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Cogebanque officials during the launch of Tugendane Campaign on February 2. Cogebanque has 28 branches, more than 600 agents and 36 ATMs across the country. Dan Kwizera.

Cogebanque embarks on drive to deepen financial inclusion through “TUGENDANE” Campaign

Friday, February 03, 2023
Some of brand new e-bikes that were distributed to motorists. By leasing motorcycles, Jali Finance has created over 700 jobs and impacted over 3,500 lives in various communities in Rwanda.
Featured

JALI Finance raises $3m Investment to boost e-mobility programme

Friday, February 03, 2023
Rwanda has issued a notice of intent to “modify” the 4G LTE wholesale monopoly license granted to Korea Telecom Rwanda Networks (KTRN). fILE
Technology

Rwanda intends to take away 4G monopoly from KTRN

Friday, February 03, 2023
A scene of a fatal accident where a maize drying shelter collapsed in Rusororo, killing 11 people while more than 30 were critically injured, on Friday, February 3. Courtesy

PM Ngirente consoles victims of Rusororo tragic accident

Friday, February 03, 2023
The Chairperson of the Private Sector Federation (PSF), Robert Bafakulera, has resigned from his position citing personal reasons. Courtesy
Business

Bafakulera resigns from PSF Chairmanship

Friday, February 03, 2023
Delegates during PASET’s Governing Council Meeting on Thursday,February 2. Craish Bahizi
Education

FEATURED: Over 290 African scientists, engineers pursuing PhDs through PASET – education minister

Friday, February 03, 2023
A group photo of Defence Attachés accredited to Rwanda with RDF officers after a security briefing at Rwanda Defence Force Headquarters in Kimihurura on February 2. Courtesy
Security

RDF briefs defense attaches on Mozambique, CAR operations

Friday, February 03, 2023
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Featured

FEATURED: Forensic experts to meet in Kigali

Friday, February 03, 2023
President Paul Kagame delivers remarks at the second Dakar Financing Summit for Africa’s Infrastructure Development in Senegal, on Thursday, February 2. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Africa

Kagame rallies private investments in Africa’s infrastructure development

Friday, February 03, 2023
Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) in charge of Operations, Felix Namuhoranye and Director General of Public Security of Qatar, Lt Gen. Saad Bin Jassim Al Khulaifi at their meeting on Thursday, February 2
International

DIGP Namuhoranye attends Police Cadet graduation in Qatar

Friday, February 03, 2023
Visitors walk at the Canopy walkway that slides over the forest up to 60 meters high in Nyungwe Forest National Park . African Parks intends to introduce Gorillas, elephants, and buffaloes in Nyungwe Forest. Sam Ngendahimana
Tourism

Gorillas to be introduced in Nyungwe National Park

Friday, February 03, 2023
The EAC regional force and M23 rebel group representatives during the handover of Rumangabo military camp in DR Congo on Thursday, January 5. EAC seeks ‘urgent clarification’ on deported Rwandan officers. Courtesy
Africa

Rwandan officers deported from DR Congo enjoyed immunity - EAC chief

Friday, February 03, 2023
President Paul Kagame in a group photo with senior delegates at the second Dakar Financing Summit for Africa’s Infrastructure Development in Senegal, on Thursday, February 2. While speaking during a panel discussion, Kagame emphasized on the need to have political will and financing to meet Africa’s infrastructure development needs. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Africa

Kagame: Political will, financing necessary to develop Africa’s infrastructure

Thursday, February 02, 2023
A monument that depicts two RPA soldiers using a machine gun at the parliament building during the Liberation war. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Heroism is about making good choices - Governor Habitegeko

Thursday, February 02, 2023
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Rwanda

The New Times launches new podcast

Thursday, February 02, 2023
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Vincent Biruta meets with the United States Deputy Secretary of State, Wendy Sherman, in Washington, on Wednesday, February 1. Courtesy
Security

Biruta, US Deputy Secretary of State discuss DR Congo situation

Thursday, February 02, 2023
The mentorship programme seeks to accelerate the reduction of preventable maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality, the reduction of unmet needs for family planning.
Health

FEATURED: Reducing maternal deaths through mobile mentorship

Thursday, February 02, 2023
Nkamira Transit Centre that was recently reopened to host Congolese refugees in Rubavu. At least 184 Congolese citizens, mostly women and children, fleeing insecurity in North Kivu province arrived in Rwanda on Wednesday, February 1.
Africa

More Congolese refugees flee to Rwanda as fighting renews

Thursday, February 02, 2023
A public washroom at a smart public kiosk at Rwandex in Kigali. At least 32 new sites have been identified for urgent construction of public toilets in the City of Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Over 30 sites identified for new public toilets in Kigali

Thursday, February 02, 2023
Pope Francis in Kinshasa, delivered a speech full of stinging condemnation of the exploitation over centuries. Internet
Africa

DR Congo, Africa shouldn’t be plundered, Pope Francis tells West

Thursday, February 02, 2023