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Former cooperatives agency boss, co-accused appeal adjourned

Monday, October 23, 2023

Akagera National Park, a wildlife haven in Rwanda, has seen a 127 percent increase in its animal population since 2010. Courtesy

PHOTOS: Akagera National Park reports 127% increase in animal population

Monday, October 23, 2023

Jopie de Beer, CEO of JVR Africa Group, an organization affiliated with Hogan Assessment. Courtesy

Why Africa needs talent assessment for effective leadership

Monday, October 23, 2023

Karongi District Council on Monday, October 23, suspended Vestine Mukarutesi from the position of Mayor citing failure to accomplish her duties.

Karongi Mayor suspended over failure to fulfil duties

Monday, October 23, 2023

Delegates at the 2nd Open Science Conference of the World Climate Research Programme in Kigali. Courtesy

Open Science Conference: 160 research findings to help advance climate resilience

Monday, October 23, 2023

The meeting is also part of the preparations for Africa Liberation Day 2024.

Pan-African Movement, Africans in Rwanda discuss development

Monday, October 23, 2023

Minister of Defence Juvenal Marizamunda delivers remarks at the opening of the preparatory conference for the 2023 Peacekeeping Ministerial on Protection of Civilians and Strategic Communications. PHOTOS BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA

Rwanda urges UN to confront misinformation, hate speech

Monday, October 23, 2023

Benoît Munyankindi, the Secretary General of the Rwanda Cycling Federation (FERWACY). PHOTO BY IGIHE

Ferwacy boss Munyankindi appeals against his remand

Monday, October 23, 2023

Joseph Harerimana, known as Apostle Yongwe, a Kigali preacher accused of defrauding people by taking money from them in exchange for miracles, during a hearing session on Monday, October 23. Courtesy

Apostle Yongwe: Money solicited was for prayer logistics, not for miracles

Monday, October 23, 2023

A new view of Rugando in 2020, after the construction of Kigali Convention Centre. File

From scarcity to affluence: The evolution of Rugando-Kimihurura

Monday, October 23, 2023

I&M Bank staff with UN coordinator pose for a group photo at the Umuganda tree-planting event to commemorate this year’s United Nations Day in Bugesera on October 21. Photos by Ctraish Bahizi

FEATURED: I&M Bank, UN Rwanda mark UN Day with special Umuganda tree-planting in Bugesera

Monday, October 23, 2023

Rwanda is seeking to increase sweet potato production from eight to 30 tonnes per hectare using six new varieties. Courtesy

Rwanda turns to sweet potatoes as wheat flour baking substitute

Monday, October 23, 2023

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Flo, Africa’s first organic beer, enters the Rwandan market

Monday, October 23, 2023

Max Cuvellier, the Head of Mobile for Development at Groupe Speciale Mobile Association (GSMA), during the interview in Kigali. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

GSMA expert on smartphone affordability, digital security

Monday, October 23, 2023

Dieudonné Twahirwa holding chili fruits ready for export to China. Since Rwanda’s signing MoU on BRI cooperation with China in 2018, the bilateral trade and investment between Rwanda and China grows quickly.

Ten years of BRI: Growing Rwanda-China bilateral trade

Monday, October 23, 2023

The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Jean Damascene Bizimana speaks at a consultative session with media on October 20. Emmanuel Ntirenganya

Media vital in fostering Rwandans’ unity, resilience – Bizimana

Sunday, October 22, 2023

The Cabinet appointed Providence Umurungi as chairperson of the National Commission for Human Rights, replacing Marie-Claire Mukasine, on October 20. Courtesy

Law scholar to head Rwanda rights body

Saturday, October 21, 2023

Participants and trainers pose for a group photo after completing a three-day workshop. All Photos by Craish BAHIZI

Rwanda mulls creation of unemployment insurance scheme

Saturday, October 21, 2023

Bank of Kigali CEO Diane Karusisi poses for a group photo with the cohort of 24 at the graduation ceremony. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Second entry-level cohort of 24 graduate from Bank of Kigali Academy

Saturday, October 21, 2023

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Esther's Aid, Radisson Blu Hotel caring through sharing food

Saturday, October 21, 2023