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Mobile money agents in Kigali. A cross section of people took to social media platforms to share their frustration after failed payments or transfers of money from bank accounts to MoMo on Tuesday, September 3. Photo: File.
Business

Mobile Money: Businesses, individuals speak out on recent disruptions

Wednesday, September 04, 2024
Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, is recovering after sustaining an injury in a violent confrontation with security officers.
Africa

Bobi Wine recovering after violent confrontation with security forces

Wednesday, September 04, 2024
The Volcano Belt Water Supply System Project is set to provide access to clean water in Musanze, Nyabihu and Rubavu districts. All photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Health

Over 350,000 to get clean water in volcanic region

Wednesday, September 04, 2024
A view of the ongoing construction activities of housing blocks to accommodate residents from high risk zones in Cyahafi in Nyarugenge.
Infrastructure

City of Kigali mulls new plan to construct 10,000 affordable houses, upgrade slums

Wednesday, September 04, 2024
Participants follow a presentation as BPR Bank Rwanda hosted a session at Norrsken House Kigali, on Tuesday, September 3. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

BPR Bank Rwanda engages entrepreneurs, empowers SMEs with key financial insights

Wednesday, September 04, 2024
Mahwi Grain Millers Ltd, became the first small and medium sized enterprise (SME) to debut on the Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) on Monday, September 2. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Business

What listing of SMEs on local bourse means for the market

Wednesday, September 04, 2024
A Kenyan female truck driver is said to have been abducted by members of the FDLR militia in eastern DR Congo. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo: Kenyan female truck driver ‘kidnapped’ by FDLR

Tuesday, September 03, 2024
Uganda's opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi.
Africa

Uganda's opposition leader Bobi Wine injured, rushed to hospital

Tuesday, September 03, 2024
The couple during the introduction ceremony known as 'Gusaba' of their marriage celebration.
Rwanda

Rubavu: Where parents build houses for children before marriage

Wednesday, September 04, 2024
An exhibitor showcases her products during Agri show at Mulindi. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

FEATURED: Funding your future: A guide for Rwandan SMEs

Tuesday, September 03, 2024
Some of the children that attended the national conference take part in sports. Courtesy
Education

Children urged to avoid distractions, focus on education

Tuesday, September 03, 2024
Inmates at Nyarugenge Prison in Kigali. According to the prosecution, the conviction rate in Rwanda rose to 93 percent in 2023-2024, marking a 2 percent increase from the previous year. Craish Bahizi
Crime

Conviction rate rises to 93 percent: What are the major crimes?

Tuesday, September 03, 2024