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Shafiga Murebwayire, the Division Manager for Anti-Gender-Based Violence Crimes and Coordinator of Isange One Stop Centres speaks to visitors during a guided tour. File
Law

Sexual harassment must be treated like other serious offences: RIB official

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Work begins to create artificial human DNA.
International

Work begins to create artificial human DNA

Saturday, June 28, 2025
A 400 kilogrammes Duroc boar, prized for its rapid growth and high-quality meat, is on display at the 18th National Agriculture Show running from June 18 to 27. Courtesy
Rwanda

How a 400-kg Duroc boar is boosting Rwanda’s pork industry

Saturday, June 28, 2025
The ongoing construction of the upcoming Nkombo boat. A redesign of the $3 million (Rwf4.3 billion) Nkombo boat is among the key factors behind delays in the vessel’s delivery. File
Infrastructure

Redesign delays delivery of Rwf4.5bn Nkombo boat

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Menzies Aviation officials lay wreaths to pay tribute to victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Kigali Genocide Memorial on Tuesday, June 24. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Kwibuka

Menzies Aviation pays tribute to Genocide victims, donates homes to survivors

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Qatar Airways has resumed flight operations to Rwanda three years after their last passenger flight to Kigali International Airport in December 2021. Courtesy
Aviation

Qatar Airways resumes flights to Kigali

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Dr. Yvan Butera, the Minister of State for Health addresses senators on mental health situation in Rwanda
Health

Ketamine medicine set to play role in suicide prevention efforts, Minister Butera says

Saturday, June 28, 2025
The African Development Bank finalised the approval of a $500,000 grant for a feasibility study into what is set to be the first phase of a proposed cable car transport network in Kigali. File.
Infrastructure

Kigali’s proposed cable car transport system gets $500,000 boost

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Rwamagana Solar Power Station , an 8.5MW solar power plan. Rwanda is exploring the potential of generating up to 200 megawatts (MW) of electricity from solar energy.
Energy

Rwanda mulls generating 200MW from solar energy

Saturday, June 28, 2025
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Rwanda

Rwanda discharges 106 ex-combatants, launches new reintegration round

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Delegates pose for a group picture at the Gavi summit in Brussels on Wednesday, June 25.
Health

Rwanda pledges $1m for global immunisation amid funding shortfall

Saturday, June 28, 2025
BPR Rwanda Managing Director Patience Mutesi delivers her remarks during the bank's annual customer engagement event held on Thursday, June 24, in Muhanga. Courtesy
Featured

BPR bank marks 50 years with nation-wide campaign to bring services closer to clients

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Dr Jean Damascene Iyamuremye, the Director of Psychiatric Care at Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC). File
Health

Early alcohol, cannabis use linked to teen mental health struggles in Rwanda

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Dr. James Mwangi - Equity Group Managing Director and CEO (Right, interacts with Prof. Isaac Macharia - Chairman, Equity Group Holdings plc during the 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM). Courtesy
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: Equity Group holds 21st Annual General Meeting; approves dividend, directors’ elections, governance policies, and UAE representative office

Saturday, June 28, 2025
At least 16 people have been killed in nationwide rallies against police brutality and government corruption in Kenya. Internet
International

Kenya: 16 killed, hundreds injured in antigovernment protests

Saturday, June 28, 2025
The upgrade of the 25-kilometre Musanze–Cyanika road, is set to begin in the fiscal year 2025-26. File
Infrastructure

Aging Musanze-Cyanika road’s upgrade to start in next fiscal year – official

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Senators follow Dr Butera's remarks during the session on Wednesday, June 25. Courtesy
Health

Higher education linked to better mental health

Saturday, June 28, 2025
The New Times
Featured

Shaping Rwanda’s agrifood future: Key insights from policymaker training workshop

Saturday, June 28, 2025
The Rwanda Security Force (RSF) joined the people of Mozambique in celebrating the country's 50th Independence Anniversary in Mocímboa da Praia district, Cabo Delgado Province on Wednesday, June 25.
Security

Rwanda Security Force joins Mozambicans for independence celebrations

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Minister Nduhungirehe “expressed Rwanda's solidarity and support to the State of Qatar and condemned the recent missile attack on Al Udeid Air Base.
International

Rwanda stands in solidarity with Qatar following Iran missile attack

Saturday, June 28, 2025