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Aboubaker Omar Hadi, the Chairman of Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority and Jeanne Isabelle Gasana, the Managing Director of Prime Economic Zones sign a partnership agreement to launch a joint venture which will develop Djiboutiu2019s land in Rwanda yesterday at RDB. Nadege Imbabazi.
Rwanda

Rwanda, Djibouti in joint venture to develop 10 hectares at SEZ

Friday, March 29, 2019
L-R: Chris Harland, Legal Advisor to the Permanent Observer Mission of the ICRC to the UN; WJC General Counsel Menachem Rosensaft; Rwandau2019s Ambassador to UN Valentine Rugwabiza; Father Patrick Desbois; and Genocide survivor Liliane Pari Umuhoza. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Rwanda honours Father Desbois for his role in fighting Genocide

Friday, March 29, 2019
BK Group chief executive Diane Karusisi (2nd left) addresses the media yesterday. She was flanked by Alex N. Bahizi, the CEO of BK General Insurance (left); Vincent Gatete, the Chief Commercial Officer (2nd right); and Nathalie Mpaka, the Chief Finance Officer (right). The Group posted a net profit of Rwf27 billion in 2018. Emmanuel Kwizera.
Rwanda

BK Group on course to hit $1 billion in assets

Friday, March 29, 2019
Some single-use plastic bottles in a trash bin. A new law, that is currently before parliament, will ban single-use plastics. File.
Rwanda

Multinationals make plastic recycling commitments in Africa

Friday, March 29, 2019
SACCO Ingenzi Byimana. All 416 SACCOs are going to use technological materials. Net photo.
Rwanda

Govt searches for firm to automate SACCO services

Friday, March 29, 2019
A panel discussion moderated by Matthew Rwahigi. Looking on are Dr Rutebuka Balinda, Philippe Habinshuti, Eugene Karangwa and Dr Bernard. Panelists shared inputs on effective strategies in reinforcing community resilience to disasters. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Red Cross says prepared to contain disasters ahead of the rainy season

Friday, March 29, 2019
Among the ways countries can have more efficient domestic revenue collection, experts say is through digitisation of systems which improves efficiency and reduced costs as has been in the case of countries such as Rwanda. Courtesy.
Business

Africa’s domestic revenue mobilisation can do better, experts

Friday, March 29, 2019
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Business

China makes proposals on tech in trade talks - U.S. officials

Friday, March 29, 2019
Amb. Ron Adam, the Israeli envoy to Rwanda, and Rwanda Senate President Bernard Makuza at Parliament in Kimihurura yesterday. The two officials appreciated good relations and bilateral cooperation between their countries. Courtesy.
Rwanda

New Israeli envoy to prioritise tourism promotion

Thursday, March 28, 2019
Workers at Agroplast Ltd recycle plastic waste into different materials. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Manufacturers seek more time to phase out single-use plastics

Thursday, March 28, 2019
The Speaker of Sierra Leonean Parliament, Dr Abass C. Bundu, addresses the media in Rubavu District. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Sierra Leonean legislators tour Rubavu border posts

Thursday, March 28, 2019
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Rwanda

Rwandan civilians before Ugandan court martial on unproven weapons charges

Wednesday, March 27, 2019
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Regional court faults Uganda for breaching EAC treaty

Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Cyanika border between Rwanda and Uganda. File
Rwanda

Rwandan woman collapses, dies in Uganda near Cyanika border

Wednesday, March 27, 2019
The Abunzi committees exist in every cell and sector. They act as mediators in both civil and criminal cases of up to a certain value. Emmanuel Kwizera.
Rwanda

New policy on mediation mechanism in the pipeline

Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Students of Cyumba High School in Nyanza District train in gender based violence. / Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Teen pregnancies: Families covering up for culprits – officials

Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Aimu00e9 Irimaso walking on a pathway reserved for children with disabilities at G.S Bumbogo. Marie Anne Dushimimana.
Rwanda

How schools can apply inclusive education

Wednesday, March 27, 2019
It is estimated that the Continental Free Trade Area will increase intra-African trade by over 50 per cent, and boost the continentu2019s GDP by more than $40 billion. File.
Business

AfCFTA: Seeking the one pending ratification

Wednesday, March 27, 2019
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Business

African Finance ministers keen on increasing smartphone penetration

Wednesday, March 27, 2019
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Africa

S.African tax collection department to go on strike over slary disagreements

Wednesday, March 27, 2019