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The chairperson of the senatorial Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Human Rights and Petitions, Gallican Niyongana, makes a point during the meeting with the Minister for Public Service ad Labour, Fanfan Rwanyindo Kayiranga (left) at parliament yesterday. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Senators want govt to equip fresh graduates with entrepreneurial skills

Monday, May 27, 2019
The maize factory will have capacity to process 30 tonnes of maize a day. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Nyagatare to build Rwf1.2 bn maize mill

Monday, May 27, 2019
Joseph Singirankabo (in red t-shirt), a relative to Nkerenke, the man who was killed in Tabagwe Sector in Nyagatare District last Friday after he resisted arrest. Nkerenke's body was delivered by Ugandan officials including an area legislator at Gatuna Border Post on May 27, 2019. Emmanuel Kwizera
Rwanda

Uganda urged to release illegally held Rwandans as body of slain suspected smuggler is repatriated

Monday, May 27, 2019
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Rwanda

Smokers in public places beware!

Monday, May 27, 2019
Kigali urban wetlands Mastern Plan will allow investors developing recreational spaces in state owned wetlands in the city such as Masaka, Nyandungu and others (Sam Ngendahimana)
Rwanda

25% of Kigali set aside for recreational spaces

Monday, May 27, 2019
Officials at the meeting. Eddie Nsabimana.
Business

Private investments ‘key to meeting national electrification targets’

Monday, May 27, 2019
The entrepreneur is currently producing about 150 litres of yoghurt per week. Photos by Hudson Kuteesa
Business

How varsity assignment turned into a business venture

Monday, May 27, 2019
One of his pieces. Courtesy photo
Business

Monetising creativity: emerging entrepreneur’s experience

Monday, May 27, 2019
The forum brought together all stakeholders from the East African financial industry. Courtesy.
Business

What does it take to increase Rwandans involvement in capital markets?

Monday, May 27, 2019
More listings and liquidity are signs that Africau2019s financial markets are starting to grow. But individual countries need to do more to reform and liberalise their financial markets in order to transform their economy. File.
Business

Africa must unleash the power of its financial markets

Monday, May 27, 2019
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