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The Bank of Kigali Group appointed former Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana, as its Chief Executive Officer. File
Finance

Former finance minister Ndagijimana appointed BK Group CEO  

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, August 13 reappointed Edouard Ngirente Prime Minister. File
Politics

Kagame reappoints Ngirente Prime Minister

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
The newly elected 80 Members of Parliament are set to swear in and elect a new Speaker on Wednesday, August 14. File
Elections

MPs to take an oath, elect new Speaker on August 14

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Recipients of the Manhae Grand Prize Awards
International

PHOTOS: Kagame awarded ‘Peace Grand Prize’ in South Korea for promoting stability

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Mpox or monkeypox as it is commonly known is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus. Photo internet
Health

Mpox declared public health emergency in Africa

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
UN chief António Guterres has called for Africa to be given a permanent seat at the UN Security Council
International

UN chief calls for permanent Africa Security Council seat

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Bangladesh's ex-premier Sheikh Hasina
International

Bangladesh's ex-PM investigated for murder

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Uganda People's Defence Forces Chief of Defence Forces greets RDF senior officers on his arrival at RDF headquarters at Kimihurura in Kigali on Monday, August 12. Courtesy
Security

PHOTOS: Ugandan army says engagements with Rwanda founded on ‘mutual trust’

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Mpox or monkeypox as it is commonly known is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus. Photo internet
Health

WHO report: New mpox cases in Africa surge by 61% in June

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Clementine Mukeka, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Her Royal Highness Princess Lindiwe, Eswatini Minister of Home Affairs, sign an agreement on visa exemption for holders of diplomatic and service passports. PHOTO: VILLAGE URUGWIRO
Africa

Rwanda, Eswatini sign four cooperation agreements

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Agri-scientists work in Irish potato multiplication centre in Kiningi in Musanze District.
Agriculture

Top Rwandan crops on track to be 'genetically modified'

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
President Paul Kagame meets with King Mswati III of the Kingdom of Eswatini at Village Urugwiro on Tuesday, August 13. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Africa

Kagame welcomes King Mswati III at Village Urugwiro

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Tanzania set to introduce The Ritz-Carlton brand.
Africa

Tanzania set to introduce The Ritz-Carlton brand

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Minister of Foreign Affairs Olivier Nduhungirehe and his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty during the signing of the agreement in Kigali on Monday, August 12. Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda allocates 10ha plot for Egypt’s logistics hub

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Electric buses that transport commuters in the City of Kigali. The government of Rwanda on July 31 announced it renewed a zero-rated import duty on electric and hybrid vehicles, extending the tax exemption until the end of the fiscal year 2024/25. File
International

Global EV sales up 21% in July, says market research firm

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Canal+ is expanding its play in the African pay-TV market after proposing to buy a majority stake in Mauritius-based MC Vision.
Africa

Canal+ expands its shareholding in Mauritian pay-TV company

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Celestin Turimumahoro showcases some of his agri services during the just concluded Rwanda Agri Show at Mulindi on Thursday, August 8. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

FEATURED - From passion to profit: How Celestin Turimumahoro is boosting animal nutrition

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
The swearing-in of new Members of Parliament is expected by August 22. File
Rwanda

Parliament: New speaker to be elected by August 22

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Doctors conduct a screening exam at Legacy Clinic in Kigali. File
Health

Health ministry explains delay in setting new medical tariffs

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Raspberry Pi tech remote irrigation is an automated method that uses sensors and computers to schedule crop irrigation without the need for manual intervention. Courtesy
Technology

ICT ministry backs Raspberry Pi tech for remote irrigation

Tuesday, August 13, 2024