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A Zipline employee at its distribution centre in Muhanga tests a drone carrying blood before launching it in the sky. / Eugene Kwibuka

A year later, Rwanda looks to expand delivery of medical supplies by drones

Monday, October 30, 2017
The Chairperson of the National Commission for Human Rights, Madeleine Nirere, briefs Parliament on the state of human rights in the country as Deputy Speaker of the Lower House Ab....

Rights commission wants decree on transit centres to be fast-tracked

Monday, October 30, 2017
Raingun irrigation technology being used to water vegetables on a farm in Huye District. / E. Ntirenganya

How irrigation can help nations achieve food security

Monday, October 30, 2017
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology is one of the institutions closed. Timothy Kisambira.

3000 students stranded after closure of varsities

Monday, October 30, 2017
City of Kigali introduced Car-Free-Zone in August 2015 in the Central Business District (CBD) along KN 4 Avenue.

SPONSORED: World Cities Day 2017

Monday, October 30, 2017
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Rwandan Police peacekeepers in Haiti conduct Umuganda

Monday, October 30, 2017
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[SPONSORED] Cyber Security Awareness Month: how private companies are taking up the role

Monday, October 30, 2017
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Nyarugenge woman arrested over abduction of two-year old baby

Monday, October 30, 2017
Poor families get cows. / Michel Nkurunziza

Women look to sustainable agriculture for empowerment

Monday, October 30, 2017
One of the winners during Bank of Kigali 'Bigereho Na BK' savings promotion. The bank says the drive has brought in about Rwf1 billion into its coffers in the past 10 weeks.
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A strong savings culture will ultimately lead to lower interest rates, says BK’s Diane Karusisi

Monday, October 30, 2017
Customers deposit money at Bank of Kigali booth during the last Rwanda International Trade Fair. Rwanda seeks to increase national savings to 20% of GDP. / Courtesy
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VIDEO: How Rwanda can meet domestic savings targets

Monday, October 30, 2017
Semugeshi displays garlic bulbs. / Michel Nkurunziza
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Semugeshi mints millions from organic garlic growing

Monday, October 30, 2017
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Rwamagana district officials urged to save and invest on the bourse

Monday, October 30, 2017
Green Hills students pose for a picture with KCB Bank staff during a study tour at one of the bank's branches as part of activities to mark last year's Global Money Week.
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KCB Bank Rwanda steps up efforts to deepen savings culture

Monday, October 30, 2017
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta casts his vote in his home town of Gatundu, Kenya, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017. / Courtesy

Incumbent Kenyatta declared winner of repeat Kenyan poll

Monday, October 30, 2017
Uniform policy could support fintech and spur digital financial services. (File)
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EA business council, experts call for uniform ICT, e-commerce policies

Monday, October 30, 2017
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COMESA 2018 budget down $10m as donor funded projects end

Monday, October 30, 2017
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Rwanda tourism industry eyes Asia market

Monday, October 30, 2017
A casual labourer pushes load on a wheelbarrow in Nyabugogo. Timothy Kisambira.

Trade unions urge speedy review of minimum wage

Sunday, October 29, 2017
Local brew (Ikigage) in a pot. Net.

RSB suspends banana beer, wine factories over standards

Sunday, October 29, 2017