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A specialist tastes Rwandan coffee at Rwanda Trading Company in Kigali. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Rwanda ‘keen on increasing local consumption of coffee’

Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Dr Claire Karekezi, Rwandau2019s only neurosurgeon. She currently works at Rwanda Military Hospital, Kanombe. Jean de Dieu Nsabimana.
Rwanda

Rwanda’s first female neurosurgeon urges girls to embrace science

Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Women selling traditional medicines look at piles of leaves, vines and other herbs for sale at Jankara herbal market in Lagos. Net photo.
Africa

Nigerian scientists patented a sickle cell drug using a traditional herbal remedy – then it all fell apart

Tuesday, February 12, 2019
The Minister for infrastructure, Claver Gatete, interacts with Head of Ugandan delegation Edward Katumba Wamala as James Macharia, from Kenya, looks on during the meeting on Northern Corridor in Kigali last week. Courtesy.
Business

BUSINESS PICTORIAL

Monday, February 11, 2019
The Kigali Marriot has about 320 employees. File.
Business

What gets one hired, attitude or degree? Kigali Marriott’s experience

Monday, February 11, 2019
Participants take part in the The Adventure Room, a Kigali live action. Courtesy photos
Business

Entrepreneurs’ experience in the games business in Rwanda

Monday, February 11, 2019
Makeda Mahadeo. Courtesy.
Business

EXECUTIVE WATCH: Makeda Mahadeo joins CNBC Africa

Monday, February 11, 2019
Studies show that livestock cooperatives have little knowledge on quality milk management which often leads to low milk production. Michel Nkurunziza.
Business

Livestock farmers decry challenges in milk value chain

Monday, February 11, 2019
Agents of Rwanda Online platform ( Irembo) that provide services related to Mutuelle de Sante premiums payment are set to benefit from an increase in commission fees as an incentive. File.
Business

Irembo agents to benefit from increased commission fees

Monday, February 11, 2019
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Business

Leadership (Part three)

Monday, February 11, 2019
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Business

Rwanda to woo Middle Easterners at Tourism Market in Tel Aviv

Monday, February 11, 2019
Waste management is a growing problem across the continent, but there are signs that Africa is starting to wake up to the urgency u2013 and opportunity u2013 of sustainable waste management. Net photo.
Business

Rethinking waste: Africa’s challenges and opportunities

Monday, February 11, 2019
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Business

EU commits €225m for job creation in African countries

Monday, February 11, 2019
African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki displays a copy of the AfCTA after its signing in Kigali in March 2018. African Continental Free Trade Area is expected to formally launch operations in July this year. So far 18 countries have ratified the agreement. File.
Business

AU to launch operations of continental free trade area in July

Monday, February 11, 2019
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Rwanda

Gakenke District moves to attach property of former employee convicted of embezzlement

Monday, February 11, 2019
Chinese President Xi Jinping. / Internet photo
Africa

China sends congratulatory message to 32nd AU summit

Monday, February 11, 2019
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Africa

30 al-Shabab militants killed in joint operation in southern Somalia

Monday, February 11, 2019
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Africa

Insecurity, climate change remain Africa's top dev't threats

Monday, February 11, 2019
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Africa

AU to launch operations of continental free trade area in July

Monday, February 11, 2019
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. / Internet photo
International

Aussie PM commits funding to fight domestic violence, terrorism

Monday, February 11, 2019