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Passengers queue to board a bus at Nyabugogo Taxi Park in Kigali on Monday, May 4. Due to the shortage of buses, many commuters were left stranded at bus parks for hours. / Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda

Government moves to address transport shortage as lockdown eases

Wednesday, May 06, 2020
Some of the farmers try to salvage their crops in the immediate aftermath of the heavy rain. Photo: Courtesy.
Rwanda

Crops washed away in Gatsibo, Nyagatare districts as Rwangingo dam is flooded

Wednesday, May 06, 2020
Women tailors producing protective cloth masks for general public use in Rwanda.
Featured

FEATURED: Increasing resilience of vulnerable women to the socio-economic impact of COVID-19 crisis in Rwanda

Wednesday, May 06, 2020
The New Times
Rwanda

COVID-19: Private sector inks deal to support SMEs

Wednesday, May 06, 2020
The New Times

Rwanda reports zero new COVID-19 cases, one more recovery

Tuesday, May 05, 2020
A midwife attends to a new born baby. In 1995, Rwanda had only 5 midwives. Today, there are 2,142.

Midwives call for more gov’t investment in profession

Tuesday, May 05, 2020
Scientists in Beijing carrying out one of dozens of research projects into potential vaccines.
International

World leaders pledge billions for vaccine fight

Tuesday, May 05, 2020
The New Times
Business

NCBA Bank contributes Rwf50m towards COVID-19 fund

Tuesday, May 05, 2020
Movements of vehicles and people resumed on Monday May 4, as Rwanda partially lifted the lockdown, which was imposed on March 21 due to the outbreak of coronavirus. The lockdown halted business activity as the government carried out all possible efforts to control its spread. / Photo: Olivier Mugwiza.
Rwanda

PICTORIAL: Kigali eases back to life

Tuesday, May 05, 2020
The New Times
Rwanda

Rwanda receives Rwf93 billion energy funding from World Bank

Tuesday, May 05, 2020
The New Times

Rwanda records four more coronavirus recoveries, two new cases

Monday, May 04, 2020
Cross border cargo trucks park at Rusumo One Stop Border Post last week. / Olivier Mugwiza.
Business

40% of EAC businesses uncertain of continuity amid COVID-19

Monday, May 04, 2020
The New Times
Business

Brace for remittances drop, World Bank says

Monday, May 04, 2020
Officials disinfect a cargo truck from Tanzania at Rusumo One Stop Border Post last week. /Julius Bizimungu.
Business

COVID-19: How EAC trade can recover from impact of pandemic

Monday, May 04, 2020
Himanshu Arvind Kapadia. / Courtesy.
Business

What exactly do business consultants do?

Monday, May 04, 2020
A client receives grocery bag from Vuba Vuba delivery worker that she bought online. / Courtesy.
Business

What’s next for e-commerce firms post lockdown?

Monday, May 04, 2020
The New Times

Ngoma-Bugesera road inaccessible as flood washes away bridge

Monday, May 04, 2020
The New Times

Kwibuka26: How France knew Habyarimana was planning Genocide but continued support

Monday, May 04, 2020
The New Times
Rwanda

Fablab Rwanda builds COVID-19 spray door frame

Monday, May 04, 2020
CHIC commercial building in Kigaliu2019s Central Business District before the lockdown. The great majority of businesses are already struggling to pay their rent bills, as a result of the current Novel Coronavirus lockdown. / Photo: Dan Nsengiyumva.
Rwanda

Public urged to abide by new directives as lockdown is eased

Monday, May 04, 2020