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Kwibuka 30: Bizimana urges youth to emulate Nyange students' heroism

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Panelists during a discussion at the third edition of the Rwanda-Zimbabwe Business Forum which started in Kigali on Monday, March 18. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Business

Can Rwanda-Zim business community drive AfCFTA realization?

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Members of Rwanda Bar Association during the celebration of the International Women's Day in 2023. COURTESY
Law

Lawyers rally for ‘solidarity fund’ to help colleagues on maternity leave

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
A new draft law governing the NEC provides its commissioners shall work on a permanent basis for better results. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Politics

Four key proposed changes in electoral commission bill

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Chronic sleep deprivation has been linked to numerous heart problems like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart attack, obesity, diabetes, and stroke. Internet
Health

Experts weigh in on impact of sleep deprivation on heart health

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Elodie Shami, the newly appointed Imbuto Foundation Director General . Courtesy

Elodie Shami appointed new Imbuto Director General

Monday, March 18, 2024
Minister of Health, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana highlighted that MSH has been collaborating with the government for many years , during the conference on Monday, March 18. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Health

Midwifery scholarship programme to address scarcity of healthcare specialists

Monday, March 18, 2024
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Dr Vincent Biruta addresses delegates during the third edition of the Rwanda-Zimbabwe Business Forum which started in Kigali on Monday March 18. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Business

Rwanda-Zimbabwe trade increases by 50 per cent

Monday, March 18, 2024
Renowned R&B artiste The Ben and Pamela during their civil wedding. According to the new bill a Rwandan who attains the age of 18 years might be allowed to marry legally.
Law

You could legally marry at 18 in Rwanda, new bill proposes

Monday, March 18, 2024
The proposed amendment aims to tackle the problem of marriages entered into primarily for the acquisition of property. Courtesy
Law

Divorce: New draft law proposes unequal property division

Monday, March 18, 2024
Ambassador of Zimbabwe to Sweden, Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga (second left), Ambassador of Rwanda to Sweden, Dr Diane Gashumba (centre), Ambassador of Botswana to Sweden, Juliana Angela Dube-Gobotswang (second right), and Francine Mukashema, President of the Rwanda Women’s Association in Sweden (RWAS) (far right), pose for a photo during the event. Photos: Courtesy
Women

Women’s Day: Rwandans in Sweden celebrate gender equality milestones

Monday, March 18, 2024
The 45 extraordinary women who have been nominated for awards in recognition of their outstanding contributions. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: Rwandan women trailblazers celebrated at 2024 Women in Leadership Summit and Awards

Monday, March 18, 2024
The national flag may no longer be used by a couple exchanging marriage vows should the proposed amendments to the family law be approved by the parliament. File
Law

Marriage vows: New bill seeks to scrap holding national flag

Monday, March 18, 2024
Vincent Munyeshyaka, the BDF chief executive revealed that there are scammers who masquerade as its employees and solicit money from people with projects seeking finance from the Fund. File
Crime

Govt warns of scammers masquerading as BDF employees

Monday, March 18, 2024
Aimé Abizera is the new CEO for Rwanda. Courtesy photo
Featured

FEATURED: Aimé Abizera appointed CEO of GVA Rwanda

Monday, March 18, 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin is on course to win another term in office after taking an early lead. Net photo
International

Putin leads with 87% in Russia presidential elections

Monday, March 18, 2024
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Business

MTN Rwanda records drop in net earnings

Monday, March 18, 2024
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Featured

FEATURED: KKOG becomes first company to secure cannabis export license

Monday, March 18, 2024
Delegates pose for a group photo at Kigali Conention Centre on Friday, March 15. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

FEATURED: Institution of Engineers Rwanda to host global engineering conference in October

Monday, March 18, 2024
Donatha Mujawamariya, an ophthalmology nurse conducts eye screenning at Rwanda Charity Eye Hospital. Photo by Willy MUCYO
Women

Closing the gender gap in Rwanda’s health sector

Monday, March 18, 2024