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(L-R) Robin Bairstow, Chief Executive Officer I&M Bank, and Frank Molla, Director and Country Manager Mastercard, during the launch of Rwandau2019s first Multicurrency Platinum Prepaid Card in Kigali. / Emmanuel Kwizera
Rwanda

I&M Bank, Mastercard launch Rwanda’s first multicurrency platinum prepaid card

Friday, August 30, 2019
Exhibition of Potatoes during during 11th triennial African Potato Association (APA) conference in Kigali on August 26, 2019. Rwanda produces 916,000 tonnes of Irish potatoes every year. Emmanuel Kwizera.
Rwanda

Rwanda to test GM potato varieties

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
The NEC Executive Secretary Charles Munyaneza speaks to the media. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Senatorial campaigns kick off with two less candidates

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
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Rwanda

Gen. Nyamvumba reiterates Rwanda’s commitment to peacekeeping operations

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
President Paul Kagame together with other African heads of state at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) that went underway on Tuesday in the Japanese city of Yokohama. Speaking at one of the sessions, Kagame commended the Japanese private sector for making sustainable investments in Rwanda especially in agri-business and technology. Village Urugwiro.
Rwanda

Kagame emphasises private sector role in development

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
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Rwanda

Rwanda, Zimbabwe ink mining deal

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
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Rwanda

Grey-crowned crane numbers on a sharp rise in Rwanda

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Prosecutor General Jean Bosco Mutangana speaks during a past news briefing in Kigali. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Rwanda optimistic ahead of Belgium Genocide trials

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente hands an award to Iza Irame, the Chief Corporate Officer of Crystal Ventures Limited, a Rwandan conglomerate with interests in different sectors, which was awarded for playing a vital role in promoting TVET in the country. This was during the international conference of the Commonwealth Association of Technical Universities and Polytechnics in Africa (CAPA) on August 27, 2019. / Emmanuel Kwizera
Rwanda

PM Ngirente urges Africa to turn to TVET to bridge the skills gap

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Front row: The seven candidates who are campaigning for senatorial seats at the Northern Province level. Behind them are some members of Gicumbi Districtu2019s electoral college. Ru00e9gis Umurengezi.
Rwanda

Senate candidates pledge to deepen technology-driven agriculture

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
L-R: Four Rwandans deported from Uganda Jacques Ndayambaje, Emmanuel Twizerimana , Fu00e9licien Uwizeye and Jimmy Habimana after speaking to media yesterday. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Deportees cite human rights abuses in Uganda

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Mizero washes his hands at Umuco Mwiza School in Kimironko Sector, Gasabo District. E. Kwizera.
Rwanda

Schools implement handwashing campaign to stave off Ebola threat

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Local leaders and opinion leaders during a meeting with provincial officials in in Rwempasha Sector, Nyagatare District on Monday. Jean de Dieu Nsabimana.
Rwanda

Relations with Uganda should not create pretext for criminality – Nyagatare border residents told

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
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Rwanda

Phone dispute likely to have triggered Rutsiro cattle attack

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Potato products at an exhibition stand at Kigali Marriott Hotel yesterday. In caloric terms, Sweet potatoes contribute to 21.6 % of the total national requirements. Emmanuel Kwizera.
Rwanda

Sweet potato flour offers new prospects for agro-industry

Monday, August 26, 2019
Delegates during a visit to the exhibition stand of Entreprise Urwibutso of local agri-businessman Gu00e9rard Sina at Kigali Marriott Hotel on August 26. The exhibition has been organised on the sidelines of the 11th African Potato Association (APA) that is underway in Kigali. Emmanuel Kwizera.
Rwanda

Experts: Africa must invest more in education to end malnutrition

Monday, August 26, 2019
Beneficiairies of the short-term vocational training programme pose for a photo at IPRC-Musanze premises in Musanze District. Reu0301gis Umurengezi.
Rwanda

When university graduates turn to vocational training and it pays off

Monday, August 26, 2019
Before the ban, Rwanda was importing up to 60 tonnes of fruits from South Africa annually. File.
Rwanda

Rwanda maintains ban on agric imports over listeria disease

Monday, August 26, 2019
Rwanda Social Security Board headquarters in Kigali. Sam Ngendahimana).
Rwanda

RSSB reports increase in new workers registering for pension

Friday, August 23, 2019
Parents celebrate with their children after a past graduation ceremony at Iwawa Rehabilitation and Vocational Skills Development Centre in Rutsiro District. File.
Rwanda

Study commissioned to establish level of delinquency in Rwanda

Friday, August 23, 2019