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Former Speaker of Parliament Donatille Mukabalisa speaks after being designated as a new senator by the National Consultative Forum of Political Organisations on September 19. Phtos by Craish Bahizi
Politics

Former house speaker Mukabalisa returns to Senate

Thursday, September 19, 2024
(L-R) Dr Yvan Butera, Minister of State for Health, Antoine Anfré, the French Ambassador to Rwanda, and Belén Calvo Uyarra, the Ambassador of the European Union to Rwanda during the signing ceremony.
Health

EU pledges support for Rwanda’s pharma hub ambitions

Thursday, September 19, 2024
The Macye Macye scheme was launched by MTN Rwanda in partnership with Bank of Kigali and the smartphone financing company Intelligra Solutions in November 2022. File
Business

Possible solutions to issues in Macye Macye scheme

Thursday, September 19, 2024
Uwamaliya now sells fresh strawberries and homemade jam in local markets where a box of strawberries goes for Rwf2,300
Agriculture

Is strawberry farming in Rwanda a blossoming industry?

Thursday, September 19, 2024
Young coders during a hackaton competition at Africa Leadership University August 17, 2024. Rwanda is implementing a scheme to train one million coders under NST2. Craish Bahizi
Technology

Eight things to know about Rwanda’s scheme to train one million coders

Thursday, September 19, 2024
Gender experts discuss GBV and the innovative tools to sensitise masses on the vice, such as the chatbot
Featured

‘Mbaza’ GBV information platform hits 100,000 visitors

Thursday, September 19, 2024
Rwanda's Ambassador to the US Mathilde Mukantabana addresses a delegation from the Congressional Chiefs of Staff Association during the event on September 17. Courtesy
International

Rwandan embassy in US hosts Congressional chiefs of staff

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Genocide suspect Jean-Baptiste Mugimba's appeal on genocide conviction has been refuted by prosecution. Courtesy
Crime

Prosecution refutes Mugimba’s appeal on genocide conviction

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Rwandan civil engineer Lisa Umutoni received the Young Civil Engineer Award by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), South Carolina Section on September 13. Courtesy
Women

Rwandan woman wins 'Young Civil Engineer Award' in South Carolina

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Naftal Ahishakiye, the Secretary General of Ibuka, Immaculee Kayitesi, President of Avega and Odette Nyiramilimo, a former senator. Courtesy
Rwanda

What should incoming Senators do to fight genocide ideology?

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon
Africa

JP Morgan CEO to visit Africa in expansion push 

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Six convicts of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi,Innocent Sagahutu, Francois Xavier Nzuwonemeye, Prosper Mugiraneza, Alphonse Nteziryayo, Andre Ntagerura, Protais Zigiranyirazo.
Crime

Activists condemn ‘negative solidarity’ as Kinshasa readies to host Genocide convicts

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Rwanda High commissioner Emmanuel Hategeka presents his letters of credence to President Prithvirajsing Roopun of Mauritius on Tuesday, September 17. Courtesy
International

PHOTOS: Hategeka presents letters of credence to Mauritius President Prithvirajsing Roopun

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana during the signing of agreements at the Pan-African Surgical Healthcare Forum in Kigali on September 17. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health

African leaders commit to transform surgical care 

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
A view of Kigali City in Nyarugenge District. The City of Kigali has urged landowners to begin building and utilizing their land to avoid the risk of ownership termination. Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

What you need to know about termination of land ownership contracts

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
National Electoral Commission Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa (C) during the polls to elect 12 senators on Monday, September 16. Courtesy
Elections

Senate elections: Final results expected not later than September 24

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana.
Health

Equitable surgical healthcare: Minister advocates for impact-driven reforms

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Rare conjoined twin girls separated after 14-hour operation using mixed reality.
Health

Rare conjoined twin girls separated after 14-hour operation using mixed reality

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Primary school students during a class on robotics in Kigali. The government has launched a pilot phase for integrating robotics into the national curriculum. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Technology

Five things to know as Rwanda pilots robotics in curriculum

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Nyanza Cultural village among the projects to boost cultural tourism
Tourism

Eight multi billion projects that will boost cultural tourism in Nyanza

Wednesday, September 18, 2024