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Empower Rwanda, a non-governmental organization supporting women and youth, has been honoured as the Civil Society of the Year in the Rwanda Women in Business Awards.
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FEATURED: Empower Rwanda scoops Civil Society Organisation of the Year award

Friday, March 22, 2024
The Gasabo Intermediate Court postponed the hearing in the case involving businessman Jean Nsabimana, commonly known as ‘Dubai’, alongside his co-defendants. File
Law

Court adjourns hearing of businessman ‘Dubai’, former Gasabo district officials

Friday, March 22, 2024
First Lady Jeannette Kagame awarding one of the best performing girls during the awarding ceremony held at Maranyundo Girls School on Friday, March 22. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Education

PHOTOS: First Lady awards over 200 best-performing girls in Rwanda

Friday, March 22, 2024
Kampeta Pitchette Sayinzoga, the Chief Executive of BRD and Rwigamba Balinda, Founder and President of ULK University during the signing event at ULK Campus, Gisozi, on March 20. Photo by Craish Bahizi
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FEATURED: BRD, Kigali Independent University partner to construct eco-friendly hostels

Friday, March 22, 2024
Rwanda’s Foreign Minister Vincent Biruta and his Congolese counterpart Christophe Lutundula met in the Angolan capital Luanda for high-level consultations on Thursday, March 21. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo, Rwanda foreign ministers meet in Angola

Friday, March 22, 2024
Since 2010, WaterAid Rwanda interventions have enabled 955,000 people to have access to clean water.
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FEATURED: World Water Day: How WaterAid Rwanda distributed clean water to almost one million people

Friday, March 22, 2024
Aegis Trust will on March 22, reward gender champions in promoting positive masculinities and fostering gender equality. Courtesy
Women

'Gender champions' to be recognised for promoting positive masculinities, fostering gender equality

Friday, March 22, 2024
The plenary sitting of the Chamber of Deputies approved the draft law governing the University of Rwanda (UR) and Rwanda Polytechnic (RP). Sam Ngendahimana
Education

Parliament approves draft law governing UR, Rwanda Polytechnic

Friday, March 22, 2024
Participants during last year’s World Down Syndrome Day event organised by Rwanda Down Syndrome Organisation (RDSO). The organisation aims to create and develop conditions that will enable people with Down syndrome in Rwanda to attain their full potential and thrive. Courtesy photo
Health

Rwanda: Advocates and supporters gather to ‘end stereotypes’ on World Down Syndrome Day

Friday, March 22, 2024
Officials tour inside of the recently completed Nzove - Ntora principal water transmission pipeline on Wednesday, March 20. Emmanuel Dushimimana
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FEATURED: Japanese embassy, WASAC Group and MININFRA inaugurate Nzove-Ntora water transmission pipeline

Friday, March 22, 2024
RIB says it has arrested Patrick Niyigena in connection with charges related to bribery and abuse of authority. Courtesy.
Crime

Ministry of Youth official arrested on bribery charges

Friday, March 22, 2024
Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary of Interior and Administration of National Government Prof Kithure Kindiki speaking during a past press interview. PHOTO _ FRANCIS NDERITU _ NMG
Africa

Kenya government mulls TikTok ban to protect data

Friday, March 22, 2024