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 Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
The importance of condom use was reiterated during International Condom Day (ICD) in Nyagatare District on February 13. Courtesy
Featured
FEATURED: Condoms remain top choice for preventing HIV — AIDS Healthcare Foundation
A view of the 8.5MW Rwamagana Solar Power Station in Eastern Province. File
Energy
A breakdown of Rwanda's new policy on sustainable energy generation
Skol Brewery is situated Nzove Light Industrial Zone in Nyarugenge.
Infrastructure
Govt to develop Kanyinya industrial zone with focus on light industries
Some parents with their children with autism at Kigali Autism Centre at Kagugu in Gasabo District on December 23, 2022. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health
Govt to build five model special schools for autistic children
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Rwanda
Will new taxes on alcohol, tobacco subsidize cost to treat lifestyle diseases?
The Minister of Gender and Family Promotion Consolée Uwimana addresses MPs a session in parliament on February 9. Courtesy
Crime
Debate grows over proposed tribunal for child defilement cases
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Infrastructure
Efforts underway to secure contractor for $30m five-star hotel in Southern province
A view of the newly constructed  67-kilometre Kibugabuga-Shinga-Gasoro road from Bugesera to Nyanza. The road is already being used with final works on some parts
Infrastructure
PHOTOS: Traders buoyed as Bugesera-Nyanza road nears completion
Single-use plastic bottles in a supermarket in Kigali. Imported goods packaged in plastic materials and single-use products will pay an extra tax starting in July. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Economy
Rwanda imposes levy on imports packaged in plastics
Gamblers playing in Kigali.  The government has increased the tax on Gross Gambling Revenue (GGR) from 13% to 40%. Sam Ngendahimana
Economy
Why tax on gambling was hiked by 27%
The government has introduced a 3% tourism levy on accommodation, including hotel rooms, to support tourism and hospitality investments. Courtesy Photo
Tourism
Rwanda introduces ‘tourism levy’ to boost investments
The newly constructed housing units which are part of Savannah Creek project under construction at Kangondo. The project is set to be innaugurated on February 14, 2025. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Housing
PHOTOS: Construction of Savannah Creek Estate set to kick off in Nyarutarama
Rwanda has increased taxes on beers and tobacco. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Economy
Rwanda to increase taxes on beers, tobacco
A newly built market for refugees in Mahama Refugee Camp in Kirehe District was opened on February 4.
Rwanda
Refugee welfare: Eight things Rwanda has done to improve their lives
Samuel Dusengiyumva was elected chairperson of RPF-Inkotanyi in the City of Kigali. Courtesy
Politics
RPF leaders at provincial level urged to have agency solving issues
A view of the ongoing construction activities of the anticipated multipurpose dam along River Nyabarongo in October. PHOTOS BY JANVIER HAKUZIMANA
Infrastructure
What to know as construction of Nyabarongo multipurpose dam reaches 40%
A landscape view of the reforested area through Green Gicumbi project. Rwanda has unveiled a ‘Practical Guide’ to help understand the carbon market and related investment opportunities. File
Environment
How investors can tap into Rwanda’s carbon market
Congolese soldiers who fled from the battle with the AFCM23 rebels in neighbouring DR Congo have praised the hospitality they have received in Rwanda. Photo by Igihe
Africa
DR Congo soldiers commend Rwanda's hospitality after fleeing their country

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