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Senator Evode Uwizeyimana has suggested that the infamous ‘demarrage en côte’ or ‘hill start’ driving test should be scrapped for automatic cars. PHOTO BY Craish BAHIZI

Senator calls for review in testing for driver's license

Thursday, July 27, 2023
BasiGo and AC Mobility aim to deliver 200 electric buses to bus operators in the country by the end of 2024. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: BasiGo partners with AC Mobility (Tap&Go) to bring electric buses to Rwanda

Thursday, July 27, 2023
The new Gisenyi market is set to be completed in six months, according to François Habitegeko, the Governor of the Western Province. PHOTO: GERMAIN NSANZIMANA
Infrastructure

Gisenyi market to be completed in six months – Governor Habitegeko

Thursday, July 27, 2023
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Security

Car thief arrested while looking for buyers

Thursday, July 27, 2023
UN prosecutor Serge Brammertz, Rwanda's Prosecutor General Aimable Havugiyaremye and Ibuka chairperson Philbert Gakwenzire lay wreaths at Nyange Genocide Memorial in honour of over 7,000 victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi. PHOTOS BY MOISE BAHATI
Kwibuka

UN prosecutor meets Nyange Genocide survivors

Thursday, July 27, 2023
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Africa

Niger soldiers say President Bazoum's government has been removed

Thursday, July 27, 2023
UNICEF Deputy Regional Director, (East and Southern Africa Regional Office), Rania Dagash, speaks at a side event during Women Deliver Conference that convened in Kigali last week. All photos: Willy Mucyo
Women

There’s hope in seeing girls stand up for their rights – UNICEF officials

Thursday, July 27, 2023
The Kingdom of Belgium has rejected the accreditation of Amb.Vincent Karega’s appointment. Internet
Rwanda

Belgium's ‘decision’ on Amb. Karega: Experts say Rwanda a victim of international conspiracy

Thursday, July 27, 2023
Rwanda Development Board CEO Clare Akamanzi during a guided tour of LuNa Smelter, the sole producer and exporter of tin in both Eastern and Central Africa. Photos by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

Rwanda poised to meet $1.5bn mineral export target – regulator

Thursday, July 27, 2023
ICT and Innovation Minister, Paula Ingabire interacts with Kampeta Pitchette Sayinzoga, CEO of Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) PLC at the meeting in Kigali, on July 25. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

Private sector urged to pursue data-driven investments

Wednesday, July 26, 2023
The Acting Chief Executive Officer of WASAC, Giselle Umuhumuza addresses senators during the session on July 25. Courtesy
Rwanda

MPs task WASAC to resolve water issues, implement Auditor General’s recommendations

Wednesday, July 26, 2023
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, on Wednesday, July 26, condemned a coup attempt in Niger. COURTESY
Africa

AU chief condemns coup attempt in Niger

Wednesday, July 26, 2023
China's Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Liu Jianchao pays tribute to victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi on July 26. Emmanuel Dushimimana.

PHOTOS: Chinese minister hails Rwandans’ reconciliation, tips country for prosperity

Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Taxi-moto operators wade through a flooded street in Kigali. FILE
Business

Minister Nsabimana blames low motor-cycle insurance cover on high premiums

Wednesday, July 26, 2023
A collage pictures of Rwanda’s former ambassador to DR Congo Vincent Karega and the map of Belgium. File

Rwanda questions Belgium's decision on Amb. Karega

Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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International

Man thought to be Rwandan found guilty in Belgium terror trial

Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Minister of State in the Foreign Affairs Ministry, Manasseh Nshuti poses for a group photo with Rwandan youth and children from diaspora, accompanied by their parents during a visit to Rwanda to learn Rwandan culture, in Kigali on July 25. The group of 140 people is composed of children from Belgium, England and Switzerland . Courtesy
Culture

Nshuti urges Diaspora youth to embrace cultural heritage, patriotism

Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Students lift placards and chant slogans during a demonstration denouncing the burning of the Quran in Sweden, Islam's holy book, in front of Swedish embassy in Tehran, Iran on July 21. PHOTO: AFP
Africa

Egypt summons Swedish envoy over Quran protests

Wednesday, July 26, 2023
A gold, ruby, and diamond crown ring, designed and worn by the late US rapper Tupac Shakur during his last public appearance in 1996, is displayed during a press preview at Sotheby's in New York City, US on July 20. Photo: AFP
International

Tupac Shakur ring sells for over Rwf 1 billion

Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Fabien Mberabagabo, the Legal and Regulatory Framework Development Analyst at the Ministry of Public Service and Labour. Photo: Courtesy.
Crime

Sexual harassment: How will labour ministry fight the vice in the workplace?

Wednesday, July 26, 2023