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Under the AU chairmanship of President Paul Kagame, Kigali in March 2018 hosted the launch of the historic Africa Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA, which aims to unite Africa at the level of trade. Courtesy.
Business

CFTA could be in force by mid-year

Sunday, January 20, 2019
The New Times

Fish production set to triple in 2024 – RAB

Sunday, January 20, 2019
kevine Mpirimundu, co founder of uzuri k&y making a contribution during a panel session.

The case for Design in Rwanda

Sunday, January 20, 2019
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Olivier Nduhungirehe also met with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the 9th Vibrant Gujarat Summit in Gandhinagar, India.Courtesy.
Rwanda

Rwanda values strong strategic partnership with India – Nduhungirehe

Sunday, January 20, 2019
Jean Marie Vianney Habiyaremye, (R) the 2018 RDB Business Excellence Awards Young Entrepreneur of the Year receives his award from Minister for Youth Rosemary Mbabazi. Emmanuel Kwizera.
Rwanda

Former street child scoops best young entrepreneur award

Sunday, January 20, 2019
Research shows avoiding alcohol in January has a lot of health benefits for the rest of the year. Net.
International

Alcohol avoidance can help you sleep better, lose weight

Sunday, January 20, 2019
A blood sample taken by a veterinary worker from a sheep in Naivasha, Kenya. Rift Valley fever can pass from livestock to humans. Net.
International

A virus even more dangerous than Zika to pregnant women

Sunday, January 20, 2019
A model wears the Owlet Band pregnancy monitor at the CES International in Las Vegas. The device can track fetal heart rate, kicks and contractions. Net.
International

Latest gadgets want greater peek into our lives

Sunday, January 20, 2019
A rise of 1.8 meters by 2100 will flood many coastal cities that are home to millions of people around the world, previous research has shown. Net.
International

Antarctica ice loss increases six fold since 1979: study

Sunday, January 20, 2019
Among the things that Rwanda showcased at the trade show include Gorrillas and Rwandan coffee. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Rwanda woos visitors at Nordics travel fair

Sunday, January 20, 2019
Research shows that higher intakes of fiber led to a reduced incidence of a surprisingly broad range of relevant diseases. Net.
International

High-fiber diet linked to lower risk of death and chronic diseases

Sunday, January 20, 2019
The New Times
Rwanda

Genocide survivors’ body to finalise documentation of wiped out families

Sunday, January 20, 2019
Local Rice farmers have been encouraged to grow quality rice if they are to compete with imported rice. Courtesy.

Farmers count losses as poor quality affects demand for local rice

Sunday, January 20, 2019
Ephraim Turahirwa, Chairperson, Rwanda Social Security Board (right) and RSSB Director-General Richard Tusabe appear before the Senate at Parliament Buildings in Kigali, yesterday. Senators questioned the Boardu2019s investment which they said did not result in value for money, but RSSB officials pledged to turn things around.
Rwanda

Pension body expects returns on its investments despite drop in value

Friday, January 18, 2019
The Commissioner General of RRA, Pascal Ruganintwali (L) appears before the senate yesterday along with NISR director-general Yusuf Murangwa (right) yesterday. Emmanuel Kwizera
Rwanda

MPs want banks to stop charging fees on tax deposits

Friday, January 18, 2019
At least 9,706 families from 42,647 households in 19 districts were completely wiped. Photos/Nadege Imbabazi.
Rwanda

Wiped out families:The case of the Mbwaga’s

Friday, January 18, 2019
The New Times
Africa

African countries should be building private-public partnerships in higher education

Friday, January 18, 2019
The Youth Markets, an initiative launched by the National Federation of Sudanese Youth (NFSY), a community organisation, is meant to sell basic commodities to consumers at factory prices. Net.
Africa

Sudan’s PM inaugurates youth markets to control price hike

Friday, January 18, 2019
The New Times
Business

Longest govt shutdown in U.S. history dragging down economy

Friday, January 18, 2019
AfroChampions board chairman Ali Mufuruki, and TMEA CEO Frank Matsaert (right) following the signing of the agreement to support the CFTA process. Net.
Business

AfCFTA receives further support from Pan-African organisations

Friday, January 18, 2019