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Actors in the cooperative development sector in Eastern Province gathered to discuss about solutions that hinder cooperative development including misuse of resources, ghost cooperatives among others
Law

Cooperatives Agency pushes for specialised lawyers to bolster justice in cooperative offenses

Thursday, February 29, 2024
RGB chief executive Usta Kaitesi delivers remarks during the dissemination of the Rwanda Civil Society Barometer 2023, in Kigali on Wednesday, February 29
Rwanda

Private sector urged to cooperate with civil society organisations

Thursday, February 29, 2024
New appartments to accommodate residents of Gitega Sector who live near Mpazi drainage that is identified as a high risk zone in Kigali. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Housing

Inside Kigali’s plan to reduce informal settlements to 20%

Thursday, February 29, 2024
Inmates during a hair dressing training session in Nyarugenge Prison. A total of 1,132 individuals have been assigned to community service since April 2023. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda

Over 1,000 convicts assigned community service since April 2023

Thursday, February 29, 2024
Some of the students of Green Hills Academy, entertain delegates during the celebration of the International Day of Mother Tongue at Green Hills Academy in Kigali on Wednesday, February 28. All photos: Dan Gatsinzi.
Culture

Rwandans urged to elevate Kinyarwanda to its rightful place

Thursday, February 29, 2024
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and Rwanda National Police (RNP) will on March 1, launch the Defence and Security Citizen Outreach Programme 2024. File
Security

RDF, Police unveil 2024 citizen outreach programme

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
A client buys some products at Nyarugenge Market. Craish Bahizi
Economy

Consumers entitled to 10% VAT reward for their purchases

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS) female personnel during a meeting on Wednesday, February 28. RCS has acknowledged the need for more female prison warders to address specific needs of incarcerated women. COURTESY
Women

RCS seeks more female officers to enhance services for women inmates

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Francis Kamanzi was appointed by a cabinet meeting as the new CEO of Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) on Tuesday, February 27.
Politics

Who is Francis Kamanzi, the new Rwanda mines board CEO?

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Paddy rice production in 2023 amounted to 133,628 tonnes, 1,446 tonnes less than the 135,074 tonnes recorded in the previous year, in Rwanda. On February 21, 2024, the country enacted legislation governing biosafety, aimed at ensuring the safe handling, transfer, and use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) food in the country.
Agriculture

Six things to know as Rwanda promulgates GMO law

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Thousands of people are facing extreme drought in Somalia.Internet
Africa

Over 58 mln people face food insecure in Greater Horn of Africa: report

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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Featured

FEATURED: Bralirwa launches Vital'O still water

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The deadline for declaring and paying immovable property tax and rental income tax is approaching following the extension to February 29, 2024. Sam Ngendahimana
Featured

FEATURED: Five key things to know as deadline for immovable property tax, rental income tax looms

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Huye Intermediate Court handed a seven-year jail sentence to two individuals in connection with an illegal mine that collapsed in Huye District in 2023. File
Crime

Two sentenced to 7 years in jail over Huye mine incident

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
SCIAF and consortium partners Trócaire, CBM UK and five Rwandan partners supported by the Scottish Government during the launch of the Climate Justice Programme at Kigali Marriott Hotel, on February 2024. Photos: Courtesy/ Trócaire Rwanda.
Featured

Weathering the storm: Major climate justice scheme launched in Rwanda

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Delegates at the ongoing World Trade Organization’s 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Photo: Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda joins global deal to end illegal fishing

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Cross border cargo trucks transport goods from Tanzania to Rwanda.The National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) remains concerned about the risks posed by disruptions in the Red Sea on international commodity prices. (File Photo)
Economy

Red Sea disruption risks on inflation persist despite slowdown – experts

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Women

Serving at grassroots level is where Dr Umuhoza Rwabukumba’s heart lies

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Former Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Chief of Defence Staff and Minister of Internal Security Gen Patrick Nyamvumba was proposed by a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, February 27, as Rwanda's High Commissioner to Tanzania.
Rwanda

Former army chief Gen Nyamvumba appointed envoy to Tanzania

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
A Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) contingent is participating in Justified Accord 24 (JA24), a two-week Joint Multinational Field Training Exercise (FTX) commenced that commenced February 26 at the Counter Insurgency, Terrorism, and Stability Operations Center (CITSO) in Nanyuki, Laikipia County. Photos courtesy of RDF

RDF participates in multinational military drills in Kenya

Tuesday, February 27, 2024