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Local traditional medical practitioners are pushing for a law that will help regulate the sector to help sieve out scammers and ensure safety of their patients. Photo: File.

Traditional medics push for legislation to regulate sector

Tuesday, August 02, 2022
A primary school teacher during a class at Groupe Scolaire Remera Catholique.The government will set equal school fees countrywide in public school by the beginning of the academic year [2022-2023]. Photo by Dan Nsengiyumva

Public schools react to govt move to harmonise tuition

Tuesday, August 02, 2022
Some teachers pose for a group photo at Umwalimu Sacco headquarters. On Monday, August 1,Government announced that it would allocate Rwf5 billion towards the recapitalisation of Umwarimu Sacco. Courtesy

What new Rwf5bn injection means for Umwalimu Sacco

Tuesday, August 02, 2022
President Paul Kagame delivers remarks during the swearing in ceremony of new ministers in Kigali on Tuesday, August 2. Kagame revealed that , following the creation of the new ministry some state enterprises will immediately be privatised while for others it will be gradual.He emphasised that the government's responsibility is not to engage in profit-oriented business but rather to facilitate the private sector. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame backs privatisation of state-owned enterprises

Tuesday, August 02, 2022
A teacher during a class at Institut Sainte Famille de Nyamasheke. The Ministry has announced that teachers would get up to 88 percent salary increase effective August 2022.

Education ministry sheds light on teachers’ pay rise

Tuesday, August 02, 2022
L-R: Eric Rwigamba and Ildephonse Musafiri.

New ministers to be sworn in

Tuesday, August 02, 2022
Bin Laden (left) and Zawahiri together declared war on the US and organised the 9/11 attacks.
International

Al-Qaeda leader killed in US drone strike

Tuesday, August 02, 2022
Mrs. Madhub, Data Protection commissioner of Mauritius, during a meeting hosted by the Data Protection Office with representatives from Rwandau2019s banking and financial sector.

Rwanda and Mauritius data protection authorities share experiences in financial sector

Tuesday, August 02, 2022
A primary school teacher helps pupils during a class at Groupe Scolaire Camp Kigali in 2019. While presenting the Government activities in basic education under the National Strategy for Transformation to both Chambers of Parliament, Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente announced the decision to raise teachersu2019 pay after considering teachersu2019 financial means, welfare and the link between that and the quality of education. File

Pay rise for teachers will boost retention –Ngirente

Tuesday, August 02, 2022
Beu0301ata Habyarimana, Former Minister of Trade and Industry has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Kigali Group on August 1st. Courtesy

Beata Habyarimana is new BK Group chief executive

Tuesday, August 02, 2022
Zimbabweu2019s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Fredrick Shava, delivers remarks during the official inauguration of the Rwandan Embassy in Harare on July 31. Photo: Courtesy.

Zimbabwean minister decries low level of trade with Rwanda

Tuesday, August 02, 2022
Local coders learn how start-up acts operate during a skills development workshop at kLab in Kigali. Photo: File.

Why do most tech start-ups fail to take off?

Tuesday, August 02, 2022
Recently, the value of the US dollar has been skyrocketing against other currencies, making eco- nomic trends more complex for the rest of the world. Photo: File.

Experts on how a strong dollar affects the Rwandan economy

Tuesday, August 02, 2022
Passengers queue to board a bus at Nyabu- gogo taxi park. Commuters say the only way to fix the public transport sector is to avail as many buses as possible. Photo: Craish Bahizi.

What is the best way to address Kigali’s public transport challenges?

Tuesday, August 02, 2022
A segment of Nyungwe forest that was affected by wildfire last week. The fire destroyed at least 21 hectares of Nyungwe Forest in Bweyeye sector, Rusizi district.
Rwanda

Four arrested over Nyungwe fire

Monday, August 01, 2022
Primary teachers are set to receive an 88 percent salary increment, while secondary school teachers will receive a 40 percent increment, effective August 2022.File
Rwanda

Primary teachers get 88 percent pay rise

Monday, August 01, 2022
Food section of Kimironko Market Kigali - Photo Luqman Mahoro

The highs and lows of feeding the ‘land of a thousand hills’

Monday, August 01, 2022
Rwanda Investigation Bureau's spokesperson Thierry Murangira. RIB has detained two teachers in Nyanza, Southern Province, for breach of confidentiality and sending unsolicited messages.

Nyanza: Two teachers detained over violation of exam guidelines

Monday, August 01, 2022
A segment of Nyungwe forest that was affected by fire last week. Seen here, different security personnel inspect the incident in Rusizi District.

Public warned against starting wildfires as blaze guts part of Nyungwe forest

Monday, August 01, 2022
A worker boils tin at LuNa Smelter in Gasabo District. The firm is the sole producer and exporter of tin in both Eastern and Central Africa.

Mining industry sees value in growing local processing capacity

Sunday, July 31, 2022