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Economy

Rwanda Stock Exchange sees increased activity in H1 2024

Thursday, August 08, 2024
Participants and officials pose for a group photo during the workshop on the project in Kigali on Wednesday, August 7. The project was entitled “Development of a Smart Wearable Device for Real-Time Risk Monitoring of Infectious Virus Spreading Case Study of COVID-19”. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: University of Rwanda’s smart wearable device to monitor infectious diseases

Thursday, August 08, 2024
A view of Nyabugogo bus terminal in Nyarugenge District. The works to revamp it is set to commence in 2025. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure

Nyabugogo bus terminal to get $100 million facelift

Thursday, August 08, 2024
Dr Edson Rwagasore, the Division Manager of Public Health Surveillance and Emergency Preparedness and Response at the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC).
Health

Mpox cases in Rwanda: One discharged, second still under treatment ‘but not in critical condition’ – official

Thursday, August 08, 2024
The Rwanda Mines, Petroleum, and Gas Board (RMB) has announced the suspension of beryllium exportation. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Economy

Rwanda suspends beryllium exportation amidst cases of illegal mining

Thursday, August 08, 2024
The head of operations Edward Bitok addresses participants during the launch of the Igire Alumni Club that marks a new chapter in the BPR Igire programme. Courtesy
Featured

BPR Bank Rwanda empowers youth through Igire Alumni Club

Thursday, August 08, 2024
DR Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi has accused his predecessor Joseph Kabila of preparing an insurrection. PHOTO COURTESY
Africa

Tshisekedi accuses Kabila of 'planning an insurrection'

Thursday, August 08, 2024
Passengers board buses at Nyabugogo taxi park in Kigali. Buses for transportation of more than 25 persons will pay an import duty rate of 10 per cent instead of 25 per cent. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Economy

From foodstuff to cars: Inside new raft of tax exemptions

Thursday, August 08, 2024
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), men are less likely than women to seek help for mental health issues. Photo: File
Health

Why are men reluctant to seek help for mental health issues?

Thursday, August 08, 2024
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Jean Chrysostome Ngabitsinze visits rice farmers in Rurambi marshland in Bugesera District in 2023. The newly initiated Rwanda Food Commodity Board aims at purchasing produce directly from farmers and its mission is to ensure national food security by making staple foods available and affordable. Courtesy

Key insights on the proposed 'Rwanda Food Commodity Board'

Thursday, August 08, 2024
Residents searching bodies of the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi near IPRC-Karongi, in Bwishyura Sector, Karongi District.
Kwibuka

18 Genocide victims' bodies found in IPRC-Karongi

Wednesday, August 07, 2024
RIB has in its custody a Rwandan man suspected of swindling $10 million in an online foreign exchange trading scheme since 2020.
Crime

How man, wife duped 500 people in $10m online forex fraud

Wednesday, August 07, 2024