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Cement manufacturer Cimerwa Plc has announced that it will pay out Rwf13.195 billion in interim dividends to shareholders. Photo by Moise Bahati
Business

Cimerwa investors set for Rwf13bn in interim dividend payout

Monday, August 05, 2024
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned. Internet

Bangladesh prime minister resigns, army promises justice

Monday, August 05, 2024
The High Commissioner-Designate of Rwanda to Tanzania, Gen Patrick Nyamvumba, and Amb. Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation of Tanzania, interact shortly after the former presented copies of his letters of credence, on Monday, August 5. Courtesy of Rwanda High Commission in Tanzania
Africa

Nyamvumba presents letters of credence to Tanzania minister of foreign affairs

Monday, August 05, 2024
Tau's coach Hugo Tortosa, Tau and one of Torotsa's former trainers Moustapha Akkouh pose for a photo.
Featured

FEATURED: Mchezo-sponsored Taekwondo star eyes Olympic glory

Monday, August 05, 2024
The event took place at Spiro’s main showroom located at the Kigali Special Economic Zone on July 27
Featured

FEATURED: Spiro Rwanda launches over 150 e-bikes, extends automated swap stations to Muhanga, Kayonza

Monday, August 05, 2024
Some of the 634 Central African Armed Forces (FACA) soldiers trained by the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), during the graduation ceremony in Bangui on Monday, August 5. Photos by Davis Higiro
Africa

PHOTOS: Over 600 Rwanda-trained CAR soldiers graduate

Monday, August 05, 2024
Domus Pacis Parish catholic church in Huye is among the over 5,600 churches that have been closed during the ongoing inspection countrywide. Courtesy
Religion

Over 5,600 churches shut down over non-compliance

Monday, August 05, 2024
Inside Bralirwa firm processing beer in Rubavu. BK Capital analysts have reaffirmed their “Buy” rating on Bralirwa. File
Business

Analysts upbeat on Bralirwa, set Rwf255 target

Monday, August 05, 2024
Gen Nyakarundi addresses Rwandan troops CAR in the capital Bangui on August 4. Courtesy of RDF.
Africa

CAR: RDF army chief briefs Rwandan troops on regional security

Monday, August 05, 2024
Coffee washing station.
Featured

FEATURED: Why supporting agri-SMEs can strengthen Rwanda’s entire food value chain

Monday, August 05, 2024
Participants who attended the internship programme organised by Rwanda Coding Academy (RCA) and Irembo. Courtesy
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: Irembo invests in next generation of engineers in partnership with Rwanda Coding Academy

Monday, August 05, 2024
Various blood components in dedicated bags from left to right: red blood cells, plasma, platelets, and cryoprecipitates, at RBC’s Blood Transfusion Division in Kigali, on July 30, 2024. Rwanda plans to sell plasma surplus to address production cost and ease access to derived lifesaving medication.
Health

Rwanda to export plasma in strategic medical move

Monday, August 05, 2024
Farmers sort their rice produce at Bugarama rice farm. Rwanda Food Commodity Board” will be purchasing produce from farmers and also help them afford agro-inputs. File
Agriculture

Rwanda mulls agency to purchase produce from farmers

Sunday, August 04, 2024
The 8.5MW plant is located in Rwamagana District, Eastern Province. File
Energy

What next after Norwegian energy developer exits Rwandan market?

Sunday, August 04, 2024
A herdsboy walks on a dry land in Samburu County, Kenya on July 15,2021.
Africa

Global bodies issue drought alert in Horn of Africa

Sunday, August 04, 2024
Hind Hassan Abdalgalil, UNAIDS Rwanda Country Director. Courtesy
Health

HIV/AIDS: UNAIDS Rwanda Boss talks recent achievements, future challenges

Sunday, August 04, 2024
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Health

Uganda records 2 imported mpox cases

Sunday, August 04, 2024
Rwanda National Police arrested 22 people including drivers, for modifying or disconnecting the devices. Courtesy
Crime

Over 20 Kigali drivers arrested for modifying vehicle speed governors

Saturday, August 03, 2024
Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Jean-Damascène Bizimana, addresses the event on Friday, August 2. All photos by Willy Mucyo
Culture

School feeding takes center stage in Umuganura celebrations

Saturday, August 03, 2024
American Pastor Voddie Baucham
Religion

American pastor Voddie Baucham expected in Kigali

Friday, August 02, 2024