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A 3D Render of a Topographic Map of Nyabisindu in Remera Sector, Kigali. A new report has revealed concerns inu00a0the land expropriation process. / Photo: Courtesy.
Rwanda

Report sheds light on property expropriation issues

Monday, March 02, 2020
A sweet potato seller in Kimironko Market. / Emmanuel Kwizera
Rwanda

Rwandan scientists to release bio-fortified sweet potato variety

Monday, March 02, 2020
Moise Mugisha (third, in purple) made his Tour du Rwanda debut in 2018 when he finished 10th before dropping 40th position last year. However, the 22-year- old bounced back against the odds to finish second this year. / File.
Rwanda

Mugisha eyes 'stronger showing' at 2021 Tour du Rwanda edition

Monday, March 02, 2020
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Rwanda

PICTORIAL: The best of Tour du Rwanda 2020

Sunday, March 01, 2020
Natnael Tesfazion, 20, was in the Yellow Jersey for four days - since Stage 4 - en route to his victory as the third Eritrean and second in a row to win the Tour du Rwanda. Photo:
Rwanda

Tesfazion crowned Tour du Rwanda 2020 champion

Sunday, March 01, 2020
Despite winning fourth stages, Valencia Jhonatan Restrepo is sixth overall going into Sunday's ultimate stage. Rwanda's Moise Mugisha remains second, 90 seconds behind red-hot favourite Natnael Tesfazion who has been in the Yellow Jersey since winning Stage 4 on Wednesday. Photo:
Rwanda

Tour du Rwanda: Restrepo claims fourth win, Tesfazion retains Yellow

Saturday, February 29, 2020
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Rwanda

Mugisha insists ‘battle for Yellow’ still on despite 68-second deficit

Saturday, February 29, 2020
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Rwanda

Who are the new faces in cabinet?

Friday, February 28, 2020
President Kagame joins new cabinet members and MPs for a group photo after their swearing-in ceremony. The President has urged the new ministers and other leaders to prioritise the interest of Rwandans. / Village Urugwiro.
Rwanda

Prioritise interests of Rwandans, Kagame tells new ministers

Friday, February 28, 2020
Officials give cows to model pyrethrum farmers in Kinigi, Musanze District./ Photos by Ru00e9gis Umurengezi.
Rwanda

Horizon SOPYRWA rewards top pyrethrum farmers

Friday, February 28, 2020
Minister Ingabire (c) challenged women to constantly upskill themselves. / Donah Mbabazi.
Rwanda

Women in science urged to assume leadership roles

Friday, February 28, 2020
Weatherman says the high temperature anomalies currently present in the tropical Pacific Ocean is a key indicator for more rains ahead. / File.
Rwanda

Meteo predicts above-normal rains until May

Friday, February 28, 2020
Team Rwanda riders, including Joseph Areruya (2nd-R, front row), have struggled to live up to the expectations despite comprising three former winners of the Tour du Rwanda. Photo:
Rwanda

Tour du Rwanda: Rampant Restrepo wins Stage 6, Mugisha cuts gap at top

Friday, February 28, 2020
Valencia Jhonatan Restrepo (L) edged a host of riders in a photo finish to win Stage 5 in Musanze on Thursday afternoon, making his second victory in this year's Tour du Rwanda following his Stage 3 triumph on Tuesday. Photo:
Rwanda

Tour du Rwanda 2020: Restrepo wins Stage 5, Tesfazion stays in Yellow

Thursday, February 27, 2020
Mothers pose in a group photo with their Mutuelle de Sante cards. File
Rwanda

Employees to finance community health insurance with 0.5 % salary deduction

Thursday, February 27, 2020
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Rwanda

Kagame reshuffles cabinet, overhauls Health and Education Ministries

Thursday, February 27, 2020
Sam Nkusi, the Chairman of Liquid Telecom East Africa addresses the media on Wednesday, February 26. / Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda

Liquid Telecom slashes home fibre internet prices by 60%

Wednesday, February 26, 2020
The Minister of Justice, Johnston Busingye addresses court bailiffs during the meeting in Kigali./ Sam Ngendamana
Rwanda

Busingye challenges bailiffs to neutralise property ring

Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Moise Mugisha (second), seen here part of a breakaway group in Stage 4 on Wednesday, is making his third Tour du Rwanda appearance since the 2018 debut. / Photo: Courtesy.
Rwanda

Tour du Rwanda 2020: Mugisha eyes Tesfazion’s Yellow Jersey

Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Two women carry their babies who were born on Christmas at Kacyiru Hospital. Parents are upbeat about the new system, which allows them to register their children from health centres at birth. / Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda

Relief as Rwanda eases registration of births

Wednesday, February 26, 2020