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A segment of Musanze-Rubavu road that was damaged by floods in heavy rains that killed 150 people and destroyed over 6000 houses on May 3. IMF approves $268 million for Rwanda to tackle climate shocks. OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Environment

IMF approves $268 million for Rwanda to tackle climate shocks

Friday, December 15, 2023
(L-R) Ambassador of EU to Rwanda Belén Calvo Uyarra, Jeanne Nyirahabimana, the Executive Secretary of Eastern Province, AfDB Country Manager in Rwanda, Aissa Toure Sarr, Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore and Isao Fukushima, the Ambassador of Japan during inauguration of the 208-kilometer Kagitumba-Kayonza-Rusumo asphalt road project in Eastern Province on Wednesday, December 13. According to officials the revamped road has facilitated movement of people and goods, as well as trade. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Infrastructure

Revamped Kagitumba-Rusumo road credited for easing movement, trade

Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Some of new houses that were given to vulnerable residents in Nyaruguru District in 2022. The idea of making a better Rwanda has always been, and always will be, a work-in-progress. FILE

Time to refresh our social contract

Wednesday, December 13, 2023
A silhouette of smartphone with Facebook, Messenger, Whatsapp, Instagram and Oculus apps. PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK
Technology

Facebook, Instagram to start paying Kenyan content creators

Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Some of over 70 newly completed houses that were constructed to accommodate survivors of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rusizi District. Courtesy
Featured

Genocide survivors in Rusizi district get new houses

Wednesday, December 13, 2023
A new look of Biryogo in Nyarugenge District. The predominantly Muslim neighbourhood became popular for its diversity and hospitality of the people. Photos by Christianne Murengerantwari
Tourism

Know your suburbs: The transformation of Biryogo

Monday, December 11, 2023
The previous Presidential Order – of July 9, 2012 – provided that changing ownership of immovable property for any reason shall be subject to a fee equal to Rwf20,000, irrespective of the value of the concerned property.Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Government waives fees on over 10 services

Wednesday, December 06, 2023
RURA has revised down fuel prices ahead of the festive season, marking the first decrease since June. Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

Fuel prices fall ahead of festive season

Tuesday, December 05, 2023
One noteworthy achievement in the past fiscal year is the successful completion of the Nkururo-Mubari-Kilinga-Nyamicucu water supply line, spanning a length of 19 kilometers and costing Rwf 1.2 billion.Photos: Courtesy.
Featured

Burera residents no longer need to cross the Border for water

Tuesday, December 05, 2023
The financial year 2022-2023 was characterised by an increase in prices of services and goods, particularly foodstuff and fuel, which contributed to an increase in import bills and the cost of living. SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Economy

Six key highlights in central bank report

Friday, December 01, 2023
Bugesera District Mayor Richard Mutabazi speaks to journalists about the reported case of minors engaged in sex work, at the launch of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence in the district’s Ntarama Sector, on November 25. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL NTIRENGANYA
Crime

Bugesera: ‘Minors in sex work’ case “must be addressed as defilement”

Monday, November 27, 2023
Some mountain gorillas from Susa group in Volcanoes National Park. RDB announced that the pilot phase of the park expansion project will kick off in 2024. PHOTO BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Tourism

Rwf317b Volcanoes National Park expansion to be piloted in 2024

Wednesday, November 22, 2023