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Floresha Berisha, from the UN Human Resources Office, said that the purpose of the outreach is to raise awareness about UN job opportunities. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Women urged to take up UN peacekeeping jobs

Wednesday, May 08, 2019
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Rwanda

Rwandan peacekeepers in South Sudan share experience on women empowerment

Wednesday, May 08, 2019
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Rwanda

What you should know about nuclear energy

Wednesday, May 08, 2019
Representatives of the two companies at the signing ceremony. Courtesy.
Business

Chinese textile giant to invest in Rwanda

Wednesday, May 08, 2019
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Africa

Tanzania beefs up surveillance as Ebola cases rise in DR Congo

Wednesday, May 08, 2019
Over 3.5 million people in several parts of Uganda are on the verge of starvation. (Net photo)

Over 3.5 million Ugandans on verge of starvation

Wednesday, May 08, 2019
Thousands of residents welcomed President Paul Kagame to Burera District. (Courtesy)

President Kagame visits Northern Province

Wednesday, May 08, 2019
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Africa

Namibia declares state of emergency over drought

Wednesday, May 08, 2019
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International

Five dead, 233 detained after attempted coup in Venezuela

Wednesday, May 08, 2019
Central Bank Governor John Rwangombwa speaks during a news briefing on May 6, 2019 in Kigali. Emmanuel Kwizera.
Rwanda

BNR reassures on stability of currency market

Wednesday, May 08, 2019
156 bailiffs and notaries were sworn in at the Ministry of Justice headquarters on May 7, 2019. Kelly Rwamapera.
Rwanda

Minister Busingye warns court bailiffs against graft

Wednesday, May 08, 2019
Alvera Mukabaramba, the Minister of State in charge of Social Affairs. File.
Rwanda

FARG needs Rwf30bn for survivors’ housing

Wednesday, May 08, 2019
Health ministry Permanent Secretary Jean-Pierre Nyemazi (left) and other officials are given a tour of a new vaccines warehouse at the Special Economic Zone in Kigali, by Hassan Sibomana, the Director of Vaccination Unit at Rwanda Biomedical Centre (right), yesterday. The facility was constructed at a tune of Rwf1.7 billion through a partnership between the Government and Gavi. Emmanuel Kwizera.
Rwanda

Govt unveils Rwf 1.7bn vaccines warehouse

Wednesday, May 08, 2019
Some of the mediators pose with their bicycles in Rwamagana District. Jean de Dieu Nsabimana.
Rwanda

Over 15,000 mediators receive bicycles

Wednesday, May 08, 2019
Farmers sow seeds in Nyamagabe District, Southern Province last year. Governor Emmanuel Gasana said that increase in poverty necessitates the provincial authorities to step in and reverse the trend. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Southern Province: Poverty alleviation to take lion’s share of budget

Wednesday, May 08, 2019
Rwanda has the highest percentage of women in parliament worldwide. Emmanuel Kwizera.

African women in politics: Miles to go before parity is achieved

Wednesday, May 08, 2019
Eastern Province Governor Fred Mufulukye addresses the parliamentary Standing Committee on National Budget and Patrimony on May 6, 2019. Looking on is Habimana Kizito, the Executive Secretary. Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda

MPs want special budget for drought prone eastern regions

Wednesday, May 08, 2019
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente and Infrastructure minister Amb. Claver Gatete, together with other officials, on a guided tour of Nzove Water Treatment Plant by the chief executive of WASAC, Aimu00e9 Muzola. The upgrades will see the water produced at Nzove Catchment area increase to 105,000 cubic metres. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Nzove water plants get upgrade, Kigali nears 100% water access

Tuesday, May 07, 2019
Central Bank Governor John Rwangombwa, addresses the news conference, as deputy governor Monique Nsanzabaganwa and BNR chief economist Thomas Kigabo look on in Kigali on May 6, 2019. Emmanuel Kwizera.
Rwanda

Central bank lowers key repo rate to spur lending

Tuesday, May 07, 2019
Amb. Hope Tumukunde Gasatura, Rwandau2019s Permanent Representative to the AU (left), speaks during a meeting of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union in Addis Ababa. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Rwanda assumes chairmanship of AU Security Council

Tuesday, May 07, 2019