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Malaysia is the only country in the world to have a rotational monarchy. / Internet photo
International

Malaysia king: Sultan Muhammad V abdicates in historic first

Monday, January 07, 2019
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Africa

UPDATE: Gabon arrests military officers accused of attempted coup

Monday, January 07, 2019
Workers from Horizon Group fix the damaged section of the Kigali-Gatuna highway in Cyumba Sector in Gicumbi District following a landslide in the area last year. File.
Rwanda

Rwanda lost Rwf200bn due to disasters last year

Monday, January 07, 2019
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Rwanda

Local leaders meet to discuss efficiency, service delivery

Monday, January 07, 2019
Rwandans and Congolese at the Rwanda-DR Congo border in Rubavu District. Authorities confirmed they are aware of Congolese nationals arriving in Rubavu over safety concerns. Ru00e9gis Umurengezi.
Rwanda

More Congolese cross to Rubavu citing fear of possible post-poll chaos

Sunday, January 06, 2019
Rafiki Club indoor ground has raised many talents in basketbal. Pictured are youths during training last month. Emmanuel Kwizera

Inside govt’s new sports and talent detection programme in schools

Sunday, January 06, 2019
A group photo following discusions between RDB and Governemnt officials and Alibaba high-level delegation on increasing exports to China last week. Courtesy.
Rwanda

RDB, Alibaba seek to increase Rwanda’s exports to China

Sunday, January 06, 2019
Tony Elumelu is a Nigerian billionaire and philanthropist. Courtesy photo.
Business

$100m Tony Elumelu entrepreneurship fund open for Rwandans applicants

Sunday, January 06, 2019
Marriott previously confirmed that passport numbers and payment cards were taken, but not said how many. Courtesy photo.
Business

Marriott discloses extent of cyber attack

Sunday, January 06, 2019
A view of the Kigali Special Economic Zone home to light and heavy duty industries.
Featured

FEATURED: REG to offer free connections for big industries

Sunday, January 06, 2019
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Rwanda

Kayumba Nyamwasa in panic mode as sanctions loom

Sunday, January 06, 2019
Residents line up to get cows from the Girinka program. Over 340,000 cows were distributed last year. File.

97% of needy families benefit from ‘Girinka’ programme

Sunday, January 06, 2019
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente and other officials visit NAEB exhibition stand at the Expo Grounds last year during the Made-in-Rwanda expo. Rwanda Standards Board (RSB)u2019s quality testing laboratories have acquired an international accreditation. File.
Rwanda

Rwanda’s Quality Testing Lab acquires global status

Sunday, January 06, 2019
Carmen Nibigira, a seasoned regional tourism policy expert (left), met Honorine Uwayo last year and their first tour together was last month at the Volcanoes National Park famed for its rare mountain gorilla. Courtesy.

Tourism trailblazer: A female tour guide’s story

Sunday, January 06, 2019
Nicotine is the main addictive ingredient of tobacco. Net photo.
International

The five most addictive substances in the world

Sunday, January 06, 2019
James Nkubito is in charge of promotion and branding of cooperatives at Rwanda Cooperative Agency. Michel Nkurunziza
Rwanda

Cooperatives Union to crack down on embezzlers

Sunday, January 06, 2019
President Mnangagwa greets shoppers during a national clean-up campaign at Fife Avenue Shopping Centre in Harare yesterday. Innocent Makawa
Africa

Zimbabwe launches monthly national clean up day

Sunday, January 06, 2019
A newly constructed bus stop at Chez Lando. Kigali City officials say that such facilities will protect passengers from being exposed to rain or scorching sun. Passengers will be able to access free internet while in these spaces. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Kigali city bus stops to go hi-tech

Saturday, January 05, 2019
People clean a drainage in Nyabugogo area. Last year, the Government secured u20ac96 million for the first ever Kigali Sanitation and Central Sewerage System. File.

Construction of Kigali sewerage system to kick off in June

Saturday, January 05, 2019
Emmanuel Hategeka. File.
Rwanda

Hategeka promoted to deputy CEO of RDB

Friday, January 04, 2019