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Philippines reports new mpox case after eight-month break.
International

Philippines reports new mpox case after eight-month break

Monday, August 19, 2024
Mrs. Monica Geingos.
Africa

Ex-Namibia First Lady appointed Chancellor at Kepler College

Monday, August 19, 2024
A flood retention dam with a capacity to retain two million cubic metres of flood water along River Sebeya in Rubavu District.
Environment

Inside Rwanda's Rwf154 bn budget for climate change adaptation

Monday, August 19, 2024
Eric Kabayiza, Single Project Implementation Unit (SPIU) Coordinator, speaks to journalists on replacement of aging coffee trees in Nyamasheke district. Photos By Germain Nsanzimana
Agriculture

Govt to provide over 25 million seedlings for coffee rejuvenation

Monday, August 19, 2024
Trainees and officials pose for a group photo after concluting the workshop. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

FEATURED: UR empowers innovators with AI, IoT, entrepreneurial skills to commercialise projects

Monday, August 19, 2024
The percentage of people holding discriminatory attitudes toward individuals living with HIV has significantly decreased, now hovering around or below 10%.
Health

HIV-related stigma decreases in Rwanda - report

Monday, August 19, 2024
A total of 3,850 tonnes of rice from Bugarama that have been stranded at the stores due to lack of market, got buyers on Sunday, August 18. According to Rusizi District Mayor Anicet Kibiriga, the produce was purchased by the National Strategic Grain Reserve and EAX (East Africa Exchange) a local company in cross-border trade. Courtesy
Economy

Rusizi: Over 3,000 tonnes of rice get long-awaited buyers

Sunday, August 18, 2024
Sudan declares cholera outbreak.
Africa

Sudan declares cholera outbreak

Sunday, August 18, 2024
An artistic impression of the proposed Kibeho basilica in Nyaruguru District. File
Religion

Rwf3.5 billion required to expand Kibeho holy land sanctuary

Sunday, August 18, 2024
Uganda has handed over nearly 100 Congolese police officers who had fled clashes between the M23 rebels in early August.
Africa

Uganda hands over DR Congo police officers

Sunday, August 18, 2024
With 2,850 metric tons of washed coffee and 14,250 metric tons of fresh coffee harvested annually from over 10 million coffee trees, the district aims to expand its coffee plantations to all 14 sectors.
Agriculture

Gatsibo seeks to bridge gap between coffee production and consumption

Sunday, August 18, 2024
The Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana takes oath on November 30, 2022. The newly appointed Cabinet will take their oath of office on Monday, August 19. Olivier Mugwiza
Politics

Cabinet to be sworn in on Monday

Sunday, August 18, 2024
The launch marks a significant milestone in Irembo’s ongoing commitment to enhancing user convenience and operational efficiency.
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: New online services launched by Irembo, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

Sunday, August 18, 2024
NEC Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa addresses journalists in May. NEC, on August 17, published a list of 32 candidates for senatorial elections scheduled for September. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA
Elections

Senatorial elections: 32 senate candidates approved

Saturday, August 17, 2024
Senators during a session. The National Electoral Commission on August 17 published a list of 32 candidates vying for senatorial elections scheduled for September.
Elections

NEC publishes list of 32 candidates vying for senatorial seats

Saturday, August 17, 2024
One of the newly completed housing units at the ongoing construction project of phase one of a halfway social reintegration centre commonly known as “Halfway home”. Courtesy
Infrastructure

PHOTOS: First halfway homes to be completed this year - RCS

Saturday, August 17, 2024
Tamu Tamu Heat Spices Ltd, and Hlaal White Vinegar produced by Cheeter Group Ltd. Courtesy

Rwanda FDA suspends two vinegar brands

Saturday, August 17, 2024
Tamu Tamu Heat Spices Ltd, and Hlaal White Vinegar produced by Cheeter Group Ltd. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda FDA suspends two vinegar brands

Saturday, August 17, 2024
A view of Rubavu public beach whose boating industry is booming/Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Rwanda

Rwanda to start offering boat-building courses

Saturday, August 17, 2024
Irrigation increased by around 50 per cent from 48,508 hectares in 2017 to 72,912 hectares in 2024.
Agriculture

How Rwanda's 2018-24 strategic agriculture transformation plan fared

Saturday, August 17, 2024