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Workers from Green Care Rwanda Ltd sort some plastic waste that are recycled to produce different items, including pavers. Courtesy

What will it take to end plastic pollution?

Thursday, September 26, 2024

According to the Central Bank, inflation in Rwanda is expected to revolve around the central bank policy benchmark of 5 per cent for the remainder of 2024 and 2025. Courtesy

Inflation expected to remain around 5% in 2024 – NBR

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Delegates at a two-day 'Gender Responsive Leadership' training for regional law enforcement institutions on Tuesday, September 24,

Rwanda hosts gender responsive leadership training for regional law enforcement agencies

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Minister of Local Government Jean Claude Musabyimana and Pauline Okumu, National Director of World Vision Rwanda officially launch ‘THRIVE 2030’ project on September 24.

World Vision Rwanda launches ‘THRIVE 2030' scheme to lift over one million people from poverty

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Women now have more than 53 per cent of the 26 seats in the new Senate, the first ever women-dominated upper house in Rwanda’s history.

Rwanda’s female majority Senate reflects ‘growing trust’ in women leadership

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Minister Nduhungirehe and Murat Nurtleu, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan during the signing of a visa waiver agreement on Wednesday, September 25

Rwandans get visa-free access to Kazakhstan

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Both delegates pose for a group photo after a meeting in Karagwe District

Rwanda, Tanzania armies discuss cross-border security

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Rwanda flagged off its first consolidated agricultural product consignment to Ghana under the African Continental Free Trade area on September 25. Olivier Mugwiza

AfCFTA: Rwanda dispatches first mixed agric consignment to Ghana

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Officials and delegates pose for a group photo at the opening session of the conference at Kigali Convention Centre on September 25.

FEATURED: AFSA conference in Kigali underway, aims to elevate forensic practices across Africa

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua addresses the 41st edition of the International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP) World Conference on Wednesday, September 25. COURTESY

Kenyan deputy president says Africa can become global tech powerhouse

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

RDB announced that twenty-two mountain gorillas born in the last 12 months will be named during the 20th Kwita Izina Ceremony on October 18.

Kwita Izina20: 22 baby gorillas to be named next month

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

An iPhone or a different type of cell phone can be used in hybrid warfare, which is a combination of kinetic and non-kinetic warfare. Courtesy

Are phones, other e-gadgets now potential warfare explosives?

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Rwanda Revenue Authority has reminded taxpayers who have yet to declare their second income tax quarterly prepayment to do so early. Courtesy

FEATURED: RRA urges taxpayers to avoid last-minute filing of 2nd income tax quarterly prepayment

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe and Dominica’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business, Trade, and Energy, Dr. Vince Henderson during the event in New York.

Rwanda, Dominica ink visa-free deal

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Twenty-six senators are set to serve in the Upper House for a five-year term.

PHOTOS: Who are the 26 senators in fourth legislature?

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Central Bank Governor John Rwangombwa presenting the Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Statement (MPFSS), on Wednesday, September 25. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Rwanda’s economy will grow higher than earlier projected - Rwangombwa

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Beneficiaries during the launch of an initiative aimed at providing young deaf women with essential vocational skills in trades such as tailoring, hospitality, and hairdressing. Courtesy

New initiative to empower deaf women with vocational skills

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Health worker conducts Mpox vaccination activity in Rubavu District. According to RBC, Rwanda has confirmed six cases of mpox to date. Courtesy

How is Rwanda faring in fight against mpox?

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

The Rwanda Agriculture Board (RAB) aims to modernise 85% of Rwanda’s pig farming sector by 2029 up from 20% in 2021.

Timely insemination spurs pig production in Nyamagabe

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

The Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire speaks during a meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Rwanda and Singapore introduced the world’s first AI Playbook for Small states in New York City early this week. Photo: Courtesy

5 things to know about Rwanda-Singapore AI “Playbook”

Wednesday, September 25, 2024