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Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat speaks on the occasion of the second coordination meeting of the CEOs of RECs, on the implementation of the AfCFTA in Arusha on Tuesday, June 7.

AfCFTA: Why regional support is crucial for effective implementation

Wednesday, June 08, 2022
Senators during a session to discuss strategies to ensure Rwandans have access to affordable financial services such low-interest loans on June 8.

Senators call for cheaper loans, better financial services

Wednesday, June 08, 2022
A chef arranges food stuff during the lunch time in Kigali.

World Food Safety Day: Call for ‘hygienic practices’ in food and agricultural sectors

Wednesday, June 08, 2022
Caroline Wairimu was lucky to be a position to take six months off work.
Africa

Kenyan mothers choose between work and their babies

Wednesday, June 08, 2022
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International

Germany: One dead and others hurt as car drives into pedestrians

Wednesday, June 08, 2022
Ukraine is one of the world's biggest exporters of grain, and Western countries have accused Russia of creating the risk of global famine by shutting Ukraine's Black Sea ports.
International

Ukraine must de-mine ports to allow for grain exports - Kremlin

Wednesday, June 08, 2022
Dr. Tharcisse Mpunga, the State Minister in charge of Primary Healthcare with other officials destroy different drugs during a nationwide campaign against drug abuse among the youth, which took place in Kayonza Districta on Tuesday, June 7

Officials call for multi-sectoral approach to fighting drugs

Wednesday, June 08, 2022
Betty Maina, the Chairperson of the Council of Ministers, speaks about the issue during a session in Arusha on June 7.

Increase in illicit arms threatens regional development – lawmakers

Wednesday, June 08, 2022
Rwanda Investigation Bureau's spokesperson Thierry Murangira.

RIB to deploy sign-language interpreters at all their stations

Wednesday, June 08, 2022
Residents work at a road maintenance project. LODA has announced plans to write off loans amounting to Rwf4.8 billion which had been given to beneficiaries under VUP financial services. Photo: Courtesy.
Rwanda

Govt to waive Rwf5bn loaned to vulnerable citizens

Wednesday, June 08, 2022
Secretary General of the Global Satellite Operators Association Aarti Holla-Maini and Col. Francis Ngabo, CEO of Rwanda Space Agency signed the agreement in Kigali on June 6. Photo Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda signs space service agreement with global satellite body

Tuesday, June 07, 2022
Yvan Bruno Gihozo from EP Gafunzo in Ngoma District, is the winner of primary scratch competition at national level , his project was about the upcoming CHOGM . / All Photos by Craish Bahizi

Ngoma, Rulindo students emerge winners in national ICT competition

Tuesday, June 07, 2022
Dr Emmanuel Nibishaka, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Governance Board (RGB). File
Rwanda

How RGB boss Nibishaka ‘defrauded’ alleged victims

Tuesday, June 07, 2022
Paula Ingabire, Minister of ICT and Innovation with other delegates pose for a group photo during the ongoing Partner2Connect (P2C) Digital Development Roundtable in Kigali on June 7.Courtesy

Rwanda recommits to address digital divide

Tuesday, June 07, 2022
PM Ngirente poses for a photo with Ellen DeGeneres and her partner Portia de Rossi during the event.

The Ellen DeGeneres Campus is a conservation milestone – Premier

Tuesday, June 07, 2022
A view of Rusumo One Stop Border Post in Kirehe District.EALA members of parliament decried the numerous challenges traders face at the Rusumo border crossing between Rwanda and Tanzania on Tuesday, June 7 . Photo by Dan Nsengiyumva

Regional parliament wants Rusumo border trade bottlenecks addressed

Tuesday, June 07, 2022
A doctor conducts ophtamology screening at Kanombe Military Hospital.

Bill seeks to give autonomy to Military Medical Insurance

Tuesday, June 07, 2022
A group of people protest outside the United Arab Emirates' embassy calling for the speedy extradition of the Guptas.
Africa

South Africa confirms arrest of Gupta brothers in UAE

Tuesday, June 07, 2022
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson survived a confidence vote, but questions remain over his leadership.
International

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson survives confidence vote

Tuesday, June 07, 2022
Delegates at the eight edition of World Telecommunication Development Conference in Kigali on June 5. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza.

Affordable broadband: A prerequisite for opportunities in the digital era

Tuesday, June 07, 2022