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A view of a collapsed balcony at Nyabugogo. The incident happened after a balcony railing of Inkundamahoro building collapsed on Friday evening, as thousands of people flocked to greet President Paul Kagame. Courtesy
Rwanda

12 injured in Nyabugogo stampede

Saturday, May 13, 2023
President Paul Kagame visits residents affected by disasters in Rubavu District , on Friday, May 12. Courtesy
Rwanda

Kagame visits disaster-hit citizens, promises quick support

Friday, May 12, 2023
A scene of a fatal accident where a Howo truck collided with other vehicles in Kamonyi District. According to Rwanda National Police, a total of 1,971 people have been killed since 2020 because of road accidents countrywide. Courtesy
Rwanda

Insurance premiums for HOWO and FUSO trucks increased by 150%

Friday, May 12, 2023
A teller serves a customer at Kacyiru SACCO in Kigali. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Mad rush to reactivate dormant accounts as SACCOs get automated

Friday, May 12, 2023
The banana buds are turned into edible vegetables. All photos: Emmanuel Dushimimana.
Rwanda

Local varsity researcher on turning banana stems, buds into food, paper products

Friday, May 12, 2023
Members of SLS Energy , a local start-up is among the top 10 African startup companies selected to benefit from the inaugural seven month equity-free mentorship program. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwandan startup among “Make in Africa” best innovations

Thursday, May 11, 2023
Some of over 6000 houses that were extremely damaged by landslides and floods in Rwanda on May 3. According to the newly launched assessment a total of 19,179 families are in very high risk zones, which can endanger their lives in case of disasters. Courtesy
Rwanda

Govt needs Rwf13bn to relocate 19,000 families from high risk zones

Thursday, May 11, 2023
Soraya Hakuziyaremye, Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda has revealed that Rwanda's reliance on the US dollar for imports and exports should not be abandoned prematurely.
Rwanda

Premature for Rwanda to stop dollar dependency on imports-Central bank

Thursday, May 11, 2023
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Rwanda

Zimbabwe to mobilise support toward Rwanda floods victims

Thursday, May 11, 2023
A teller serves a customer at Kacyiru Umurenge SACCO. By June, the government will start the long-awaited automation of the 416 Umurenge Savings and Credit Cooperatives. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda

What automation of Umurenge SACCOs means for members

Thursday, May 11, 2023
Children enjoy a video game experience at Aquila Studio. Photo: Courtesy.
Rwanda

Not just fun and leisure: Video gaming potential ‘cash cow’ for Rwandans

Thursday, May 11, 2023
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente meets with Edgar Sandoval, the President and CEO of World Vision USA in Kigali on May 10. Courtesy
Rwanda

PM Ngirente meets World Vision US boss

Wednesday, May 10, 2023
A voter talks to the electoral commission's volunteers before casting his vote during parliamentary elections in 2018. MPs adopted some revisions like the synchronization of presidential and parliamentary elections.
Rwanda

Lower House adopts constitutional revision with minor adjustments

Wednesday, May 10, 2023
SACCO teller serves a customer at Kacyiru Umurenge SACCO. Government, by the end of June 2024. will start the long-awaited automation of the 416 Umurenge Savings and Credit Cooperatives. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Over Rwf2bn allocated for full automation of Umurenge SACCOs

Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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Rwanda

EU condoles with Rwanda over victims of flood disasters

Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Prince Nahimana, the founder of Kigali Art Gallery. Photo: Willy Mucyo.
Rwanda

Painting a new path: How deaf artist is redefining disability through skills

Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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Rwanda

Xi extends condolences over disastrous heavy rains in Rwanda

Tuesday, May 09, 2023
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente with other officials interact with a resident of Shyira Sector in Nyabihu District on May 4, following the floods that ravaged the area last week. On his left are; Francois Habitegeko, the Governor of Western Province, Jean Claude Musabyimana, the Minister of Local Government, Rwanda Defence Force Chief of Defence Staff Gen Jean Bosco Kazura and the Inspector General of Police Felix Namuhoranye. Photo: Cyril Ndegeya.
Rwanda

Rwanda needs Rwf30bn to resettle families affected by disasters

Monday, May 08, 2023
Rubavu residents wade through a flooded residential area in Nyundo sector on May 3.The Cabinet meeting on Monday, May 8, approved an emergency response plan aimed at reinforcing efforts to provide urgent relief. Germain Nsanzimana
Rwanda

Rwanda endorses urgent relief to disaster-affected communities

Monday, May 08, 2023
World Vision USA’s President and CEO Edgar Sandoval told Rwandan religious leaders that they not only work together in the local context but also are part of the global movement. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Leaders of faith-based organizations laud World Vision’s partnership in supporting children

Monday, May 08, 2023