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At least 40 killed as dam bursts in Kenya amid heavy downpour. Internet
Africa

At least 40 killed as dam bursts in Kenya amid heavy downpour

Monday, April 29, 2024
Supporters of South Africa's governing African National Congress carry a mock coffin of the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) during the party's final rally at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, May 5, 2019. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
Africa

South Africa puts in place security measures for upcoming elections: official

Monday, April 29, 2024
Officials and participants pose for a group photo after the meeting on Kungahara project in Rulindo District, on April 23. The new project aims to strengthen resilient food systems and nutrition security in Rwanda. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: European Union, CARE, DUHAMIC-ADRI launch  ‘Kungahara’ project in three districts of Rwanda

Monday, April 29, 2024
Pauline Okumu, National Director of World Vision Rwanda delivers remarks as World Vision Rwanda unveiled its Youth Ready program in Kigali on Friday, April 26.. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: World Vision's ‘Youth Ready’ initiative to empower 8,000 agents of change

Monday, April 29, 2024
Some of the new five electric buses delivered by IZI Electric, a pioneer in e-mobility, that were imported by KBS to Kigali. Courtesy
Featured

IZI Electric announces delivery of five electric buses

Sunday, April 28, 2024
Joan Wiegman , the Dutch Ambassador to Rwanda, delivers remarks as the Dutch community in Rwanda celebrated King's Day On Thursday evening, April 25. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

King’s Day: A peek into Netherlands-Rwanda relations

Saturday, April 27, 2024
A view of Rusororo cemetery in Gasabo District. Members of Parliament are pushing for 'vertical burial system' amid land scarcity in the country. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

MPs push for 'vertical burial system' amid land scarcity

Friday, April 26, 2024
MINEMA has cautioned that illegal mining is worsening landslides, resulting in loss of life and damage in Ngororero District. Courtesy
Environment

Emergency ministry issues warning over illegal mining in Ngororero

Friday, April 26, 2024
Some remains of different equipment that were properties of victims of Genocide against the Tutsi, who were exhumed from mass graves. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Kwibuka

April 26, 1994: 20,000 Tutsi massacred in Tambwe

Friday, April 26, 2024
A worker showcases processed gold at Gasabo Gold Refinery (GGR) in Kigali on December 1, 2023. According to RMA, reducing taxes on minerals, including gold, could attract investors to the country, and stimulate interest in selling processed minerals. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Economy

Industry players hopeful about proposed mineral tax changes

Friday, April 26, 2024
Workers at Pink Mango garment factory at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: Manufacturers, assemblers, miners get VAT exemption services through Irembo

Thursday, April 25, 2024
Tourists visit Akagera National Park. Rwanda’s tourism revenue rose by 36 percent from $445 million in 2022 to reach $620 million in 2023. Courtesy
Tourism

Rwanda’s tourism revenue hit $620 million in 2023

Thursday, April 25, 2024