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Police officers and trainers in driving schools explaining the meaning of traffic signs to pupils of St Dominique savio Remera in Gasabo District. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Road safety campaign now targets schools

Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Amb. Rao Hongwei, the Chinese envoy to Rwanda, during a news briefing in Kigali. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

High-level Chinese delegation to visit Rwanda

Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Mukakabano talks about mosquito repellent products including candles in different colours, cream and bottled spray during an interview at Nice Dream Candle Company in Ndera Sector, Gasabo District on Tuesday. Emmanuel Ntirenganya.
Rwanda

Two pensioners on a mission to tackle malaria

Tuesday, August 13, 2019
A drone sprays pesticides in a potato farm in Gataraga Sector, Musanze District. The Government plans to start using drones in spraying mosquito prone areas by the end of this month. Ru00e9gis Umurengezi.
Rwanda

Use of drones in malaria fight to begin with Gasabo

Monday, August 12, 2019
Aerial view of Kigali City. Standard & Pooru2019s (S&P) has upgraded Rwandau2019s rating from a flat u201cBu201d to u201cB+u201d. Emmanuel Kwizera.
Rwanda

S&P raises Rwanda’s credit rating

Monday, August 12, 2019
The new Gasabo District office complex to be inaugurated today. According to an official, people seeking service from the district will no longer struggle to get parking for their cars, thanks to the new facility. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

With new head offices, Gasabo promises better service delivery

Monday, August 12, 2019
Southern Province Governor Emmanuel Gasana addresses the meeting. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Fresh bid to reduce malaria cases in Gisagara

Monday, August 12, 2019
Kigali City will extend contracts of the three companies that operate public transport across the city for another six months. Sam Ngendahimana..
Rwanda

City public transporters to get 6-months contract extension

Monday, August 12, 2019
First Lady Jeannette Kagame delivers her remarks at the Prayer Breakfast event organised by the Rwanda Leaders Fellowship at Kigali Marriott Hotel yesterday. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Reconciliation is key for sustainable peace and development – First Lady

Saturday, August 10, 2019
Private Sector Federation members during the Golden Business Forum on Friday. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Affordable Human Needs commits $13 million investment in Rwanda

Saturday, August 10, 2019
Participants pose for a group photo after getting certificates in MAP methodology, which uses arts, theatre and drama techniques to deliver quality lessons.
Rwanda

Teachers highlight role of theater, drama in lesson delivery

Saturday, August 10, 2019
Emmanuel Ndayisaba, the Executive Secretary of the National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPD), addresses the parliamentary committee on social affairs last week. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Govt to introduce a local sign language dictionary

Saturday, August 10, 2019
The Rwamagana-based steel factory, SteelRwa, was shut down over emitting gases from steel production, such as carbon dioxide. File.
Rwanda

Steel factory closed over harmful emissions

Saturday, August 10, 2019
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Rwanda

Varsity graduates advocate for online academic transcripts

Saturday, August 10, 2019
Butter made by Girubuzima Matimba cooperative in Nyagatare District. Photos by Jean de Dieu Nsabimana.
Rwanda

Nyagatare cooperative keen to keep ghee culture alive

Saturday, August 10, 2019
Justice Minister Johnston Busingye speaks during the opening ceremony of RIBu2019s three-day retreat in Nyamata. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Busingye makes case for jail alternatives

Saturday, August 10, 2019
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Rwanda

UNECA, Armenian incubator commit to high-tech development in Africa

Wednesday, August 07, 2019
Inside the banana processing plant in Kayonza. The plant currently produces between 800 and 900 crates of banana wine every day. Photos by Jean de Dieu Nsabimana.
Rwanda

Kayonza banana farmers buoyed by new market for their produce

Wednesday, August 07, 2019
One of the scandal-ridden projects done by DN International in Masaka, Kigali.
Rwanda

Court annuls auction of property in DN International housing saga

Wednesday, August 07, 2019
Most of the migrants have been subjected to different forms of abuse including ending up being sold into slavery. Net photo.
Rwanda

Rwanda to receive over 500 migrants from Libya

Wednesday, August 07, 2019