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Dr Abdallah Utumatwishima, Rwanda’s Minister of Youth (R), speaks during a panel discussion.He emphasized that it’s time for young people in agriculture to shine, be supported, and be recognised for the transformation.
Agriculture

‘Buy from Youth’: The drive to unlock potential of young farmers

Friday, June 16, 2023
Participants follow a presentation during a workshop where RDB raises awareness on all registered companies to adhere to compliance requirements set forth by Law N° 0072021. Courtesy
Featured

RDB calls for business compliance to avoid fines and penalties

Friday, June 16, 2023
A view of Urukumbuzi estate in Kiniyinya Sector. The suspects are being prosecuted in connection to the shoddy construction of Urukumbuzi real estate commonly known as Kwa Dubai, a property based in the Kigali suburb of Kinyinya. File

Kwa Dubai case: suspects appeal against remand

Friday, June 16, 2023
Malawian Minister of Homeland Security and Citizenship, Zikhale Ng'oma, confirmed that the government repatriated Rwandan refugees on June 13. Courtesy
Africa

Malawi: Over 30 Rwandan refugees express interest to return

Friday, June 16, 2023
A woman dries coffee at a collection centre. The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources issued new instructions repealing Rwanda's coffee zoning policy, which was first implemented in 2016. Dan Gatsinzi
Agriculture

Govt repeals coffee zoning policy

Friday, June 16, 2023
Construction workers on duty. The government has announced a 10% increase in customs duty on imported construction materials. Craish Bahizi
Economy

Govt increases import tax on construction materials to spur local production

Friday, June 16, 2023
Officials and participants pose for a group photo after the inauguration of a two-day workshop on Thursday, June 15. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

FEATURED: Workshop evaluates UR's AI Projects' impact on Covid-19 response in Rwanda

Friday, June 16, 2023
The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana, has announced that import duty on cooking oil has been reduced from 35 per cent to 25 per cent. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

BUDGET: Import tax on cooking oil cut by 10%

Thursday, June 15, 2023
Some officials and delegates pose for a photo as the organization initiates a transformative campus outreach programme at the University of Rwanda, Nyagatare campus on June 13. Courtesy
Health

Say no to drugs: Youth-led initiative cautions Nyagatare students on drug abuse, mental health

Friday, June 16, 2023
Specialists on mental health during an outreach program to meet residents upcountry for raising awareness on mental health issues. Courtesy
Health

Over 1,500 people in Gasabo, Bugesera benefit from mental health campaign

Friday, June 16, 2023
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Featured

Benjamin Mutimura named new CEO of I&M Bank Plc Rwanda

Friday, June 16, 2023
Minister for Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana presenting to present the Budget Framework Paper for the 2023-2024 financial year on Thursday, June 15. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Rwanda to spend over Rwf5 trillion in next fiscal year

Thursday, June 15, 2023