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Busanza estate under construction. It will accomodate people who have been relocated from a wetland in Kangondo II. / Photo: Courtesy.
Rwanda

180 families finally relocated from city slum

Friday, March 13, 2020
Twitter is one of the social media platforms most people are addicted to. This is the reason as to why social media detoxification is necessary. / Photos by Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda

Are you a social media addict? Here’s why you should consider a detox

Friday, March 13, 2020
L-R; Jo Lomas, the British High Commissioner to Rwanda; Olivier Nduhungirehe, the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation; and Sheikh Mussa Fazil Harerimana, the Deputy Speaker in charge of Finance and Administration, during celebrations to observe the Commonwealth Day at Parliamentary Building in Kimihurura, Gasabo District on Friday, March 13. / Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda

Brexit won’t shake C’wealth, says UK High Commissioner

Friday, March 13, 2020
A farmer packs tomatoes in sacks after a harvest. / Photo: File.
Rwanda

Minister, lawmakers call for fresh measures to shore up agric lending

Friday, March 13, 2020
RwandAir cancelled their flights to China immediately after the outbreak of the virus and later announced the suspension of flights to Israel. / Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

How coronavirus threat is affecting Africa’s travel industry

Friday, March 13, 2020
Johannesburg.
Africa

Africa strives to stay ahead of curve in COVID-19 battle

Friday, March 13, 2020
Rwanda nation Police launched the system of computer-based testing services for provisional driving licenses for improving transparency and effectiveness in service delivery at Kigali traffic Police Headquater on this Friday, March 13th, 2020. / Dan Nsengiyumva
Rwanda

RNP showcases computer-based drivers' testing center

Friday, March 13, 2020
Four men and one woman have been arrested on charges of allegedly murdering a 2 year-old boy in Nyagatare district.

5 suspects in custody over killing 2 year-old boy

Friday, March 13, 2020
Nairobi.
Africa

Kenya, Gabon confirm first coronavirus cases

Friday, March 13, 2020
The New Times

CHOGM preparations to proceed despite coronavirus outbreak

Friday, March 13, 2020
Police officers wash hands before accessing their hostel.

Police steps up measures against coronavirus

Friday, March 13, 2020
The New Times

I&M Bank sells 24 per cent stake to AfricInvest

Friday, March 13, 2020
The New Times

Rwandan peacekeepers in South Sudan decorated for 'distinguished service'

Friday, March 13, 2020
The New Times
Africa

DR Congo reports second case of coronavirus in Kinshasa

Friday, March 13, 2020
Members of a Chinese aid team arrive at Fiumicino Airport in Rome, Italy, on Match 12, 2020. A charter flight carrying a nine-member Chinese aid team, along with tonnes of medical supplies, arrived at Fiumicino Airport on Thursday night, in part of China's efforts to help Italy contain the novel coronavirus outbreak.
International

China's expert team, medical supplies fly into Rome

Friday, March 13, 2020
Students of Groupe Scolaire Rugando, Gasabo District wash their hands on Thursday. Public and private schools countrywide have taken precautionary measures against potential outbreak of coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Schools take precautionary measures

Thursday, March 12, 2020
A view of Karongi cross-border market that has not been operational since its completion.

MPs question low occupancy rate of cross-border markets

Thursday, March 12, 2020
Rwanda Energy Group chief executive Ron Weiss (left) consults with Felix Gakuba, the Managing Director of Energy Development Corporation, during the meeting with parliamentary committee on Tuesday.

REG embroiled in expropriation saga

Thursday, March 12, 2020
Cross-border trucks at Rusumo One-Stop Border Post.

Aviation, shipping hardest hit by COVID-19

Thursday, March 12, 2020
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus speaks at a press conference in Geneva, Switzerland, on March 11, 2020. The WHO said on Wednesday that the COVID-19 outbreak can be characterized as a u201cpandemicu201d as the virus spreads increasingly worldwide.

What declaring coronavirus as a pandemic means

Thursday, March 12, 2020