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Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Vincent Biruta and Ambassador of the European Union, Belén Calvo Uyarra as the delegation of the European Union (EU) to Rwanda celebrated Europe Day on May 9

Europe Day: Rwanda, EU reflect on partnership, forging stronger bonds

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Seven private companies including The New Times were certified with a gold seal – the highest certificate offered in Rwanda – for their outstanding achievements in promoting gender accountability and creating gender-responsive work environments. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Private sector takes lead in championing gender equality in workplace

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Members of parliament during a plenary sitting. Courtesy

Key proposed changes in CHENO’s management, mandate

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Nadine Umutoni Gatsinzi; Chief Gender Monitor. File

Govt to certify more institutions for gender equality

Thursday, May 09, 2024

Inside Gakenke based pig abattoir. With the demand for pork set to rise, Rwanda is building more pig abattoirs countrywide. Courtesy

Why govt is constructing pig abattoirs countrywide

Thursday, May 09, 2024

Since December 2023 after the government waived fees through an awareness campaign over 324,000 land parcels have been registered in all districts, between December 2023 and now. File

Over 300,000 plots of land registered following fee waiver

Wednesday, May 08, 2024

Some of the 45 Merinos ewes and 5 rams that were imported from Kenya to improve the genetic quality of the local sheep population. They are bred in Gishwati.

Nyabihu's sheep market sees high demand from Congolese buyers

Wednesday, May 08, 2024

BasiGo and AC Mobility aim to deliver 200 electric buses to bus operators in the country by the end of 2024. Courtesy

Why Rwanda is attracting increased investments

Tuesday, May 07, 2024

Auditor General Alexis Kamuhire presents the 2022-23 annual report to both chambers of Parliament, on Wednesday, April 24. Photo Courtesy.

Key findings in 2022-2023 Auditor General’s report

Monday, May 06, 2024

Mugunga displacement site near Goma, eastern DR Congo. © UNHCR/Blaise Sanyila

Rwanda dismisses reports on camp bombing in DR Congo

Sunday, May 05, 2024

RNP testing and licensing department has announced the official commencement of e-driving tests, the ‘Driving eTesting System,’ starting Monday, May 6. Christianne Murengerantwari

E-driving tests set to start: What you need to know

Saturday, May 04, 2024

Major General Emmanuel Bayingana delivers a presentation on stopping the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, and building the unity of Rwandans in a sustainable way, during an event to commemorate the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi held at Parliament buildings in Kigali, on May 3, 2024 (Courtesy).

Maj Gen Bayingana on RPF/A bravery in stopping 1994 Genocide, hope for brighter future

Saturday, May 04, 2024

Traffic police officers invigilate a driving test exam in Kigali. Following a cabinet meeting on Thursday, April 25, Rwandans could soon do driving tests using automatic transmission vehicles. File

Police sheds light on automatic driving test rollout, urges drivers to mind traffic rules

Friday, May 03, 2024

Judith Uwizeye, the Minister in the Office of the President (R), explains proposals in the draft law governing NGOs, on May 2, 2024 as Rwanda Governance Board CEO Usta Kaitesi looks on . Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya

Bill on NGOs: Civil society asks for clarity on operating budget clause

Thursday, May 02, 2024

Marizamunda presents the draft law to Parliament on March 14. Courtesy photo

RDF set to get Deputy Chief of Defence Staff

Thursday, May 02, 2024

Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente delivers remarks at the 5th International Network for Governmental Science Advice Conference (INGSA) at Kigali Convention Centre in Kigali on Tuesday, April 30. Photo Courtesy

PM Ngirente advocates for skilled workforce to meet labour market demands

Wednesday, May 01, 2024

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Mine workers’ written contracts increase, safety still key concern

Wednesday, May 01, 2024

The government has confirmed that the United Kingdom sent its first asylum seeker to Rwanda on Monday, April 29. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Rwanda receives first UK migrant under new voluntary scheme

Wednesday, May 01, 2024

The government aims to increase meat consumption from small livestock farming to 80%, with cows accounting for 20%. Photo: Courtesy.

How small livestock farming is enhancing lives in Ruhango District

Wednesday, May 01, 2024

Mantis Kivu Queen uBuranga, Rwanda’s first floating hotel, on Monday, April 29, hit a rock in Lake Kivu in Nyamasheke District. The situation that was quickly brought under control and all guests and staff were evacuated as a precautionary measure. File

Kivu Queen uBuranga incident clarified

Tuesday, April 30, 2024