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Different Imigongo-inspired artefacts on display at Imigongo Art Centre in Kayonza District. Photo: Willy Mucyo.
Rwanda

Imigongo: The evolution of Rwanda’s traditional designs

Thursday, May 19, 2022
Mitwa Ngu2019ambi, CEO of MTN Rwanda received the certificate of admission to Rwanda Stock Exchange in May 2021.The telco listed on May 4, 2021, with 20 per cent of shares being held by the public.File

How MTN Rwanda has fared since debuting on Stock Exchange

Thursday, May 19, 2022
Members of parliament follow a presentation on next fiscal year bugdet draft.The proposed budget represents an increase of Rwf217.8 billion or 4.7 per cent of public spending compared to Rwf4.44 trillion of the revised budget.

Budget: MPs outline their priorities on govt spending

Thursday, May 19, 2022
An estate in Nyarugunga Sector, Gasabo District where some of the asylum seekers and migrants from the United Kingdom will be hosted. So far, there are five identified sites where they will be hosted and the government has announced that they expect the first group of about 50 people to arrive at the end of the month. / Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Rwanda unveils facilities that will host UK migrants

Thursday, May 19, 2022
The New Times

Genocide fugitive Micomyiza remanded for 30 days

Thursday, May 19, 2022
Minister of Finance and Economic planning Uzziel Ndagijimana arrives at the parliament to present national budget .The government plans to spend an estimated over Rwf4.6 trillion in the 2022-2023 fiscal year. File

Rwanda unveils proposed Rwf4.6tn budget for 2022-23

Thursday, May 19, 2022
Aerial view of Kigali Central Business District in Nyarugenge District.Rwanda is set to host the headquarters of United Nations Development Programmeu2019s (UNDP) new innovation financing facility. File .

Rwanda to host Pan-African innovation hub

Thursday, May 19, 2022
Deputy Director General in EU International Partnerships Myriam Ferran and EBCR President Giovanni Davite.

Rwf 200 million to support entrepreneurs in Rwanda

Thursday, May 19, 2022
A health worker conducts covid 19 vaccination activity in Bugesera. Members of Parliament voted for Article 11 of the draft law relating to research on a human participant on Wednesday, May 18. Photo by Craish Bahizi

No financial reward for human vaccine, drug trial participants

Thursday, May 19, 2022
The New Times

CAR government recognizes Rwandan Police peacekeepers

Thursday, May 19, 2022
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente speaks during the news briefing in Kigali on Wednesday, May 18. Flanked by several top government officials, the Premier gave an update on the economy, CHOGM preparations and answered a wide range of questions from both local and international media organisations. Photo: Dan Nsengiyumva
Rwanda

Ten highlights from Premier Ngirente’s news conference

Thursday, May 19, 2022
A view of Kigaliu2019s Central Business District. According to the Central Bank expert consumers have to set up a priority list of essential commodities that are needed daily. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.

Inflation spike: Consumers tipped on priority spending

Thursday, May 19, 2022
A composite of top Genocide fugitives Protais Mpiranya (left) and Phu00e9nu00e9as Munyarugarama who were confirmed to have died some years ago. Photo: Net.

Genocide: Will UN fugitives have their day in court before they die?

Thursday, May 19, 2022
Secretary General of OIF, Louise Mushikiwabo delivers remarks at the launch of a French teaching programme for Rwanda Defence Force peacekeepers deployed in French-speaking countries . The official launch took place at Rwanda Military Academy of Gako in Bugesera District on May 18. Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

La Francophonie to train Rwandan peacekeepers in French

Thursday, May 19, 2022
Claire Akamanzi, CEO of the Rwanda Development Board speaks at the launch of Rwanda Private Sector-led Transformation Program (RPTP) in Kigali on May 18.Courtesy

RDB launches program to fast-track private sector-led transformation

Thursday, May 19, 2022
Minister of Gender and Family Promotion Jeannette Bayisenge speaks at the official opening of a national awareness campaign u2018Safe and Resilient Familyu2019 in Rutsiro on May 17. Courtesy
Rwanda

Family safety is key for country’s development, Minister Bayisenge

Thursday, May 19, 2022
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente delivers remarks during the launch of the second phase of the Economic Recovery Fund (ERF2) in Kigali on Wednesday, May 18.Dan Nsengiyumva
Rwanda

PM launches $ 250 million economic recovery fund

Thursday, May 19, 2022
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente addresses the media during a news briefing in Kigali on May 18. Dan Nsengiyumva
Rwanda

Govt to announce CHOGM road map

Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Phu00e9nu00e9as Munyarugarama, a fugitive of the Genocide against the Tutsi has been confirmed to have died from natural cause in 2002, according to a UN prosecutor.

Another ICTR-indicted fugitive confirmed dead

Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Minister for Defence, Maj Gen Albert Murasira, addresses the 9th National Security Symposium in Kigali on May 18. All photos by Dan Nsengiyumva

Private sector, CSOs, rallied to address security challenges

Wednesday, May 18, 2022