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A medic conducting oral screening during the observation of World Oral Health Day at Gikomero Stadium in Gasabo district on March 20. Courtesy
Health

Low uptake of dental check-ups raises concerns among dentists

Thursday, March 21, 2024
A view of the former Gisozi market that was demolished in 2022 due to its pollution impact on the neighbouring wetland. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Kigali: Nearly 200 former street vendors find new home at marketplace

Thursday, March 21, 2024
King Kong Organics has invested $10 million (approximately Rwf12.8 billion) to kick-start the cannabis industry in Rwanda. All photos: Courtesy.
Economy

KKOG’s investment plan in lucrative cannabis

Thursday, March 21, 2024
One of landslide incidents that took place in Karongi in February. The heightened surveillance follows three significant landslides that occurred in Kamonyi, Karongi, and Rusizi Districts in February .Courtesy
Environment

Govt says 'closely monitoring mysterious landslides' in three districts

Thursday, March 21, 2024
Olivier Uwishema presenting his scientific research at the American Academy of Neurology in Boston, Massachusetts, USA in April 2023.
Health

Rwanda’s Olivier Uwishema on leading charge in global health research

Thursday, March 21, 2024
When the weather is too hot, there are health risks. Courtesy
Environment

How to cope with rising temperatures

Thursday, March 21, 2024
PM Ngirente poses fo a photo with other officials at the launch of Fund for the Export Development in Africa's office in Kigali on Wednesday, March 20. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Business

How Rwanda will benefit from hosting Pan African Export Fund

Thursday, March 21, 2024
The Rotary International president, Gordon McInally is expected in Rwanda for a three-day working visit, from March 21-23. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rotary International president visits Rwanda

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Rwanda

MPs task govt to resolve vulnerable Genocide survivors’ issues in six months

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The East African Development Bank (EADB) faces scrutiny after regional lawmakers called for an investigation. Internet
Africa

East African devt bank under scrutiny following public petition

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Rwanda Agrofood 2024, that will include an exhibition and a conference, will take place at Kigali Convention Center from August 20 to 22. COURTESY
Agriculture

Rwanda to host international trade fairs showcasing agrifood, construction materials

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente delivers remarks during the official launch of the Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA) office in Kigali on Wednesday, March 20. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Business

Pan African Export Fund will catalyse trade – PM

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The world is facing heat waves as 2023 emerges warmest year
Environment

Report warns of ‘likely’ heat waves as 2023 emerges warmest year

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, Valentine Uwamariya explaining the relevance of the bill to lawmakers on March 18. Courtesy
Law

Inheritance: How new bill seeks to ensure will authenticity

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
James Kabarebe, Minister of State in Charge of Regional Cooperation and Kipchumba Murkomen, the Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport during the signing on March 19.Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda, Kenya commit to enhance transport along Northern Corridor

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Researchers and scholars during a consultative meeting with senators at the Parliament on Tuesday, March 19. They were invited for the consultations because they play a critical role in documenting the history of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Courtesy
Kwibuka

Research pivotal in combating genocide ideology - senators

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente officially launched the Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA) on Wednesday, March 20.Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Business

Pan African Export fund starts operations in Rwanda

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Delegates and officials pose for a group photo during the launch of “The Transformative Rwanda Water Supply and Sanitation Program” Phase 1, in Kigali on Tuesday, March 19. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

FEATURED: WASAC Group, AfDB launch multi-million dollar scheme to scale up water access

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Coffee farmer Mutibagirana sorts his plantation in Karenge sector, Rwamagana District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Replacing aging trees to boost Rwanda’s coffee exports

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Pascal Murasira, Rwandan entrepreneur and former Managing Director of Norrsken East Africa. Courtesy
Technology

Rwanda’s Murasira on setting up fund for start-up hubs in Africa, Middle East

Wednesday, March 20, 2024