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Director General of Rwanda Biomedical Center, Claude Muvunyi delivers his remarks during the event.
Health

World AIDs Day: Rwanda introduces new preventive measure

Monday, December 02, 2024
Miners on duty in Kabacuzi in Muhanga District. According to Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) , mining companies that pollute rivers could lose their licences. File
Environment

Mining firms risk losing licences over polluting rivers

Sunday, December 01, 2024
Heads of State at the 24th Ordinary Summit of the East African Community Heads of State held in Arusha, Tanzania, on November 30. Courtesy
Africa

EAC to recognise French, Kiswahili as official languages

Sunday, December 01, 2024
The World AIDS Day was marked under the theme “End AIDS, My Responsibility.” 
Health

Rwanda observes World AIDS Day with renewed commitment to ending HIV, stigma

Sunday, December 01, 2024
I&M Bank (Rwanda) Plc, CEO  Benjamin Mutimura (L) and Jetu Lalvani, CEO of Kaizenvest during the signing ceremony on Friday, November 29. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

FEATURED: I&M Bank, Kaizenvest bring affordable loans to Rwanda’s education sector

Sunday, December 01, 2024
Pauline Okumu, National Director of World Vision Rwanda and Maurice Mugabowagahunde, Governor of the Northern Province lay a foundation stone for ECD center and a second-generation health post in Buzaniro, in Burera District on Thursday. Photos by Fidele Nsengiyumva
Featured

FEATURED: World Vision lays foundation stone for Health Centre, ECD as part of 30th Anniversary pre-events

Sunday, December 01, 2024
Panelists during the East African Law Society (EALS) annual conference and general assembly which concluded on Saturday, November 30 in Uganda. Courtesy
Law

Rwandan lawyers call out ‘politics’ affecting open practice in East Africa

Sunday, December 01, 2024
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation olivier Nduhungirehe during an interview on October 30, 2024. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

DR Congo: Nduhungirehe explains why Rwanda's 'defensive measures will remain in place’

Sunday, December 01, 2024
Participants pose for a group photo at the workshop in Kigali on Friday November 29. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: Livestock sector urged to leverage Equity Bank’s financing solutions

Sunday, December 01, 2024
Solange Kayisire, Minister of State for Local Government(L) leads other participants during a kitchen garden installation in Karongi District on Saturday, November 30. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: World Vision partners with Karongi District to tackle malnutrition

Sunday, December 01, 2024
Wamkele Mene, Secretary General of AfCFTA addresses a past conference. The Trade Development Forum, co-hosted by the government of Rwanda and TradeMark Africa, is set to kick off on December 2-3 in Kigali. File
Featured

FEATURED: Rwanda set to host Trade Development Forum

Sunday, December 01, 2024
A landscape picturesque view of Kigali's Centre Business District. The Rwandan capital has been ranked as the second most liveable and investable city in Africa by the Africa Report. Courtesy
Tourism

Kigali ranked Africa's second most attractive city

Saturday, November 30, 2024
Justice minister Emmanuel Ugirashebuja. COURTESY
Security

Rwanda questions unexplained removal of EAC troops from DR Congo

Saturday, November 30, 2024
Dr. Uzziel Ndagijimana, Group CEO of BK Group Plc and Bank of Kigali CEO Diane Karusisi during a press conference on Friday, November 29. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

FEATURED: Bank of Kigali Continues to Empower Communities and Businesses, Driving Financial Success in Q3 2024

Saturday, November 30, 2024
An ambulance captured being loaded with cement sacks last week. Courtesy
Rwanda

What misuse of ambulances means for patient safety

Saturday, November 30, 2024
The New Times

President Ruto takes over EAC Chairmanship, outlines priorities 

Saturday, November 30, 2024
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been reappointed as Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) for a second four-year term. Internet
Africa

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reappointed WTO Director-General for a second term

Saturday, November 30, 2024
The New Times
Rwanda

Raising survival rates of planted trees to help Rwanda tap into carbon market

Saturday, November 30, 2024
President Paul Kagame arrives in Arusha, Tanzania, on Saturday, November 30, for the 24th Ordinary Summit of EAC Heads of State. Courtesy Urugwiro Village
Rwanda

Kagame in Arusha for EAC Summit

Saturday, November 30, 2024
The New Times
Crime

Two arrested as RRA thwarts Rwf200m smuggling operation

Saturday, November 30, 2024