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Rwanda's ambassador to China showcasing Rwandan coffee to Chinese consumers during the event in Shanghai. / Courtesy
Rwanda

Chinese coffee lovers taste Rwandan specialty coffee

Tuesday, January 08, 2019
The Minister for Local Government Anastase Shyaka (right) welcomes Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente to a two-day retreat of over 200 leaders involved in local governance, which is taking place in Nyamata, Bugesera District yesterday. The premier urged local leaders to uphold integrity, provide good service, be patriotic, respect time and promote the unity of Rwandans, among other things. Courtesy.
Rwanda

PM urges local leaders to improve service delivery, fight corruption

Monday, January 07, 2019
Bugesera District is revising masterplans to accommodate the rising rate of construction. Kelly Rwamapera.
Rwanda

Bugesera to resume issuing construction permits

Monday, January 07, 2019
Cooking gas cylinders at a store in Kigali. The Government is planning to introduce strategic cooking gas reserves to cushion the country against potential shortages. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Govt to set up strategic cooking gas reserves

Monday, January 07, 2019
A motorcyclist poses a question during a meeting between various government institutions and members of taxi-moto cooperatives at Kigali Stadium in June last year. File.
Rwanda

Taxi-moto union sues RCA over illegal dissolution

Monday, January 07, 2019
Mireille Ngamije.
Rwanda

Former candidates share tips with students on how to excel in exams

Monday, January 07, 2019
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Rwanda

Rutsiro: Three suspected illegal miners arrested

Monday, January 07, 2019
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Rwanda

Khat trafficker arrested in Rulindo

Monday, January 07, 2019
President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame pay a courtesy call to Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan. / Village Urugwiro
Rwanda

Kagame, First Lady begin two-day official visit to Japan

Monday, January 07, 2019
Transparency International-Rwanda officials and leaders in Eastern Province, in a meeting to present Rwanda Bribe Index 2018.
Rwanda

Bribery fight: District mayors urged to intensify oversight of One Stop Centres

Monday, January 07, 2019
Workers from Horizon Group fix the damaged section of the Kigali-Gatuna highway in Cyumba Sector in Gicumbi District following a landslide in the area last year. File.
Rwanda

Rwanda lost Rwf200bn due to disasters last year

Monday, January 07, 2019
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Rwanda

Local leaders meet to discuss efficiency, service delivery

Monday, January 07, 2019
Rwandans and Congolese at the Rwanda-DR Congo border in Rubavu District. Authorities confirmed they are aware of Congolese nationals arriving in Rubavu over safety concerns. Ru00e9gis Umurengezi.
Rwanda

More Congolese cross to Rubavu citing fear of possible post-poll chaos

Sunday, January 06, 2019
A group photo following discusions between RDB and Governemnt officials and Alibaba high-level delegation on increasing exports to China last week. Courtesy.
Rwanda

RDB, Alibaba seek to increase Rwanda’s exports to China

Sunday, January 06, 2019
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Rwanda

Kayumba Nyamwasa in panic mode as sanctions loom

Sunday, January 06, 2019
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente and other officials visit NAEB exhibition stand at the Expo Grounds last year during the Made-in-Rwanda expo. Rwanda Standards Board (RSB)u2019s quality testing laboratories have acquired an international accreditation. File.
Rwanda

Rwanda’s Quality Testing Lab acquires global status

Sunday, January 06, 2019
James Nkubito is in charge of promotion and branding of cooperatives at Rwanda Cooperative Agency. Michel Nkurunziza
Rwanda

Cooperatives Union to crack down on embezzlers

Sunday, January 06, 2019
A newly constructed bus stop at Chez Lando. Kigali City officials say that such facilities will protect passengers from being exposed to rain or scorching sun. Passengers will be able to access free internet while in these spaces. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Kigali city bus stops to go hi-tech

Saturday, January 05, 2019
Emmanuel Hategeka. File.
Rwanda

Hategeka promoted to deputy CEO of RDB

Friday, January 04, 2019
Miners at work inside Mageragere mining site in Nyarugenge District in March this year. File..
Rwanda

Police caution mining firms on employee safety

Friday, January 04, 2019