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Some of the 25 new buses imported by Jali transport firm to help address persistent shortage of public buses in the City of Kigali. Courtesy
Rwanda

Public transport set for boost as new buses arrive

Wednesday, July 12, 2023
One of many shops that were affected by fire that gutted Zindiro workshops on Tuesday, July 11. Photo by Christianne Murengerantwari
Rwanda

Fire safety: How vigilant are property, business owners?

Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Alain Roberto Berwa, the founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Seal, a venture-backed start-up. Photo: Courtesy.
Technology

MIT alumnus on bringing blockchain technology skills back to Rwanda

Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Francis Bushayija, the president of COOPRIKA-Cyunuzi cooperative in Kirehe and Ngoma districts (4th right), tours the rice plantation with other members. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

How Agaciro-funded firm has changed the fortunes of Kirehe, Ngoma rice farmers

Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The CEO of Agaciro Development Fund, Gilbert Nyatanyi, with the Group Executive Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations of TDB, Mary Kamari, during the announcement of the fund’s $8.1 million investment in the regional bank. PHOTO BY IGIHE
Economy

Why Agaciro fund invested $8 million in regional bank

Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has condemned an attack on the UN mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) on Monday, July 10. Internet
Africa

UN chief condemns attack that killed Rwandan peacekeeper

Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Minister of Finance Uzziel Ndagijimana and Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, Chief Executive Officer of SFD during the signing ceremony in Kigali on Tuesday, July 11. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Infrastructure

Rwanda secures $20m for Kamonyi electricity network

Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Technicians install Starlink internet at one of the 50 schools. Rwanda has launched Starlink internet in 50 schools, guaranteeing access to online learning opportunities and better learning outcomes for over 18,000 students.
Technology

Study confirms radiation leakage from Starlink satellites

Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Fire engulfed one car and slightly damaged three others in an area called ‘mu Cyerekezo garage’ in Gatsata sector, Gasabo District, on July 11. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Rwanda

Vehicle destroyed, three others damaged in Gatsata fire

Tuesday, July 11, 2023
A view of a burned gas shop at Zindiro. The fire outbreaks that affected three different locations in the City of Kigali on Tuesday, July 11 damaged properties valued at Rwf235 million. Photo by Christianne Murengerantwari
Rwanda

Properties worth Rwf235m damaged by fires – Police

Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Rwanda National Police (RNP)'s Fire and Rescue Brigade managed to extinguish a building block that houses the former office of Imvaho Nshya that was gutted by fire Tuesday, July 11. Photo by Christianne Murengerantwari
Rwanda

PHOTOS: Police hailed for swift response to Expo Ground fire incident

Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Devastated Zindiro workshops after a mass fire on July 11. According to the owners of the gutted properties, losses incurred by workshop businesses are estimated to be worth Rwf200 million. Photos by Christianne Murengerantwari

Property worth Rwf200m lost in Kimironko fire

Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Foodstuff vendors at Kimisagara market in Nyarugenge District. Rwanda’s consumer prices increased by 13.7 per cent in June, at a decelerating pace from 14.1 per cent recorded in May.Craish Bahizi
Economy

Rwanda’s consumer prices rise to 13.7% in June

Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Two Rwandan nuns Reginette Nzamukunda and Marguerite Mukashema who were killed in Yemen. COURTESY
Religion

Vatican moves to canonise Rwandan nuns slain in Yemen

Tuesday, July 11, 2023
A view of a massive fire that engulfed numerous workshops in Zindiro early morning on July 11. PHOTO BY FRANCIS KATABARWA
Rwanda

PHOTOS: Eyewitnesses explain cause of fire outbreak at Kimironko workshops

Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Abdallah Utumatwishima, the Minister for Youth, interacting with over 60 diaspora youth, who are on a two-week transformative tour of Rwanda. PHOTOS BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA
Rwanda

Youth Minister tips diaspora youth on patriotism, investment opportunities

Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Govenor Jim Pillen ( in red tie) , Ambassador Mathilde, Maj. Gen Daryl Bohac ( next to Amb) and new incoming Adjutant General Major Gen. Craig W. Strong.
Rwanda

Rwandan envoy honours U.S. army general

Tuesday, July 11, 2023
UN peacekeepers on patrol in CAR. COURTESY PHOTO
Security

RDF mourns fallen peacekeeper

Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Rwandan Peacekeepers on patrol in CAR. FILE PHOTO
Africa

Rwandan peacekeeper killed in CAR

Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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Tuesday, July 11, 2023