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Patience Kamatamu, a young and dynamic entrepreneur, who is the founder ToPix Travel Agency, during an interview. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: Travel: One woman on bridging gaps in tourism industry

Thursday, March 23, 2023
The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Ildephonse Musafiri delivers remarks during the launch of Kwihaza Project in Kigali on March 22.This 4-year programme (2023-2026) seeks to support the transformation towards sustainable food systems, through developing the value chains in the aquaculture, fishery and horticulture sectors. Photo: Courtesy
Economy

Over Rwf18bn earmarked for fish, horticulture production

Thursday, March 23, 2023
A pregnant wife and her husband follow a community health worker's advice on pregnancy at Mubuga Hospital in Karongi District. Olivier Mugwiza
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FEATURED: Accelerating economic growth through realization of reproductive rights in Rwanda

Thursday, March 23, 2023
A victim of Marburg Virus Disease.
Africa

Marburg kills five in Tanzania

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
400 rebels sentenced to life in Chad
Africa

400 rebels sentenced to life in Chad

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Yolanda Fernandes, Vice Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce of Mozambique.
Economy

Rwandan, Mozambican businesses leaders explore ways to boost investment 

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
A victim of Marburg Virus Disease.
Health

Rwanda on Marburg alert after Tanzania outbreak

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Zimbabwe offers 100% pay rise to public servants
Africa

Zimbabwe offers 100% pay rise to public servants

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
The Mufti of Rwanda Sheikh Salim Hitimana (c) during Eid prayer at Kigali stadium. Sheikh Hitimana has urged Muslims to use the holy month of Ramadan to reflect Islamic values and also pray for their families and the country.
Religion

Mufti Hitimana calls for reflection as Ramadan starts 

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Delegates in a group photo during the Private Sector Sensitization Workshop on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement on Trade in Goods Protocol in Kampala on March 21. Courtesy
Africa

Uganda ready to trade under AfCFTA Guided Trade Initiative

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Officials from Rwanda and Uganda attending the eleventh JPC.
Africa

Rwanda-Uganda Joint Permanent Commission convenes in Kigali

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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Africa

Ethiopia says US war-crime allegations 'inflammatory and partisan'

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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Infrastructure

FEATURED: Why Rwanda should embrace geosynthetic solutions for sustainable infrastructure development

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
XXXTentacion was 20 when he was killed.
Crime

XXXTentacion: Jury convicts 3 in star rapper's 2018 killing

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Caroline Ouko holds a portrait of her son, Irvo Otieno, as attorney Ben Crump (left) and her older son, Leon Ochieng (right) look on at the Dinwiddie Courthouse in Dinwiddie, Va., on Thursday. Photo: Daniel Sangjib Min/AP
Crime

US: Prosecutors release video of man being ‘murdered’ in mental facility

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
A view of a dried beans plantation in Eastern Province. According to RAB at least 78,000 hectares of bean crop farms across the country were affected by dry spells during agricultural season A.
Environment

Region to face dry spells despite floods in some countries

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Residents wade through a flooded residential area in Mozambique last week. Internet
Environment

Over 3.5bn people vulnerable to climate hazards

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Dr Diane Karusisi, Bank of Kigali CEO (1st Right), after receiving the prestigious GSMA Chairman Award, during which the macye macye program was recognized. Courtesy
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FEATURED: BK's macye macye attracts 14,000 loans for smartphone financing

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Lesley Grobler, the Operations Manager of KomezArt, an online art space that empowers Rwandan artists by helping them to sell their art pieces. Photo by Craish Bahizi
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FEATURED: KomezArt: Empowering Rwandan artists through e-commerce

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Ntoudi Mouyelo, the Chief Investment Officer at Rwanda Finance Limited said that over 2000 delegates are expected to attend the first-ever Inclusive Fintech Forum slated for June 20-22, 2023, in Kigali. Courtesy
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FEATURED: Why ‘Inaugural Inclusive FinTech Forum’ is a big deal

Wednesday, March 22, 2023