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Pierre Nyankiko explains to The New Times about the difficulties he faces while using an ATM. Emmanuel Ntirenganya.

Visually impaired decry inaccessibility of ATMs

Wednesday, May 02, 2018
Improved cooking technologies will go a long way in mitigating air pollution. Courtesy.

Air pollution, the monster in our midst

Wednesday, May 02, 2018
Rwanda joins the rest of the world to celebrate the World Press Freedom Day today. Nadege Imbabazi

Skills, financing on agenda as Rwanda marks Press Freedom Day

Wednesday, May 02, 2018
Since the beginning of the year, Police have been arresting people in connection with attempting to bribe police officers. File.

Khat trafficker arrested, attempts to bribe police

Wednesday, May 02, 2018
Constructors and stakeholders in the local construction sector have decried the shortage of cement in Kigali, saying that it risks affecting their projects. Photos by Nadege Imbabazi.
Business

Cement shortage: Construction stakeholders decry disruptions

Wednesday, May 02, 2018
The plaque that was unveiled signifying the launch of the African Continental Free Trade Area at the AU summit in Kigali in March. Courtesy.
Business

Businesses ‘key to success of AfCFTA deal’

Wednesday, May 02, 2018
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa (C) visits the 59th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
Africa

Zimbabwean president urges officials to adopt new culture for economic growth

Wednesday, May 02, 2018
Nikol Pashinyan delivers a speech at a parliament session in Yerevan, Armenia, on May 1, 2018.
International

Armenian parliament fails to elect new prime minister

Wednesday, May 02, 2018
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International

Gap in air quality between rich and poorer countries increases

Wednesday, May 02, 2018
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International

More than 100 detained in Paris after violent May Day protests

Wednesday, May 02, 2018
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International

Armenia: Major disruption as Pashinyan calls for general strike

Wednesday, May 02, 2018
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Africa

Blast kills at least 24 in northeast Nigeria: police

Wednesday, May 02, 2018
Police Spokesperson Theos Badege. Rwanda National Police say they are working with different stakeholders to restore calm and order to Kiziba Refugee Camp.

Congolese refugees arrested for attacking police officers

Wednesday, May 02, 2018
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Equity bank lifts Labour Day trophies

Wednesday, May 02, 2018
The nine priority product standards reviewed were maize grain, wheat grain, milled rice, dry beans, dry soybeans, maize flour, wheat flour, sorghum flour and millet flour. Diane Mushimiyimana
Business

EAC standards harmonisation ‘to boost intra-regional grain trade’

Wednesday, May 02, 2018
The International Trade Fair convenes players from multiple sectors showcasing their products and services. Nadege Imbabazi
Business

Preps for Rwanda trade fair 2018 underway

Wednesday, May 02, 2018
The Rusizi-based cement production plant has resumed production after a month of inactivity due to works to upgrade it. Julius Bizimungu.

Cimerwa explains hike in cement prices

Wednesday, May 02, 2018
Traders in Biryogo market. File.

Popular markets in Nyarugenge District to be privatised

Wednesday, May 02, 2018
University of Rwandau2019s College of Business and Economics students celebrate on their graduation day in 2015. Faustin Niyigena.

University of Rwanda to get more autonomy

Wednesday, May 02, 2018
Alain Gauthier, left, and his wife, Dafroza Gauthier, arrive at the court in Paris, May 10, 2016 during the hearing on first instance of the two former mayors. Gauthier says that they will again pitch camp until July for the the appeal hearing. Courtesy

Activists want French court to uphold life sentence for two Genocide convicts

Wednesday, May 02, 2018