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Doreen Karehe sorts her strawberry plants in Mayange. According to RDB’s annual report released last week, female ownership of businesses increased from 27 per cent in 2017 to 34 per cent in 2022. Olivier Mugwiza
Women

Rwanda registers record-high growth in women-owned businesses

Monday, May 08, 2023
Through its Teacher Training Programme, AIMS Rwanda has trained more than 6,200 teachers across the country.
Featured

AIMS Rwanda commits to improving science education

Monday, May 08, 2023
Seong Woo Kim, Chief Executive Officer of AOS, lays a wreath to pay tribute to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Courtesy
Kwibuka

AOS staff commemorate Genocide at Muyunzwe Memorial

Monday, May 08, 2023
Local Government Minister Jean-Claude Musabyimana delivers remarks at the conclusion of Quran recital competitions organised by the Rwanda Muslim Community at the BK Arena in Kigali. Courtesy
Religion

Minister Musabyimana lauds religious organisations for role in disaster response

Sunday, May 07, 2023
A view of some properties that were distroyed by floods. MINEMA has announced that it will resettle 9,231 people who are currently homeless after being displaced by flooding and landslides. Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Disaster recovery: What is the fate of over 9,000 displaced people?

Sunday, May 07, 2023
Auditor General (AG) Alexis Kamuhire presenting the annual audit report for the 2021-2022 fiscal year to a joint session of Parliament on Tuesday, May 2. Courtesy
Rwanda

10 key highlights from Auditor General’s report

Sunday, May 07, 2023
President of Burundi Evariste Ndayishimiye addresses delegates as the United Nations Secretary General António Guterres looks on, during the meeting on Saturday, May 6. Courtesy.
Africa

DR Congo: UN boss urges disarmament, end to hate speech

Sunday, May 07, 2023
A view of a collapsed mining site that killed six people, including three students in Kinazi sector in Huye District on April 19. According to Alain Mukuralinda, the deputy spokesperson of the government a 16-day rescue attempt failed to find any survivors. Courtesy
Rwanda

Govt calls off search for Huye mine accident victims

Sunday, May 07, 2023
A road that was destroyed by heavy floods in Matadi Kibala, west of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo on December 13, 2022. Photo_AFP
Africa

Floods kill over 170 people in east DR Congo

Sunday, May 07, 2023
Visitors from all corners come to visit these huge rocky stones that have good pictorial backgrounds, however residents want them exploited
Rwanda

Kirehe: Residents want unique stones exploited to benefit communities

Sunday, May 07, 2023
Mountain gorillas of Susa group at Karisimbi in Volcanoes National Park. Rwanda has extended promotional rates for gorilla trekking fees to ensure continued domestic and foreign tourism recovery. Sam Ngendahimana
Tourism

Rwanda tourism revenue more than doubled to $445m in 2022

Saturday, May 06, 2023
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International

King Charles III enthroned: Here is what you should know

Saturday, May 06, 2023
King Charles III shortly after being crowned during his coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
International

I come not to be served but to serve - King Charles III takes oath

Saturday, May 06, 2023
Midwives and other healthcare stakeholders pose for a group photo in celebration of the International Day of the Midwife.
Health

Rwanda to get first midwifery center of excellence

Saturday, May 06, 2023
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Environment

Rwf130bn needed to rebuild disaster-hit infrastructure

Saturday, May 06, 2023
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Rwanda

Floods disaster: Who are the students that perished?

Saturday, May 06, 2023
Photo by IGIHE
Rwanda

Rubavu Mayor resignation linked to disaster response mismanagement

Saturday, May 06, 2023
The CEO of Bank of Kigali, Diane Karusisi addressing the bank's stakeholders in Huye District.

BK to inject Rwf150 bn in agriculture over five years

Saturday, May 06, 2023
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Rwanda

Rwandans use MoMo to raise over Rwf10m for disaster victims in 24 hours

Saturday, May 06, 2023
First Lady Jeannette Kagame speaking at the Commonwealth spouses event, in London, UK, on May 5.
Health

Cervical cancer: First Lady Jeannette Kagame calls for equitable health intervention

Saturday, May 06, 2023