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 Fidele Nsengiyumva
Fidele Nsengiyumva
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
Mayor of Bugesera District, Richard Mutabazi, and security officers during a crackdown on illegal production of alcoholic drinks where they  destroyed more than 74,000 litres in one day. Courtesy
Over 70,000 litres of illicit brew destroyed in Bugesera
President Paul Kagame and his Guinean counterpart Mamadi Doumbouya (centre) pose for a group photo with officials during the Transform Africa Summit where among other things, Telemo was launched.
Technology
Guinea rolls out e-procurement platform engineered in Rwanda
Officials during a guided tour  of  SteelRwa plant. At least 270 households living around SteelRwa plant in Rwamagana District, will be relocated  following air pollution concerns.
Environment
270 households around SteelRwa to be relocated
Rwanda is set to receive a Multi-Function Vehicle (MFV) and a Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD). Courtesy
Infrastructure
Rwanda to acquire Rwf1bn road pavement evaluation devices
A view of Bugarama rice plantation in Rusizi. Rwanda is set to unveil three new rice varieties, which could potentially rival highly sought-after long-grain imports. File
Agriculture
New rice varieties could rival long-grain imports: officials
MPs follow Barnabé Sebagabo Muhire, Acting Chairperson of the the National Public Service Commission, as he addresses  a joint session of parliament on November 12. Courtesy
Rwanda
Govt losses in unlawful labour cases rise by 20%

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