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Editorial

Feminism is not our enemy, let's support it

Wednesday, November 27, 2024
The “right to be forgotten” law, known as the “the right to erasure” is a concept that allows people to request for the removal of specific personal information about them.
Law

What could be the implication of proposed ‘right to be forgotten’ law?

Friday, November 22, 2024
Richard Tushabe, Minister of State in charge of the National Treasury at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN), speaks during a Parliamentary session on Wednesday, November 20.Photo Courtesy
Rwanda

Govt makes case for proposed public procurement institute

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Rwandan Female Peacekeepers Engaged in a Team under UNMISS to conduct training on the fight against malaria for residents of Reggo Payam, Terekeka County, in South Sudan. Photo: Courtesy
Featured

New IPAR study calls for more efforts to involve women in peace-building

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Tourists visit Akagera National Park. In Rwanda, every $1 million (approximately Rwf1.3 billion) invested in nature-based tourism creates 1,328 new jobs, both directly and indirectly.
Rwanda

Nature-based tourism poised to boost Rwanda’s economy

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
A shopping centre in Kigali showcasing Rwandan crafts. According to a report by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Africa is projected to produce up to 10 per cent of global creative goods exports worth roughly $200 billion by 2030.. Photo/ Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

Why investing in creative industry value chains matters

Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Rwanda’s government announced all motorbike taxis registered for public transport must be electric in Kigali from January 2025: Photo Courtesy
Featured

Spiro boosts production to meet demand as Rwanda EV legislation takes effect

Friday, November 08, 2024
MP Jean Claude Mazimpaka has suggested that cosmetic surgery in Rwanda needs to be regulated. Courtesy
Health

Lawmaker calls for legislation on cosmetic surgery in Rwanda

Thursday, November 07, 2024
Dr Nsanzimana tables the bill on healthcare services before the lawmakers, on Tuesday, November 5. The draft legislation seeks, among others, to lower the age of consent for healthcare services to 15 with a view to enhancing access and reduce health risks.Photo Courtesy
Health

Govt tables bill allowing contraception for 15-year-olds

Tuesday, November 05, 2024
The Law Regulating Media in Rwanda defines defamation as the intentional communication of false information, either orally, in writing, or through other means, with the intent to harm a person's reputation. 

The case for a civil defamation law in Rwanda

Thursday, October 24, 2024
Senators John Bonds Bideri and Pelagie Uwera are among the newly elected members of the parliament to represent the country. They were elected on October 22. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda elects representatives for Pan African Parliament

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Rwandan peacekeepers under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) during a physical protection training session for over 60 young girls at Malakia Girls Primary School in Malakal.

RDF peacekeepers rape reportage. Let’s talk about it

Saturday, October 19, 2024