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The new bill is prohibiting the harvesting of ‘immature trees’, and obliging residents to always seek permits to be allowed to cut mature trees. Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

Parliament to deliberate on ‘tough’ forest bill

Monday, March 25, 2024
A scientist sorting some medical marijuna leaves in a plantation farm.

Legalising medicinal cannabis in Africa good and reminiscent of history

Sunday, March 24, 2024
Taxpayers meet Rwanda Revenue Authority's staff at Gisimenti branch. According to RRA, the deadline of declaration is March 31, 2024. Courtesy
Rwanda

What you need to know before tax declaration

Saturday, March 23, 2024
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.
Featured

FEATURED: Empower Rwanda scoops Civil Society Organisation of the Year award

Friday, March 22, 2024
The East African Development Bank (EADB) faces scrutiny after regional lawmakers called for an investigation. Internet
Africa

East African devt bank under scrutiny following public petition

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
A female lawyer assisting her client during FLN trial. More than 400 lawyers in Rwanda gathered this week to discuss a solidarity fund that could assist new mothers on their maternity leave. Sam Ngendahimana
Editorial

Lawyers’ maternity leave benefits are all our business

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
FDLR is encamped right alongside Monusco, DRC military forces, Wazalendo, Russian mercenaries, Burundians Mai-Mai among others.

As Rwanda debates lowering marriage age, keep your eyes on the real crisis

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
A bride and groom during a wedding ceremony. . Sam Ngendahimana
Law

Legally married at 18: Public reacts to proposed legislation

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Didier interacts with members of the team. DTOS Ltd, a leading Fund services company, shares its expertise and extends its funds capabilities into Rwanda. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: DTOS Ltd, a leading Fund services company, shares its expertise and extends its funds capabilities into Rwanda

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
A bride and groom during a wedding ceremony. On Monday, the parliament approved the basis of a government bill, which, if fully ratified, will permit Rwandans aged 18 to get married legally. Sam Ngendahimana
Law

Getting married at 18: What are “reasonable grounds” in proposed legislation?

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Members of Rwanda Bar Association during the celebration of the International Women's Day in 2023. COURTESY
Law

Lawyers rally for ‘solidarity fund’ to help colleagues on maternity leave

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Renowned R&B artiste The Ben and Pamela during their civil wedding. According to the new bill a Rwandan who attains the age of 18 years might be allowed to marry legally.
Law

You could legally marry at 18 in Rwanda, new bill proposes

Monday, March 18, 2024