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GTBank has announced closure of two of its upcountry branches in June. (File)
Business

Why are banks closing branches?

Wednesday, March 30, 2016
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Business

20 Rwandan entrepreneurs selected for this year’s TEEP

Wednesday, March 30, 2016
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Parliament finally passes Bill on reproductive health

Tuesday, March 29, 2016
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Gasabo in HIV/AIDS prevention drive

Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Some of the gins that were seized in Police operations. (Courtesy)

Two arrested over tax stamps forgery

Tuesday, March 29, 2016
President Kagame poses for a photo with the newly-sworn in leaders; Dr Diane Gashumba, the Minister for Gender and Family Promotion (2nd R); Maj Gen Jacques Musemakweli, the RDF Chief of Staff, Land Forces (2nd L); Brig Gen Charles Karamba, the RDF Chief of Staff, Air Force (R); and Brig Gen Joseph Nzabamwita, the Secretary-General, National Intelligence and Security Services (L). (Village Urugwiro)

President Kagame: Security is essential to development

Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Vaccination is being carried out at entry points for people without valid Yellow Fever certificates. (File)

East Africa on yellow fever alert

Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Dr Mukankomeje during a previous event. (File)

Mukankomeje in court today

Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Some Rwandan honey brands. The country's honey has access to the EU market for its quality, but its low produce does not help beekerpers to benefit from the market. (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)

Honey shortage as EU market demands more

Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Dr. Diane Gashumba. (Courtesy: Village Urugwiro)

New minister, military chiefs sworn in

Tuesday, March 29, 2016
A Burundian soldier of the U.N. peacekeeping force MINUSCA contingent uses a metal detector at the entrance of a polling station in Bangui, Central African Republic on Dec. 14, 2015. EU plans to cut back its funding for Burundi's lucrative peacekeeping contingent in Somalia to try to force President Pierre Nkurunziza into talks with opponents. (Internet photo)

EU to cut funding for Burundi peacekeepers

Tuesday, March 29, 2016
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50 Rulindo families get cows under Girinka

Tuesday, March 29, 2016
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Rwanda's trade deficit grows in first two months of 2016

Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Nshimiyimana mixes some of products used to make soaps. (J. Mbonyinshuti)

[PHOTOS]: Burera's Nshimiyimana finds niche in soap making

Tuesday, March 29, 2016
President Kagame together with Erica Barks-Ruggles, the U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda, (third left) and Culligan International staff led by the head Laurence Bower (fourth left), at the launch of Nzove 2 water treatment plant yesterday. (Village Urugwiro)

President Kagame inaugurates Nzove water treatment plant

Monday, March 28, 2016
Ndayisaba (L) speaks during the presentation as the president of the commission John Rucyahana looks on yesterday. (Faustin Niyigena)

Expedite compensation of Genocide survivors - Senators

Monday, March 28, 2016
Alfred Rwasa Kayiranga(L) Chairperson of Parliamentary committe on Political Affairs and Gender reacts to the 2014& 2015 Ombudsman's report as Yvonne Uwayisenga takes notes. (Doreen Umutesi)

MINAGRI given six months to recover over Rwf11bn from farmers

Monday, March 28, 2016
One of the newly awarded BPGs admiring her certificate. (Courtesy)

Imbuto Foundation rewards best female students

Monday, March 28, 2016
Mushrooms are a high-value crop and bring in returns a few weeks after planting of pores (seedlings). (Courtesy)
Business

Kimironko family reaps big from backyard mushroom farming

Monday, March 28, 2016
L-R: Kunze, Itta Olaj from Dena Germany Energy Angecy, Minister Mukeshimana and Wertheim after cutting the ribbon to launch the solar-diesel hybrid power system at Sorwathe last week. (Jean d'Amour Mbonyinshuti)
Business

Why industrialists should embrace renewable energy

Monday, March 28, 2016