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Women now have more than 53 per cent of the 26 seats in the new Senate, the first ever women-dominated upper house in Rwanda’s history.
Women

Rwanda’s female majority Senate reflects ‘growing trust’ in women leadership

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Minister Nduhungirehe and Murat Nurtleu, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan during the signing of a visa waiver agreement on Wednesday, September 25
International

Rwandans get visa-free access to Kazakhstan

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Both delegates pose for a group photo after a meeting in Karagwe District
Security

Rwanda, Tanzania armies discuss cross-border security

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Rwanda flagged off its first consolidated agricultural product consignment to Ghana under the African Continental Free Trade area on September 25. Olivier Mugwiza
Business

AfCFTA: Rwanda dispatches first mixed agric consignment to Ghana

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
RDB announced that twenty-two mountain gorillas born in the last 12 months will be named during the 20th Kwita Izina Ceremony on October 18.
Tourism

Kwita Izina20: 22 baby gorillas to be named next month

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Rwanda Revenue Authority has reminded taxpayers who have yet to declare their second income tax quarterly prepayment to do so early. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: RRA urges taxpayers to avoid last-minute filing of 2nd income tax quarterly prepayment

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe and Dominica’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business, Trade, and Energy, Dr. Vince Henderson during the event in New York.
International

Rwanda, Dominica ink visa-free deal

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Central Bank Governor John Rwangombwa presenting the Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Statement (MPFSS), on Wednesday, September 25. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Rwanda’s economy will grow higher than earlier projected - Rwangombwa

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Beneficiaries during the launch of an initiative aimed at providing young deaf women with essential vocational skills in trades such as tailoring, hospitality, and hairdressing. Courtesy
Women

New initiative to empower deaf women with vocational skills

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Kiyanzi Dry Port was created and operationalised as part of the government’s efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 while facilitating continuous movement of cargo across the region. File
Economy

Government seeks private operator for Kiyanzi dry port

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
The Rwanda Agriculture Board (RAB) aims to modernise 85% of Rwanda’s pig farming sector by 2029 up from 20% in 2021. 
Rwanda

Timely insemination spurs pig production in Nyamagabe

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Felix Namuhoranye meets his Seychelles counterpart Commissioner of Police (CP) Ted Barbe, at Rwanda National Police Headquarters on Tuesday, September 24. Courtesy
Security

Rwanda, Seychelles Police chiefs meet to bolster ties

Tuesday, September 24, 2024