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Prisoners during a hearing session in the court during FLN case on March 5, 2021. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
Technology

New digital system to monitor performance of judicial officers

Tuesday, October 18, 2022
A farmer in his wheat plantation in Burera District. According to Janvier Gasasira, an investor who took over the factory through auction, at least $10 million are needed in financing to revive and upgrade the wheat processing facility. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
Agriculture

Rwf10bn needed to revamp stalled wheat factory

Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Some of the Wikimedians who participated in WikiVibrance challenge pose for a group photo after a meeting in Kigali. Photo: Courtesy.
Technology

Over 500 articles added onto Kinyarwanda Wikipedia

Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Candidates doing TVET national practical exam at SOS Gacuriro in Kigali on June 27, 2022. At least 45 per cent of all O-level outstanding performers have been placed into TVET schools. Dan Nsengiyumva
Education

Teachers, students speak out on low TVET enrolment

Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Dr. Aflodis Kagaba, the Executive Director of HDI, Cheikh Mbarushimana Suleiman, the advisor to the Mufti of Rwanda and Laurent Mbanda, Archbishop of Anglican Church of Rwanda. Courtesy
Rwanda

Mixed reactions over proposal for teens’ access to contraceptives

Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Ernest Nsabimana, the Minister for infrastructure during a guided tour of the exhibition atthe Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo 2022 in Kigali from October 18. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda

Limited funds derail efforts to scale up off-grid solar energy-Experts

Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Delegates during the opening of a three-day Pan-African Forum on Migration (PAFOM) in Kigali on Tuesday, October 18. Clementine Mukeka, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, said that climate change will continue to induce migration and human mobility in Africa thanks to a myriad of challenges. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza.
Environment

Experts seek to turn climate change tide on migration

Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga was the chief financier of Radio Television Libre des Mille Collines (RTLM), and extremist broadcaster that called on the public to hunt and kill Tutsi during the Genocide. Courtesy
Crime

Kabuga Trial: Rights Activist testifies on role of RTLM in Genocide

Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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Rwanda

Public reacts to rejected bill for 15-year-olds’ access to contraceptives

Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Christian Muhoza into the business of creating learning toys.
Featured

Entrepreneur on creating learning toys for children’s brain boosting

Tuesday, October 18, 2022
RwandAir's airplane at Kigali International Airport. The national carrier will, effective November 6, launch direct flights to London Heathrow. File
Aviation

RwandAir maiden direct flight to Heathrow set for November

Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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Security

Regional peacekeeping course begins at Police Training School

Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Healthcare personnel conduct medical simulation for management and treatment of suspected Ebola cases and patients at King Faisal Hospital in Kigali on Monday, October 17. The drills were carried out as part of the country’s ongoing preparedness in case of an outbreak of the deadly virus, which has recently been confirmed in neighbouring Uganda. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza.
Health

Hospitals undertake clinical drills on Ebola preparedness

Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Gilbert Nyatanyi, Chief Executive Officer of Agaciro Development Fund during the interview. Photo: Dan Nsengiyumva.
Rwanda

Agaciro Fund boss weighs in on $8 million investment

Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Kigali residents use free internet at Imbuga City Walk. According to a new report, the internet in Africa is 83 per cent less affordable than in Oceania. Photo: Dan Nsengiyumva.
Technology

Internet in Africa is 83% less affordable than in Oceania – study

Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Some Impala at Akagera National Park. According to the new report, the world has recorded an average 69 per cent decline in global wildlife populations between 1970 and 2018. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
Tourism

Wildlife: How Rwanda is faring amid global decline in wild populations

Tuesday, October 18, 2022
The Plenary Sitting of the Chamber of Deputies on Monday rejected the relevance of the proposed bill that sought to provide for access to contraceptive services for children (girls) aged from 15. Craish Bahizi
Health

Parliament rejects bill on contraceptives for 15-year olds

Monday, October 17, 2022
Workers sorting new cassava varieties that were multiplied at RAB station in Huye. Photo: Courtesy.
Agriculture

Scientists banking on GM crop varieties to lift cassava industry

Monday, October 17, 2022
Capital Markets Authority put in place measures to protect the interests of the people who invest in the various products available on the market. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Business

Rwanda’s Capital Market: How investors are protected

Monday, October 17, 2022
(L-R) Eugene Anangwe, Country Director, CNBC, Tapera muzira, Coordinator of Jobs for Youth in Africa, AfDB, Fadillah Tchoumba, Secretary General of Africa Business Angels Network, and Kampeta Pitchette Sayinzoga, CEO of Development Bank of Rwanda during a panel discussion on Delivering Innovative Financing for Youth Enterprises in Africa. Photo: Courtesy.
Business

Why existing banking system is not tailored for young entrepreneurs

Monday, October 17, 2022