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The land use plans for the districts of Nyamasheke, Rutsiro, Ngororero, Nyabihu, Burera, and Nyanza are being developed in a way that reflects the unique needs and challenges of each district.
Rwanda

Land use master plans for six districts to be complete by end of 2025

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The winning team poses for a photo at the awarding ceremony.
Featured

University debates on assisted reproductive technology kick off

Monday, February 17, 2025
The new regulation on bouncing cheques came into force on February 5. File
Rwanda

Bouncing cheques: Central bank moves to relax measures for first time offenders

Monday, February 17, 2025
A drone being used to tackle illegal mining, especially in hard-to-reach areas. Charis UAS drone landscape.
Technology

Drone surveillance helps curb illegal mining in Rwanda

Saturday, February 15, 2025
The Minister of Gender and Family Promotion Consolée Uwimana addresses MPs a session in parliament on February 9. Courtesy
Crime

Debate grows over proposed tribunal for child defilement cases

Friday, February 14, 2025
Members of the Anti-Genocide Parliamentary Forum (AGPF) launched a nationwide tour on February 13, to assess efforts to combat genocide ideology and challenges hindering its eradication. Courtesy
Crime

Lawmakers on tour to assess efforts against genocide ideology

Thursday, February 13, 2025
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Rwanda, Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, speaks at the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHP) on Wednesday, February 12. Courtesy
Africa

Ugirashebuja calls out DR Congo for politicising African rights court

Thursday, February 13, 2025
The Hutu masses were used as pawns to further the interests of Hutu elite and Belgian colonialists. File

How ‘Hutu masses’ were pawns in sociopolitical changes of late-colonial Rwanda

Thursday, February 13, 2025
According to the Ministry of Finance value-added tax (VAT), that was previously exempted, will be reintroduced on mobile phones in Rwanda. Courtesy
Economy

What new tax reforms mean for businesses, consumers

Thursday, February 13, 2025
Local government authorities have been criticised for failing to prioritize the fight against teenage pregnancies and defilement. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Local govt leaders on spot over ‘inaction’ on teenage pregnancies

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The newly constructed housing units which are part of Savannah Creek project under construction at Kangondo. The project is set to be innaugurated on February 14, 2025. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Housing

PHOTOS: Construction of Savannah Creek Estate set to kick off in Nyarutarama

Monday, February 10, 2025
The joint EAC-SADC summit of February 8, 2025 was the latest regional attempt to address the security situation in eastern DR Congo. Courtesy
Africa

A closer look at past efforts to pacify DR Congo

Monday, February 10, 2025