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 Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Miners inside a tunnel at Nyamyumba mining site in Rubavu District. The government is in need of Rwf 26 billion to rehabilitate mining pits. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda
Gov’t seeks Rwf26bn to rehabilitate mining pits
Workers pack fresh fruits for export at NAEB warehouse in Kigali. Rwanda’s fruit exports grew by nearly 61 per cent to $30.6 million in 2023-2024. File
Economy
How Rwanda’s fruit exports rose to $30m in 2023/24
A segment of Kigali-Muhanga road at Giticyinyoni in Kigali. Expansion works for Kigali-Muhanga road are expected to commence in December. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Infrastructure
Kigali-Muhanga road expansion works to begin in December
Delegates follow a presentation during a one-day seminar on Friday, January 10. All Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured
FEATURED: Maternity leave benefits scheme digitised, employers urged on compliance
Olivier Kabera, the State Minister for Infrastructure, during his appearance before the parliamentary committee on governance affairs and gender on Monday, January 13. Courtesy
Infrastructure
Govt to settle expropriation arrears by end 2025, says minister
Rwanda officially introduced a long-acting injectable Cabotegravir (CAB-LA) HIV prevention drug, on January 3.
Health
Six facts about HIV prevention drug Cabotegravir piloted in Rwanda
City of Kigali has announced to deploy satellite to monitor construction works. Courtesy
Rwanda
City of Kigali deploys satellite to monitor construction works
Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, responds  to MPs’ queries on the decision to halt the registration of new petrol motorcycles for public transport in Kigali on Tuesday, January 7. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
MPs root for continued access to petrol motorcycle spare parts
Workers sort fresh chilli for export at NAEB in Kigali. Rwanda’s horticulture exports increased by 29.1 per cent to reach slightly over $75 million (approx. Rwf104 billion) in 2023-2024, File
Agriculture
Rwanda’s horticulture exports rise by 29%
Ombudsman Madeleine Nirere speaks to journalists on the Ombudsman office's 2023-2024 report, on January 6. Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Rwanda
Auction: Ombudsman pushes for reforms to curb property devaluation
A health worker during indoor residual spraying exercise in Bugesera. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health
Rwanda to introduce new drugs to combat malaria resistance
The Minister of Health, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana urged for redoubled efforts to effectively deal with malaria on Saturday, January 4. Courtesy
Health
Minister urges redoubled prevention efforts as Malaria cases surge
Avocados generated one third of $34.7 million in Rwanda's  fruit export revenues in the fiscal year 2023-2024.
Economy
Rwanda’s fruit export revenues up by 80% in one year
An aerial view of Giporoso road junction in Remera. The proposed expansion of the Prince House-Giporoso-Masaka road in Kicukiro District is expected to commence in April. File
Infrastructure
Giporoso-Masaka road expansion to feature flyover
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Crime
RIB refutes injustice claim in $10m I&M Bank fraud case
President Paul Kagame delivers his end-of-year message on Tuesday December 31. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda
Kagame assures full protection of Rwanda’s sovereignty in end-of-year message
Inmates at Nyarugenge Prison. According to the new five-year plan,  the percentage of cases settled through mediation and plea-bargaining will be tripled. Photo: Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
Inside Rwandan judiciary’s new five-year strategy
Kigali’s nightsky will be lit by spectacular fireworks on the night of December 31 to welcome the New Year 2025. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
City of Kigali announces New Year's Eve events, fireworks venues

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