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A stall of fruits in Kigali City Market in downtown Kigali. The ban on fruits from South Africa over the listeriosus outbreak has caused shortage of apples on the local market. File.

Farmers encouraged to embrace apple farming

Sunday, May 20, 2018
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Rwanda

Rwamagana families to be expropriated to avoid mining accidents

Sunday, May 20, 2018
Hiroshi Kato, the Vice President of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Courtesy.

African countries have the resources to finance their development – JICA chief

Sunday, May 20, 2018
A mobile money vender transacts business on a cell phone in downtown Kigali. File.
Business

Rwanda to get first fin-tech hub

Sunday, May 20, 2018
KPMG staff observe a minute of silence in honour of the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi before laying wreaths at Nyanza Genocide Memorial.

FEATURED: KPMG Rwanda pays tribute Genocide victims buried at Nyanza memorial

Sunday, May 20, 2018
Dr Alice A. Kaudia, Kenya's Environment Secretary. File.

e-Waste management should be top priority at EAC Council of Ministers’ meeting – expert

Sunday, May 20, 2018
Minister Jeanne du2019Arc De Bonheur appears before the parliamentary Standing Committee on National Budget and Patrimony on Thursday. On her right is Olivier Kayumba Rugina, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Disaster Management and Refugee Affairs. Sam Ngendahimana.

Govt urged to expedite acquisition of lightning rods

Sunday, May 20, 2018
Kigeme refugee camp (pictured)consumes 10,092 cubic meters of fire wood. Sam Ngendahimana.

Rwf10 billion initiative to ease access to renewable energy in refugee camps

Sunday, May 20, 2018
L-R: Arthur Asiimwe, Director General of RBA; Francis Kaboneka, Minister for Local Government, Prime Minister u00c9douard Ngirente and Florence Batoni, the Chairperson Board of Directors of RBA during the 55 years anniversary celebration of RBA at Kigali Convention Center on Friday. Sam Ngendahimana.

PM calls for more trust in media as RBA celebrates 55 years

Sunday, May 20, 2018
Incredible scenery along the long new highway saved the day. Apart from patches of captivating evergreen forests, there are magnificent signs of wild life all over.
Africa

Tales of tree climbing lions and unique culture of the Maasai

Sunday, May 20, 2018
Executive secretary of the National Unity and Reconciliation Commission Fidu00e8le Ndayisaba. Sam Ngendihimana.

Unity is Rwanda’s greatest weapon - Ndayisaba

Saturday, May 19, 2018
Participants follow a panel discussion during u2018Smart Women Summitu2019 in Kigali recently. Women have been urged to vie for leadership positions. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Women urged to take up more leadership positions

Saturday, May 19, 2018
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Rwanda Art Museum opens to public

Saturday, May 19, 2018
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Featured

FEATURED: Kigali-Gatuna road back to full operation

Saturday, May 19, 2018
Bank of Kigali chief executive Diane Karusisi speaks during the annual general meeting as BK Group PLC board members (L-R) Reuben Karemera, Liliane Igihozo, Marc Holtzman (Chairman) and Julien Kavaruganda look on at Marriott Hotel in Kigali yesterday.

Why BK Group is listing with Nairobi Securities Exchange

Saturday, May 19, 2018
Minister Rosemary Mbabazi interacting with one of the students on the dangers of illicit drugs
Rwanda

Police, partners move to reverse trend of illicit drugs in Kigali

Saturday, May 19, 2018
Minister for Justice Johnston Busingye (left), Chief Justice Prof. Sam Rugege, and other officials during the Genocide commemoration event at the Ministry of Justice yesterday. Nadege Imbabazi.

Survivors: Theodor Meron is a shame to international justice

Saturday, May 19, 2018
Jannifer Waceke at her shop in Nairobiu2019s South C neighbourhood. Net photo.
Africa

Blockchain technology is being used in early disruption of Kenya’s agribusiness

Saturday, May 19, 2018
Bernard Makuza, the president of Rwandau2019s Upper House, delivers his remarks during the ALDEPAC annual conference in Kigali yesterday. Nadege Imbabazi.
Rwanda

Lawmakers from 50 countries in Kigali to discuss trade, security

Saturday, May 19, 2018
A facility that is part of Kigali Leather Factory located in Bugesera District. REMA says the plant must build a waste treatment system before it can be reopened. File.
Rwanda

Leather factory suspended for polluting Akagera River

Saturday, May 19, 2018