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Dieudonne Ishimwe, alias Prince Kid, consults with his lawyers at the High Court chambers in Nyamirambo earlier this year. File.
Crime

Prince Kid sentenced to five years in prison

Friday, October 13, 2023
Some of the new buses imported by Jali transport firm. The new fleet of 20 buses was unveiled in the capital Kigali on Friday, October 13, and is expected to ease shortages in public transport by per cent. PHOTOS BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Rwanda

VIDEO: 20 new buses to ease shortages in Kigali’s public transport by 6%

Friday, October 13, 2023
( L-R): The Minister of State in charge of Public Investment and Resource mobilization at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Jeanine Munyeshuli; the Deputy Speaker in charge of Parliamentary Affairs at the Chamber of Deputies, Edda Mukabagwiza; Speaker Donatille Mukabalisa, and Deputy Speaker in charge Finance and Administration, Mussa Fazil Harerimana, during a plenary sitting of the Lower House that approved the relevance of a new bill governing privatisation, on October 12, 2023, in Kigali . (courtesy).
Economy

New privatisation bill to spur private sector-led economy – Munyeshuri

Friday, October 13, 2023
The New Times
Health

No Bra Day: What is it all about?

Friday, October 13, 2023
Dancer Thierry Ishimwe, known as Titi Brown, is a suspect of defilement. PHOTO BY INYARWANDA.COM
Law

Dancer Titi Brown’s defilement case verdict set for November 10

Friday, October 13, 2023
Secretary general of the East African Community, Peter Mathuki. PHOTO | XINHUA via AFP

EAC raises concerns over ‘deteriorating’ DR Congo situation

Friday, October 13, 2023
Members of Parliament have expressed concerns about the sluggish pace of digitising cooperatives, despite the government's substantial investment in this endeavour. CRAISH BAHIZI
Technology

Slow progress in digitising cooperatives sparks parliamentary concern

Friday, October 13, 2023
Some teachers marking the national exams at GSO Butare Indatwa in Huye. Some of them countrywide have raised concerns about delayed payments since August after completing their tasks. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Education

Exams body reassures teachers over delayed marking allowances

Friday, October 13, 2023
The support given to 60 families was in line with ‘Rotary Disaster Response in Rwanda. PHOTOS BY GERMAIN NSANZIMANA
Environment

Rotary Club supports disaster-hit families in Rubavu

Friday, October 13, 2023
A new bill governing the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority (RCAA) seeks to allow it to ensure civil aviation training and innovation in aviation, and to regulate and oversee relevant training organisations. Sam Ngendahimana
Aviation

Why law governing civil aviation is under review

Friday, October 13, 2023
According to REG in the EDPRS II program from 2013 through 2018, the Government of Rwanda made a clear policy decision to diversify electricity sources. Courtesy
Energy

Rwanda’s energy journey over the past decade

Friday, October 13, 2023
While acquiring digging equipment may seem costly or challenging,farmers believe linking them with investors who can procure tractors will help them to achieve their agricultural planning targets. Emmanuel Nkangura
Agriculture

Eastern Province: Farmers call for more investment in agri-machinery

Friday, October 13, 2023
An exhibition is underway on the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress Africa on October 25,2022. From October 17 to 19 Rwanda will host The Mobile World Congress at the Kigali Convention Centre. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Technology

Mobile World Congress Kigali set to accelerate digital innovation, enhance connectivity

Friday, October 13, 2023
Einat Weiss, Israel’s Ambassador to Rwanda. Photo: Courtesy
International

Rwandans in Israel are safe – envoy

Friday, October 13, 2023
A child heading to school carrying a school bag made out a plastic banner
Rwanda

Waste to work: How local entrepreneurs are empowering vulnerable communities

Friday, October 13, 2023
President Kagame meets Chairman and CEO from LG Corporation, Kwang Mo Koo and delegation in Kigali at Village Urugwiro on Thursday, October 12. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Technology

Kagame, LG Corporation delegation talk education, tech, electronics

Thursday, October 12, 2023
A Kenya Airways (KQ) plane bound for London’s Heathrow Airport landed “safely” after “an alert of a potential security threat,” the airline said in a statement on Thursday, October 12. Internet
Security

Kenya Airways plane lands ‘safely’ after security threat alert

Thursday, October 12, 2023
The 12th intake of the Basic Special Forces Course at the Counter Terrorism Training Centre (CTTC) Mayange in Bugesera District.
Rwanda

PHOTOS: CAR law enforcement officers start special forces course in Rwanda

Thursday, October 12, 2023
Rwanda Investigation Bureau on Wednesday, October 11, announced the arrest of Theogene Manirakiza, the founder and owner of Ukwezi.com, and Ukwezi TV, a YouTube channel, for attempted bribery. COURTESY
Crime

'Rwf500,000 bribe to kill a story’ gets YouTube journalist arrested

Thursday, October 12, 2023
The United Nations peacekeeping mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO) says it took “immediate and robust action” in response to reports of sexual misconduct by its troops. Internet
Africa

DR Congo: UN peacekeepers suspended over sexual misconduct

Thursday, October 12, 2023