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A view of Gisimenti car-free zone recently. The government has new guidelines for the entertainment industry that will see non-essential services close at 1am on weekdays and 2am on weekends. File

Govt sets closing time for night-time entertainment

Wednesday, August 02, 2023

A view of Cyanika border between Rwanda and Uganda in Burera District. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana

Rwanda-Uganda border crossing sees surge in trade

Wednesday, August 02, 2023

Some of the most wanted genocide fugitives who were arrested. File

Genocide fugitives: How change of tack paid off

Wednesday, August 02, 2023

An aerial view of Muhanga Stadium. The government has completed the expropriation of 10 hectares of land to pave way for the construction of a stadium in Muhanga. Courtesy

New Muhanga stadium to be built on 10 hectares

Wednesday, August 02, 2023

Female motorbike riders are part of the team at VubaVuba, where they efficiently deliver various items that customers have shopped online. ALL PHOTOS BY DAN GATSINZI

Breaking barriers: Women who are reshaping delivery services

Wednesday, August 02, 2023

Smoke billows following clashes between rival military factions in Khartoum. The uprising has resulted to closure of key facilities including universities.

Over 200 Sudanese medical students to complete studies in Rwanda

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

Passengers board RwandAir's plane at Kigali International Airport in 2020.Airlines could be required to provide, in advance, passenger information and name record data to Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration.

Airlines to be required to share passenger data under new bill

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

Jackson Rugambwa, Tax Policy Analyst Rwanda Finance LTD during a presentation during the meeting on July 31. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Rwanda set to undergo “mock” assessment on tax transparency

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

Some women who are beneficiaries of the Social Economic Inclusion of Refugees and Host Communities (SEIRHC) project dubbed Jya Mbere project, that has been implemented by the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD). Courtesy

How refugees, host communities use Jya Mbere to create viable development projects

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

Burukina Faso Transitional President Captain Ibrahim Traoré and Malian Transitional President, Colonel Assimi Goïta,during their meeting. Internet.

Mali, Burkina Faso leaders back Niger coup plotter

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has postponed by-elections for district councillors that were planned for August 11 in Rubavu district.

NEC postpones by-elections for Rubavu councillors, mayor

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

Mystery as smoke billows from Nyamasheke hill. Courtesy photo

Geologists start probe into smoke, fire billowing from Nyamasheke hill

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

A farmer sorts her cabbage vegetables in Muko Sector, Musanze District.Despite significant progress in producing seeds for key commodities like maize, wheat, and soybeans, Rwanda still imports all its vegetable seeds. Sam Ngendahimana

Rwanda looks to cut vegetable seed imports

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

Child pornography is a crime that is punishable by a prison term of between 5 to 7 years and a fine of Rwf7 to 10 million. COURTESY

RIB arrests four YouTubers over child pornography

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

Gérardine Mukeshimana (courtesy photo)

Ex-Agric minister Mukeshimana appointed IFAD vice president

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, Jeannette Bayisenge speaks at the celebration of Africa Women’s Day on July 31. Courtesy

Africa Women’s Day: Is the Maputo Protocol practical?

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

Some mothers breastfeed their children during a campaign.World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is an annual celebration that is held every year from August 1 to August 7. File

World Breastfeeding Week: Five things to know

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

Lawyers offer support during the launch of plea bargaining, where they provided free legal assistance to 24 inmates in Mageragere Prison in October 2022. Courtesy

1500 cases settled through plea bargain in 8 months

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

Christopher Darkins poses for a photo recently. The 49-year old former American football player moved to Rwanda in September 2022 and plans to settle in the country. Photos Courtesy

Former NFL player talks football, activism, and moving to Rwanda

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

Some expo goers visit Kilimo Trust stand during the National Agriculture Show at Mulindi showground, in Gasabo District, on July 25, 2023 (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)

Kilimo Trust showcases platform converging agri-business opportunities

Tuesday, August 01, 2023