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MINICOM has fined 113 middlemen who were found to have purchased maize harvests without the necessary licenses. Courtesy
Crime

Penalties await middlemen exploiting maize farmers

Friday, March 15, 2024
n a 2022 report by Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), it was revealed that stroke-related deaths in Rwanda escalated from the seventh position in 2009 to the third in 2019. File
Health

Stroke: What’s behind rising occurrence in young adults?

Friday, March 15, 2024
Raissa Muyango, the Managing Director of Copedu Plc and Lina Higiro, the Chairperson of Women in Finance Rwanda pose for a photo after signing
Featured

Copedu Plc joins Women in Finance Rwanda to champion gender equality

Thursday, March 14, 2024
President Kagame meets with Makamba and his delegation at Village Urugwiro, on Wednesday, March 13. Village Urugwiro.
Africa

Rwanda, Tz move to open new border post as Tanzanian minister hails ties

Thursday, March 14, 2024
Members of parliament follow a presentation of the report. MPs calls for inquiry into gender disparity in job applications. Courtesy
Rwanda

Parliament calls for inquiry into gender disparity in job applications

Thursday, March 14, 2024
‘Driving eTesting System’ unveiled at Busanza driving license test centre, located in Busanza, Kicukiro district on Wednesday, March 13. All photos by Christianne Murengerantwari
Rwanda

PHOTOS: Police unveils ‘e-test driving license system’

Thursday, March 14, 2024
Officials the launch Tekana Personal Pension Scheme on Wednesday, March 13. Courtesy
Featured

BK Capital introduces Tekana Personal Pension Scheme: A step towards financial security

Thursday, March 14, 2024
Prime Energy, a local hydropower company, announced the issuance of the first-ever Green Bond in Rwanda worth Rwf9.5 billion, on March 13. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda’s inaugural Green Bond signals market development – experts

Thursday, March 14, 2024
(R-L): Kigali City Mayor Samuel Dusengiyumva, Jimmy Gasore, the Minister of Infrastructure and Minister of Finance Uzziel Ndagijimana. Minister Gasore revealed that the decision to liberalise the sector is aimed to enhance service quality. Photo: Emmanuel Dushimimana
Infrastructure

Liberalization of public transport set to increase competition

Thursday, March 14, 2024
Commuters board a public bus at Nyabugogo taxi park in Kigali. Officials have announced that the new public transport fares will take effect on March 16. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure

Push for ‘pay-per-distance’ as public transport fares rise

Thursday, March 14, 2024
Residents of Rubavu during a meeting with the Mayor of Rubavu District, Prosper Mulindwa, who reassured them that authorities are taking action to guarantee their safety. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Security

Rubavu: Residents assured of safety as authorities crack down on ‘criminal gang’

Thursday, March 14, 2024
A female taxi moto driver Josie Nsanzingoma rides an Ampersand E-motorbike in Kigali. File
Rwanda

How efficient are electric motorbikes?

Thursday, March 14, 2024