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 Fidele Nsengiyumva
Fidele Nsengiyumva
Officials pose for a photo at the launch of the Equity Ikimina Account  in Huye District on Friday, December 12
Featured
How Equity Ikimina Account is formalising collective saving for inclusive growth
Farmers and tea pluckers pose for a group photo during celebrations at Rubaya Tea Factory on December 6. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Featured
How Rwanda Mountain Tea is empowering farmers to grow produce that has earned global reputation
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Health
Scientists confirm tenth person cured of HIV
The ongoing works including site preparation, excavation for Nyabisindu rehousing project in Remera Sector, on Monday, October 27. Photos by Kellya Keza
Housing
MPs vow to fast-track decent housing for Nyabisindu families
Trainers posing for a group photo at the launch of Bank of Kigali’s Integrated Agribusiness Programme on December 5, where they will provide training
in financial literacy and improved agricultural practices. All photos: Courtesy.
Featured
How Bank of Kigali is transforming farmers’ potential into prosperity
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Business
How online shoppers are safeguarded under new law
Approved by the Senate on December 4, Jules Marius Ntete (left) and Didace Nshimiyimana (right) were appointed by the Cabinet on November 28 to serve as judges at the Court of Appeal. Courtesy
Law
Senate approves new Court of Appeal judges
Telesphore Ndabamenye (left) and Solange Uwituze (right) were appointed by President Paul Kagame to the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources on December 1. Courtesy
Agriculture
What awaits two technocrats at the helm of agriculture ministry
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Rwanda
Senators begin countrywide probe into water scarcity
Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) Soraya Hakuziyaremye (centre) announced, during a joint session of both chambers of Parliament on 
Monday, December 1, that the country’s digital currency trial is set to begin next year. Looking on are Mussa Fazil Harerimana, Deputy Speaker of the 
Chamber of Deputies (left) and Thierry Kalisa, Chief Economist at the Central Bank. Photo: Courtesy.
Economy
Digital currency trial set for next year, says central bank governor
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Infrastructure
WASAC restructuring almost complete; what to know
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Infrastructure
Tap water could be safely drinkable in Rwanda by 2029
Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya, the Mufti of Rwanda, told The New Times that efforts are underway to ensure leaders of 320 mosques meet the new academic requirements set for faith-based organisations in Rwanda before the March 2026 deadline. File photo
Religion
Muslim leaders race to meet qualification deadline
Citizens take part in a past Umuganda exercise. File.
Rwanda
Senate backs plan to broaden monthly Umuganda scope
Rayon Sports officials meet with players at Nzove stadium. Members of the parliament have tasked Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) to step in and help resolve ongoing disputes within Rayon Sports FC administration.
Football
MPs call for Governance Board intervention as Rayon internal chaos linger
Chief Executive Officer Patricie Uwase and Jamaica’s Chief Justice Bryan Sykes during the signing ceremony in St Andrew in Jamaica. Photo courtesy
Technology
Rwanda to build Jamaica’s digital justice system in $4.6m deal
A stunning fireworks display lights up the night sky in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Business
Fireworks traders tipped on safety compliance ahead of festive season
RAB has lifted a three-week quarantine that had been imposed on livestock in Kanama, Nyakiriba and Kanzenze sectors of Rubavu District. Sam Ngendahimana.
Agriculture
Foot-and-mouth quarantine lifted in Rubavu

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