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The Gasabo Intermediate Court postponed the hearing in the case involving businessman Jean Nsabimana, commonly known as ‘Dubai’, alongside his co-defendants. File

Court adjourns hearing of businessman ‘Dubai’, former Gasabo district officials

Friday, March 22, 2024

First Lady Jeannette Kagame awarding one of the best performing girls during the awarding ceremony held at Maranyundo Girls School on Friday, March 22. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi

PHOTOS: First Lady awards over 200 best-performing girls in Rwanda

Friday, March 22, 2024

Kampeta Pitchette Sayinzoga, the Chief Executive of BRD and Rwigamba Balinda, Founder and President of ULK University during the signing event at ULK Campus, Gisozi, on March 20. Photo by Craish Bahizi

FEATURED: BRD, Kigali Independent University partner to construct eco-friendly hostels

Friday, March 22, 2024

Rwanda National Police has said that it has launched a probe into a black market of stolen cables. File

Probe into black market for stolen copper cables

Friday, March 22, 2024

Rwanda’s Foreign Minister Vincent Biruta and his Congolese counterpart Christophe Lutundula met in the Angolan capital Luanda for high-level consultations on Thursday, March 21. Courtesy

DR Congo, Rwanda foreign ministers meet in Angola

Friday, March 22, 2024

Since 2010, WaterAid Rwanda interventions have enabled 955,000 people to have access to clean water.

FEATURED: World Water Day: How WaterAid Rwanda distributed clean water to almost one million people

Friday, March 22, 2024

Aegis Trust will on March 22, reward gender champions in promoting positive masculinities and fostering gender equality. Courtesy

'Gender champions' to be recognised for promoting positive masculinities, fostering gender equality

Friday, March 22, 2024

The plenary sitting of the Chamber of Deputies approved the draft law governing the University of Rwanda (UR) and Rwanda Polytechnic (RP). Sam Ngendahimana

Parliament approves draft law governing UR, Rwanda Polytechnic

Friday, March 22, 2024

Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), in collaboration with the United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM) and the Nebraska National Guard (NENG), during a joint medical outreach services in Rwamagana. Courtesy

PHOTOS: RDF, US military medics treat 5,000 patients in Rwanda

Friday, March 22, 2024

Participants during last year’s World Down Syndrome Day event organised by Rwanda Down Syndrome Organisation (RDSO). The organisation aims to create and develop conditions that will enable people with Down syndrome in Rwanda to attain their full potential and thrive. Courtesy photo

Rwanda: Advocates and supporters gather to ‘end stereotypes’ on World Down Syndrome Day

Friday, March 22, 2024

Officials tour inside of the recently completed Nzove - Ntora principal water transmission pipeline on Wednesday, March 20. Emmanuel Dushimimana

FEATURED: Japanese embassy, WASAC Group and MININFRA inaugurate Nzove-Ntora water transmission pipeline

Friday, March 22, 2024

RIB says it has arrested Patrick Niyigena in connection with charges related to bribery and abuse of authority. Courtesy.

Ministry of Youth official arrested on bribery charges

Friday, March 22, 2024

The official launch of the Africa Food Systems Annual Summit 2024, at the Kigali Convention Center (KCC) on March 26. Courtesy

Rwanda to host Africa food systems summit

Friday, March 22, 2024

Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary of Interior and Administration of National Government Prof Kithure Kindiki speaking during a past press interview. PHOTO _ FRANCIS NDERITU _ NMG

Kenya government mulls TikTok ban to protect data

Friday, March 22, 2024

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba.

Museveni appoints Gen Muhoozi as Uganda’s army chief

Friday, March 22, 2024

Aerial view of I&M Bank headquarters in Nyarugenge Distict. Courtesy

FEATURED: I&M Bank Rwanda net profits grew by 15% in 2023

Friday, March 22, 2024

Different parts of the country, from March 11 to March 20, experienced average maximum temperature ranging between 20 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees.

Meteo Rwanda explains temperature spike, assures 10-day normal levels

Friday, March 22, 2024

Twenty-five-year-old Anitha Ingabire has learned many skills that include hairdressing, tailoring, and interior design. Courtesy photo

Rising above adversity: Anitha Ingabire’s multifaceted story

Friday, March 22, 2024

Workers load some of the imported food commodities for upcountry trading at Kigali Business District. File

Rwanda central bank’s fight against inflation

Friday, March 22, 2024

Some of the 91 asylum seekers from Libya on their arrival at Kigali International Airport on Thursday, March 21. Courtesy

Rwanda receives over 90 asylum seekers from Libya

Thursday, March 21, 2024