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Theogene Ingabire(in striped shirt) and his co-workers make organic fertilisers from grass and crop residues through effective micro-organisms technology. Photos by Joan Mbabazi.
Business

Entrepreneur’s bid to improve farming through environmentally conscious technology

Monday, May 27, 2019
The AfCFTA is the continentu2019s most ambitious integration initiative. It aims to create a single continental market for goods and services, with free movement of business people and investments. Net photo.
Business

AfCFTA’s benefits cannot be overemphasised – Obasanjo

Monday, May 27, 2019
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Business

Leadership Summary

Monday, May 27, 2019
Eastern Province Governor Fred Mufulukye addressing residents of Tabagwe Sector in Nyagatare District on Monday. (Jean de Dieu Nsabimana)

Nyagatare residents cautioned against illegal border crossing

Monday, May 27, 2019
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International

European elections 2019: Brexit Party dominates as Tories and Labour suffer

Monday, May 27, 2019
Marine Le Pen's National Rally beat Emmanuel Macron's Renaissance - but not by far. (BBC)
International

European elections 2019: Power blocs lose grip on parliament

Monday, May 27, 2019
Lake Mai-Ndombe
Africa

DR Congo: Dozens drown, many missing as boat sinks in lake

Monday, May 27, 2019
Ministry of Health has issued a fresh warning against the practice of smoking in public.

MoH issues fresh warning against smoking in public

Monday, May 27, 2019
Officials at the commemoration event in Nyanza. (Photos by Michel Nkurunziza)

Over 149,000 Gacaca judgements remain unexecuted, say Genocide survivors’ proponents

Monday, May 27, 2019
Government of Rwanda issued a travel advisory warning Rwandans against traveling to Uganda.

More Rwandans “abducted” in Uganda

Monday, May 27, 2019
23 countries have so far ratified it while 52 of the 55 AU member states are signatories to the agreement on the trade deal. (Photos by James Karuhanga)

Experts meet in Addis Ababa to discuss AfCFTA implementation

Monday, May 27, 2019
Students of Institut Sainte Famille de Nyamasheke in classroom with their female teacher. / Emmanuel Kwizera

Call for urgent action to scale up training opportunities for women in public service

Sunday, May 26, 2019
ishop Manasseh Gahima (with the crosier, centre), after his enthronement as the new Gahini Anglican Diocese prelate by Archbishop Laurent Mbanda (left) on Sunday. Gahima replaces long-serving Bishop Alexis Bilindabagabo, who had led the diocese since its creation in 1997. / Jean de Dieu Nsabimana

Gahini Anglican Diocese gets new bishop

Sunday, May 26, 2019
Minister for Trade and Industry, Soraya Hakuziyaremye (R) and Lambert Matuku Memas, the Congolese Minister for External Trade pose for photos after signing the agreement. (Sam Ngendahimana)

Rwanda, DR Congo to review tax regime on cross-border trade

Sunday, May 26, 2019
Googleu2019s decision to withhold its Android software from Chinese telecom company Huawei is expected to have ripple effects in the world. Locally an economic analyst said that this breakup will have effect on peopleu2019s consumption in Africa. / Net photo
Technology

How will Huawei saga affect Rwandans?

Sunday, May 26, 2019
School children at an ADRA-education campaign for children to go back to school at Mahama refugee camp. / Courtesy

[FEATURED] ADRA: Supporting Rwanda’s rebuilding effort

Sunday, May 26, 2019
Kigali Marriott Hotelu2019s Senior Human Resource Manager Nicole Ingabire hands over an envelope of money to the executive head of Nyarugenge District and other leaders. / James Peter Nkurunziza

FEATURED: Kigali Marriott Hotel staff give back to Nyamirambo residents

Sunday, May 26, 2019
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Business

China accuses U.S. officials of misleading public on trade war

Sunday, May 26, 2019
The AfCFTA, which will come into effect on May 30, will establish the worldu2019s largest free trade zone by the number of countries, covering more than 1.2 billion people with a combined gross domestic product of 2.5 trillion U.S. dollars. / Courtesy
Business

Africa eyes more cooperation with China as AfCFTA takes effect

Sunday, May 26, 2019
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Featured

FEATURED: AC Group to expand services beyond Kigali

Sunday, May 26, 2019