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In Kigali you must pay around Rwf1,000 to get a kilo of quality (Irish) potatoes. Courtesy
Rwanda

Why your potato meal comes at a higher cost

Sunday, October 15, 2023
The winner DJ Kavori emerged as the victor in the "Mützig Amabeats DJ Competition," defeating his fellow competitors in a finale showdown that took place at Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village (KCEV) on the evening of Saturday, October 14. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

PHOTOS: DJ Kavori wins Mützig Amabeats DJ Competition, a recap

Sunday, October 15, 2023
Technicians work inside the National E-Waste Recycling Facility in Bugesera District. File
Environment

International E-waste Day: Getting Rwandans to recycle electronics

Sunday, October 15, 2023
A decoration venue for a wedding ceremony at Muhazi Flowers Beach & Resorts for a memorable time on the shores of Lake Muhazi in Rwamagana. Courtesy
Rwanda

Tips for a classic wedding on a low budget

Saturday, October 14, 2023
Doctors conduct a screening exam at Legacy Clinic in Kigali.File
Health

Rwandan doctors mull project to detect genes with potential cancer risks

Saturday, October 14, 2023
The connected canoes parked on Lake Kivu’s shores due to the biological break, are used to capture Limnothrissa miodon (Isambaza) in the night.
Rwanda

Impact of fishing breaks in Lake Kivu

Saturday, October 14, 2023
Dieudonne Ishimwe, also known as Prince Kid - the former organizer of Miss Rwanda - has been sentenced to five years in prison and fined Rwf2 million. Courtesy
Crime

Prince Kid sentenced to five years in prison. What's next?

Saturday, October 14, 2023
A landscape view of Mahama refugee camp that hosted most of Burundian refugees. Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

UNHCR, WFP announce decrease in basic services for refugees in Rwanda

Saturday, October 14, 2023
Dr Vincent Biruta, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation during the diplomatic briefing on October 11. Courtesy
Africa

Rwanda concerned over 2,000 mercenaries in DR Congo, Kinshasa-backed FDLR

Friday, October 13, 2023
Dieudonne Ishimwe, alias Prince Kid, consults with his lawyers at the High Court chambers in Nyamirambo earlier this year. File.
Crime

Prince Kid sentenced to five years in prison

Friday, October 13, 2023
Some of the new buses imported by Jali transport firm. The new fleet of 20 buses was unveiled in the capital Kigali on Friday, October 13, and is expected to ease shortages in public transport by per cent. PHOTOS BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Rwanda

VIDEO: 20 new buses to ease shortages in Kigali’s public transport by 6%

Friday, October 13, 2023
( L-R): The Minister of State in charge of Public Investment and Resource mobilization at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Jeanine Munyeshuli; the Deputy Speaker in charge of Parliamentary Affairs at the Chamber of Deputies, Edda Mukabagwiza; Speaker Donatille Mukabalisa, and Deputy Speaker in charge Finance and Administration, Mussa Fazil Harerimana, during a plenary sitting of the Lower House that approved the relevance of a new bill governing privatisation, on October 12, 2023, in Kigali . (courtesy).
Economy

New privatisation bill to spur private sector-led economy – Munyeshuri

Friday, October 13, 2023
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Health

No Bra Day: What is it all about?

Friday, October 13, 2023
Dancer Thierry Ishimwe, known as Titi Brown, is a suspect of defilement. PHOTO BY INYARWANDA.COM
Law

Dancer Titi Brown’s defilement case verdict set for November 10

Friday, October 13, 2023
Secretary general of the East African Community, Peter Mathuki. PHOTO | XINHUA via AFP

EAC raises concerns over ‘deteriorating’ DR Congo situation

Friday, October 13, 2023
Members of Parliament have expressed concerns about the sluggish pace of digitising cooperatives, despite the government's substantial investment in this endeavour. CRAISH BAHIZI
Technology

Slow progress in digitising cooperatives sparks parliamentary concern

Friday, October 13, 2023
Some teachers marking the national exams at GSO Butare Indatwa in Huye. Some of them countrywide have raised concerns about delayed payments since August after completing their tasks. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Education

Exams body reassures teachers over delayed marking allowances

Friday, October 13, 2023
The support given to 60 families was in line with ‘Rotary Disaster Response in Rwanda. PHOTOS BY GERMAIN NSANZIMANA
Environment

Rotary Club supports disaster-hit families in Rubavu

Friday, October 13, 2023
A new bill governing the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority (RCAA) seeks to allow it to ensure civil aviation training and innovation in aviation, and to regulate and oversee relevant training organisations. Sam Ngendahimana
Aviation

Why law governing civil aviation is under review

Friday, October 13, 2023
According to REG in the EDPRS II program from 2013 through 2018, the Government of Rwanda made a clear policy decision to diversify electricity sources. Courtesy
Energy

Rwanda’s energy journey over the past decade

Friday, October 13, 2023