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FEATURED: Richard Akotègnon HODEHOU Appointed Chief Executive Officer of Sanlam General Insurance Plc.

Friday, August 09, 2024
According to the regulations of NEC governing the 2024 elections of senators, the submission of candidatures for the said positions runs from July 30 through August 11. Courtesy
Elections

Ten things to know about Rwanda’s senatorial polls

Friday, August 09, 2024
The Rwanda Stock Exchange Chief Executive Officer Pierre-Celestin Rwabukumba, during the interview with The New Times on August 6. Photo by Dan GATSINZI
Economy

RSE’s Rwabukumba highlights plans to attract more listings

Friday, August 09, 2024
Miners on duty in a tunnel at Mageragere mining site. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Economy

Rwanda plots “improved” procedures for beryllium exports

Friday, August 09, 2024
Officials and participants pose for a group photo during a recent workshop in Kigali. Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED - Bandebereho: Engaging men in caregiving, violence prevention to strengthen couples’ relationships

Thursday, August 08, 2024
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Africa

Rwanda’s peacekeeping in CAR reaching ‘considerable progress’

Thursday, August 08, 2024
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Economy

Rwanda Stock Exchange sees increased activity in H1 2024

Thursday, August 08, 2024
The African Union members during the General Assembly. AU had set August 6, as the deadline for candidates vying for eight senior AU Commission positions to submit their credentials.
Africa

Four candidates shortlisted for AU top job

Thursday, August 08, 2024
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Africa

Any hope genocidal militia will be purged following Angola, Rwanda, DR Congo intelligence chiefs meet?

Thursday, August 08, 2024
Participants and officials pose for a group photo during the workshop on the project in Kigali on Wednesday, August 7. The project was entitled “Development of a Smart Wearable Device for Real-Time Risk Monitoring of Infectious Virus Spreading Case Study of COVID-19”. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: University of Rwanda’s smart wearable device to monitor infectious diseases

Thursday, August 08, 2024
A view of Nyabugogo bus terminal in Nyarugenge District. The works to revamp it is set to commence in 2025. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure

Nyabugogo bus terminal to get $100 million facelift

Thursday, August 08, 2024
Dr Edson Rwagasore, the Division Manager of Public Health Surveillance and Emergency Preparedness and Response at the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC).
Health

Mpox cases in Rwanda: One discharged, second still under treatment ‘but not in critical condition’ – official

Thursday, August 08, 2024
The World Health Organization has released $1 million to enhance the global response to mpox.
Health

WHO allocates $1m to combat mpox outbreak, announces further support

Thursday, August 08, 2024
The head of operations Edward Bitok addresses participants during the launch of the Igire Alumni Club that marks a new chapter in the BPR Igire programme. Courtesy
Featured

BPR Bank Rwanda empowers youth through Igire Alumni Club

Thursday, August 08, 2024
The Rwanda Mines, Petroleum, and Gas Board (RMB) has announced the suspension of beryllium exportation. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Economy

Rwanda suspends beryllium exportation amidst cases of illegal mining

Thursday, August 08, 2024
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (left) is expected to meet his Angolan counterpart Joao Lourenço on Thursday, August 8, in the Angolan capital Luanda.
Africa

Ramaphosa to meet Lourenco over DR Congo crisis

Thursday, August 08, 2024
DR Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi has accused his predecessor Joseph Kabila of preparing an insurrection. PHOTO COURTESY
Africa

Tshisekedi accuses Kabila of 'planning an insurrection'

Thursday, August 08, 2024
An aerial drone photo taken on April 3, 2024, shows a city view in Nairobi, Kenya. (Xinhua/Han Xu)
Africa

PHOTOS: Chinese-built road transforming lives of mothers in Kenya

Thursday, August 08, 2024
Passengers board buses at Nyabugogo taxi park in Kigali. Buses for transportation of more than 25 persons will pay an import duty rate of 10 per cent instead of 25 per cent. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Economy

From foodstuff to cars: Inside new raft of tax exemptions

Thursday, August 08, 2024
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Jean Chrysostome Ngabitsinze visits rice farmers in Rurambi marshland in Bugesera District in 2023. The newly initiated Rwanda Food Commodity Board aims at purchasing produce directly from farmers and its mission is to ensure national food security by making staple foods available and affordable. Courtesy

Key insights on the proposed 'Rwanda Food Commodity Board'

Thursday, August 08, 2024