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A couple of foreigners testing the furniture produced from cement by three Rwandan Students. Regis Umurengezi
Rwanda

Innovation: University students blending concrete to produce wood-like furniture

Monday, July 23, 2018
Members of PAC seek answers during one of their sessions. The public has praised the commiteeu2019s efforts in holding government officials accountable. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Public applauds PAC efforts against corruption

Sunday, July 22, 2018
The New Times
Rwanda

Why more corporates are embracing ‘side hustles’?

Sunday, July 22, 2018
Members of Parliament during a past plenary session. The Lower House is made up of 80 MPs. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

10 things you need to know about the 2018 parliamentary elections

Sunday, July 22, 2018
The participants pose for a group photo. Fru00e9du00e9ric Byumvuhore.
Rwanda

Activists move to protect students from road accidents

Saturday, July 21, 2018
Chinese Monument in Rwanda at Rulindo. Courtesy.
Rwanda

The story of Rulindo Chinese Martyrs’ Cemetery

Saturday, July 21, 2018
Workers at Chinese owned C&H garments factory at Kigali Special Economic Zone in Gasabo District on Thursday, July 19, 2018. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Xi outlines priority areas in Rwanda-China ties

Saturday, July 21, 2018
Chinese President Xi Jinping. Net photo.
Rwanda

China and Rwanda: A friendship higher than mountains

Saturday, July 21, 2018
City dwellers draw water from a public source. Senators look to summoned the prime minister on shortage of water. File.
Rwanda

Senate to summon prime minister

Saturday, July 21, 2018
Presidents Paul Kagame and Filipe Nyusi address a joint news conference at Village Urugwiro in Kigali yesterday. The two leaders held talks before officials from both sides signed five bilateral agreements to bolster ties. Village Urugwiro.
Rwanda

Rwanda, Mozambique sign five bilateral pacts

Saturday, July 21, 2018
Graduands with some of the founders of the programme. Lydia Atieno.
Rwanda

Economically vulnerable women equipped with tailoring skills

Saturday, July 21, 2018
Presidents Kagame and Nyusi toast at the state banquette organised in honour of the Mozambican leader at Kigali Convention Centre on Thursday. Village Urugwiro.
Rwanda

President Nyusi’s visit in pictures

Saturday, July 21, 2018
Minister for Health Dr Diane Gashumba, Mr Haim Taib (second left) and his team, join hands as a symbol of new partnership.
Rwanda

Twenty children with heart diseases to undergo surgery in Israel

Saturday, July 21, 2018
The Director General for Immigration and Emigration Department, Anaclet Kalibata, chatting with President Filip Nyusi as Minister Munyeshyaka looks on. Regis Umurengezi
Rwanda

Mozambican President tours Petite Barriere border post in Rubavu

Friday, July 20, 2018
Lu00e9opold Munyakazi.
Rwanda

Genocide suspect Leopold Munyakazi sentenced to nine years

Friday, July 20, 2018
Nyusi paid respect to victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. (Courtesy)
Rwanda

Mozambican President pays tribute to Genocide victims

Friday, July 20, 2018
Senators are worried that the prevailing challenges could hinder the country from attaining its targets of universal access to clean water. (File)
Rwanda

Senate to summon Prime Minister

Friday, July 20, 2018
Presidents Kagame and Nyusi at Kigali International Airport yesterday where the latter was welcomed by his host at a colourful ceremony that included performances from the national cultural troupe, among others. Village Urugwiro.
Rwanda

Mozambican President begins three-day state visit to Rwanda

Friday, July 20, 2018
Modeste Munyuzangabo, the president of Rwanda Retireesu2019 Association, (ARR) during a news conference on the need to increase minimum wage and pension, in Kigali, in October 2016. Jean de Dieu Nsabimana
Rwanda

Pensioners fault laws for denying them access to their benefits

Thursday, July 19, 2018
Dr Usta Kayitesi (R) and Rwamagana District Vice Mayor in charge of social affairs, Jeanne Umutoni (L) congratulate a new mother in the new maternity ward. Photos by Jean de Dieu Nsabimana.
Rwanda

RGB urges health facilities to offer quality service

Thursday, July 19, 2018