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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
EALA Members during the interactive session in Zanzibar.
Rwanda

Regional varsities urged to tackle unemployment

Tuesday, May 07, 2019
Patrick Nyirishema, the Director-General of Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (right), interacts with the experts from International Atomic Energy Agency after launching the training in Kigali yesterday. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Rwandans trained in nuclear technology regulation

Tuesday, May 07, 2019
Thousands of road users joined the walk for road safety in Kigali on May 6, 2019. Emmanuel Kwizera.
Rwanda

Road Safety Week launched with call for responsible usage of roads

Tuesday, May 07, 2019
Col Jill Rutaremara (right) chats with some participants at Rwanda Peace Academy. Ru00e9gis Umurengezi.
Rwanda

UN course on protection of civilians starts in Musanze

Tuesday, May 07, 2019
ILO Director for East Africa Wellington Chibebe awards a journalist.
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FEATURED: ILO marks its centenary as Rwanda celebrate Labour Day

Monday, May 06, 2019
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Business

Rwandan entrepreneurs eye business opportunities in Chinese market

Monday, May 06, 2019
Researchers at Rwanda Agricultural Board have announced that they are planning on providing seeds to farmers to conduct on-farm trials for nine coffee varieties expected to keep increase of Rwandau2019s coffee production and exports. Sam Ngendahimana.
Business

Govt turns to new high yielding coffee varieties

Monday, May 06, 2019
The young man plans to double hectares for pepper growing. Photos by Michel Nkurunziza.
Business

Civic education inspires young entrepreneur to venture into agribusiness

Monday, May 06, 2019