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Flags of the Commonwealth member states hoisted in Kigali during the CHOGM in June 2022. Rwandans are partaking in the annual observance of Commonwealth Day. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda

Rwanda joins global celebration of Commonwealth Day

Monday, March 11, 2024
Delegates pose for a photo during the Bank of Kigali's gala dinner for celebrating the International Women's Day at Kigali Convention Centre on Friday, March 8. Courtesy
Featured

[FEATURED] IWD: Bank of Kigali urges women to ‘unleash business potential’ at gala dinner

Monday, March 11, 2024
The project facilitating power exchange between the two nations encompasses the construction of the Shango Substation and the Mirama-Shango 220kV Transmission Line, spanning 93.5 kilometers to link Rwanda with Uganda.
Energy

Rwanda-Uganda power trading reduces dependency on diesel plants

Monday, March 11, 2024
Rugezi wetland in Burera District has registered an increase in grey-crowned crane population following its restoration. Courtesy
Environment

Rugezi wetland records surge in grey-crowned crane population

Monday, March 11, 2024
Delegates in grouup photo at the conclusion of the project that aimed to provide knowledge and tools about sexual consent to young people. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Health

Why educating adolescents on sexual consent is crucial

Monday, March 11, 2024
A female lecturer during a class at the University of Rwanda, Gikondo Campus. According to the report, there were 1,083 PhD staff in 2022. Women were 162 representing almost 15 per cent of the total. Bahizi
Women

Academic staff: Women make up 15% of PhD holders in Rwanda – report

Monday, March 11, 2024
Jacqueline Niyonzima, a Burundian refugee, during the interview at her Imararungu Bar-Resto. All photos: Craish Bahizi
Business

From vulnerable refugee to thriving hospitality business owner; Jacqueline Niyonzima’s story

Monday, March 11, 2024
The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council has asked the AU Commission to “mobilise requisite support” for SADC military mission in eastern DR Congo. Internet
Africa

AU to fund SADC mission in DR Congo

Sunday, March 10, 2024
Your personal brand, It is how you want people to see you. Whereas reputation is about credibility.

Crafting your personal brand: strategies for success

Sunday, March 10, 2024
Some impounded illicit alcohol in Burera. Police revealed that there is a decline in Kanyanga trafficking and abuse, referring to illicit alcohol smuggled from Uganda. File
Rwanda

Northern Province: Kanyanga trafficking, abuse decrease by 80% — Police

Sunday, March 10, 2024
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Politics

Political parties forum trains conflict resolution commissioners

Sunday, March 10, 2024
Experts discuss on the potential of these programmes to address current challenges during a validation workshop for the courses on March 7. All Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

UR to launch Master’s programmes for vaccine manufacturing advancement

Sunday, March 10, 2024
A cache of firearms displayed at the Baragoi Police Station in Samburu County, Kenya on April 14, 2023. PHOTO | GEOFFREY ONDIEKI | NMG
Africa

EA security chiefs plan to end arms trade with technology

Sunday, March 10, 2024
The New Times
Culture

Ambassador Ngoga stresses cultural importance at 'Rwandaful Night’

Saturday, March 09, 2024
SKOL Brewery Ltd proudly celebrated the remarkable achievements of women within the company on International Women’s Day (IWD) ,Friday, March 8
Featured

FEATURED - IWD: SKOL Brewery celebrates with Rayon Sports WFC

Saturday, March 09, 2024
President Paul Kagame has been elected by his party RPF-Inkotanyi as its flag-bearer in the 2024 presidential elections. PHOTO BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO
Politics

2024 elections: Kagame elected RPF flag-bearer

Saturday, March 09, 2024
A scene of incident where floods washed away children in Rubavu District. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Rwanda

Rubavu: Floods kill two children, injure one

Saturday, March 09, 2024
Upgrading healthcare facilities has expanded health care services for residents near borders contributing to the country's goal to ensure that by 2024, people need to walk less than 24 minutes to visit a heal
Health

Nyagatare: Upgraded Ndego health post reduces cross border medical trips

Saturday, March 09, 2024
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente interacts with Sahr John Kpundeh, the Country Manager for the World Bank in Rwanda and Minister of Finance Uzziel Ndagijimana (R) after a meeting on Friday, March 8. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda, World Bank strengthen bilateral cooperation for sustainable development

Saturday, March 09, 2024
President Paul Kagame shares a light moment with Samuel Mugisha, his former teacher at Ntare School, Apollo Kashanku, the chairman of Ntare School Old Boys Association (NSOBA), and current Ntare School Headmaster Saul Rwampororo, during a cocktail at Kigali Convention Centre on Friday, March 8. Mugisha, Kashanku, Rwampororo, and over 500 members of Ntare School alumni earlier travelled to Kigali for the finals of the Ntare Lions League (NLL) football tournament, from March 7 to 10.
Rwanda

PHOTOS: President Kagame hosts cocktail in honor of Ntare School OBs

Saturday, March 09, 2024