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The new Gasabo District office complex to be inaugurated today. According to an official, people seeking service from the district will no longer struggle to get parking for their cars, thanks to the new facility. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

With new head offices, Gasabo promises better service delivery

Monday, August 12, 2019
Southern Province Governor Emmanuel Gasana addresses the meeting. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Fresh bid to reduce malaria cases in Gisagara

Monday, August 12, 2019
Kigali City will extend contracts of the three companies that operate public transport across the city for another six months. Sam Ngendahimana..
Rwanda

City public transporters to get 6-months contract extension

Monday, August 12, 2019
First Lady Jeannette Kagame delivers her remarks at the Prayer Breakfast event organised by the Rwanda Leaders Fellowship at Kigali Marriott Hotel yesterday. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Reconciliation is key for sustainable peace and development – First Lady

Saturday, August 10, 2019
Private Sector Federation members during the Golden Business Forum on Friday. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Affordable Human Needs commits $13 million investment in Rwanda

Saturday, August 10, 2019
Participants pose for a group photo after getting certificates in MAP methodology, which uses arts, theatre and drama techniques to deliver quality lessons.
Rwanda

Teachers highlight role of theater, drama in lesson delivery

Saturday, August 10, 2019
Emmanuel Ndayisaba, the Executive Secretary of the National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPD), addresses the parliamentary committee on social affairs last week. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Govt to introduce a local sign language dictionary

Saturday, August 10, 2019
The Rwamagana-based steel factory, SteelRwa, was shut down over emitting gases from steel production, such as carbon dioxide. File.
Rwanda

Steel factory closed over harmful emissions

Saturday, August 10, 2019
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Rwanda

Varsity graduates advocate for online academic transcripts

Saturday, August 10, 2019
Butter made by Girubuzima Matimba cooperative in Nyagatare District. Photos by Jean de Dieu Nsabimana.
Rwanda

Nyagatare cooperative keen to keep ghee culture alive

Saturday, August 10, 2019
Justice Minister Johnston Busingye speaks during the opening ceremony of RIBu2019s three-day retreat in Nyamata. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Busingye makes case for jail alternatives

Saturday, August 10, 2019
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Rwanda

UNECA, Armenian incubator commit to high-tech development in Africa

Wednesday, August 07, 2019
Inside the banana processing plant in Kayonza. The plant currently produces between 800 and 900 crates of banana wine every day. Photos by Jean de Dieu Nsabimana.
Rwanda

Kayonza banana farmers buoyed by new market for their produce

Wednesday, August 07, 2019
One of the scandal-ridden projects done by DN International in Masaka, Kigali.
Rwanda

Court annuls auction of property in DN International housing saga

Wednesday, August 07, 2019
Most of the migrants have been subjected to different forms of abuse including ending up being sold into slavery. Net photo.
Rwanda

Rwanda to receive over 500 migrants from Libya

Wednesday, August 07, 2019
President Paul Kagame and Edgar Lungu,his Zambian counterpart (middle) during the inauguration of the SDG Centre for the southern Africa sub-region in Lusaka yesterday. They are flanked by Dr. Belay Begashaw, the Director General of SDGC/A and Nangolo Mbumbahe the Vice President of Namibia. President Kagame said that with just a decade left to the deadline for the global goals, time is not on the side of Africans to ensure the set goals are achieved. Village Urugwiro.
Rwanda

Kagame says time is of essence to realise SDGs

Wednesday, August 07, 2019
President Kagame and other African leaders witnessing the signing of a peace and reconciliation agreement between President Filipe Nyunsi of Mozambique (sitting, left) on behalf of the ruling FRELIMO party and the head of the opposition RENAMO in an event held in Maputo yesterday. The pact brings an end to a decades-long conflict in which up to a million people have been killed. Village Urugwiro.
Rwanda

Kagame: Mozambique peace pact promises end to decades of conflict

Tuesday, August 06, 2019
Delegates visit one of the stands at the India Africa ICT Expo which ended yesterday in Kigali. Emmanuel Kwizera.
Rwanda

Experts push for private investments in public service digitisation projects

Tuesday, August 06, 2019
Inmates outside the newly built Nyarugenge prison in Mageragere Sector. Residents in the area want the government to accelerate plans to move them from the area surrounding the correctional facility in fear of health risks. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Mageragere residents appeal for speedy relocation

Tuesday, August 06, 2019
A vendor sells vegetable at Kimironko market in Kigali. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Food prices remain lower than two years ago despite increases

Tuesday, August 06, 2019