
Rwanda

Proposed tax changes set to rake in Rwf300bn annually

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Rwanda’s production of raw hides and skins is projected to increase eight times by 2030. File
Rwanda

Production of raw hides, skins projected to increase eightfold

Monday, March 24, 2025
Workers at Kigali Leather Ltd, a factory in Kanzenze, Bugesera District. According to the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Rwanda temporarily suspended an 80 percent development levy it had imposed on raw hides and skins exported beyond EAC in 2015. Courtesy
Rwanda

Why Rwanda suspended 80% levy on raw hides export out of EAC

Sunday, March 23, 2025
Panel discussion
Rwanda

Youth urged to engage in national affairs, uphold unity

Sunday, March 23, 2025
Jean-Lambert Gatare, a renowned sports journalist, has passed away at the age of 55, on Friday, March 21.
Rwanda

Veteran journalist Gatare passes away

Saturday, March 22, 2025
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Rwanda

PHOTOS: Uganda’s Gen Muhoozi visits Rwanda

Thursday, March 20, 2025
A new water treatment plant under construction in Mutobo is set to increase water supply in Musanze town and neighbouring districts. Photos: Germain Nsanzimana 
Rwanda

Mutobo treatment plant set to alleviate Musanze’s water shortage

Thursday, March 20, 2025
Minister of State for National Treasury, Godfrey Kabera, addresses Members of Parliament on Wednesday, March 19.
Rwanda

Rwanda seeks to encourage use of electric cars

Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Delegates follow a panel discussion during a consultative meeting on the nature of genocide ideology in the region at Parliament on March 5
Rwanda

Experts urge firm measures to avert Genocide ideology perpetuation

Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Rwanda's ambassador Olivier Kayumba presents his letters of credence to Central African Republic (CAR) President Faustin-Archange Touadéra on Monday, March 17.
Rwanda

Ambassador Kayumba presents credentials to CAR president

Monday, March 17, 2025
Renowned DJ Ira was visibly excited after president Paul Kagame approved her nationality request during his citizen outreach at BK Arena on Sunday, March 16-Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Kagame grants nationality to DJ Ira

Sunday, March 16, 2025
President Kagame during a Presidential Citizen Outreach event held at BK Arena. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Kagame warns Belgium against undermining Rwanda’s progress

Sunday, March 16, 2025
MP Germaine Mukabalisa (R) makes a point during the session on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, as MP Etienne Nsabimana Mvano listens (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Rwanda

Gender parity in Rwandan media crucial

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
President Kagame during an interview with Mario Nawfal, an American blogger and host of one of the largest social media shows at Village Urugwiro
Rwanda

Kagame: Foreign aid is weaponized, creates dependency

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Rwanda launches a land dashboard which is a fully automated platform on Monday, March 10. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda’s new portal to visualise land transactions, prices in real time

Monday, March 10, 2025
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Rwanda

Kagame, World Bank regional official discuss partnerships

Monday, March 10, 2025